Report: Florida State Athletics Director Michael Alford Undergoing Neck Surgery

Florida State athletic director Michael Alford will be sidelined for the next two weeks as he recovers from neck surgery in South Florida.Alford is expected to make a full recovery after the procedure, but has also been diagnosed with cervical stenosis, according to Tallahassee Democrat Jim Henry. Alford is on his way back to 100%, but FSU Associate Director of Athletics Cindy Hartmann is handling the day-to-day operationsThe season ended when Norvell signed a new eight-year deal that made him one of the highest-paid tight ends. . college football. head coaches in the country. Norvell will earn more than $10 million in each of the final six years of his contract, including $10.835 million in 2031.The Seminoles have also improved their athletic facilities in recent years as the program does its best to compete in multiple . sports Florida State already has a 150,000-square-foot facility for football players and is in the process of renovating historic Doak Campbell Stadium.Alford previously worked with the Seminole Boosters, Dallas Cowboys, University of Alabama and the Univ. Oklahoma, the University of Southern California, the Cincinnati Bengals, and was the Assistant Director of Athletics and Director of Athletics at Central Michigan University from 2017-2020. He played baseball at Mississippi State before earning his bachelor’s degree at UAB and his master’s degree at Arkansas..