Did Jimbo Back Out Last Year?

Do not want Jimbo. He would be miles part 2. Wish people would stop talking about this overrated idiot.

There's been stories about us backing out and there's been some that Jimbo backed out.

I believe the LSU admin gauged Jimbo's interest and some interest was there. The admin then decided to float the rumors about Les being let go and they were crucified by the media for it. I believe the media heat, along with the state budget situation and political powers that be forced them to back out before giving Jimbo the "shite or get off the pot" type offer.

I think it was 50/50 whether he would have came, but it seems like a better situation this year. LSU has pulled the plug on Miles and Jimbo may be getting some heat with some of his losses this season. We may end up getting him despite last year's shite show. However, i'd prefer Herman.

There were absolutely discussions between LSU and Jimmy Sexton (Jimbo's agent). The number as to what it would take for Jimbo to be the HC kept moving and growing. Eventually, after being fleeced by Sexton, LSU said enough is enough and ended the negotiations (more of a "take it or leave it" approach)

Sexton was certainly doing his job, but I promise you LSU was not offering peanuts. Jimbo would have gotten a raise to come to LSU. LSU didn't go cheap, but they eventually had to cap the offer (as is the case in all negotiations). Jimbo turned down significant money to come to LSU which leads to the conclusion --- if Jimbo Fisher wanted to be the coach of LSU in 2016, he'd be the coach of LSU. The agent can do all of the negotiations, but his client makes the ultimate call. Jimbo made the call to remain at FSU and no one else.

He's not perfect but if you don't think he's an improvement I don't know what to tell you

Improvement over coach bebe and ensminger? Maybe marginally. Is that worth 5 million+ a year for an ancient pro style offense? frick no

Leave Jimbo where he is..............he can't win the ACC