FSU fans want Mike Norvell gone after terrible product through five games

How does a coaching staff go 23-4 over two years and have one of the most talented teams in the country, only to lose to four teams with inferior talent? A major part of the issue is they made a mistake with the transfer portal quarterback they took. DJ Uiagalelei hasn't played anywhere near the level most thought he would after a solid year at Oregon State in 2023. However, every part of the team except the punter and placekicker has been a disappointment.

The offensive line was supposed to be a strength. They lack physicality and play soft. FSU has zero running game, except the few times Lawrance Toafili makes something happen. The tight ends are atrocious, and Kyle Morlock should never step on the field again after another drop cost FSU in a key moment in the third quarter against SMU. The wide receivers haven't been much better, as they struggle to get open and rarely make contested catches. This FSU offense is the worst offense I've seen. It's worse than the 2018 team.

The defense isn't perfect, but the offense gives them NO shot to win games. SMU scored 42 points, and the offense was responsible for at least 14 because of turnovers. Mike Norvell's supposed to be an offensive guru and his offense is the worst part of the team.

Fans Want Mike Norvell Fired

I've supported every FSU head coach in my lifetime until it's time not to. I was riding with Willie Taggart until the blowout loss in 2019. I knew after that game that FSU had to make a change. They fired him the next day. I never thought I'd say this less than a year after FSU won the ACC for the first time in a decade. However, I'm extremely close.

Thoughts

The offensive product on the field isn't improving. FSU scored 21 in the season opener and hasn't scored more than 14 offensive points since that game. It's frustrating to watch younger quarterbacks look a gazillion times better at the position while he's in his fifth college season. The only problem is Brock Glenn isn't ready, nor is Luke Kromenhoek.

Alex Atkins can recruit some, but it's not good enough to overlook his inability to develop players. He's the offensive coordinator, and the offense is a disaster.

The lack of offense is bleeding over into defensive play. The defense hasnt been great, but they've played well enough to win games. I've been amazed they've played as hard as they have with a 1-4 start. However, it's hard to blame the defensive players for not going all out when they know the offense can't score. It's like, what's the point?

The problem is the coaching staff isn't getting through to most of these players. They are making the same mistakes we saw in week one. The same players making mistakes continue to get playing time. The coaching staff isn't going to get the players needed in recruiting to turn this thing around. It's all snowballing, and all of it falls on Mike Norvell.

We're going to see fans stop showing up to home games. Fans will likely stop contributing to The Battle's End and Seminole Boosters. FSU signed Mike Norvell to a huge extension earlier this year, so it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. However, if we continue to get this type of product on the field? Some major changes must be made ASAP.