Longtime FSU assistant Odell Haggins moves into a new role as Mike Norvell shuffles his staff
Associated PressThe AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Longtime Florida State assistant Odell Haggins, who twice served as interim head coach during his 31 years in Tallahassee, is transitioning into a new role as Mike Norvell continues to shuffle his staff. Haggins, who has been the associate head coach and defensive tackles coach since 2014, will remain an associate head coach while focusing on impacting the entire program. “Odell will play an integral part in maintaining the standard of play here at Florida State by pouring into the development and relationships with our players and the cohesiveness of our staff in this new leadership role.” Norvell hired Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White to the same position at FSU, and White is expected to bring defensive line coach Terrance Knighton with him. I’m excited for this change in responsibilities and looking forward to working alongside our new coaches.” Haggins has developed nearly two dozen future NFL pros while on campus, including first-round picks Brodrick Bunkley, Travis Johnson, Corey Simon and Andre Wadsworth.