In college football, confidence is a good thing, and then delivering on that confidence? Even better. Chris Davis’s Kick Six in that iconic game against Alabama in 2013 was probably the most complete testament of confidence. With just a second left in the game and the scores tied 28-28. Davis returned a missed field goal for 109 yards for a touchdown. What makes this moment even more special is that the guy reportedly promised his teammate that “we’re going to make history today,” and guess what? History was made. Thomas Castellanos of FSU now dared to try the same path of confidence, and that, too, against Alabama. Except, head coach Mike Norvell doesn’t seem impressed.
Castellanos came to FSU to prove everyone wrong. The main task at hand? Lead FSU out of their 2024 season debacle, where they finished 2-10. So, in a sense, this is a match that fits like a glove for both Mike Norvell and Castellanos. “Florida State’s been the school I’ve always wanted to go to. It’s my dream school,” said Castellanos. Moreover, it’s not that Castellanos didn’t have talent, as he produced 2,248 yards for Boston College in 2023. However, due to a change of coaching personnel, Castellanos regressed to 1,113 yards last year. So, to rise above his 2024 season, Castellanos, in the process, ruffled a few feathers, and not just any feathers.
Castellanos earlier raised eyebrows with his remarks against Alabama. The game, on paper, looks like a challenge. For Castellanos? Not at all. “I dreamed of playing against Alabama; they don’t have Nick Saban to save them. I just don’t see them stopping me,” declared Castellanos. The statement did its job, and Bama fans came heavily criticizing the FSU QB. Now, Mike Norvell, in a recent press briefing, was seen preaching the importance of being “humble,” potentially signaling restraint from Castellanos.
“I think everybody has a different approach and how they express that. But for us, I want us to be humble in the work, and you can be confident in the things that you work to go do, but you’ve got to be humble to do the work,” said Mike Norvell.
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