FSU introductory press conference for Mike Norvell 

Buckeye fan here. I hope Norvell does well with this program. College football is better when Florida State is good.

Memphis will miss you Norvell. FSU enjoy him

The Memphis Tigers fanbase is so amazing! They mostly seem appreciative and humble and overall a good group of people. They all have good things to say about Coach Norvell and are happy for him. That says a lot! I'm excited and optimistic to have him here! Go Noles!

Wow, coach Norvell displays confidence, I'm fired up!

As a Memphis fan, Florida State don't underestimate this hire. He will truly be missed by all of Memphis. This guy is a hard worker and relentless on the recruiting trail. Enjoy him.

When he gets into it he has the fire of a preacher lol. If we weren’t gonna get those big unrealistic names, this is the guy I wanted, and I’m excited

Amazing to watch this nearly 3 years later and how he has followed through on everything he spoke

Watching this in 2023. Can't wait for Mike to shine again this season!

Dammit. As a Gator fan, hoped FSU would give Willie Taggart another five years. But as a football fan, Congratulations FSU. You hired a very good head coach.

Yall got a good one, from a Memphis fan.. I'm def about to check out fsu games for now on

Thanks Mike for 4 years! Wish you much success at FSU. Go TIGERS!

If I was interviewing him as athletic director there's no way I could pass this guy up he's young motivated Smart in a very good detail guy I see welcome to Florida State I'm behind you 100%

I didn’t want Novell as our coach BUT after this presser I’m bought in, I’m impressed

He killed this presser and his answer when asked about a timeline was perfect.

This is just what we needed...Passion, Fire, , Discpline,Tenacity!! Hes young but seems to have that old School coaching mentality along with fiered up motivation and work ethic! The biggest challenge now will be Recruiting, but so far I like what I see, and big thanks to all the Memphis Fans for the support -Much Respect!! Congrats on a great win lastnight

Welcome to FSU coach Mike Norvell

Bobby Bowden took over fsu and it was in disarray now the program is in disarray and I feel real good bout this hire welcome coach norvell go noles

This guy DOES NOT have the “deer in the headlights” look like Willie did...total opposite

Go Tigers Go.. Best of luck Go Noles

Dude had me ready to run through a brick wall lmaooo

FSU fans have no idea just how lucky you guys are. As a Memphis fan I've endured years and years of mediocrity in football. Mike Norvell doesn't play games. He knows how to evaluate talent and he really knows how to get the most out of his players. His play calling is exciting to watch.I will enjoy watching all my FSU buds eat crow when Norvell gets things going in Tally. You'd better jump on the train quickly because it won't be at the station long. Dude is going to be gunning for Clemson quickly.

Let’s get back to FSU Football and restoring our great legacy!

Mike Norvell coached up 2 & 3 stars to unprecedented heights at Memphis. Made them into NFL players. Think what he'll do at FSU! This guy will get it done if you give him the time.

Vision coming to fruition FSU chose the right man!

Back here after a 9 win regular season. I started watching/following FSU fb back in 2016(not an alumni) and the last couple of years have been so rough as I never really experienced a good season aside from 2016. It feels good to support this team. Go Noles!

I think this is a great hire go Noles🍢🍢🍢

I just tackled my Grandma

Welcome to Tally, Coach Norvell. Now let's do this thing!!! #gonoles #nolenation #seminole4life

WE IN THE NORVELL ERA!! GO NOLES!!🏈🏈🏈🏈💯💯💯🔤

And now 3 years later: 12-0. Absolute home run of a hire.

Yesssss👏👏👏👏 I can't wait until next season, I'm so happy to be a Seminoles fan, welcome Mike Norvell and thank you, I'm so excited and happy we finally got what we been needing someone who believes and us, welcome coach Mike Norvell. Nole way!!!!

I’m happy we are still supposed to have one more game with him

Absolutely amazing press conference. Welcome Coach Norvell!! We're extremely happy to have you! Go Noles!!!

Coming from a Gator fan, I think the UF-FSU rivalry should be interesting in the years to come.

Listening to mike gave me chills. He's very compassionate about coaching

I’m a memphis fan and just wanted to say I think the whole fan base of Memphis will support FSU when he is there. I was at the game last night mem vs cinci and late 4th quarter the news came up that he was the new FSU head coach and he got an ovation

Man I swear, I cried the whole time he spoke. This guy is legit. A true Seminole, Praise the lord!

Damn. He is a class act. I feel Coach Norvell's conviction and passion. I am so ready for the New Age of Florida State Seminoles football!!!! I am ready to run thru a brick wall for ya Coach!! I know this will be a process and championships won't happen overnight . But I see good days ahead for FSU football. #NoleNation #FearTheSpear #Warchant

This is a good hire. Meanwhile, Miami is stuck with Manny 😂

Memphis will miss you Coach Norvell! Thank you for taking us to the next level!! FSU is about to dominate college football! Just watch!

Love this guy already!

Strong . His press speech alone just put the Noles back in the top 25! Hope he brings back the TD backpack! they were scared to score cause of that damb bag!

i just watched the BC post game and this popped up......... This man told NO lies about what his vision was and its coming to fruition this season.

Well damn!!! I was waiting for this... is... spaarrrttaaa!! And sparta kick the podium off the stage lmao

I’m excited just what Florida state needed

I hope he can keep Odell and get Primetime to be on his staff.

Auburn fan here. Been watching this shitshow closely from afar. After you guys edged us in the Natty, I prayed and rooted against you guys to lose every game. Obviously it worked. The last few years have brought me incredible joy. It especially gave me immense pleasure watching clueless Taggart on the sidelines the last couple years. That being said, I'm tired of Clemson getting a free ride to the playoffs. Dabo is getting too whiny and cocky. You guys are literally the only school that can compete with them athletically on a level playing field. I didn't know a lot about Norvell until today. Just watching his press conference, he exudes a lot of confidence. Yeah a lot of coaches are pretty good in press conferences, but go watch Nick Saban's first press conference or Matt Rhules. Very similar, a lot of direct eye contact... little to no bullshit. Dude knows what it takes. Also, similar to Saban or Rhule, there will be no laziness off the field and limited chirping on it. Also similar to Saban and Rhule, Norvell is an old school disciplinarian as well which will help immediately with the on field shenanigans I have seen with Taggart at the helm. I guarantee you will see a lot of players lleave after year one that were part of the problem. Although he's no Rhule, Norvell has some similarities. This was probably the best hire FSU could get. He will at least bring you guys back to respectability and probably give you a chance to beat Clemson by year three at the Doak. And I think you guys can possibly be relevant again in year two. There's no reason for a program like FSU to be middle of the road in a basketball conference like the ACC.

I stood the whole time he talked. Lol. This is the kind of guy you would go to war with.

Love the passion he exhibited! Looking forward to the new season! #GONOLES

I’m 32, out of shape, and never played football. But I’d suit the hell up for this guy

I'll be the first to admit I don't know much about Coach Norvell but I like his energy. I just want to see the Noles back.

You know how I can tell this is already a better hire? Memphis fans aren’t thanking us for taking him off their hands. Also, I don’t think I’ve seen a group of fans as classy as Memphis fans have been.

I wasn’t pumped..NOW I AM!

I like this guy seen him coach has a good record I just want a top ten defense give him a chance with what this team has he can win 8 games next season good luck coach

I’m here for him and this energy #noleway #nolenation

Fucking aye.. Who else is pumped after listening to Coach Norvell?!?!

Thank god we have a GOOD coach now maybe he can be the next bobby bowden or jimbo fisher

Damn, the confidence he has right off the bat.. seems entirely focused on bringing FSU back to where it was. We could look back on this interview and these words if he indeed does that. Very curious how this will turn out.

How can u not like this guy. Hope he has a winning program soon. Year3 all eyes on him

There's something special about this guy.... going to be our coach for the next decade or so... You know he's real

I feel coach,will do a good job!!! Coach go take Tbuckley from oleMiss,ChrisW from Tenn...

Great hire. My first choice to get the job. Go Noles!

If the FSU community can get behind this guy and actually support him and this program, we just might have something here. He may not be who you wanted, but just might be exactly who we need. GO NOLES!!!

Let's go noles. Do work!

Sorry Clemson and UF, but we're back!!!!!

I’m 35 but dam coach I’m ready after hearing your speak let’s go Noles 👋👋👋👋

Passion, he has that fire.

YESSSSSSSS

I'd like to hear Bobby's opinion of this man and his abilities as a coach. FSU admin you remember him? Greatest of alto walk on campus.? l

Love the hire.. This guy can be president...Go Noles🍢🍢

It's odd Bob Stoops goes by the nickname "Mike Norvell"

I'm excited about the hiring of Mike Norvell. Let's not get too excited, because he might bolt out for a more top notch job. I want him to be successful and boost FSU back into the elite porch in college football.

great hire for FSU...this guy is the real deal.

Keep that same energy ya had with Willie... 21 games

If he goes after a few good Juco linemen you will know he is on point. Staff will be overhauled. Briles is supposed to be entertaining his options including Ole Miss. I am curious who the new staff will be.

FSU will have a winning record next season. Go Noles!

Let's see.As a fan,alum and booster I'm intrigued in if after the next 2 seasons and 1 1/4 recruiting classes if this guy hasn't made an immediate impact,will our fans,boosters,administration fire him in the name of Seminole standards. I mean taggert took over a team that had been sabotaged by jimbo,that had been on decline,an oline that has been terrible since jameis last year,an culture of folding under pressure by our players,etc and a team that barely made a bowl if not for a cupcake makeup game.Willie was fired because in less than 2 years,1 and 1/4 recruiting classes he didn't live up to Seminole standards,not because of his pigmentation right?Our administration insisted that he was fired so that we could return to Nole standards,to make a splash hire and begin our renaissance,etc.So in as much time as Willie was afforded in the name of Seminole standards I'll give Norvell the same chance as Seminole standards permitted taggert.If he hadn't made an impact the next to seasons,1 1/4 recruiting classes and isn't fired as well I'll definitely remain cheering,a fan,alum and Supporter through cheer,But as a 3rd generation Nole my siblings and I will nolonger contribute as boosters.

Woooooooooo

i love it FSU

I like this guy so far , I have only 2 ? Does he believe he can beat Clemson and can he honestly recruit So Fla , if he can do that , then FSU will be back

He could be a preacher.

Glad to have a Head Coach. But still I wish we would have pressed harder for Clemson DC or OC. Wish him nothing but best. Go Noles!!!!!

Love that he thanked God 1st!

They won the ACC?

Coach norvell done turned it around

Great choice lets go get it

This guy like Joel osteen great speech go noles

The 21 game probation period begins 9/5 vs WVU. Good luck, Norvell.

21:25 Spot on

Let’s Go Noles --->

How the hell they fired this man middle of his second season lol 😂 shit crazy ... but I’m happy for this new change

SHOW AND TELL. NEED SOME ONE WITH A SPLASH IN RECRUITING.we will see.

Happy for Norvell and happy for FSU! Glad we won't have to play them

Ready to jump through a wall for this guy

Got a little Bobby to him

SIGN ME UP!

I'd be highly disappointed in my university and would have recognized all that I need.the way Willie was fired is unheard of,but it was in the name of Seminole standards.The coaching standard is 3-4 years before being judged to allow a coach to get his players in and implement his system before he's judged.Willie got less than 2 years,basically a year and 1 month of recruiting classes,etc.Im watching because I'm a Nole for life,but can Never financially support firing willies like that,hiring another coach of different pigmentation,he coaching in the same realm as willie,but having our Seminole standards softened and afforded to keep his job

If this man doesn’t want to make you play football something is wrong with you.

Did he say Boy? 😳😳

Finally a real head coach .