NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)September 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida State University fires athletics director Michael Alford and appoints Bruce Warwick as interim director
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Florida State University terminated athletics director Michael Alford and appointed Bruce Warwick as the interim athletics director while starting a national search for a permanent replacement.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)Why It Matters
The leadership change affects the management of Florida State University's athletics department and its ongoing sports programs.
Key Facts
- Florida State University fired athletics director Michael Alford.
- Michael Alford had served as athletics director since January 2022.
- Michael Alford was hired two years prior to his AD role to serve as president of Seminole Boosters.
- Bruce Warwick, the senior associate athletics director, will serve as the interim athletics director.
- The university has begun a national search for a permanent replacement.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFlorida State University“Institution firing the athletics director”PersonBrooke Wyckoff“Women's basketball head coach hired during Alford's tenure”PersonBrian Pensky“Soccer head coach hired during Alford's tenure”OrganizationAlabama“Opposing football team ranked No. 10 playing against Florida State”PersonPeter Collins“Board of Trustees Chair”OrganizationSeminole Boosters, Inc.“Organization where Michael Alford previously served as president”OrganizationSeminole Boosters“Organization where Michael Alford previously served as president”PersonMichael Alford“Fired athletics director of Florida State University”PersonLuke Loucks“Men's basketball head coach hired during Alford's tenure”PersonSara Tisdale“Lacrosse head coach hired during Alford's tenure”locationDoak Campbell Stadium“Stadium undergoing west side transformation and facility projects”PersonBruce Warwick“Senior associate athletics director appointed as interim athletics director”PersonMike Norvell“Football head coach whose position is under scrutiny”PersonLink Jarrett“Baseball head coach hired during Alford's tenure”PersonRichard McCullough“Florida State University President who announced the firing and interim appointm”