re: USATODAY: Texas A&M prepared to pursue Jimbo Fisher

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How, exactly, is Sexton supposed to leverage this into a raise for Jimbo when he just got a raise and extension last year, and has had a down year? FSU isn't likely to play that game this time around, and, at some point, putting your name out there for jobs every year starts to hurt recruiting at your current job.

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The only thing that Fisher will get is money to reshape the staff. That's happening now

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How, exactly, is Sexton supposed to leverage this into a raise for Jimbo when he just got a raise and extension last year, and has had a down year?

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Simple. Indicate that A&M is very interested and ask FSU how bad they want to keep Fisher. It doesn't matter that he got a raise last year. If A&M is willing to pay him more, then he is eligible for another "raise" this year, regardless of how the season turns out. The question is who wants to give it to him? A&M or FSU?

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FSU isn't likely to play that game this time around, and, at some point, putting your name out there for jobs every year starts to hurt recruiting at your current job.

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I don't disagree. But until FSU says "take it or leave it", there is always room for negotiations.

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I do think there is legitimate interest on the part of A&M and Fisher.

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There definitely should be on the part of A&M. For Fisher? Who knows? It's all a matter of what HE considers the best job.

FSU is not Central Michigan, UCF, or even Arkansas. It's a big time program in a power conf. in a state with tons of D-1 talent. If the ultimate goal is to win NC's, then he's shown he can do that at FSU.

If he goes to A&M he remains the HC of a big time program, in a big time conference, with tons of in-state talent. HOWEVER, he also comes with big time expectations hanging over his head that may be MUCH more difficult to reach than at FSU.

Just as I felt last year..and the year before with LSU's interests...for Jimbo Fisher it seems like LSU and A&M are lateral moves UNLESS a bigger salary is the ONLY consideration.