not having jimbo is worrying me. Looks like this will be the same old story as last couple of years!

mess with Bobby’s ego or money and he will #$##$ all over FSU.

Being held hostage.

What’s interesting is he has made the statement “I’d like to come back.” If it’s HIS decision… then this statement “like to” is unnecessary. That’s asking not telling. There would be no need for highly publicized meetings, etc. the decision to return at his own terms isn’t is – I think his two slip ups (Jimbo knows when I’m going to step down comment earlier from this year) & this statement makes me wonder a lot.

I also wonder if the calling for him to leave has did the opposite effect … Wanting him to make him stay longer and “fix it” so he doesn’t have a tarnished legacy in his mind. As though its a I don’t want to leave it in shambles before I go panic attitude.

I dont think Bobby’s a bad guy, I DO think he’s an egomanic (all quality coaches are Saban, Meyer, Carol) that’s part of the job. I think he’s hurt because he doesn’t want to be known as the guy who screwed it up at the end and feels that’s the way its going to be left and for the first time in a long time are attacking his character. And for someone who’s really loved being at FSU, gone through the process (being so close so many times … cough Miami FGS) and finally enjoyed success here (2 NCs) – that’s a hard deal.

I think were (fans, alumni) are hurt because he cant see, he’s just not going to be the one to fix it and his staying is exacerbating the problem. I love Bobby, like an older uncle or grandpa, but I’m not blind to see, there are people can simply do the job better now.

This is akin to deciding whether to put grandpa in a home or not – so its going to be ugly process just as it has been.