After the Seminoles lost at home last week, Florida State is making changes. FSU Athletics Director Michael Alford is out.
Here's the press release from FSU:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida State University announced today that Michael Alford is no longer serving as Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, effective Sept. 14. President Richard McCullough has appointed Bruce Warwick, currently Senior Associate Athletics Director, to serve as Interim Director of Athletics while a national search for a permanent successor is conducted.
“Michael Alford has served the University and our student-athletes with dedication, and we thank him for his contributions to our athletics programs,” President McCullough said. “As we begin this transition, our focus remains on the success of our teams and continuing to provide every competitive advantage we can to our student-athletes, coaches, and staff.”
“Florida State is committed to maintaining the highest standards for our student-athletes and staff,” President McCullough said. “We want all of them to be able to play for championships. This leadership change reflects that commitment.”
“Changes like this are never easy, but sometimes necessary,” Florida State Board of Trustees Chairman Peter Collins said. “We have made significant investments and structural changes in our athletics program and Seminole Boosters over the past few years, but more are needed. This step begins the next phase of restructuring that the University must commit to in order to compete in this era of college sports. The President and the Board are in lockstep on the mission and what the results must be.”
Michael Alford joined Florida State University as Director of Athletics in 2021 after previously serving as President of Seminole Boosters, Inc.
Interim Director of Athletics Bruce Warwick will oversee day-to-day operations of the athletics department during the transition period.
“It is important that we remain dedicated to providing continuity and support to our student-athletes, coaches and staff, who remain our top priority,” Warwick said.
Warwick was hired at Florida State in 2020, after an extensive career with the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League.
FSU will conduct a national search for its next Director of Athletics, with additional details to be announced in the coming weeks.
