Okay, so the other day I was messing around with some college football stuff, and the name Jay Norvell popped up. I was like, “Who’s this guy again?” Turns out, he’s the head coach for the Colorado State Rams. I started digging in a bit more because, well, I had nothing better to do, and his name has the word “black” in it, so I got curious.
First thing I did was check when he actually took over at Colorado State. Found out he’s been there since 2022. Not a super long time, but long enough to get his feet wet. Apparently, he’s the 24th head coach they’ve had, which seems like a lot, but what do I know? He took the reins in December 2021, so he’s had a couple of seasons to try and make his mark.
Then I started looking into his past, you know, where he came from before landing at Colorado State. His coaching journey started way back in 1986 at Iowa, which is where he played college ball. He was just a graduate assistant, basically the lowest rung on the coaching ladder. From there, he bounced around a bit, doing various coaching gigs from 1988 to 2001. I didn’t get into the nitty-gritty of every single stop, but it was clear he put in his time at different places.
Here’s where things got a bit more interesting, at least for me. I stumbled upon some articles about him talking about George Floyd. You remember that whole situation, right? Super intense and brought up a lot of important conversations. Anyway, Norvell apparently spoke out about it, reflecting on how impactful and stressful those events were. It wasn’t directly related to his coaching, but it showed a different side of him, a more human side, you know?
- Started: Kicked off his coaching career at Iowa in ’86 as a graduate assistant.
- Colorado State: Became the head coach in 2022, 24th in the program’s history.
- Personal Reflection: Spoke out about the George Floyd situation, showing his human side.
- What I Learned: It’s easy to just see these guys as coaches, but they’ve got their own stories and perspectives.
My Summary of Jay Norvell’s Journey:
Honestly, I didn’t find anything groundbreaking. I mean, he’s a college football coach, not a superhero. But it was kind of cool to go down this little rabbit hole and learn a bit more about the guy. It reminded me that everyone, even these big-shot coaches, has a story that goes beyond the field. And hey, I learned a few things along the way, so that’s always a win.
So yeah, that’s my little adventure into the world of Jay Norvell. Not exactly earth-shattering, but a decent way to spend an afternoon. Maybe next time I’ll tackle a more exciting topic. Or maybe not. We’ll see what catches my eye.
