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Yes

Auburn bound.

Why would Jimbo leave the talent rich state of Florida to coach at Auburn, in the same state as Nick Saban or to coach in a talent starved Tennessee? He has things rolling at FSU, no need to leave the state of Florida for any program. He has it made in the ACC at FSU, and that conference presents a much easier path to the National Championship Game.

he spent 6 years there and is known by boosters. his wife graduated from there. he isn't fond of Tallahasseee and some FSU folks are not fond of him, FSU has not addressed items they agreed to address, facility wise and he can likely get more money elsewhere (makes 2.2 million)

few things I've heard

This is all wrong

I was at the FSU game against Virginia Tech last Thursday night in Blacksburg (only a 1hr 45 min drive for me), and judging by the number of FSU fans in the stadium I would say that everybody seems pretty happy in Tallahassee right now. We were scratching our heads by the play calling of both teams though. FSU finished with -15 rushing yards and I wasn't sure what both coaching staffs were thinking at times? I didn't walk away that impressed by Jimbo.

Jimbo and the brass is the real issue there. Also they have failed to upgrade facilities, etc. I think he will be looking to exit with Auburn as the leader but I would expect us to be in the picture as well. We will most likely have to outbid Auburn if we want him.

That might be the biggest factor at play here. Assuming the rumblings about a rift between Fisher and FSU are accurate, that relationship with Hart might just be the deciding factor from both parties.

Dave Hart was the one that advocated Jimbo as "head coach in waiting" at FSU as well. So in essence, he hired Jimbo at FSU if you think about it.

I think he would get a call.........not sure he deserves one.