There’s currently a significant and growing groundswell from the Seminole fanbase calling for FSU’s coaches to be fired, including Norvell. They cite Taggart getting fired after less than two seasons, and have some evidence to support their cause. While the various similarities and differences between their tenures have been picked apart, Taggart went 9-12, a winning percentage of 42.9 percent.
At the time, Taggart’s tenure had been described as a nightmare, one that Florida State could not afford to let continue. Rumors of short hours from the staff and rampant disorganization dogged the program, while Boosters were not following through on pledged donations and Taggart’s 6-9 start was the worst fifteen-game stretch for FSU since 1973-74.