bret

Y'all were very cordial and welcoming to this guest.

Just a couple of rambling thoughts in no particular order:

Obviously, I'm happy Jimbo isn't going to LSU. Just as obviously, your fan base seems to be very divided about Miles. The greeting he got at Death Valley was an indication of just how classy tiger fans are.

My reaction when I watched the AD make his announcement: This guy looks like he's telling folks a close family member just died. I saw no joy or in his face, no glee in his voice, and no non-verbal positive statement in any manner. I saw a guy who looked like he had just been told he was fired.

I have no idea on how Miles should fix his offense. But, I will make one observation about the DC. Kevin Steele was DC for FSU in the early 2000s. Lot's of folks thought he was brought in to be Bobby's replacement. He did a good job for us. But after a coule of years he left for Alabama allegedly to be closer to his family. He stayed there a year or two and went to Clemson where he was anything but successful. Seems like he has struggled everywhere he's gone since he left FSU. I have no idea why he really lefrt FSU, but I will be shocked if he turns out to be an elite DC at LSU or anywhere else.

Will Les adapt and change his offensive philosophy? Will he go out and hire his own version of Lane Kiffin? Who are his close friends in the coaching community that he might go to for advice? (Gary Patterson? Jim Harbaugh - Les in a Michigan Man, Bob Stoops, etc.)

Once again, thanks for your hospitality.

I have two requests for you in 2016

Beat Florida! Beat Bama! :cheers:

Below is a message posted on a Nole board. It is a private board, so I will delete names. The poster is a very good friend of mine and I do not doubt anything he says in his post. But, remember, he is posting a message he got. He is not saying the message will turn out to be true. After his message, I will post my reply.

His message:

Okay, this is completely serious. This happened to me this evening.

I got a text from my buddy on our hunting lease. (Name deleted by bret) texts me that he got a message from a friend who is (starter on FSU team, name deleted by bret) cousin.

I'm serious. This happened.

It's a secret, but Jimbo will have an announcement that he's leaving. He may or may not coach the bowl game.

Now, my friend (name deleted) is a very intelligent, smart man and knowledgeable football guy. He holds a very responsible job.

But, Jimbo is gone.

Then I have a friend from HS who posts on Facebook that there is a "secret" that Jimbo wants to go to Red Stick.

Having passed on these vital details, I can rest knowing I've done my part to freak bret out.

All of the above are true events.
These things occurred in the last 3 hours.
Now, imho, its total crap.
I cannot imagine leaving an INCREDIBLY LOADED 2016 FSU team for the hot mess of LSU. But, we'll see.
My concern is FSU scoring 28-31 and beating UF by 21 to 31 points.

My reply:


Bottom line: Anybody who knows anything ain't talking. Anybody who's talking knows no more than I know.

I have no idea whether or not Jimbo will leave. Therefore I would put the odds at 50/50. If he leaves it will be because of some combination of the following reasons.

1. Divorce and all the mess surrounding that (custody, visitation, etc.)
2. Medical care for his son.
3. Working relationship with administration (AD/prez) at FSU.

If he stays it will be because of some combination of the following reasons.

1. Divorce and all the mess surrounding that (custody, visitation, etc.)
2. Medical care for his son.
3. Working relationship with administration (AD/prez) at FSU.

I think the lure of the SEC, more money, chance to beat Saban every year, etc. will have very little effect on his decision. I think his thoughts on recruiting, winning the national championship (which school would be better) will have very little impact on his decision.
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My condolences to you Tiger fans. You are going through emotional turmoil right now. And, if Jimbo comes to Baton Rouge, then Nole fans will be going through the same thing. We have already started throwing out names of who we want to replace him.

Back in the 1980s, FSU played at LSU five years in a row. (Bowden's early years when FSU had to schedule away games to make money.)

Bobby tells the story in one of his books - many years later.

He was called by LSU early in the season. He was told that they were making a coaching change at the end of the season and he was their guy. He asked them to wait until after the LSU game for him to make a decision. He said his thinking was this, "If I lose the game to LSU then I'll take the job. But, if I win the game, then maybe we really can get the job done here and complete at the national level." Noles won, Bobby stayed, and the rest is FSU history.

Sad note: LSU hired Bo Rein from NCSU. He never coached a game. He died in a private plane crash while on a recruiting trip.

Thanks to all of you for your discussions concerning the coaching situation.

Just thought I'd throw a little something that might be more light hearted. All this post will really prove is that I am old.

I have two "first time memories" of LSU.

1. Billy Cannon. I was a kid when he played at LSU. But, my dad was a college football nut. We used to listen to LSU at night, WWL. I remember him with the return that has gone down in football, not just LSU lore. I remember listening to the game. Honesty: I don't recall if the opponent was Ole Miss or Bama. I think it was Bama, but I'm not sure.

2. Paul Dietzel and the Chinese Bandits. NCAA has some strange substitution rules back then. So, Deitzel came up with a creative way to circumvent those rules. Had his defense run a couple of offensive plays at the end of a quarter (I think, but once again not sure) because that allowed him to have more freedom in substitutions the next quarter.

Because LSU played so many night games, I grew up somewhat of an LSU fan. Whenever we were in the car on Saturday nights in the Fall we could count on getting the LSU football game on WWL, no matter where we were in the southeast.

Good memories.

And, BTW, LSU has the coolest midfield logo in the country. No other logo comes close.

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3. Those who know what is going on aren't talking. Those who are talking are just guessing.

Soooooooo, does that include you?

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Yes, it does. I am doing nothing more that speculating and guessing. I've tried to make it very clear that I am just a fan with absolutely no connections or insider information.

Just enjoying the discussion. Thanks for allowing me to participate.

IF Jimbo leaves, who do you want as the next head coach of Florida State?

Me? Obviously my pick isn't real popular with many who post here. I would make my first call to Hugh Freeze. If he can recruit and win at Ole Miss, he certainly should be able to recruit and win at FSU.

And, Les Miles would be on the first page of my list.

That's the general consensus. But, I know nothing more than what I read on the net.

Let me introduce myself. I am a Nole. I come in peace. I am a guest here. I appreciate being allowed to post here. I do not take that for granted.

A couple of things y'all may or may not know about Jimbo. His decision to leave FSU for LSU, or stay at FSU, will be based on far more than just football.

You can look up the following information for more details if you wish. Here it is in a nutshell. Two major things are going on in his life.

1. He is going through a divorce. He has two young children (under 15). I have no idea what the custody and visitation parameters are at the present time. I do know he is very close to both of them.

2. The younger of those two kids has a very rare disease. It is life threatening. (Life expectancy is under 30.) Jimbo is very pleased with the medical care he is getting in Tallahassee. I'm sure there are outstanding doctors in Louisiana. I have no idea who the doctors are or where they are located. (Could be in Gainesville at Shands Hospital.)

Just pointing out that with the divorce and with the medical situation, Jimbo will have more on his plate than just a football decision.

I won't make this post any longer. I'll post my thoughts on who I think y'all will end up with (yes, I think Les is toast) in a different post.

Thanks for allowing me to enter your community.