Real, recognize real.
Florida State football (1-4, 1-3 in the ACC) coach Mike Norvell understands the importance of team leadership. After SMU, 42-16, blew out FSU, he realized the leadership had been lost.
During his weekly presser on Monday, he gave a passionate speech, challenging his Seminoles who can rise to the occasion and deliver when it matters.
Here’s what Norvell said:
“If you’re a real one, you’re going to rise up. And I say that in all — and I believe we’ve got a football team full of real guys, and guys that have done it before.
“But if you get caught up in the circumstance, you put yourself in a position to be swayed by the emotion. Nobody wants to be down. I’m not sure (nobody) wants to be put in tough situations. Nobody wants to have anything bad ever happen to them.
“But when it shows up, I mean, who are you? And the real ones, they rise up, and they go make the play.
“They want that. They are willing to step forward. They are willing to take the brunt of all things and still just put themselves out there, and that is a challenge.”
As the Seminoles lose four of the last five and 15th-ranked Clemson (3-1, 2-0 in the ACC) is coming to town, Norvell is reidentifying leaders on his team to turn the season around.
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Where are the leaders? Who can step up for FSU football
Sep 14, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Mike Norvell leads his team before a game against the Memphis Tigers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images
The message was loud and clear.
However, it is unclear who fits in that role. Leadership can come from anyone. Usually, seniority would factor in experience and production.
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-10-03 13:04:01
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