Posted by NoleCC

By Bill Kristoph

Many people accuse me of being far too harsh on my alma-mater Florida State. I will be honest, at times I probably have been, but it is ALWAYS because I want the best for the Seminoles. Please keep that in mind when you read this article. It is harsh, and it might be a bit radical, but I only want the respect restored to a great program and team.’,'Things that MUST be done to restore FSU’s football program (which means you have to beat Miami):

1.Chris Rix must be benched. Enough time has been wasted on him. Give someone else a shot. Sexton, Weatherford or Lee, it doesn’t matter, so long as it is not Chris Rix.

2.Jeff Bowden Must Go. Rainbow offense? I think not. Once again, the play calling was inept, and it made FSU look like they were confused about what they were doing. How do you expect to be an elite program when you have a guy that probably couldn’t head coach a HIGH SCHOOL football game.

3.Someone, please teach the O-Line how to block!

4.Someone else teach the O-Line that an outside rusher should NEVER BLOCK A KICK. For once, it wasn’t Beitia’s fault. When the kick is blocked, there’s not much he can do about it.

5.Bobby, if you can’t step back and realize that coaching changes need to be made on the offensive side of the ball, then please step down. Help this program like you always have.

Positives:

1.Way to go defense! You must feel like the Baltimore Ravens did a few years back. Do you tell Chris Rix, “Hey man, just don’t let their Defense scored and we’ll be okay?” I understand you are all teammates, but I also understand if there is frustration on your part. 2000 Orange Bowl, 98 Fiesta Bowl, tonight, take your pick, there have been many games where the Defense rose up to the occasion only to see an inept offensive coordinator screw up a game plan.

Where was this dangerous running game? Where was the passing game? WHERE WAS OUR GAMEPLAN?

Team, there are a few cogs missing, but hang in there, there’s only ten or so games left and then life will be A.R. (After Rix). Then, perhaps, the dynasty can begin again.