Alright, let me tell ya a thing or two about Jay Norvell. This man, he’s a football coach, been at it a while, ya know. Ain’t just a coach for them little games here and there—he’s big time in college football, alright? Now, he’s out there coachin’ the Colorado State Rams, been doin’ that since 2022, that’s what they say.
But listen, it ain’t like he just showed up from nowhere, no sir. Jay, he’s got some serious experience under his belt, started back in his days at Nevada. Oh, he was coachin’ the Nevada Wolf Pack from 2017 to 2021, and folks around there remember him well. He had ‘em playin’ hard, had ‘em winnin’ games too, or at least givin’ it their best shot.
From Nevada to Colorado
So, ya gotta wonder, why’d he leave Nevada and head over to Colorado State, huh? Well, sometimes coaches, they gotta make moves, take new chances, try their luck somewhere else. And Jay? He’s a man who believes in takin’ them chances. In Colorado, he’s got himself a whole new team, a bunch of players ready to learn from a guy like him. That man sure knows how to call them plays too—they say he’s an “aggressive play-caller,” meanin’ he don’t play it safe, he takes them risks.
Now, over in Colorado, he’s already makin’ waves. They talk about him bringin’ in some good ideas, shakin’ things up, gettin’ the team all riled up for the season. They ain’t always winnin’, but them Rams are playin’ hard under Jay’s watch. And he, well, he’s got a thing he says—“Embrace the ugly.” Ain’t that somethin’? What he means is, don’t worry about how it looks out there, just get the job done. Simple as that.
Jay’s Early Days
Now, this Jay, he didn’t just show up as a coach outta nowhere, nah. He was a player too, back in his day. Played college ball at the University of Iowa, from ‘82 to ‘85, they say. And he even got a taste of the big leagues, played with the Chicago Bears for a spell in ‘87, just a short time but, hey, that’s the NFL we’re talkin’ about. Ain’t many can say they done that.
So, with all that experience—both playin’ and coachin’—he’s got himself a bit of a reputation, ya know? He’s coached all over the place—Oklahoma, UCLA, you name it. He’s got that real down-to-earth way about him, always lookin’ to improve, makin’ sure his teams keep fightin’ and hustlin’.
Not Just About Scheme
Now, some folks get all tangled up in them “schemes” and strategies, but Jay? He’s more of a “results” kinda guy. Ain’t so worried about lookin’ fancy on the field—just wants them points up on the board. His Rams might be at 5-3, but he’s still pushin’ them, always lookin’ for more. If you listen to him, he don’t mince his words, says things plain and simple, just like he means it. Ain’t afraid to call things out, even had a thing or two to say to other coaches, like Coach Sanders, but hey, that’s all part of the game, ain’t it?
Legacy and Family
And Jay, well, he’s got a bit of family legacy in the sport too. His dad, Merritt Norvell, was someone in college football as well. Seems like it runs in the blood, ya know? So maybe that’s where he gets that drive, that passion. Bein’ around the game his whole life, he knows how to handle them players, keep ‘em in line, make ‘em feel like they’re part of somethin’ bigger.
So that’s Jay Norvell for ya. He’s a fella who’s seen a lot, coached in all kinds of places, got a heart for the game, and keeps his eye on the prize. Ain’t fancy, but gets the job done, and maybe that’s what folks like most about him.
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