By now, you’ve heard: Florida State has its new offensive coordinator, former Houston OC Kendal Briles. The Seminoles wanted a big name to fill this crucial role; and, for better or worse, they’ve gotten just that. So let’s take a look at both sides of the coin.
Let’s begin with an unmistakable positive of this decision: between the sidelines and from a strictly football standpoint, this could be a home-run hire. Briles has a very sharp offensive mind, and his approach to the game is quite in line with what head coach Willie Taggart wants to do with the ball.