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'Necessary': Florida State University fires athletic director Michael Alford

Marcus Chen

Managing Editor · Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4:10 PM

'Necessary': Florida State University fires athletic director Michael Alford — WFLA Statewide, Marco Island Schools news — Image: WFLA Statewide

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida State University announced on Monday that Michael Alford would no longer serve as vice president and director and intercollegiate athletics for the school. FSU President Richard McCullough said in a press conference that Alford was dismissed "without cause." The change is in effect as of Monday, Sept. 14, and the [...]

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