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Football
Breaking news came early in the evening on Monday, when it was announced that FSU offensive coordinator Walt Bell will be leaving his position in Tallahassee to accept the head coaching job at UMass.
Welcome to the #UMassFamily, Walt Bell!
— UMass Football (@UMassFootball) December 3, 2018
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According to Noles247, Bell was looking for a way out from FSU for some time.
Had heard grumblings of Walt Bell being frustrated with his role at FSU during the season. After digging more this evening, it sounds like Bell was looking for a way out for some time. It was never a good fit. More coming from @joshnewberg247 and myself at https://t.co/bjGaBhNRX5
— Brendan Sonnone (@BSonnone) December 3, 2018
Immediately after the announcement, there was speculation as to who could replace Bell at the position, although no official announcement has been made.
I’m told Florida State has serious interest in hiring Hugh Freeze as offensive coordinator. Discussions ongoing.
— Clay Travis (@ClayTravis) December 3, 2018
Just over an hour earlier, Seminoles defensive end Brian Burns declared for the 2019 NFL Draft.
Thank you Florida State University for some of the BEST years of my life. Through prayer and the help of my family and coaches, I believe I made the right decision for me. I will forever LOVE my team and my school! #NoleBlooded #ForeverANole
— Brian Burns (@Fire_Burns99) December 3, 2018
-Spider-Burns https://t.co/8tprHmzQ1T
The number one recruit in the nation for 2019 took to Twitter as he reacted to Burns declaring for the draft.
— kayvon thibodeaux (@kayvonT8) December 3, 2018
With that, here’s the updated tracker of who’s staying and who’s leaving for Florida State football.
One of FSU’s most promising players, Khalan Laborn, is back to running at full speed after an ugly knee injury during the Samford game in week 2.
Feels good to be sprinting again.
— Lαmbo® (@Khalan2012) December 3, 2018
Scott Satterfield, the head coach at Appalachian State, just took a job in the ACC.
#BREAKING: Louisville to hire Scott Satterfield as football coach, source says https://t.co/DAm7iD35lM via @jakelourim @danielle_lerner
— Justin Sayers (@_JustinSayers) December 3, 2018
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FSU No. 13 https://t.co/qtdwBmhuEM
— Basketball School (@MichaelRogner) December 3, 2018
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