Former Florida State quarterback Rick Stockstill ‘honored to return,’ sees Bowden in Norvell

Many Florida State football fans believe coach Mike Norvell can be the next Bobby Bowden for the Seminoles.

Rick Stockstill sees the similarities, too.

“I was fortunate enough to play for coach Bowden. I see a lot of coach Bowden in him,” Stockstill said. “He’s has a tremendous work ethic. The biggest thing is he’s authentic. He gives this program everything he’s got every day.”

Stockstill, of course, is a familiar and respected name in FSU football history. And the former Seminoles quarterback (1977-81) and Hall of Famer (2019) returned to Tallahassee last January, when he joined Norvell’s staff as director of scouting for the offense.

While Stockstill, 66, wishes the circumstances were different behind his hiring – last November he was fired as head coach at Middle Tennessee State after 18 seasons and 10 bowl appearances – his passion for FSU is authentic.

“I love Florida State. I love Florida State football.,” Stockstill said.

“I am very humbled and very honored to be a part of the staff right now.”

Former Florida State quarterback and Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill is director of scouting for offense with the Seminoles in 2024.

Florida State football opens 2024 season vs. Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland

The No. 10 Seminoles are less than two weeks away from their season opener against Georgia Tech in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Aug. 24.

FSU is currently listed a 13-point favorite and enters with a new quarterback in transfer DJ Uiagalelei. The extended forecast for the noon kickoff calls for temperatures in the low-60s and a chance of rain.

The Seminoles are coming off a 13-1 season , Georgia Tech 7-6. While the Yellow Jackets are making their second appearance in the Aer Lingus game, defeating Boston College in 2016, it marks FSU’s first football game outside…

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-08-11 18:34:08

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