Okay, so today I wanted to mess around with something a little different – Coach Norvell at Colorado State. Now, I’m not exactly a football fanatic, but I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about this guy, Mike Norvell, and how he turned things around at Florida State. Figured it would be cool to see how it all started for him in Colorado, you know?
First, I started to pull up everything I could find about Colorado State’s football program from around 2010 to 2015. I dug through old game stats, team rosters, you name it. It was like stepping into a time machine. I found some old articles and game recaps to get a feel for what the vibe was like back then.
Then came the fun part – I tried to pinpoint exactly when Norvell showed up on the scene. Turns out, he wasn’t the head coach at Colorado State. He was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Jim McElwain. I tracked down some information about McElwain’s time there too, just to get the full picture.
After that, I started to piece together Norvell’s impact. I looked at the team’s offensive stats before he got there, and then compared them to the numbers during his time as offensive coordinator. I went year by year, just to see how things progressed. It was kind of cool to see the changes, like watching a puzzle come together. I did find some pretty interesting stuff.
- 2012: Not a bad start. The offense definitely got a boost, especially in passing yards.
- 2013: Okay, now we’re talking! A big jump in points per game, and the team’s record improved.
- 2014: Colorado State was rolling now. They had a great season, and the offense was clearly a major strength.
- 2015: It seemed like things were looking good under McElwain and Norvell at Colorado State.
Wrapping it Up
After spending all this time digging into the past, I can see why people are excited about Norvell. Even as an assistant coach, he made a real difference. This guy is not just a flash in the pan. There is substance behind the hype. It’s going to be interesting to see what he does next.
This is going to be a fun ride, folks! I’m looking forward to seeing how Norvell continues to do great things.
