Florida State Head Football Coach Gives Emotional Speech Following 60-Point Blowout Loss to Georgia

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An emotional speech given by Florida State’s head football coach has gone viral on social media.

Mike Norvell, who led the Seminoles to a 13-0 record heading into their season finale in the Orange Bowl on Saturday, gave an inspiring talk to his players after they suffered a humiliating 63-3 loss to Georgia in that game.

With a depleted team due to injuries, transfers and opt-outs, FSU was outplayed and outclassed by the Bulldogs in what turned out to be a historic defeat.

Yet despite their humiliation, Norvell had a different take on the Seminoles’ performance, telling the team he appreciated their effort and they “deserved better” than the ugly beatdown in the bowl game.

“I am grateful for you,” he told his players. “I’m grateful for what you’ve done. I’m grateful for who you are. You deserve better than that. I apologize to you.”

“You guys that are playing your last game: you had a season that will be remembered forever,” the coach continued. “I respect the hell out of who you are, for being in here today, for stepping on that field and going and giving it your everything — forever, you have my respect.”

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