January 8, 2007
FSU hires Jimbo Fisher as OC
Florida State has hired Jimbo Fisher to replace Jeff Bowden as Offensive Coordinator of the Seminoles, less than two days after publicly yanking the offer made to Fisher.
The contract is three years with a base salary of $215,000.
Fisher, who spent the last seven years with at LSU, will be introduced at a press conference this afternoon once he arrives in Tallahassee, which may be sometime later this week.
The Fisher File
Year at LSU: Seventh (appointed December 6, 1999)
Birthdate: October 9, 1965, at Clarksburg, W.V.
Wife: Candi
Children: Trey (4), Ethan (1)
High School: Liberty High
College: Salem College '891988-90 Samford (graduate assistant/quarterbacks)
1991-92 Samford (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
1993-98 Auburn (quarterbacks)
1999 Cincinnati (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
2000 - LSU (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
And let me add: 2007 - Florida State (offensive coordinator/quarterbacks)
UPDATE
Official details are starting to pour out from various media outlets.
Full text of the Florida State Press Release:
FSU Announces Jimbo Fisher As New Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks CoachFisher is only the eighth offensive coordinator during Bobby Bowden's 31 years at Florida State.
Jan. 8, 2007
Tallahassee, Fla. - Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden announced Monday that Jimbo Fisher has accepted the position of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Florida State. Fisher just finished his seventh season with the same title at LSU with a win over Notre Dame in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
"I'm very happy that Jimbo will be joining our staff and I could not be more excited about the future of our program," said Bowden. "I've followed Jimbo's career for a long time and his ability to put in an offense and adjust as the season goes along is second to none. He brings the experience and attitude that I was looking for in a coordinator. I think when you look at what we have in place offensively now with Jimbo, Rick (Trickett), Lawrence (Dawsey), John Lilly and the potential candidates for an additional offensive assistant, it really is an exciting time for Florida State."
LSU's offense ranked 18th overall and ninth in scoring following the regular season this year. Junior quarterback JeMarcus Russell ranks third nationally in passing efficiency (168.10) and the Tiger offense has three players ranked among the Top 100 in the nation in receptions per game.
Between 2000 and 2005, Fisher's offense's set 13 school records, including points in a season (475 in 2003), total yards (5,857 in 2003), and passing touchdowns (30 in 2003).
"I am very excited about the opportunity to come to Florida State University," said Fisher. "I've always had great respect for Florida State and utmost respect for Coach Bowden. The opportunity to coach at Florida State and to grow as a coach under Coach Bowden was one that I could not pass up."
In seven years with the Tigers, Fisher coached four LSU quarterbacks who were NFL Draft picks - Josh Booty, Rohan Davey, Craig Nall and Matt Mauck - and another (Randall), who made an NFL roster as a defensive back. In addition, under Fisher's guidance, the Tigers have had two First-Team All-SEC quarterbacks (Booty and Russell), and two Second-Team All-SEC selections (Davey and Mauck).
Fisher was named a finalist for the Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year Award in 2001.
Prior to joining the Tigers, Fisher engineered one of the nation's most potent offensive attacks at Cincinnati in 1999. The Bearcats ranked 16th in the nation in total offense with an average of 424.4 yards a contest (172.2 rushing, 252.2 passing).
Before joining the Bearcats, Fisher served as the quarterbacks coach at Auburn under Terry Bowden from 1993-98 where he tutored record-setting quarterbacks Stan White, Patrick Nix and Dameyune Craig, who is the only 3,000-yard passer in Auburn history.
Fisher, a native of Clarksburg, W. Va., also served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Samford for two years (1991-92) before joining the Auburn staff. He started his coaching career as a graduate assistant tutoring quarterbacks at Samford from 1988-90.
In college, Fisher played quarterback for Terry Bowden for three seasons, two at Salem College (1985-86) and one at Samford (1987). While at Samford, he set the national record for touchdowns in a season with 34 and was named the Division III National Player of the Year.
Following college, Fisher played one season with the Chicago Bruisers of the Arena Football League in 1988.
A 1989 graduate of Salem, Fisher and his wife Candi have two children, Trey (4) and Ethan (1).
Fisher, who will sign a three year contact with a base salary of $215,000, will take over as quarterback coach from Daryl Dickey whose contract will not be renewed by FSU. He becomes the eighth offensive coordinator during Bowden's 31 years at FSU.
While there are a few more hires that need to be made, FSU fans should be very encouraged by the work that has been done to rebuild the offensive coaching staff. Fisher was the marquee OC name - FSU got him. Trickett is considered one of the best (if not THE best) OL coach out there - FSU got him. Dawsey has proven himself as an up and coming WR coach, first at LSU with Fisher and most recently at USF. More importantly, Dawsey, Trickett, and Fisher know how to work together.
Although it was a rough season, the bowl game win and the changes on the staff point to a brighter future for Florida State.
Comments:
posted on January 8, 2007 1:27 PM — link — abuse?Kevin Donahue said:
@B.Hathaway - Maybe Gene knows it too, but he has to be a little more political in order to maintain relationships, I suspect. I'm a scorched earth kind of guy! ;)
posted on January 8, 2007 1:32 PM — link — abuse?
@islandseminole - Neither university has announced. Look for an FSU announcement at 3:30 or 4:00.
Gatorpilot said:
posted on January 8, 2007 2:17 PM — 71.42.27.135 — link — abuse?
Scorched earth kind of guy. That is why I like you, Kev, despite your Nolieness, and that is one of the reasons fanblogs.com is so great. I salute thee.
posted on January 8, 2007 2:22 PM — link — abuse?
Not sure how this could be "premium content", BHathaway. It's about to be public knowledge. I'll send an email to the Rivals guys just to confirm.
posted on January 8, 2007 2:25 PM — link — abuse?
On the contract, the details should come out with the press release. I understand that the term was originally year-to-year, then five years, but may end up at three years.
Nolen1999 said:
posted on January 8, 2007 3:57 PM — 207.203.238.6 — link — abuse?
Why would he leave LSU? Probably because him and Les Miles bump heads. He probably took the job at FSU with hopes that he'll take over when Bobby Bowden decides to retire. I hope these changes are the ones that FSU needed. Watching FSU games for the past 3-4 years have been a bore. We need excitement and we're getting it right now with a new offensive staff.
Go Noles!!!
clemson1981 said:
posted on January 8, 2007 4:06 PM — 74.226.219.7 — link — abuse?
Nole fans:
you remember those great offenses of the 90's? WELCOME BACK!!! and also id liek to introduce you to your future head coach: JIMBO FISHER!!! great hire for the noles, i hate it personaly, b/c of the division set up, but it think this make our division a great one, next years game vs. FSU up here in Death Valley, should be a great one i cant wait, great hire noles!!
Good Luck!!!
GO TIGERS!!!Dennis said:
posted on January 8, 2007 5:10 PM — 71.0.158.79 — link — abuse?
gatorhippy, haven't you figured out that it will always be different when you play Florida State! After all wasn't it your famous coach (Spurrier) who never experienced a win in Tallahssee? I remember that for about 18 years the gators never won in Tallahassee! I was raised to always and I repeat always pull for whoever is playing the gators.
Go Ohio State! I am a Bukeye fan tonight!gatorhippy said:
posted on January 8, 2007 5:22 PM — 209.16.115.5 — link — abuse?
Caseminole (# 18):
Don't get so smarmy, big guy...
Lest you forget...
UF owns the Noles at plus ten wins and counting at 30-20-2...
Gators own streaks of 9 wins and 6 wins in the series...
Longest Nole streak is four games...
Noles only have a winning record versus the Gators in one decade...
Not to mention that talent wise, UF has out recruited FSU the last three years...
Coinciding with a triple pack of losses to the Gators...
Bowden 0-2 vs Meyer...
And lost to a lame duck coach at Ron Zook Field at Doak Campbell Stadium...
Nolen1999 said:
posted on January 8, 2007 5:34 PM — 68.204.218.105 — link — abuse?
gaytorhippy...
and to think, UF has been playing football far longer than FSU. UF has outrecruited FSU in the past 3 years. I guess that means ur Gaytors should be playing for the NC for the next couple seasons. If they don't, recruiting means nothing to any of us.
FSU - 2 NC's
UF - 1 NC... could be 2 if you get by the BuckeyesDennis said:
posted on January 8, 2007 5:59 PM — 71.0.158.79 — link — abuse?
gatorhippy we can go back and forth all night, but I will just leave you with one thought 11 minutes to go in the game and your team is ahead 31-3 the year, I believe is 1995. Final score 31-31 and we thus history was made with the biggest turnaround of a college football game! The Choak in Doak!
Go Buckeyes!
Smile!
posted on January 8, 2007 6:00 PM — link — abuse?
Who has the lead at RB/LB coaches or who do **I** want? For the record, I'd love to have Michael Haywood (Notre Dame) and Chuck Amato, respectively.
It's been reported that Amato wants to return as LB coach, but there's a pesky buyout clause in his NC State agreement if he gets a position with an ACC team. I don't know the details, this just seems to be the consensus from those with a little more insight than I have on this. There was also a story that former UNC Head Coach John Bunting could be a candidate, but one knock would be the lack of an Andrews/Bowden relationship there.
As far as RB coaches, Haywood is a great coach, but I don't think he's ready to leave Notre Dame - especially for a lateral move - but, you never know if you don't ask, right? The early leader seems to be former FSU RB Edgar Bennett. Bennett is currently the RB coach with Green Bay.
clemson1981 said:
posted on January 8, 2007 6:22 PM — 74.226.219.7 — link — abuse?
Jim post 23:
i can name a couple of states that have more football history than WV:
Florida
Texas
Alabama
Ohio
Michigan
South Carolina
Georgia
now i base this not only on college ball but high school and pro now bama and carolina dont have a pro team but high school ball is great and college ball is very historical, im not startin nothin just sayin WV doesnt have the same tradition as some of these states and the schools in them, but you are quickly making history.gunnergonoles said:
posted on January 8, 2007 9:59 PM — 71.31.205.61 — link — abuse?
Alright, this is AN awesome hire as OC. Look at the stats, Fisher's Offense at LSU led the SEC in scoring offense and total offense, and they were nationally ranked at #9 in scoring offense(FSU was 45), 11 in total(70), 18 in passing offense(29), and 31 in rushing offense(FSU was an atrocious 103.) Perfect hire, in my opinion.
TSOBO said:
posted on January 9, 2007 1:02 AM — 4.137.94.111 — link — abuse?
WV is not the best in college football, or football, hs football anything football state...its Mississippi per capita, Texas second, FLorida 3rd, Bama/LOU 4th and then Jawjuh/Ohio and then after that Arky, then USC etc.
WV is 35-38th in terms of NFL talent per capita and coaches are few and far between....
Bryant, Johnson, Switzer etc. all were form Arky, Meyer, Hayes, Tressel etc. are from Ohio, etc. and etc. Youa ren't the best, BY FAR.
Pennsylvania is 9th or 10th...
Bama has produced, John Hannah, Dwight Stephenson, Stabler, Starr, Stallworth, Jackson, Bennet, Jordan, Ryans, and tons fo other NFL guys.
Bama HS has Rivers, Jackson, Ryans, Anderson, Owens(eewww), R. Johsnon, C. Williams, Samuels, Griffin, some barner Olmen, and many other NFLers...texas has LT, Brees, Simms, Young, Mississippi has McCallister, The Mannings, and had Jerry Rice and Walter Payton come out of some fo their small schools.
Stop smoking WVU pot, you lost 8 bowl games in a row, and got hammered in nearly every one....
TampaGator said:
posted on January 9, 2007 6:49 PM — 205.188.116.133 — link — abuse?
Say Dennis:
How'd it feel to be a Suckeye last night?
Wanna' know how it feels to be a Gator?
The sun shines brighter today....the air smells sweeter...and it remains, as it always has been, and always shall be...GREAT...TO BE..A FLORIDA GATOR...
...'SAID IT'S GREAT....TO BE....
...A FLORIDA GATOR!!!
Renegade07 said:
posted on January 10, 2007 12:05 AM — 216.220.208.238 — link — abuse?
Noleinator,
You're right, I was thinking to the same thing. The only problem preventing that is you know Drew is Bobby's guy and that's who he wants at the helm deep down inside . Even though he's said the spot will be open to be won I doubt it, Drew's already got a leg up. But I think the new system will be more fitting for Xavier and if get his decesion making down he'll have the starting spot, all the attributes are there. He's just as talented if not more then JaMarcus Russell and now has the offense behind him to bring it out. Man I hope Jimbo rights this ship.
noleinator said:
posted on January 10, 2007 3:06 PM — 68.207.104.37 — link — abuse?
Bobby said "It will be their offense." Referring to whomever he chose to be OC. But it was Weatherford's statement that was chosen as a press-release from the University regarding players reaction to Fisher's hire. So we will see.
Joe said:
posted on January 11, 2007 12:02 PM — 72.186.246.28 — link — abuse?
How similar some Nole fans are to gator fans!
Like 2 peas in a pod.
Gator fans boo Chris Leak and demand to see Tebow.FSU fans deride Weatherford and demand to see Lee.
In the end the coaches decide and no matter who they choose fans of that type of ilk will be unhappy!
Just a hint: Fans don't coach or pick who starts, and coaches that pay any attention to their wishes will soon be in the stands with them. JMHOnoleinator said:
posted on January 11, 2007 3:52 PM — 68.207.104.37 — link — abuse?
Joe
Just a hint: People in general; sports fans or otherwise, will always find something to bitch about. If its not working; try to fix it. Nobody wants to ride their teams into the ground behind some knucklehead quarterback, offensive coordinator, or whatever. but I can promise you one thng. Gay-tor fans will be missing Leak next year, big time.
Joe said:
posted on January 11, 2007 9:08 PM — 65.32.170.228 — link — abuse?
Well Nolinator,
It sounds to me like fans like you mention are really not very knowledgeable about the game, and are making many assumptions on coaches, and players without understanding the very nature of the game.
There are many factors that cause a play to be unsuccessful, and it just doesn't lie with the coach, quarterback, or offensive coordinator.
What it boils down to is when the team doesn't win and look good doing it something must be blamed.I think I understand now why players and coaches pay little attention to those type of fans for guidance.
posted on January 14, 2007 9:15 AM — link — abuse?
It's not a question of a "buyout" per se, but more than NC State's contract says that they owe Amato $X for so many years, unless he gets another job in the conference. Then it gets sticky. It's unclear to me if FSU would have to pay NC State that money or if Amato would lose it completely & FSU is balking at "assuming the note". Either way, it could knock Amato out of the mix. The FSU boosters are already toting a couple of pretty big contracts (Fisher, Bowden, Andrews, etc)
Joe said:
posted on January 14, 2007 11:42 AM — 65.32.170.228 — link — abuse?
While I think Amato returning would offer some benefit:
1. He is totally familiar with the FSU program etc
2. He brings an element of enthusiasm as well as contrarian philosophy to the coaching staff which can be a plus or minus since it can bring division among the staff but it also can result in better gameplanning.
3. Most certainly given his success in dealing with the FSU offense while at NC St he can give great insight on the weaknesses he saw in the FSU program that were exploitable.
On the minus side:
If a there are personality conflicts on the staff that can cause problems.
While many point to his good recruiting in the South Florida area his recruiting of LBS in his final years at FSU was pretty abysmal just prior to the Kines hire. Many great LBs ended at other schools because Amato dropped the ball.ie. Ray Lewis, Lavar Arrington, Takeo Smith. Charles Grant along with a few others very well could have been Noles had Amato pursued a bit better IMO. Instead he allowed FSU's LBs to get far too small and vulnerable to strong running teams.
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Despite those shortcomings his experience and new perspective would be helpful to the program if the contract can be worked. Going back down to position coach might be too drastic to Amato's ego. If that is the case a great LB teacher with extensive Pro experience would be nice.. That was one thing that was great with Steele as he had that kind of respected knowledge.
Back to the Fisher hire assuming a respectable RB coach that can recruit like heck it appears that FSU's staff will make dramatic improvements over the "Chinese Fire Drill" that has been present since Charlie Ward. Would really like FSU to become a well balanced team that can pass and pound the ball running on a consistent basis. Love the Dawsey and Trickett hires.Jon said:
posted on January 16, 2007 7:12 AM — 69.246.161.119 — link — abuse?
I can't imagine a coach who would rather take the money...over the chance to get back in the game. I would be willing to coach FSU football (put in 120 hours a week) for minimum wage, for the rest of my life... and I'd find a way to make it work...
fsu.fan said:
posted on January 16, 2007 7:07 PM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse?
maybe it's just me but... anyone (gatorhippy) who says "Not to mention that talent wise, UF has out recruited FSU the last three years..." really has no clue what they are talking about. Check www.rivals.com (one of the most respected web sites evaluating recruiting classes). Year 2006 FSU's class was ranked 3rd over all (uf 2), 2005 FSU's class was 2nd (uf's 15th), and 2004 FSU's class was 3rd again (uf's 7th).
Bottom line: Bobby Bowden can recruit. Period. Kids want to play for the winngest coach in college football history. Kids respect Bowden maybe more than any other coach (including jopa, look at the recruiting classes dispite down years).
FSU had a star war offence until Jeff took over, than it was down hill from there. The talent has always been there. Jeff just did a very poor job coaching and developing the talent (see chris rix, tons of physical talent but mentally weak).
Jeff is gone so enter an OC that can actually develope and improve the players, play calling, and preparation. Jimbo will do an awesome job of turning FSU's talent into a championship caliber offense. Especially with the other coaches Bobby has put around him.
No disrespect to the Gators (I hate them like any good FSU fan, but they do have a great program and coach) but... speaking of over all sucess:
What team started and finished the season in the top 5 for 14 straight years? The beloved noles. No one has come close to that streak. You cant knock the sucess the noles program has had, doing so is just ignorant.
GO NOLES!!!
posted on January 16, 2007 8:30 PM — link — abuse?
I'm biased, but fsu.fan (#41) is correct - FSU's recruiting hasn't been a weakness. The numbers speak for themselves. That said, FSU has been the absolute worst in the country when it comes to USING their talent in the last four years or so.
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 16, 2007 9:10 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
I'll 2nd all that. Florida State is loaded. There has been no lack of talent showing up in Tallahassee. Witness the beatdown of UCLA. That was pure talent. When it's all put together properly - anything can happen. I would not be one bit surprised if the Noles don't end up back in the Top Five next year. They hauled in a stellar group of offensive linemen just last year. That line is gonna start clearin' people out real soon. That's when your gonna see Antoine Smith light it up for more than a 100 a game. The Noles are fine just as long as Jimbo Fisher is on board to take care of the offense. The defense has always been outstanding, and will even improve, as the offense stays on the field longer.
Tommie T
Joe said:
posted on January 17, 2007 9:19 AM — 65.32.170.228 — link — abuse?
"That said, FSU has been the absolute worst in the country when it comes to USING their talent in the last four years or so."
While I agree with the comment I think the lack of utilization ,serious game planning, plus time management on offense has been endemic with FSU since Charlie Ward. Unfortunately, between the Ward years and the present FSU continually beat the best and this masked serious deficiencies on offense and serious disciplined game planning. Additionally although the classes ranked highly by so- called Recruiting experts???????? abnormal attrition plus many not living up to their press clippings contributed heavily to less than satisfactory performances.
With the all new staff to me it points to Bobby finally releasing the offense to his generals and doing what he does best which is relating to recruits and their families and instilling "values" that are most important. Certainly his ethics and honesty remain intact and known nationwide. As the USA TODAY penned Bowden and Paterno are "National Treasures of College Football." Though many FSU fans disagreed Bowden continues to put his priorities in their proper sequence. Family, values, and Religous teaching first and football second.
It will be interesting to see how offensive gameplaning and execution improve with this new and what appears to be an extremely energized staff. A good hire was made in Carter and I think he will bring a new energy to FSU along with the others.
Next on the list a great LB coach to replace Steele.fsu.fan said:
posted on January 17, 2007 11:05 AM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse?
Tommie T is totally correct. Two years ago Tenn went 5-6 finishing the season with a loss to Vandy they completely over hauled their offensive staff. The results of them changing staffs was - simply amazing. In only the first year of their new offensive system they had one of the top offenses in the SEC. FSU has done the same thing - except maybe a little better. FSU running the ball was, to put it plainly - pathetic. So what did they do? They hired the best O-line coach in the country. Who ran the ball better than WV? Jeff stepped down so they needed a new OC. Who did they get? The best out there. Not to mention one of the best young up and coming WR coaches in the country.
The players on the field are talented and now so is the coaching staff. This is not going to take several years for the FSU offense to come alive - it will happen next year. The ACC and everyone better watch out - fear the spear is back!
fsu.fan said:
posted on January 17, 2007 11:36 AM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse?
Joe I dont agree with you about the recruiting of FSU. The talent is on the field. What makes a great recruit is POTENTIAL, not how great they are as merely high school players but more how great they can be at the next level. FSU obviously has lots of talent because they still put many players in the NFL. The lack of success on the field has little to do with players "not living up to their press clippings contributed heavily to less than satisfactory performances."
The problem is they were not COACHED up to their "press clippings". Coaching is more vital than a players talent. Look at Wake Forrest and Rutgers, they may not have the athletes with as much ability as an FSU or Miami but in the case of Wake and FSU - the result on the field is due to great coaching on the part of wake and poor coaching on the part of FSU.
Great coaching not only brings out all the potential of a player (something jeff bowden could not do) but they make their players over achieve. The new coaching staff will not only be able to bring out all the potential but on top of that make them over achieve. With FSU's talent and potential - thats scary.
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 17, 2007 2:08 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
The Mayor:
I was waitin' for you to fire away with that opportunity. I didn't have the heart to break it to the Tiger faithful the way that you so eloquently have. No wonder JaMarcus left early and Perrilleaux decided to launder money instead.
Tommie T
Tommie Trojan said:
posted on January 17, 2007 2:13 PM — 64.32.153.19 — link — abuse?
Don't forget about great game plans. Great offensive and defensive schemes allow for players to be at exactly the right spot at the right time. This can make average players look great - or make great players look bad. When good game plans are put in place for great players - then great players can live up to their expectations. Without it - they are merely mortal.
Tommie T
gatorhippy said:
posted on January 17, 2007 3:53 PM — 209.16.115.5 — link — abuse?
Sorry, been gone for awhile...
But I'm back to address the issues...
First...
Dennis (#25):
Is that the best Seminole moment you have...
A tie against the Gators that actually should have been a win for the Noles...
Cmon, man...
There are plenty of splendid Nole victories over the Gators to choose from...
Just not more wins than losses...
Second...
Nolen 1999 (#22):
Guess we'll chalk up that second MNC now...
And trump it as the only school EVER with the distinction of holding National championships in the premier sports of the NCAA at the same time...
And finally...
fsu.fan (#41):
While I respect Rivals and their rankings...
They are what they are...
Rankings...
Which are like opinions and rectums...
Everyone's got them...
Recruits on paper don't always perform on the field up to the standards to which they are held in the forum of public opinion...
Which has been the case with FSU compared to UF over the last three years...
In public opinion, Noles have ranked higher...
On the field, they appear to have been out-recruited...
Proof is in the pudding, bro...
And rising to the occasion for the Mixed Nuts Bowl ain't exactly living up to reputation...
However, agreed that the development of these classes has not been there within the coaching staff...
As evidenced by the Rix debacle and continued floundering of Drew and X-Lee...
Joe (#45):
Steele might be the toughest replacement on staff...
He coaches LB's at FSU into All-Americans yearly...
I can't even think of the last time the Noles didn't have a phenomonal linebacking corps...
Only thing that kept them in thre quarter of their games this year...
Joe said:
posted on January 17, 2007 5:20 PM — 72.186.246.28 — link — abuse?
fsufan,
While you will get little argument that FSU underperformed I do believe FSU's recruiting in terms of those that actually made it it did in fact drop off. The Only area that really improved dramatically was the Linebacking. IMHO
I suggest you review the NFL Draft up until last season. There was quite a drop off in high draft picks over the last 5 years. Also, there were many high ranked recruits that never made it to the FSU campus.
Just read where Amato is going to be the LB coach at FSU. Certainly this will be great for FSU since he already knows the FSU program well. While I think FSU will miss Steele in some ways, Amato will be an easy fit and the FSU defense won't miss a beat. Amato also will be excellent in his past gameplanning against FSU and what stuff was being planned for by opposing defenses. He certainly did a great job against FSU at NC St.
I think we can all thank Bobby for a job well done in replacing the staff. JMHO but I think this might be the best staff overall FSU has had during the entire Bowden tenure. Even better than when Art Baker coached at FSU!!!;-)fsu.fan said:
posted on January 17, 2007 5:33 PM — 71.14.108.232 — link — abuse?
No denying Steele is a big hole to fill. He is a great recruiter and was a great LB coach. With that said - replacing him probably wont be as major as most people think. As said earlier, "I can't even think of the last time the Noles didn't have a phenomonal linebacking corps..." Steele has not been with FSU forever. The were All American LB's before Steele and there certainly will be more after his departure. Andrews is still one of the best DC in the game. Plus, there are several big time canadates to replace Steele (and one day Andrews). Chuck Amato is a name being tossed around, so is the LB coach from the Packers and Ravens. The main focus point was the offense, that's clearly been well taken care of. Defense is not much of a concern.
The Mayor said:
posted on January 18, 2007 12:36 AM — 24.7.54.200 — link — abuse?
Mooka,
Our offense was great at gaining yards but not at scoring over the last two seasons. Might not be his fault, but the play calling inside the red zone was conservative and predictable.
If the field was 60 yards long we might have been national champs.
Not utizing Jonathan Stewart this season was a crime. I think he had a whopping 7 carries against BYU in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Maybe LSU will be a better fit for him. I don't think BYU misses him much either.
I sure wish Russell would have stayed one more year at LSU, definite Heisman mayerial.
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noleinator said:
posted on January 8, 2007 12:52 PM — 68.207.104.37 — link — abuse?Somebody had to have promised him the throne.