Hykeem Williams injury update: Mike Norvell 'hopeful' Florida State WR can play vs. Boston College
Mike Norvell provided an injury update on Florida State wide receiver Hykeem Williams on Wednesday, as the Seminoles prepare for a clash with Boston College on Monday.
Evidently, Norvell is enthusiastic about his potential availability: “We’re hopeful that he’ll be available, we’ll have to see how he progresses,” he said, via Warchant.
Having Williams available would be a massive boon for the Seminoles offense. Florida State needs all the help they can get if they’re to rebound after their loss to Georgia Tech in Week 0, taking on the Eagles in Week 1.
A lot of the blame has fallen on the shoulders of quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, who didn’t exactly endear himself to Seminoles fans in Week 0. Still, it’s a long season, and a marathon, not a sprint, and Williams could help Uiagalelei turn things around.
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Time will tell, but Florida State has gone from a media darling to the punching bag over the last week. That could change with a massive win over Boston College on Monday, but their offense will have to do the work.
Paul Finebaum: Florida State ‘is in trouble,’ but College Football Playoff hopes are still alive
Moreover, Paul Finebaum doesn’t believe the College Football Playoff is out of reach for Florida State, even after their demoralizing loss to Georgia Tech in Ireland.
During the latest edition of Get Up on ESPN, Finebaum explained that while Mike Norvell’s team may have had their spirits crushed, they need to get back on the horse and recapture their motivation. The season is far from over for the Seminoles.
“No. I mean, they’re not in great shape, but the hyperbole is going to have to pause for a few minutes, because Greeny, one loss does not end your season,” Finebaum said to Mike Greenberg, regarding whether Florida State’s CFP hopes went up in smoke in Ireland. “It’s a conference loss, and I think that’s the most important thing, because in the new world, the ACC champion would end up getting a bid to the playoffs. So, that puts them in a problematic situation.
“I think, really, ultimately, where Florida State is in trouble, is their schedule. They have Notre Dame later, which plays for the at-large bid. They also have Miami, a number of other key games, including Clemson. So, they’re in trouble. And you know, their fans won’t be able to sue their way into the Playoff this year, like they tried last year.”
That’s the reality for Florida State — as Finebaum basically put it, the Seminoles still control their own destiny. If they win against their stiffest competition, Norvell and company will likely do enough to get into the Playoff.