Florida State's players, recruits, and coaches react to Chris Marve's move to Virginia Tech

The surprising news of the week so far was head coach Mike Norvell losing the first member of his on-field coaching staff since he arrived in Tallahassee. On Tuesday, linebackers coach Chris Marve agreed to become Virginia Tech's defensive coordinator, joining his former coach Brent Pry in Blacksburg.

Marve came to Florida State as a part of Norvell's inaugural coaching staff in 2020. He worked with the linebackers for the past two years and we saw some development in 2021 as young players such as DJ Lundy and Kalen DeLoach turned into starters.

While he received some criticism from the fanbase for his ability to recruit, there's no doubt that Marve made a positive impact at Florida State. He received a ton of well wishes and praise from current players, coaches, and recruits after the news became public.

Check out some of the reactions below.

Current players

Tight end Wyatt Rector

Congratulations coach! I appreciate everything you taught me. You impacted my life the moment you stepped foot on our campus. Go shine your light ❤️🤙🏻
— Wyatt Rector (@WyattRector) December 8, 2021

Defensive end Jermaine Johnson

Well deserved coach! Congratulations🙏🏾 https://t.co/OywqbxpBXn
— Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) December 8, 2021

Quarterback McKenzie Milton

Va Tech got themselves a great one 🔥 y’all boys better finish thru that line..😭 https://t.co/ATKHemO20m
— McKenzie Milton (@McKenzieMil10) December 8, 2021

Cornerback Kevin Knowles

the real steppa💯 congrats coach🤞🏾 https://t.co/7RpDU8QWQM
— Kevin Knowles II (@flexxkp5) December 7, 2021

Cornerback Jarques McClellion

The best in the game https://t.co/iB8VDqwItR
— St1️⃣ck (@paccman_1) December 8, 2021

Safety Shyheim Brown

Killa🖤 https://t.co/8FfqDGK5ys
— Shyheim Brown (@Glizzy2_0) December 7, 2021

Quarterback Tate Rodemaker

Congrats coach! I appreciate everything you did for us!
— Tate (@TateRodemaker) December 9, 2021

Coaches

Offensive line coach Alex Atkins

Go Be Great Family! #Proud https://t.co/HsowjVvbM5
— Coach Atkins (@CoachAAtkins) December 7, 2021

Defensive analyst Sabbath Joseph

Hey Baby! Y’all better not get caught walking or you’ll owe some up downs! Congratulations my brother https://t.co/s6Aq0bHDxy
— King_Joseph (@SabbathJoseph) December 8, 2021

Graduate assistant Guy Lemonier Jr.

Congrats Nupe 👌🏽💯 https://t.co/L7WwCTyi4Q
— Guy Lemonier, Jr. (@CoachGLemonier) December 7, 2021

Special teams analyst Carter Barfield

VT with a great one! Congrats @Coach_Marve! https://t.co/BkMkjZ3p0n
— Carter Barfield (@Coach_Barfield) December 7, 2021

Graduate assistant Tre' Bell

Congrats to my guy !!!! https://t.co/DpXpYwGWfv
— Tre' Bell (@Coach_TBell) December 7, 2021

Recruits

Linebacker Omar Graham Jr.

Offensive lineman Qae'Shon Sapp

This one hurt me a lil boy no cap but Go be great Coach Marve you was a real for sure go T Up they defense man all love @Coach_Marve ❤️🤝 https://t.co/Mgyme6Zx0b
— TALENTED™️(55)⚔️🤍 (@QaeshonSapp) December 8, 2021

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