FSU fires AD Michael Alford: What it means for Mike Norvell & the future of the football program

FSU fires AD Michael Alford: What it means for Mike Norvell & the future of the football program

Author: 247Sports, Florida State, Florida State Seminoles, Florida State football, FSU football, college foo September 15, 2026 Duration: 1:27:43
Florida State decided to fire Athletic Director Michael Alford on Monday morning, and the On The Bench crew of Chris Nee, Kolby Crawford, and John Evans break down why the move happened and what comes next for FSU. Brendan Sonnone and Zach Blostein also joined the conversation.The guys discuss the decisions that led Florida State to this point, including roster spending, NIL strategy, the delayed construction of the football front office, and organizational misalignment. They also examine President Richard McCullough’s comments and what they could signal about a more business and revenue-focused approach for FSU’s next athletic director.(0:00) - Intro (2:12) - Why Florida State Fired Michael Alford (9:03) - How FSU’s Athletic Department Fell Behind (22:20) - John Garrett Hire & FSU’s Front Office Problems (38:10) - What Richard McCullough’s Comments Mean (47:06) - Potential Candidates to Replace Michael Alford (55:03) - What Alford’s Firing Means for Mike Norvell (1:08:32) - FSU’s Roster Spending & Construction Problems (1:13:58) - Most Important Trait for FSU’s Next AD (1:20:30) - Potential Candidates to Replace Mike Norvell (1:27:09) - Final ThoughtsYou can subscribe to On The Bench, X’s and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated!Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when you're just sitting around, talking about the team you love without any filters. That's the feeling you get with On The Bench: An FSU football podcast network. Anchored by the Noles247 Podcast with Brendan Sonnone, Chris Nee, and Zach Blostein, this network dives deep into the world of Florida State football. You'll hear their honest, sometimes brutally straightforward, analysis on everything from Saturday's game film to the latest recruiting trails and offseason developments. But it's not all Xs and Os; the chemistry between the hosts brings a genuine, often humorous, perspective that feels less like a formal broadcast and more like pulling up a chair with friends who really know their stuff. This podcast, part of the wider 247Sports family, understands that following a program is about the culture and the characters as much as the scoreboard. So whether it's breaking down a crucial third-down play or debating some off-the-wall topic that only true fans would appreciate, the discussion always circles back to a shared passion for the Seminoles. It’s that blend of insider knowledge and relatable banter that keeps the conversation going long after the final whistle.
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