FSU dismisses QB Deondre Francois from football team after domestic violence allegation

[JonLP24]

Florida State redshirt senior quarterback Deondre Francois has been dismissed from the FSU football team, coach Willie Taggart announced Sunday.

"Last night, I informed Deondre Francois that he is no longer a member of the Florida State football program," Taggart said in a statement released by the University.

"As we build a new culture and foundation for FSU Football, we have high expectations for all of our student-athletes and we will not shy away from those high standards of conduct. We are moving forward as a program."

More: What QB Deondre Francois' dismissal means for Florida State

The girlfriend of Francois posted a 24-second video to Instagram Saturday alleging that Francois has abused her. The exchange was filled with obscenities and the sounds of slapping.

https://amp.tallahassee.com/amp/2757502002

[gainesvillenole]

1. Great Move By Coach Taggert

As Willie Taggart tries to rebuild the culture at Florida State and return the Seminoles to national prominence both on and off the field, this sends a clear message that misbehavior of ANY kind, particularly with regard to treatment of women shouldn’t be tolerated. I hope the current players and future recruits take notice. 👍🏻👏🏻

[Blue_true]

2. Francois was being mentored by the Bucs QB.

That was set to work out well from the beginning. What did Winston mentor him on, how to assault women?

[peekaloo]

3. he (Winston) isn't even paper trained himself.

hell the bucs had to hire a full time babysitter that doubles as head coach.