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FSU's Interim Coach: A Seminole Legend Returns
1 Nov
Summary
- Rick Stockstill, former FSU QB, named interim coach.
- Stockstill coached Middle Tennessee for 18 seasons.
- He led FSU to a top-5 ranking in 1980 as a player.
Florida State has named Rick Stockstill, a former Seminoles quarterback and seasoned college football coach, as its interim head coach. Stockstill, who has over 40 years of coaching experience, steps in as FSU searches for a permanent replacement for Mike Norvell. He is widely respected throughout college football and has deep ties to the university.
Stockstill recently concluded an 18-year tenure as the head coach at Middle Tennessee, where he amassed 113 wins and led the program to 10 bowl appearances. His successful coaching career also included significant player development and academic achievements for his teams.
Prior to his head coaching career, Stockstill honed his skills as an assistant coach at various institutions, including Clemson and UCF, for 23 years. His connection to Florida State began as a standout quarterback from 1977-1981, notably contributing to the team's No. 5 ranking in 1980.
