Florida State Football Fans React to Firing of Trio of Assistant Coaches

Seminole fans are feeling bittersweet after FSU finally made coaching changes.

Robert Malcom | Nov 10, 2024

Florida State football and coaches players arrive for the fifth FSU spring football practice of the 2023 season on Thursday, March 23. Adam Fuller 1 Of 1 / Ehsan Kassim/Tallahassee Democrat / USA TODAY NETWORK

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2024 has been a historically bad season for the Florida State Seminoles. With just two games remaining, this year is the sixth worst season in program history in terms of points per game, as the 'Noles are averaging just 13.3 points per contest after ten games. They haven't scored more than two touchdowns in any game so far.

As for the defensive side of things, there is no question that the Seminoles have found themselves in a rough position. FSU allowed more than four touchdowns in six of the ten games they have played, with the worst loss of the season coming to Notre Dame as the Fighting Irish were able to score 52 points.

There is no single issue for this team, it has been a multitude of things, but at the end of the day it is the responsibility of the coaches to address the issues and ensure they are fixed, and 10 games into the season, that just hasn't been done. Earlier today, Mike Norvell began to make some of the changes he promised as the program announced the dismissal of three assistant coaches; offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans.

Atkins and Fuller were brought into the program by Norvell when he was hired as head coach while Dugans was hired by Willie Taggart in 2019.

Given the shocking news, fans had a lot to say on social media, many of whom are hoping this change will lead to better days ahead in Tallahassee.

I'm in shock. Dugans for sure had to go. But Fuller AND Atkins??? Wow. I'm happy and sad at the same time.
— Dirty 🍢🍢🍢 (@JovanyDiaz35) November 10, 2024

I doubt he did this on his own, he was forced, but I definitely agree with it. Wasn't working, not even close. Fuller has never been good. Atkins was a decent OL coach and recruiter, but definitely not elite as an OC. Dugans is just sad to me. WRs aren't performing.
— Scott (@versco) November 10, 2024

I’m curious why Atkins didn’t leave when his stock was high. Why didn’t he have a similar path to a HC position as Dilly did.
— Lomysto (@lolif3) November 10, 2024

Even though it’s probably necessary, these are 3 good men. God speed to them.
— The Original Weezy (@TheOGWeezy) November 10, 2024

All good calls. Tough decisions I’m sure. Everyone liked Atkins. Most liked Fuller. I liked them both but that o line is a major indictment and I got sick of 3rd & Fuller…
— David Wilson (@mogul2b) November 10, 2024

Atkins was the best recruiter on the staff. Novell better hirer coaches that can close the deal. And I don’t ant him calling plays next year. Hirer a real oc
— Angel with a filthy soul (@gucci7383) November 10, 2024

Randy can go too. What does Chris Thompson do? He coaches TEs but can he recruit.? Everyone should be looking over their shoulder. Even Mike
— NateWill (@Charm850) November 10, 2024

I’m beyond happy as long as Tokarz Shannon and Odell are relieved of their duties at seasons end
— Rich Simmons (@rsimm4735) November 10, 2024

I think it’s a few more that need to be let go. But this is a good start.
— Ziare (@islandshadow8) November 10, 2024

Need @DeionSanders at the helm. Only way we’ll ever be at the top of recruiting.
— Tyler Cooper (@Tp_Coop) November 10, 2024

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Published Nov 10, 2024

ROBERT MALCOM