Fisher/Malzahn - The Big Questions

[Watson]

Didn't Patterson say he was not going to set a new precedent for coach's salary? If so, heIs being true to his statement

It's very, very doubtful Patterson would've done something as important as offering Strong without the concurrence of the Rowling-Hicks-Stilwell group who hired him.

Bohls is now confirming what Shuttlesworth has been reporting for some time, that Saban was indeed in-play again, and negotiations with Sexton were active as late as yesterday.

Regardless of how deep the buyer's pockets are, there's a point in every negotiation where savvy businessmen feel that the seller's demands are simply too much for the perceived value of the acquisition. Negotiatons may have reached the point where the BMDs felt Sexton's demands for Saban weren't worth the asking price, and they told Patterson to move on to Strong.

 

[roanokehorn]

I have an FSU undergrad and a UT MBA with connections in both camps. Fisher likes FSU but he is not happy with the limited financial resources at FSU or the decision to stay in the ACC. Poor pay for his assistants was a big factor in having to replace 6 of his assistants this past year. The only way he would stay at FSU is if UT 1) did not offer significantly greater financial benefits for himself and assistants or 2) Patterson and the UT circus were not something that impressed him. A move to the NFL is not something that Fisher aspires to for family reasons.

http://www.tomahawknation.com/2014/1/1/5262558/jimbo-fisher-florida-state-athletic-director-comment-on-contract

 

[drgilbert]

I think all of our potential candidates have a blemish or two associated with their careers. It seems a Strong's is lack of experience and

Not a tier 1 coach(yet). Not one of the coach's can guarantee instant and continued success. I wanted a big name just like everyone else. I do think we should pull together as a fan base and support the new coach.