At one time, and some still say this, he was Considering being the HC of WVU before they hired Holgerson.
He has WV ties and this was before Bowden finally retired (or was forced to retire lol).
However I think Jimbo is a loyal person to and was going to honor the HC in waiting when Bowden was going to retire even though I think that went on longer than he was thinking it would.
I also think that there was a serious offer made to him by LSU this time around. And maybe he considered it enough to make some in LSU start the floating rumor that Les was gone...So much s that even Les thought he was a goner as he said the A&M was going to be or could be his last at LSU.
Somewhere in there Jimbo decided to stay aft FSU. Maybe out of loyalty or maybe LSU would not pony up some crazy amount that would force him to leave. Could be a little of both especially with the buyout of Les Contract and and Jimbo's.
I just know that it was in the works for about a week and bang it was shut down during the third quarter of a game. I think they said if we ccan't get Jimbo we are not going to chance it with the big pay out of les' contract and no guarantee of another top coach in the wings.
Yes, he's Loyal.
He had a relationship with Bowden & his family prior to his stint at FSU. I think that kept him in the program, along with the program's loyalty, and willingness to compensate.
The LSU job became unattractive because of how they handled Les in the media. Coaches have relationships, and he was sympathetic towards Les. This may affect any future considerations for LSU (if him, why not me?)
Jimbo's Relationship with FSU is on solid ground. Jimbo and his wife are in the midst of a separation. She is located in Florida. He is extremely close to his kids, leaving would probably mean leaving them.
If Jimbo takes a job in the near future, I think it will be a step forward into the NFL, and Tampa (obviously), & The Dolphins (although not now) are probably the best fits.
