In a move that’s been expected for the better part of a year, longtime Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews has decided to retire from coaching at the end of the 2009 season.
Andrews made the announcement in a press release issued by the school.
“After last football season I told [wife] Diane I wanted to coach one more year. For several reasons we agreed that was the thing to do.
“We debated on when it should be announced - before the season or after it. Because of a lot of speculation and questioning from friends, family and media, we decided to go ahead and do it now.
“This is my last year as a football coach at Florida State. It has been a wonderful experience. We have been blessed.
“I just want to thank Coach Bowden for giving me the opportunity to come to Florida State in 1984. It has been 26 great years working for him. I also want to thank all the outstanding coaches and staff people I have worked with through the years.
“I especially want to thank all the players who gave so much of themselves to make this program so successful through the years.
“And finally, to the fans who make FSU so special - Go Noles!”
According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the school is expected to honor Andrews and his family prior to the home game against Maryland on Nov. 21.
