TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State athletic director Stan Wilcox said Saturday the reason Jimbo Fisher left for Texas A&M is because the Seminoles simply could not match the contract offer the Aggies made.
Fisher resigned Friday and did not coach in the Seminoles' 42-10 win over Louisiana Monroe on Saturday. Instead, he will be introduced Monday as Texas A&M's coach after reportedly receiving a 10-year deal worth a guaranteed $75 million.
Though much has been made about Fisher voicing displeasure over the pace facilities were getting built at Florida State, Wilcox said, "Jimbo is one of the top coaches in the country.