From OutKick · Austin Perry · · 1m 40s
FSU fans spot moving truck, dream of Norvell exit
A viral video of a truck outside Mike Norvell's house sparked wild speculation that Florida State was finally ditching its coach, but it was just a delivery.
In brief
A viral video of a truck outside Mike Norvell's house sparked wild speculation that Florida State was finally ditching its coach, but it was just a delivery. FSU is stuck with Norvell because his nearly $50 million buyout makes firing him financially impossible, no matter how badly fans want him gone. Originally…
FSU fires athletic director
Florida State removed Michael Alford from his role as athletic director. Alford was the man who gave head coach Mike Norvell a contract extension that made him nearly impossible to fire.
Video shows truck at Norvell's house
A video surfaced on social media showing what appeared to be a moving truck parked in the driveway of Mike Norvell's home. FSU fans immediately speculated the coach was being forced out.
Rumor spreads across social media
The moving truck video gained traction on X and FSU's subreddit, with fans convinced their master plan to remove Norvell was finally in motion. The speculation grew quickly across platforms.
It was just a delivery truck
College football observers quickly debunked the theory, noting the vehicle was a delivery truck, not a moving truck. Norvell is staying put and even getting more comfortable in his current home.
Buyout makes Norvell untouchable
FSU brass cannot afford Norvell's nearly fifty million dollar buyout, according to Yahoo Sports. The university is stuck with the coach regardless of performance or fan frustration.
“the Seminole brass still isn't comfortable paying their head coach's nearly $50 million buyout”
Noles fans face long wait
Florida State fans will have to wait longer to move on from the Norvell era. The coach's massive contract keeps him in place despite mounting pressure and poor results.
The bottom line
FSU is stuck with Norvell because his nearly $50 million buyout makes firing him financially impossible, no matter how badly fans want him gone.
