Mike Norvell ‘sick’ over Florida State’s horrendous start, takes ownership of team’s early struggles

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Florida State has not started off its 2024-2025 campaign in a way that anyone would’ve expected, and head coach Mike Norvell was the first to admit that on Monday night after the Seminoles got off to an 0-2 start with another loss, this time to Boston College. 

"I’m just sick to how the season’s started," a solemn Norvell told reporters after the 28-13 loss to the Eagles at home. 

Florida State players are shown near the end of the game against Boston College on Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

"Obviously, tonight, I failed in preparing the team to be able to go out and respond tonight." 

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Norvell, who is in his fifth season as Florida State’s head coach, pointed out the team’s shortcomings in Monday night’s loss but ultimately put the blame on himself.  

"In all phases, we were not able to execute. I obviously didn’t put them in a position to showcase what I believe this football team is, and it’s extremely disappointing. I apologize to our fans, I apologize to everybody associated with the program – I mean, that was extremely disappointing that we were not better."

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell is shown during the game against Boston College on Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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He continued, "It comes down to me, and it comes down to me being able to prepare this team to go out there and play to the capabilities that I believe that they have." 

Norvell’s mea culpa comes as the Seminoles, initially thought of as a