The Nolecast: Florida State football analysis

The Nolecast is back. We sat out this season on purpose. We said publicly that Florida State wasn't serious about football in 2026, and the results backed that up. Now Mike Norvell is gone, Michael Alford is out as AD and Jeff Purinton is in. So is FSU finally serious, or is this just a decision they couldn't avoid any longer? In this episode: • Why the Norvell firing was unavoidable, and why it should have happened a year ago • Alford's exit and who Jeff Purinton is: his background, his old-school approach and what kind of hire he might make • The Seminole Boosters' deeper partnership with The Battle's End, and how much power the AD will really have under the new structure • The one thing that matters most in this search: don't hand the next coach a contract that ties FSU's hands with another huge buyout. Spend the money on the roster. • Why last year's botched hiring process can't scare off candidates this time • Why this is still one of the best jobs out there, and why recruiting and the transfer portal decide what comes next 🔥 SUPPORT FSU ATHLETES: THE BATTLE'S END The Battle's End is Florida State's official NIL collective. Memberships put money straight toward the roster, and that's exactly what this program needs right now. Plans start at about $20 a month, and you can also make a one-time gift. Join: https://thebattlesend.com/pages/join-the-battles-end-fsu-nil More info: https://thebattlesend.com 📈 LEVELUP SPORTS LevelUp is the platform I built for fans who spot players early. It offers collectible digital athlete cards tied to a college athlete's NIL earnings, so you can back the guys you believe in before everyone else catches on. Get in early: https://levelupsports.com Read my manifesto: https://levelupsports.com/insights/buds-manifesto 🎧 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss an episode. Leave a comment and tell us who you want as FSU's next head coach. #FSU #FloridaState #Noles #Seminoles #CollegeFootball #Nolecast

https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

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https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/

As of this episode, Mike Norvell has been not been fired. We tried to future-proof it. https://www.youtube.com/TheNolecast?sub_confirmation=1 The Nolecast is the most successful and longest running Florida State podcast. Bud Elliott and Ingram Smith focus mainly on football, but also dabble in baseball and basketball. We are also joined by Chuck Blunt and Nile Lawrence-Stample. Please support the show by using our sponsors: The Legendary Home Loans team, Congruity Solutions, and Charlie Park. The show also supported by our Patrons at https://www.Patreon.com/Nolecast https://www.fsuhomeloans.com/ Email Congruity: [email protected] https://www.TheBattlesEnd.com/ https://www.charlieparkrooftop.com/