It’s game day, Florida State fans. As you get ready to watch the Independence Bowl, 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
Wednesday is set to be Odell Haggins’ last as Florida State interim head coach, but his days on the sidelines for the Seminoles are not over.
FSU announced Tuesday that Haggins will be retained by new head coach Willie Taggart. After working as defensive tackles coach, Haggins will be the team’s defensive line coach and associate head coach.
“Coach Haggins is Garnet and Gold through-and-through,†Taggart said in a release. “He has done a remarkable job leading our team through the last game of the regular season and preparations for the Independence Bowl, and I have noticed how positively the student-athletes respond to him. He has an impressive resume of on-field results from his defensive linemen, but I’ve also been impressed with his ability to connect with our team on a personal level. He understands Florida State better than anyone, which will be a huge benefit to all of us as we implement our program at FSU.â€
A standout defensive lineman who played from FSU from 1985-89, Haggins has been on staff as an assistant since 1994. Haggins started out as offensive line and tight ends coach, but has coached the defensive line in some capacity since 1996. Haggins was also named the ACC Recruiter of the Year by 247Sports in January.
Between the Lines
There were no FSU athletic events scheduled for Tuesday.
On the Agenda
FSU football will take on Southern Mississippi in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl on Wednesday. The 1:30 p.m. EST contest will air on ESPN.
News and Notes
FSU center Christ Koumadje is not expected to play at Duke on Saturday.
FSU linebacker Matthew Thomas will play in the East-West Shrine Game on Jan. 20 in St. Petersburg.
FSU defeated Southern Miss in the Walk-On’s Independence Bowl on Wednesday, 42-13.
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