FSU's Andrews announces retirement

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November, 3, 2009

Nov 3

3:28

PM ET

By Heather Dinich

Posted by ESPN.com's Heather Dinich

Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews has announced he will retire at the end of the 2009 season. Andrews will coach the defense for the rest of the season and, after meeting with Florida State director of athletics Randy Spetman, will stay on board through Feb. 10, 2010.

Here is Andrews' official statement:

“After last football season I told 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. I 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!

I'll have more on this decision in a bit, but wanted to get the news out to you quickly.

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