When is Florida State Going to Fire Willie Taggart?
By Kevin Aquino
After an atrocious play call to end yesterday's loss to Virginia, it feels like Willie Taggart's seat can't get any hotter.
Florida State blew a late lead against the Cavaliers and had the chance to fix their mess, but rushed the play instead, falling to 1-2 on the 2019 NCAA season. Taggart has played the blame game and pointed fingers despite being the head coach of the team. Really?
Willie Taggart on a follow-up question about the final play/series:
— Brendan Sonnone (@BSonnone) September 15, 2019
“Well I didn’t call the plays, Kendal [Briles] called the plays. He had the play called and we just didn’t get it done.” https://t.co/5K2uQQLLK1
With a buyout out of the question, FSU seems stuck, unless they fire him. The Seminoles have put together a 6-9 record since Taggart signed on, and yet, that record doesn't exemplify just how much the program has fallen apart with the 43-year-old coach steering the ship.
The ACC is undoubtedly ruled by Clemson and if FSU is satisfied with being compared to hot garbage, then by all means, hold onto Taggart and never let him go. But for the sake of the fans' sanity, it's time to free Willie.
Willie Taggart is here. Begins by saying “Tough loss.” Team fought hard, but too many mistakes and not enough plays made in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/NZLELdXBs5
— Tim Linafelt / FSU (@Tim_Linafelt) September 15, 2019
Let's face it -- Taggart hasn't impressed since going 11-2 with South Florida in 2016, and a pit stop in Oregon turned out to be a way for him to secure more money with Florida State. If the university's football program hasn't thought about letting Taggart go, now's the time to think, and do it fast.