Who Else Will Go: Billy Sexton?

Billy Sexton is the FSU Running Backs and Assistant Head coach and has been with FSU for thirty years.

Among the greats that Sexton coached is Warrick Dunn, who became Florida State's all-time leading rusher in 1996 and finished his career with 3,989 yards. Sexton has seen 13 of his pupils taken in the draft since 1988, including first rounders Dunn, William Floyd (San Francisco 49ers, 1994), Dexter Carter (San Francisco 49ers, 1990) and Sammie Smith (Miami Dolphins, 1989). Also among Sexton's former pupils are All-American Greg Allen, who broke 26 school records during his FSU career, and Edgar Bennett. Travis Minor was a four-year starter at tailback and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in 2001. Greg Jones added his name to the FSU alums in the NFL with his selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round in 2004.

It seems to me that in recent years our backs such as Minor, Booker, and others have not been developed to their full potential. It may be time for someone with a new vision and energy to put life into the running game.