During Tuesday’s media availability, the press got the chance to speak with head coach Mike Norvell, wide receivers coach Ron Dugans, redshirt sophomore receiver Jordan Young, and junior receiver Keyshawn Helton.
All four men have something in common- they are pass-catchers at heart. Norvell walked on at Central Arkansas and set the school record for receptions with 213. Dugans starred at receiver for the dynasty-era Seminoles, totaling 1,520 receiving yards as Florida State had an astounding 55-6 record during his five seasons.
While it is far from uncommon for a head coach or a position coach to be a former player, whether or not that will translate to more success on the field for a coaches’ former playing position is a mystery.