(Note: Feed not working right now)
Login to view embedded media
Norvell starts off talking about the "disappointing" start to the season. Said they've had a lot of self-inflicted issues that are preventing team from having success. Talked about the turnovers on offense and short-yardage issues.
Those things are preventing them from success.
Said a lot of things showing up in games aren't showing up in practice. Said the team is learning a lot of "painful lessons" right now. His message to the team is to learn from that pain and use it to advantage going forward.
Said the coaches are evaluating everything. Trying to make sure they put players in best position to have success.
On coaching calls -- said there were some good calls that didn't succeed, and also some bad calls.
Continuing to learn the identity of this team. Seen some positives. Have to build on those.
Says there's a belief from the players in what they're trying to do. Doesn't think the players are questioning direction. They just need to learn lessons.
On penalties ... asked if they need to have more officials at practice. Says biggest problem is focus penalties. There was a reduction in alignment penalties this week. Says the roughing-punter and personal foul out of bounds were judgment calls. The special teams penalties were "technique" issues. Have to keep working on those.
On short-yardage problems -- Says there have been different reasons. In a few, players need to trust their fundamentals. Said there were a few calls they could question.
On the play where he made Jordan Travis get down when coming off the field. Said the official told Jordan he needed to come out of the game. Norvell said he's never had an official do that before.
Said they're evaluating Jordan's health as the week goes on. Missed some practice time last week too, which hasn't helped.
Depleted offensive line -- Says the continuity is important and didn't have that last week. Thought they might have a couple guys back but didn't get them.
On offense playcalling -- Says he's always very involved. Has a ton of confidence in Dillingham. Said there were some great calls that didn't get executed. But said they're always evaluating.
On players' confidence ... says they believe in program. He can see it in practices and meetings. And when the coaches make a bad call, they tell the players that. They don't blame everything on the players.
Said he's still very confident in this team and what they're going to do. And he's not looking down the road, but right now. This week.
On defense giving up long pass plays ... says they want to be aggressive, but needs to make sure the players understand the situations and what each defense is trying to accomplish. What they're trying to take away. But have to stop giving up those long passes.
On Louisville ... one of best running games they'll see. Very resilient team, as shown last week. Dynamic QB. Defense is attack style. They're gonna bring pressure from everywhere. We have to play clean disciplined football. They will make us pay for mistakes. Says it will be a physical game. Need to be better in special teams.
That's a wrap from Norvell. As you can tell, I'm doing the transcribing instead of Corey. So not as detailed. Video will be up soon.
Next up should be OC Kenny Dillingham.
-----
Login to view embedded media
Dillingham starts by talking about offensive rhythm. Says they've hurt themselves with mistakes on opening drives. Penalties earlier and then a turnover this week. Says the coaches are looking at some creative things to help spring big plays.
On the QBs -- said they each have different skill sets. Wanted to see both early and go with hot hand. Evaluating what to do from here. Brought up Jordan's availability as an issue last couple weeks.
Details playcalling. Says he and Norvell have a lot that is scripted, especially early in each half and then also in different situations -- like top third-down calls etc. Said he definitely takes responsibility of it not being successful. Only having 52 plays was a huge problem. Killed selves with turnovers.
On players' mindset -- Said the kids are staying true to the process. There's no change. Keeping with process of hard work. Sunday was one of best Sunday practices.
Haven't established an identity. Part of the problem has been not having continuity on the OL and QBs not always being available.
On not being able to run the ball better, says Wake showed a defense that they hadn't typically run. Basically played "man free" and challenged FSU to win one-on-one matchups -- on the line and at skill positions. Said he needs to do a better job of scheming guys open so they don't have to win those individual battles.
Was asked about keeping things simpler, said they need to. But added that limits the ability to adjust in games.
Fuller up next.
---
Fuller
Login to view embedded media
Fuller asked about big pass plays. Says they're trying to address it. Usually go back to technique. Offenses shouldn't be able to run in a straight line and score a TD. On the early long pass, said the DB gave too much of a free release and got beat.
On the DBs ... have seen guys play better in practice. But if it's not showing up in games, have to ask himself if they are asking too much. Are they asking players to do things they can't do? Looking at that.
On effort -- For the most part, thinks they fought throughout -- especially in sudden change situations where defense was put in bad spot. At the end of the day, gave up 35 points. So hard to feel good about it, but did think the players responded with right attitude when put in tough positions.
On Louisville, Cunningham is the most mobile QB they've faced. And can he do enough with his arm to create challenges. One of the best QBs in the ACC.
On Jermaine Johnson -- Says he loves football, practices hard and plays hard. Has a high expectation for himself and that's spreading to other players. Said McLendon, Lovett and others are increasing their level of play, and he thinks Johnson has been key to that. He still has better football in him too.
-----
Papuchis
Login to view embedded media
Papuchis -- on penalties on returns. Said the blocks in the back are inexcusable. On the call for roughing the punter, says the player did make a mistake in technique that probably led to the call. He should have used only his inside hand to block, but also used his outside hand, which caused his body to turn and look like there might be candidate.
On Jermaine Johnson -- says he's a great combination of high talent and relentless worker. Plays extremely hard, which leads to high production.
On the DE depth -- happy with how far McLendon and Quashon have come. Thinks they're really coming around and will help.
On return game -- says they've gotten close to springing a couple of long ones, but either had one missed block or a returner missed the seam. Thinks they're getting close, but said "close doesn't cut it." Need to get all 11 guys executing and they can spring one.
That's it for now. We'll have more coming.
----
We're here at FSU for the Monday press conference heading into Louisville week. Should be Norvell and all three coordinators.
Check back around 11:30 for the live stream and updates.
floridastate.n.rivals.com
