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Kirk Herbstreit explains how fan passion may have helped Texas A&M land Jimbo Fisher

Adam Spencer

By Adam Spencer

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The Texas A&M Aggies made one of the splashiest hires of the year on Friday, luring Jimbo Fisher away from Florida State.

Yes, the reported 10-year, $75 million contract certainly helps, but Fisher may have had other reasons for wanting to come to College Station, too.

On ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday morning, analyst Kirk Herbstreit said he thinks Texas A&M’s passionate fan base helped Fisher’s decision as well. He said Florida State has a great fan base, but things are different in the SEC:

When the Aggies officially introduce Fisher as their new head coach, it’s sure to be an exciting affair, as the A&M fans are ready to move on from the Kevin Sumlin era.

Now, Florida State is on the clock with a coaching search of its own, but as a program with such a long tradition of excellence, the Seminoles will likely land a big-name candidate soon.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.

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