Did Alabama break Florida State football?

[Redwood Forrest]

Not from a Bama fan but from a professional:

There are many reasons for FSU’s struggles, but there’s one clear moment where things started going badly on the field: the third quarter of 2017’s blockbuster season opener against Alabama.

https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/9/16/17864644/florida-state-football

FSU can't go to the front of the line, they have to get in line.

 

[ReturnToGlory]

I think Florida State has hired a coach with not much of track record. He may not be there long.

 

[81usaf92]

I think Jimbo's divorce had more to do with it, FSU's attitude against Jimbo, and who they hired afterwards. You could really tell Jimbo wasn't the same at the time, and after his divorce. But Ive never seen the appeal of Willie Taggart


Sure Alabama was the reason for a 7-6 season last year, but I think those other three things are bigger reasons.

 

[TideEngineer08]

We may have ruined their season last year but they broke their program by hiring Taggert. Only Arkansas is close as far as disaster coaching hires.

 

[CullmanTide]

Jimbo and crab leggs ruined FSU.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

We also broke Texas and Florida.

 

[81usaf92]

We also broke Florida.

Yeah just think we sent Mac and Nuss on a secret mission to totally undermine them. Too bad Kirby and Mel aren't following orders in Athens.

 

[bamadam2]

We also broke Texas and Florida.

and...
Tennesee
Arkansas
LSU
Notre Dame

 

[bamacpa]

Jimbo may have realized his talent, particularly at OL, was wanting and found a nice landing spot.

 

[CrimsonSEC]

Jimbo broke FSU football.

 

[Bama_N_Va]

I'm not impressed with the article to say the least...Next.

 

[GeorgiaTider]

Jimbo broke FSU football.

If you look at Jimbo's record without Jameis, you will see he is on the level of Gus Malzahn\Mark Richt - around 9 wins a year. Not bad, but just another good coach. I can see 9 wins a year at Auburn. 9 wins a year in the 'recruit rich' state of Florida at one of its best schools is another story. I expect him to have a few good years at aTm (the Auburn of Texas) and then putter out.

 

[deliveryman35]

Just curious—Where is Jimbo’s ex-wife at now?

 

[rgw]

I think the problems were there since 2014 but they'd been getting worse while still winning for a few years. They've not been great on the OL for awhile. Jameis was able to us his big frame and good pocket awareness and arm to mitigate it...everyone else has been getting leveled.


I think the 2017 opener was a "Pepsi Challenge" where everyone in the program realized they don't measure up to the standard.

 

[edwd58]

Yes. Yes we did.

 

[81usaf92]

Just curious—Where is Jimbo’s ex-wife at now?

She lives close to College Station

 

[CrimsonPassion]

After seeing FSU's struggles last year, and the lack of effort in their first three games this season, I have been thinking to myself that we really crushed their souls in that season opener. It reminds me of Texas ever since that shot to Colt's shoulder. After their victory over USC last night, they may finally be reclaiming their mojo but, my God, it has taken a long time. I personally do not believe that Taggart is the right man for the FSU job. Could he succeed there? Sure, but I don't think he will be given the time. Florida State appears to be at the beginning of a loooooong, frustrating road to recovery. Oh, well. Roll Tide!!:biggrin:

 

[bamacon]

FSU is EXTRAORDINARILY cheap as well. They haven’t kept up with the big boys in facilities or infrastructure for an elite football program. Jimbo Warned them and begged them but they told him to pound sound. He left but only after tanking it for a couple of years until a good gig (pun intended) opened.


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