It’s game day, Florida State fans. As you get ready to watch the Seminoles wrap up the regular season, keep it here for the latest in FSU athletics. The news and notes section of this post will be updated throughout the day.
Lead Story
As most are well aware, Jimbo Fisher has left Florida State for Texas A&M and won’t be on the sidelines for Saturday’s contest with Louisiana-Monroe. His interim replacement? The longest tenured coach on the staff in defensive tackles coach Odell Haggins.
Haggins becomes the first black head coach in FSU history and the first interim head coach. Haggins, 50, played linebacker and defensive tackle for FSU from 1984-89. After a 3-year stint in the NFL, Haggins joined the coaching staff at FSU in 1994 as an offensive line and tight ends coach before moving to coach the defensive line in 1996.
As a senior in 1989, Haggins earned All-American honors. Haggins has been an assistant for 13 ACC champion FSU teams and two national championship teams at Florida State.
Between the Lines
FSU’s volleyball season ended on Friday night with a 4-set loss to Washington State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
On the Agenda
FSU’s football contest with Louisiana-Monroe is the only scheduled Florida State athletic event for Saturday. It begins at noon EST and airs on ACC Network Extra.
News and Notes
Jimbo Fisher’s contract with Texas A&M is for 10 years and $75 million guaranteed.
FSU defeated Louisiana-Monroe 42-10 on Saturday to become bowl-eligible for a 36th straight year.
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