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MONDAY HUDDLE: Jarren Williams' star continues to rise for Miami
Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Jarren Williams' star continues to rise for MiamiJarren Williams #15 of the Miami Hurricanes throws a pass against the Louisville Cardinals. But none of those players who eventually spent time in the NFL had the day freshman quarterback Jarren Williams had against Louisville. With a 38-31 win at Boston College, Florida State made Haggins 3-0 over the past three seasons as interim head coach of the Seminoles. Gutsy call propels Timber Creek to victoryAfter scoring a touchdown with 45 seconds remaining in the game, Timber Creek in suburban Orlando still trailed DeLand 21-20 in a Class 8A, Region 1 quarterfinal game on Friday. Instead of playing for a game-tying extra point, Timber Creek put its season on the line by going for a 2-point conversion.
FSU, DJ Matthews win one for interim coach, beat BC 38-31
Read full article: FSU, DJ Matthews win one for interim coach, beat BC 38-31Florida State wide receiver D.J. After Grosel threw an interception, Jordan Travis broke free for 66 yards to give Florida State a 14-point lead. The Seminoles recovered the onside kick, and two-time interim coach Odell Haggins left Chestnut Hill with his perfect record intact. Florida State fired Taggart on Sunday, a day after a 27-10 loss to Miami, and named Haggins as the interim coach. Boston College: BC is off next weekend before playing Notre Dame on Nov. 23 in South Bend, Indiana.
Interim coach, Florida St. aim to turn things around at BC
Read full article: Interim coach, Florida St. aim to turn things around at BCBOSTON - Six wins wasn't going to be good enough for Florida State. Athletic director David Coburn said it would cost Florida State about $18 million to buy out Taggart. We are Florida State. LEAVITT ELEVATEDFormer South Florida coach Jim Leavitt was promoted from defensive analyst to assistant coach after Taggart's dismissal opened a role for an on-field assistant role. Florida State: FCA Alabama State (4-4) and then No.
Florida State moving quickly to find new football coach
Read full article: Florida State moving quickly to find new football coachCoburn estimates it will cost Florida State about $18 million to buyout Taggart, although the details have not been finalized. Among the potential candidates: former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops, Kentucky coach Mark Stoops, Minnesota coach P.J. "We're going to get back to the standard of Florida State University football. Haggins, who has been a Florida State assistant coach since 1994, has worked for Bobby Bowden, Jimbo Fisher and Taggart. That currently seems to be standard operating procedure these days at Florida State.
Willie Taggart will receive a large payday, but AD says FSU did the math
Read full article: Willie Taggart will receive a large payday, but AD says FSU did the math"We had no choice but to make a change,'' Florida State University President John Thrasher said. Haggins was 2-0 as the interim in 2017, after Jimbo Fisher left Florida State for Texas A&M in December. "We still have a lot of faith,'' Florida State linebacker Emmett Rice said Saturday. He will receive a large payday as Florida State owes him a $17 million buyout as part of the letter of agreement he signed in Dec. 2017. "Obviously, I am disappointed in the decision today as I believe our future is bright and Florida State,'' Taggart said in a statement posted on Twitter.
Florida State fires head football coach after less than two seasons
Read full article: Florida State fires head football coach after less than two seasonsTALLAHASSEE, Florida (CNN) - Florida State University fired head football coach Willie Taggart on Sunday, one day after the struggling Seminoles lost 27-10 to its in-state rival, the University of Miami. "I spoke to Coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know of our decision," said Florida State athletics director David Coburn. He was head coach there from 2010-2012 after serving as an assistant from 1999-2006. Florida State had only two full-time coaches from 1976 to 2017 -- Fisher from 2010 to 2019, and legendary coach Bobby Bowden, who served 37 years as head coach. Defensive line coach Odell Haggins, a 26-year veteran of the FSU coaching staff, will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of 2019.
Florida State University coach fired Sunday
Read full article: Florida State University coach fired SundayTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State Director of Athletics David Coburn announced today that Coach Willie Taggart's contract has been terminated effective immediately. "I spoke to Coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know of our decision," said Coburn. "I think very highly of Coach Taggart and wish him well, but in the interest of the university we had no choice but to make a change," said Florida State University President John Thrasher. "We deeply appreciate all that Coach Taggart has done for our program and wish him and his family nothing but the best," added Coburn. Coburn confirmed that Florida State would immediately engage in a national search to fill the position.
FSU fires Willie Taggart
Read full article: FSU fires Willie TaggartTALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State Director of Athletics David Coburn announced today that Coach Willie Taggarts contract has been terminated effective immediately. Haggins served in the same capacity for the Seminoles final two games of the 2017 season following the departure of Jimbo Fisher. I spoke to Coach Taggart this afternoon to let him know of our decision, said Coburn. I met with the team and coaches immediately after that conversation to let them know of the change. Coburn confirmed that Florida State would immediately engage in a national search to fill the position.