Everything Mike Norvell said after loss to Alabama

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell addressed his team's 50-36 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday. Norvell expressed his pride in the team's fast start, attributing it to their mindset and approach. He praised their four defensive stops, particularly a crucial one in the fourth quarter. Norvell acknowledged the challenges of the game due to delays, travel, and the opposing team's strong offense.

He also mentioned that the team was in a position to win and that the players felt the disappointment and urgency to improve. Norvell highlighted specific plays where the defense struggled and emphasized the need for better execution in one-on-one situations and on 3rd-and-4th conversions. He stressed that while the players are working hard and showing flashes of improvement, there is still a significant gap between their current performance and the level required to consistently win games.