Okay, so I wanted to dig into Jimbo Fisher’s coaching career. I mean, the guy’s been around the block a few times, right? So I started where anyone would – I just started listing his jobs.
Breaking Down the Timeline
- Samford University (1988-1992) – Started as a graduate assistant, then became the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. This was his launching pad.
- Auburn University (1993-1998) – Quarterbacks coach. He was working with some serious talent here.
- Cincinnati (1999) – Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Only stayed for a year, but it was a step up to OC.
- LSU (2000-2006) – Same roles, offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. This is where he really started making a name for himself, especially helping win a national championship in 2003.
- Florida State University (2007-2009) – Started as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, then became head coach in waiting, and then head coach in 2010. This was his first head gig, and he took over from a legend, Bobby Bowden.
- Florida State University (2010-2017) – Head coach. Won a national championship in 2013. Pretty solid run.
- Texas A&M University (2018-2023) – Head coach. Big contract, big expectations. Things got rocky near the end, and he was out of a job.
After gathering all that, I watched a bunch of game highlights from each stop. Really tried to see how his teams played. Like, were they pass-heavy? Did they run the ball a lot? What kind of defense did they play? You know, just getting a feel for his style.
Then I went looking for articles and interviews, especially from the players he coached. Wanted to get a sense of what it was like to play for him. Did they like him? Was he tough? Did he develop them as players?
The last thing I did was look at the numbers. Wins, losses, bowl games, recruiting rankings. That kind of stuff, that gives you a clear idea of the ups and downs of his coaching career.
Putting all this together, I got a pretty good picture of Jimbo Fisher’s coaching journey. It’s been a wild ride, with some serious highs and a few lows. Now, I’ve got all this information organized, and I feel like I really understand his career arc.
