December 18, 200718 yr Agreed... What are you hearing GT? I know you have some West Virginia connections as well, I have talked to some, but everything I am hearing is just basic info that everybody knows. I, as a WVU fan dont want Bowden, and agree for the Big East sake they need a good hire.
December 18, 200718 yr Terry Bowden is a former Mountaineer running back. He led Auburn and Samford to combined records of 98-33-2 as a head coach. His record makes him look better on paper. But when he took over at Auburn he went 11-0 his first year and 9-1-1 his second. After that he had an ok run by Auburn standards then after starting 1-5 in 98 he quit.
December 19, 200718 yr Strongly hearing that Doc Holliday (Hurricane native, WVU grad and associate head coach at Florida) will be the next coach. Already talked about him a little bit on one of the Michigan threads. (they had an opening in Ann Arbor? who knew?)
December 20, 200718 yr Strongly hearing that Doc Holliday (Hurricane native, WVU grad and associate head coach at Florida) will be the next coach. Already talked about him a little bit on one of the Michigan threads. (they had an opening in Ann Arbor? who knew?) "I'm your huckleberry"
December 24, 200718 yr As the story goes, they had a deal in place with Jimbo Fisher last night with the promise of paying his buyout. As talks progressed today, the money wasn't all there and he walked away...
December 24, 200718 yr There was a written report that he had a 2.5 mil buyout for all jobs but WVU. Not the case?
December 24, 200718 yr There was a written report that he had a 2.5 mil buyout for all jobs but WVU. Not the case? I thought that was the case as well, but the reports out of Morgantown say otherwise...
December 24, 200718 yr Interesting....from one article I read out of Pittsburgh is that the alums were split on Holliday and Bowden and compromised on Fischer.
December 24, 200718 yr Originally published December 23, 2007 Update: Jimbo Fisher staying at FSU By Steve Ellis DEMOCRAT SENIOR WRITER Jimbo Fisher is staying at Florida State. After a wild weekend that had Fisher rumored to be taking the head coaching job at West Virginia, FSU's offensive coordinator and "coach in waiting" released a statement Sunday night announcing his intention to remain a Seminole. "I know media reports are circulating regarding the possibility of West Virginia's head coaching position," Fisher said. "I am a native of West Virginia and love the state but I want to make clear that I am staying at Florida State. I am committed to this university, this program and these players. I am excited about where I am and where Seminole football is headed." ADVERTISEMENT Fisher's statement closed out what was a wild ride this weekend. As late as Sunday afternoon, Fisher was believed to be leaving Tallahassee to take the job at WVU. But that changed as the afternoon into the evening. Florida State President T.K. Wetherell and Fisher spoke on the telephone at least three times Sunday as speculation swirled that either Fisher or Terry Bowden would be announced as the Mountaineers head coach. Two people close to Fisher said that at least part of the discussion with Wetherell dealt with the direction of the program and the decision-making process between now and Bowden's retirement. Fisher, publicly, has made no mention of such concerns since signing a new three-year contract on Dec. 14 that included a $200,000 annual raise and an additional $2.5 million should he not replace Bobby Bowden. Instead he has spoken highly of his FSU experience and the opportunity to follow Bobby Bowden when he retires. "And this is the place I want to raise my kids, want to raise my family," Fisher said during a press conference two weeks ago announcing him as FSU's coach-in-waiting. "I think this is as good a head coaching job as there is in the United States of America." When told prior to Sunday of Fisher's concerns, Wetherell said that Fisher needed to talk with Bobby Bowden about them. And apparently Fisher and Bowden talked on Sunday. Meanwhile in Charleston, W.Va., support had been mounting for the Big East school to hire native son Fisher, whose mother and brother still live in Clarksburg ? about two hours up Interstate 79 from the WVU campus. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , citing unnamed sources, reported on Sunday: "With a prod from Gov. Joe Manchin, West Virginia officials made a push for Fisher and garnered the donor support necessary for a long-term deal and Fisher buyout cost." Since joining FSU in January, Fisher has been credited with making a positive impact on the recruiting trail, especially in the Tallahassee area. Although his offense has not shown significant statistical improvement, he has been praised by Bobby Bowden and others for moving the offense in the right direction.
December 25, 200718 yr What about the guy at Central Michigan? He was a position coach at WVU last year and runs the same system.
December 27, 200718 yr Author What about the guy at Central Michigan? He was a position coach at WVU last year and runs the same system. He has really helped his stock tonight and he is supposed to meet for a 2nd time with them this week. It wouldn't suprise me one bit.
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