Willie Taggart is out at Florida State
as head coach.
Adults still not in charge at Florida State?
It’s a tough world. Clemson now rules the ACC, once dominated by the Seminoles, and home attendance is sinking toward mid-major numbers.
Possibilities?
Bob Stoops would be a good choice. He is in the XFL now but his legendary career at Oklahoma could soothe some of the hurt feelings of Taggart players and recruits. Plus Stoops is familiar with Florida.
His bother Mark is doing well at Kentucky and was an assistant for Jimbo Fisher. He may be inclined to leave second tier status in the SEC.
Up and comers could be PJ Fleck at Minnesota and Matt Campbell at Iowa State.
If the Seminole brass would like to tap an assistant coach the best would be Brent Venables at Clemson.
The advantage for Fla State is it is out in front on the annual coach search.
But when you fire a guy after only 21 games his successor is going to want not only a nice salary but a huge buyout package as well.