Florida State football did not have a season to remember in 2024 when it fell to a 2-10 record. The Seminoles were unthinkably bad, and fans did not think it could get any worse.
It didn't help that media outlets were under the impression that the squad could be serviceable after their time in practices. This isn't to say that I am one of those who blame those individuals for Florida State's horrific year, but drinking the "Kool-Aid" could have factored into the fans' expectations.
When fans think about the old times with former head football coaches Bobby Bowden and Jimbo Fisher, the practices were limited to media members. I always used to say that current head football coach Mike Norvell was very generous to allow those individuals access to practice.
During this offseason, many fans thought it was time to shut down access for a variety of media members because they were setting the bar too high when the squad did not perform. The truth of the matter is that the individuals were tired of being fed "lies".
FSU head coach Mike Norvell has released a statement announcing spring practice will be closed to the media.
— Liam Rooney (@__liamrooney) March 17, 2025
There will be post practice press conferences but no practice viewing.
Full statement pic.twitter.com/8C2pp2IowJ
On Monday, head football coach Mike Norvell released the following statement from above in regards to the majority of spring practices being shut off from the media.
I think Coach Norvell has done a remarkable job with being able to allow the media to showcase his players and university in a positive light. However, I agree with the standpoint that allowing individuals into the program can be overwhelming and too much at times.
I love that Norvell is closing practice. Not all, but most didn't know what they were looking at anyways.
— Kelvin Hunt (@khchopchat) March 17, 2025
Our very own Kelvin Hunt had a thought process on the situation that he loves the idea of Coach Norvell closing practice. In my eyes, this allows the squad to focus on a monumental season. The Seminoles open the season with the Alabama Crimson Tide in a newly-renovated Doak Campbell Stadium.
With Florida State football trying to move conferences, gain back respectability in the win column, and obtain championship stability, it is apparent that the program shut off all of the distractions and balls out in 2025.