Report: Jimbo Fisher passed on the LSU job to stay at FSU
Jimbo Fisher has reportedly opted to stay put at FSU over becoming the next coach at LSU.
#LSU has zeroed in on Houston's Tom Herman after Jimbo Fisher elected to stayat FSU. Deal with Tigers not yet done, according to @ClowESPN
— Mark Schlabach (@Mark_Schlabach) November 25, 2016
ESPN.com reported that talks between Fisher and LSU “didn’t get too far”:
LSU has zeroed in on Houston’s Tom Herman as its next head coach and could have a deal in place as early as Saturday, sources told ESPN.com’s Chris Low on Thursday night. Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher was also near the top of LSU’s wish list, but Fisher opted to stay put before talks with LSU ever got too far down the road. He’s told some close to him that he thinks he could have some of his most talented teams at FSU over the next two years.
Fisher hinted at staying in Tallahassee when he told a fan to “be patient” regarding the rumors surrounding his future with the Seminoles. The former LSU offensive coordinator was reportedly the Tigers’ top target a year ago despite no official head coaching vacancy.
The Tiger Athletic Foundation reportedly switched its focus to Houston coach Tom Herman after talks with Fisher stalled Wednesday.
As a SEC fan them hiring Herman is great for our conference. As a Ole Miss fan it’s gonna get a hell of a lot tougher to beat y’all now.
As an SEC/Arkansas fan, I completely agree.
I could totally imagine Alleva in his office with his fists raised yelling “SEXTON!!!”
Respect jimbo’s loyalty
Herman is using LSU to get more $ from Texas.
Texas says now they will probably keep strong so yeah.
Do you honestly think that Texas is keeping Strong?? If so, I have some ocean front property for sale here in Tennessee that you may be interested in.
Fisher didn’t turn down the job. He was LSU’s backup in case they didn’t land Herman. He is saving face.
BAAAAAAHAHAHA!!
You should do parties!
So when Herman passes on LSU for Texas they will offer it to their backup Jimbo who has supposedly already turned it down???? Delusional…. Their is a reason Jimbo is staying at FSU which I believe is the state’s number two school as opposed to jumping ship to LSU
Cowart, I’m not being sarcastic nor argumentative, I honestly would like to hear how you formulated your belief that Florida State is the second best in the state. Sorry for the precursor, you can’t tell tone through text.
The last graph I saw had FSU 22nd in total athletic revenue and Florida was number 6 in the country. FSU has never had the monetary resources UF has had, and that is all I was basing my opinion off of. Now I have to give credit where it’s due. Fisher has got the AD and President all in and they are keeping up with the bigger SEC and Big 10 teams as far as investment especially in facilities.
RiskyChris, nobody is down on LSU for not getting their first choice, especially when their second choice is still considered by most to be a “splash hire”. There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. However, It is indisputable that Jimbo was, and has been their first choice for two seasons now. No shame to be had whatsoever. Congratulations on a great hire.
The character vacuum that J.F. and J.A. could create together, that would be something to see regardless of any w-l consequences.
No way is Fisher leaving FSU, where an ACC title is almost automatic to go to a school that has to face Saban’s Alabama squad every year, at least not until Saban retires in which case he might go to Tuscaloosa instead.