Florida State president pens letter to fans addressing 'frustration' about state of football program

The Seminoles president made no mention of Mike Norvell, but opted to go in the Florida State president Richard McCullough penned a letter to fans addressing the current state of the athletic department and its search for a new leader on Tuesday. McCullough said he understands the frustration level and "seriousness" of the moment, assuring supporters that "meaningful action" is taking place behind the scenes. "The standard is not negotiable," McCullough wrote. "This is a consequential moment for Florida State. We have extraordinary tradition, a passionate national following, exceptional institutional support and the opportunity to build something worthy of the Seminole name. "We are not asking you to lower expectations.

We are telling you that we share and embrace them. We are not asking you to ignore the results. We are committed to changing them." McCullough made no mention of Mike Norvell's future during this tumultuous time for the football program or widely reported current financial constraints facing the Seminoles' total debt after facility upgrades and aggressive revenue-share contracts. At 3-4 overall and just 1-3 in ACC play, the Seminoles face what could be a turning point on Saturday against Clemson, another program falling short of expectations. If Florida State is going to fire Norvell, it'll have to pay him a fortune in order to do so. Norvell's buyout currently