Why FSU football QB Brock Glenn decided to stay with the Seminoles: He's a competitor
Quarterback Brock Glenn had no intention of leaving Florida State even if the opportunity presented itself.
In the past three years, playing behind different quarterbacks, Glenn is still loyal to the program and trusts coach Mike Norvell's vision for it.
"I love Florida State. I love Coach (Mike) Norvell. Coach Norvell has developed a tradition here that I want to be a part of, and I think we're still working on building that," Glenn said on Saturday.
"We're trying to get better each and every day, but I like being around guys who push me to my best, and Coach Norvell does that. Coach Tony Tokarz does that as well, and Florida State is awesome.
"I mean you got everything you want, so I love being here."
FSU quarterback Brock Glenn described as ultimate competitor
Glenn is described as the ultimate competitor, and Norvell believes Glenn can take the next step. Glenn is entering his third year with seven starts while competing with Tommy Castellanos. He is making strides and continuing to improve.
"He's a competitor. Brock got a lot of winner in him. You saw that in his high school career. He believes in the opportunity that's there, and he's coming. He's fighting every day, trying to push himself to be better," Norvell said.
"I think he has a love for this team and the guys he gets to do it with. Yes, you can look at a lot of positions now, especially quarterbacks. There is everybody who is trying to see the path when sometimes that path is right there in front of you. I think Brock is doing a really nice job of competing to make this journey his, and you got a lot of respect for him the way he is approaching every day."
Glenn embraces the competition no matter who FSU brings in for the starting job. Instead of entering the portal, he attacks it head-on, and no matter the result, and believes everyone on the team benefits from it.
“We're just trying to make each other better at the end of the day. We're all one team, and I competitor. Tommy is a competitor. Everybody on the team is a competitor, and we want that," Glenn said.
"I think competition is one of the best things in the world for anybody. It makes everybody around you better, and I think that Tommy and I have done a good job of pushing each other, making each other better and trying to bring each other along."
Brock Glenn fits well in Gus Malzahn's offense
Glenn has no complaints about playing in Gus Malzahn's system.
It was never an issue for Glenn to play in different schemes in the past two seasons. Yet, this offense is suited for the 6-foot-2, 217-pound dual-threat QB.
“Coach (Gus]) Malzahn’s offense is it's great. I love it," Glenn said.
"So far, I think I fit into it really well. I think I fit. I can find something in every offense to fit me really well, and I just believe in myself and what I can do and what I can bring to the table in any offense, but Coach Malzahn’s offense has been awesome so far. I am liking it, and I think I'm operating it pretty well.”
On the defensive side, Glenn likes the 3-3-5 look the FSU defense is throwing at him under new coordinator Tony White,
“I think that's great for us. It gives great work," Glenn said.
"It allows us to see many different things that we'll see throughout the season, so it's been fun, honestly. Just getting to see the different looks and go against it.”
Glenn praised his teammates for playing in the new scheme and connecting with his new teammates, especially from the wide receivers.
"I'm loving what I'm seeing," Glenn said. "I think everybody on the team's excited about our receiver room. We got great backs as well, great tight ends. O-line's doing great as well.
Glenn praised FSU's potential go-to target, Duce Robinson, for his performance in the last three practices. With high expectations for the USC transfer, Glenn has been impressed by the work ethic he has brought to the core.
“Deuce has had a great spring so far, and he's a worker, so we all see that in him, and we enjoy it," Glenn said.
Brock Glenn reflects on his starting experience last season
Nobody likes to lose, not even Glenn. He was part of the 2-10 season, where he started five of the seven games in place of injured DJ Uiagalelei.
He was also benched during the Duke game last October after suffering three turnovers, allowing Luke Kromenhoek to take over.
As a sophomore, Glenn completed 51 of 114 passes for 597 passing yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions. Glenn reflected on the ups-and-down and what he learned that he could use entering his junior year.
“It shows you how much you really hate losing and how much a win really matters, and it teaches you a lot, “ Glenn said.
"I think that's why football's so great. There's a lot of adversity that comes with it. You're able to go through those things and then learn from them and overcome them. I think I learned so much throughout last season that I'm able to translate to this year.”
As Glenn moved forward to the next season, he focused on improving his quarterback play inside and outside of the pocket while taking on the leadership role.
"I'm just trying to improve my balance, staying fit, staying centered, and in my pocket movements, as well as throwing on the run. I'm just trying to get better at that," Glenn said.
"Overall, I'm trying to get better as a team to be a consistent voice and a consistent leader, trying to lead by example but also in my voice, and hopefully, they can see that I'm doing it as well. I don't want to ask somebody to do something that I'm not willing to do."
Peter Holland Jr. covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at PHolland@Gannett.com or on X @_Da_pistol.
This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: 'I love Florida State': Quarterback Brock Glenn remains loyal to team
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