FSU FootballTuesday, November 3
Rick Stockstill, a former FSU quarterback, will coach the Seminoles' final four games
The Daily Tallahassee team
If you grew up on Bobby Bowden's teams, you know the new guy. Rick Stockstill quarterbacked FSU from 1977 to 1981, then spent 18 years as Middle Tennessee's head coach and 23 as a Division I assistant. He's in his third season on FSU's staff and now runs the team as interim head coach.
Four FSU coaching roles are changing hands
| Role | Now | Replaces |
|---|---|---|
| Interim head coach | Rick Stockstill | Mike Norvell |
| Interim defensive coordinator | Ernie Sims | Tony White |
| Interim safeties coach | Greg Moss | Evan Cooper |
| Offensive play-caller | Tim Harris Jr. | Mike Norvell |
Source: WCTV
Interim Athletic Director Bruce Warwick said “he gives us the best chance for the last four games.” McCullough and Warwick said winning is still the priority, with bowl eligibility within reach. Their remaining schedule ends with Florida on Nov. 27.
- Middle Tennessee record: 113-111, with 10 bowl appearances
- Conference Coach of the Year: three times at Middle Tennessee
- FSU Athletics Hall of Fame: inducted in 2019
- FSU career passing touchdowns: fifth on the program's list
FSU plays four more games, starting Saturday at Boston College
- Nov. 7FSU plays at Boston College at noon on ACC Network.
- Nov. 13FSU plays at Pittsburgh.
- Nov. 21FSU plays NC State.
- Nov. 27FSU plays Florida.
Sources: Tallahassee Democrat, WFSU News
Sources: WCTV, The Columbus Dispatch, WFSU News, Tallahassee Democrat