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Jimbo Fisher to take over at FSU
December 5th, 2007, 3:07 pm · 1 Comment · posted by Brad Milner
ESPN’s Joe Schad and Ivan Maisel reported on Wednesday that Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher has been selected to succeed Bobby Bowden as head coach.
Citing sources close to the situation, the article stated FSU will announce the move on Monday. FSU responded with a media advisory saying a press conference will be held on Monday “regarding the football program.”
You can read the ESPN story here.
This isn’t a major surprise. Anyone with half a brain knew Fisher was in line to take over when Bowden stepped down. The FSU brass was smart to lock him down now, especially with other teams clamoring for his services.
So when will this happen? I think Bowden agreeing to a one-year extension shows it will be sooner rather than later. If it’s not next season it will be withing three, and will be quicker if FSU falters in that time.
Bowden needs to be remembered as the coach who led FSU to new heights and greatness and not the old coach who hung around too long and was out of tough.
What do you think of all of this?
Great decision. Of all the coaches who could have possibly been available Fisher is probably the best choice. Recruits will at least know who their head coach will be if Bowden were to retire (or worse). I think we see the Fisher influence now with FSU jump-starting their offensive back situation by recruiting some JuCO transfers who can come in and possibly make an immediate contribution. It’ll take some time, but FSU will return. There are too many athletes in this state and the Gators can’t sign them all.