He wanted to be closer to family, which I understand. However, I think it will be a decision he regrets for a long, long time. He left when the ship just started getting wind. FSU is going to have a tough time next year, and I think it could hurt Norvell's second recruiting class. Even though Norvell did an admirable job salvaging their recruiting effort this year, they don't have a respectable class. Point being, Chuck Oliver was talking about their schedule on the radio. They go to Boise State (which is preposterous), and play West Vrigina in Atlanta. While those aren't buzz saw games, they are more difficult than the standard FCS pushovers. If Norvell has less than an eight-win season, he may have a tough time getting an elite recruiting class next year. That will put him in the hole for two recruiting classes in a row and will hurt them down the road. I was shocked to hear their talented DL didn't go to the draft. I forget his name, but I saw him mocked in the low 20s.
I don't begrudge players or coaches making moves that benefit them and their families. But I think it's fair game to analyze the prudence of their decisions. This was not a good decision for him.