Legendary defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews is resting well in a Tallahassee rehabilitation center after taking a nasty fall at his home April 21. While Andrews broke his femur (thigh bone) and the bursa sack in his elbow, he managed to defend a grandchild he was carrying from harm.

Son-in-law David Stallworth (1988-92), who Andrews recruited to Florida State as a linebacker and who eventually became his son-in-law, said Andrews is in good spirits, and progressing in twice-daily physical therapy.

"Shannon is by his side all day, every day," said Stallworth, who became a decorated Naval Aviator before retiring in June 2024.

As Seminole fans know, Andrews was an uncompromising-but-caring coach at Florida State (1984-2009) who coached hard during practice but who offered encouragement too. His style led two Seminole defenses to national championships in 1993 and 1999. The former Alabama All-American (1960-63) coached 41 All-Americans, 13 consensus All Americans, two Thorpe Award winners, two Butkus Award winners, two Lombardi Award winners and 19 NFL first-round draft picks.

Andrews was the first-ever recipient of the Frank Broyles Award, given to the nation's top assistant in 1996, the top defensive coordinator in 1998 by the American Football Coaches Magazine, as well as assistant coach of the year honors from the All American Football Foundation (2000) and by Athlon Magazine (1991).

Recently, Andrews attended a reunion of the North Alabama 1976 team, a team he led to a national championship as their head coach nearly 50 years ago.

The soon-to-be 84-year-old brightened when talking about the players, coaches and supporters he has enjoyed numerous times over all these years. Andrews beamed about his most recent trip last month when "the fish were biting" on their favorite fishing holes in North Alabama.

Andrews is expected to return to his Shamrock Circle home soon, where he lives with David and Shannon.

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