FSU released the following statement by Mike Norvell:
I’m proud of Marvin for utilizing his platform to express his reaction to my comments in an earlier interview. Last Saturday evening, I sent a text to each player individually to present an opportunity for open communication with me. Many members of our team chose to respond and have more in-depth conversations about issues and feelings. Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word “every”. Particularly at this time, words are important, and I’m sorry. Once again, I am grateful for the opportunity that I was given to speak to our team more in-depth as a result of Marvin being willing to express his feelings. We will continue to communicate and work together to be part of the solution making our world a better place for ALL.
Below is the content of the text message sent by Coach Norvell to each player Saturday evening:
Good evening (name) I wanted to shoot you a short message sorry I can’t send video cause I’m driving. I wanted to let you know that Maria and I are praying for every coach & player as well as for our country. For all those that have been victims of hateful actions, discrimination, prejudice and disrespect we lift them up in our thoughts and seek justice. We live in an unfair and volatile world but I want you to know that you are loved & counted on to make a difference for our country’s future. I know there is anger and strong feelings that come with each day and every experience but please know better days are ahead because of YOU. Be safe and please always know we are here for you as coaches and staff if you ever need to talk. You have a tremendous platform as member of our Nole Family. Let’s be different and let our actions be heard in Service, Sacrifice, and Respect. Thank you for opportunity to coach you and stand by your side can’t wait to see you tomorrow night in zoom meeting!
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Here's our initial story by Ira. It will be updated throughout the day.
Marvin Wilson disputes comments by FSU's Norvell, says talks never happened
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Early on Thursday morning the Florida State football team's best player sent out a tweet that resonated all over social media.
Marvin Wilson, the returning All-American candidate, took issue with a quote attributed to head coach Mike Norvell and said the team was "outraged and we will not be working out until further notice."
The tweet was in reference to a quote by Norvell to The Athletic about the dialogue between the FSU coaching staff and the players in regards to the recent protests around the country after the videotaped killing of George Floyd in Minnesota by local police officers.
Wilson's tweet was sent early Thursday morning. Quite obviously he took exception to how Norvell characterized the interaction between himself and the players.
The FSU head coach is quoted as saying to The Athletic's Tashan Reed: "We've had a lot open communication with our team, our players and our coaches. I went back and forth individually with every player this weekend. And that was something that was important to me because this is a heartbreaking time in our country."
"This did not happen," Wilson tweeted hours later. "We got a generated text that was sent to everybody. There was no one on one talk between us and coach. This is a lie and my teammates as a whole are outraged and we will not be working out until further notice."
This is a developing situation that will likely be addressed later today by Florida State. Multiple teammates retweeted Wilson's initial tweet when it was sent shortly after midnight.
I’m proud of Marvin for utilizing his platform to express his reaction to my comments in an earlier interview. Last Saturday evening, I sent a text to each player individually to present an opportunity for open communication with me. Many members of our team chose to respond and have more in-depth conversations about issues and feelings. Marvin is right. It was a mistake to use the word “every”. Particularly at this time, words are important, and I’m sorry. Once again, I am grateful for the opportunity that I was given to speak to our team more in-depth as a result of Marvin being willing to express his feelings. We will continue to communicate and work together to be part of the solution making our world a better place for ALL.
Below is the content of the text message sent by Coach Norvell to each player Saturday evening:
Good evening (name) I wanted to shoot you a short message sorry I can’t send video cause I’m driving. I wanted to let you know that Maria and I are praying for every coach & player as well as for our country. For all those that have been victims of hateful actions, discrimination, prejudice and disrespect we lift them up in our thoughts and seek justice. We live in an unfair and volatile world but I want you to know that you are loved & counted on to make a difference for our country’s future. I know there is anger and strong feelings that come with each day and every experience but please know better days are ahead because of YOU. Be safe and please always know we are here for you as coaches and staff if you ever need to talk. You have a tremendous platform as member of our Nole Family. Let’s be different and let our actions be heard in Service, Sacrifice, and Respect. Thank you for opportunity to coach you and stand by your side can’t wait to see you tomorrow night in zoom meeting!
******
Here's our initial story by Ira. It will be updated throughout the day.
Marvin Wilson disputes comments by FSU's Norvell, says talks never happened
*********
Early on Thursday morning the Florida State football team's best player sent out a tweet that resonated all over social media.
Marvin Wilson, the returning All-American candidate, took issue with a quote attributed to head coach Mike Norvell and said the team was "outraged and we will not be working out until further notice."
The tweet was in reference to a quote by Norvell to The Athletic about the dialogue between the FSU coaching staff and the players in regards to the recent protests around the country after the videotaped killing of George Floyd in Minnesota by local police officers.
Wilson's tweet was sent early Thursday morning. Quite obviously he took exception to how Norvell characterized the interaction between himself and the players.
The FSU head coach is quoted as saying to The Athletic's Tashan Reed: "We've had a lot open communication with our team, our players and our coaches. I went back and forth individually with every player this weekend. And that was something that was important to me because this is a heartbreaking time in our country."
"This did not happen," Wilson tweeted hours later. "We got a generated text that was sent to everybody. There was no one on one talk between us and coach. This is a lie and my teammates as a whole are outraged and we will not be working out until further notice."
This is a developing situation that will likely be addressed later today by Florida State. Multiple teammates retweeted Wilson's initial tweet when it was sent shortly after midnight.
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