Rick Stockstill, a former coach at MTSU, has been appointed by FSU to the position of director of offensive scouting.

Rick Stockstill, a former coach at MTSU, has been appointed by FSU to the position of director of offensive scouting.

Director of offensive scouting Rick Stockstill,

a former quarterback for Florida State and longtime head coach at Middle Tennessee State,

is joining the FSU football program.

This change was anticipated, as Noles247 revealed earlier in the week,

and FSU officially announced it on Monday night.

In a press release, Mike Norvell stated, “I am fired up to add Rick Stockstill to our coaching staff.”

“He will be essential to our staff preparation since he brings a wealth of football knowledge and expertise to this post.

As he continues to guide our program’s ascent, Rick’s insights as a former player here under Coach Bowden and as a head coach for almost two decades will be invaluable. Rick obviously loves Florida State,

so I’m glad we got the chance to welcome him back to the Nole Family.

In addition to going 113-111 in his 18 seasons as head coach,

Stockstill joined MTSU in 2006 and remained there until the current season.

A conference mark of 82–58 is included in this. In 2022,

his Blue Raiders upset Miami 45–31; at the time, the former FSU student was extremely proud of his team’s performance.

Following the victory, Stockstill remarked, “They averaged 1.6 yards per carry,

they gave us $1.5 million, but they got 1.6 yards per carry.”

During his tenure at MTSU, Stockstill won six coaching awards and was well-known for developing passing-heavy systems.

During the program’s rise to national prominence,

he played for FSU from 1977 to 1981, helping the seminoles win many games against teams ranked in the top ten.

 

Stockstill expressed his gratitude and humility at the chance to work with Coach Norvell and his team.

“I, along with many other former players,

have found great satisfaction in seeing him develop this program and getting to know him personally.

I’m thrilled to be returning to Florida State University,

a place that holds great personal and professional significance for me.

My time there was essential in my personal and professional growth.

Being a member of a successful team and adding to the cycle of influencing others excites me.

Below is the complete release:

TALLLAHASSEE: Head coach Mike Norvell announced on Monday that Rick Stockstill,

a member of the Florida State Athletics Hall of Fame,

has joined the FSU football staff as director of offensive scouting.

Rick Stockstill is a great addition to our coaching team, Norvell declared.

“He will be essential to our staff preparation since he brings a wealth of football knowledge and expertise to this post.

As he continues to guide our program’s ascent,

Rick’s insights as a former player here under Coach Bowden and as a head coach for almost two decades will be invaluable.

Rick’s devotion to Florida State is evident,

and I’m thrilled we get the chance to welcome him back to the Nole family.

After the 2023 season, Stockstill—who was elected into the FSU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019—ended his 18-year tenure as MTSU’s head coach. He returns to Tallahassee with 41 years of collegiate coaching experience.

At MTSU, he led the Blue Raiders to ten bowl appearances, finished with an overall record of 113-111, and won three conference awards as coach of the year.

In 2023, his 113 victories rank third at MTSU and rank sixth nationwide among head coaches still in current employment.

He guided the Blue Raiders to their first-ever victory over a ranked opponent in school history in 2022, defeating No. 25 Miami 45–31.

He also achieved a bowl victory for the second consecutive year, another first for the program.

At MTSU, Stockstill coached nine All-Americans, 47 first-team all-conference players,

three conference players of the year, and six NFL Draft selections, including current Philadelphia Eagles safety Kevin Byard, a two-time first-team All-Pro. Additionally,

Stockstill managed the growth of MTSU’s passing yardage record holders over their careers.

interceptions, sacks, interceptions, and tackles. His program achieved a 95 percent graduation success rate in each of the four years it was in operation, placing it in the top five nationwide from 2019 to 22.

Stockstill expressed his gratitude and humility at the chance to work with Coach Norvell and his team.

“I, along with many other former players, have found great satisfaction in seeing him develop this program and getting to know him personally.

I’m thrilled to be returning to Florida State University, a place that holds great personal and professional significance for me.

My time there was essential in my personal and professional growth.

Being a member of a successful team and adding to the cycle of influencing others excites me.

Stockstill spent 23 seasons as an assistant coach before becoming the helm.

Before heading to UCF for the following four seasons as assistant head coach and wide receivers coach,

he started his career at Bethune-Cookman in 1983 and 1984 as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

Then, from 1989 until 2002, he was the quarterback and wide receiver coach at Clemson.

He also served as the passing game coordinator, co-offensive coordinator, and recruiting coordinator for the Tigers.

Before going to work as South Carolina’s recruiting coordinator in 2004 and coaching tight ends in 2005,

he was East Carolina’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2003.

From 1977 until 1981, Stockstill was a quarterback for Florida State. In 1980,

he guided the Seminoles to a 10-2 record and a final rating of No. 5,

a season that featured back-to-back victories over No. 3 Pittsburgh at home and at No. 3 Nebraska.

During a run of five straight road games, Stockstill led FSU to victories against No. 7 Ohio State,

Notre Dame, and LSU in 1981 while serving as team captain. Upon retiring,

he achieved 250 career completions and 2,834 26 passing touchdowns and passing yards.

At the conclusion of his career, his touchdown total stood fifth on FSU’s all-time list,

while his completion and passing yard totals were rated sixth. In 1982, Stockstill earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Florida State University.

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