Mike Norvell is aware of that he is basically the CEO of Florida State soccer. Even when it is his gamers who’re struggling on the sector — and so they definitely are — he is finally the individual who’s going to take essentially the most blame as head coach of the Seminoles.
“I can sit in entrance of you and let you know I haven’t been ok,” Norvell told the media in a information convention on Monday (h/t On3).
FSU is at present struggling by one of the disastrous begins to a season, probably in school soccer historical past. The Seminoles are 0-3 with losses to Georgia Tech, Boston School and Memphis.
No offense to these applications, however Florida State was predicted to be a School Soccer Playoff group this season. It isn’t just like the Seminoles have misplaced to Alabama, Georgia and USC.
Most checked out FSU’s early schedule and noticed a 3-0 begin. Now, FSU is without doubt one of the laughingstocks of school soccer and there is a probability Norvell cannot get his group out of this tailspin.
For what it is value, Norvell is assured that he can coach his group out of this funk, however as with something, all of it begins with the highest down. He must be higher as a head coach to ensure that his gamers to step up as nicely.
“I can firmly stand in entrance of our gamers and say, ‘Look, I shall be higher,’” Norvell stated. “And , it’s by the work, it’s by ensuring that, , the issues that we see, that we’re that we’re attempting to do … We’ve acquired to have the ability to translate that. And so, , we’re all on this factor collectively. However , for nevertheless it sounds, I do know my capabilities as nicely and, , I’m very assured in what that shall be.”
Norvell could also be assured however FSU is at some extent the place even the following two video games in opposition to Cal and SMU aren’t going to be “gimme’s”. That is to not point out upcoming clashes with Clemson, Miami and Notre Dame.
It has been a troublesome begin however there are nonetheless challenges forward from FSU. At this level, a 9-3 end with a berth within the CFP could be miraculous. For now, although, maybe the Seminoles merely ought to give attention to profitable one sport.