Cue the bugle, and the burial. Somewhere in the subconscious of Seminole fans, the mournful notes of taps resonated as Norvell’s words tailed off. The slow death of the program’s worst season in a half-century finally reached its benediction on a raw November night before 55,107 fans.

Florida State football coach Mike Norvell gives a emotional speech on players likely leaving after a 2-10 season. Here's what he said.