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Fisher and his wife Candi have two sons, Trey and Ethan. Fisher's brother, Bryan, is the offensive coordinator at [[Fairmont State University]] and his mother, Gloria, teaches [[chemistry]] at Robert C. Byrd High School in [[Clarksburg, WV]].<ref> [http://www.fightingfalcons.com/directory/default/96/1099/ Fairmont State Athletic Directory Bio]</ref><ref> [http://wvde.state.wv.us/ed_directory/index.html?county_id=33&school_id=506 Robert C. Byrd High School School Directory]</ref>
Fisher and his wife Candi have two sons, Trey and Ethan. Fisher's brother, Bryan, is the offensive coordinator at [[Fairmont State University]] and his mother, Gloria, teaches [[chemistry]] at Robert C. Byrd High School in [[Clarksburg, WV]].<ref> [http://www.fightingfalcons.com/directory/default/96/1099/ Fairmont State Athletic Directory Bio]</ref><ref> [http://wvde.state.wv.us/ed_directory/index.html?county_id=33&school_id=506 Robert C. Byrd High School School Directory]</ref>


Ethan has [[Fanconi anemia]], this was discussed on the ESPN Monday Night College Football game on September 2, 2013 (Labor Day) between [[2013 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]] and the [[2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football team|University of Pittsburgh]] as part of effort by both teams to raise awareness of the disease.
Fisher's son Ethan has [[Fanconi anemia]], this was discussed on the ESPN Monday Night College Football game on September 2, 2013 (Labor Day) between [[2013 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]] and the [[2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football team|University of Pittsburgh]] as part of effort by both teams to raise awareness of the disease.


==Awards==
==Awards==

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Jimbo Fisher
Current position
TitleHead coach
TeamFlorida State
ConferenceACC
Record31–10 (.756)
Biographical details
Born (1965-10-09) October 9, 1965 (age 59)
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Playing career
Position(s)Quarterback
Head coaching record
Overall31–10 (.756)
Bowls3–0 (1.000)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
1 ACC (2012)

John James "Jimbo" Fisher (born October 9, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently head coach at Florida State University.

As a senior student at Samford University Fisher was the 1987 NCAA Division III National Player of the Year. From 2000 until 2006 he served as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at LSU. From 2007 to 2009 he was offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach and, beginning in 2007, head coach-in-waiting for the Florida State Seminoles. Bobby Bowden, Florida State's head coach of 34 years, retired after the team's appearance in its 28th consecutive bowl game on 1 January 2010.[1] Fisher took over as head coach soon after. Florida State is Fisher's first head coaching position and he led them to a 10–4 record during his first season. His inaugural year marked FSU's first 10-win season since 2003 and first appearance in the ACC Championship Game since 2005.

Biography

Background

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Fisher attended North View Junior High School and Liberty High School before going to Salem College (now Salem International University) in Salem, West Virginia where he played quarterback under head coach Terry Bowden from 1985–1986. When Bowden left for Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, Fisher transferred with him to play his final season for the Bulldogs where he was named Division III National Player of the Year.[2] Fisher still holds multiple school records at Samford.[3]

Fisher played a season in the Arena Football League in 1988 for the Chicago Bruisers, then rejoined Terry Bowden at Samford as a graduate assistant coach working with quarterbacks from 1988–1990. He was subsequently hired as the fulltime offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. After two seasons Fisher moved with Bowden to Auburn University where he coached quarterbacks alongside Terry Bowden. At Auburn Fisher coached several successful quarterbacks including Patrick Nix, who would later serve as offensive coordinator at Georgia Tech and Miami. He continued at Auburn until Tommy Tuberville took over as head coach following Terry Bowden's 1998 mid-season resignation.

Fisher coached quarterbacks for one season at Cincinnati before joining Nick Saban's new staff at LSU in 2000. When Saban left for the NFL's Miami Dolphins Fisher remained at LSU to continue his role with Les Miles. At LSU he helped to develop a number of outstanding college quarterbacks, including Josh Booty, Rohan Davey, Matt Mauck and JaMarcus Russell.

Fisher interviewed for the head coaching position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after the 2006 season but the Board of Trustees, which also governs the University of Alabama, vetoed the contract offer, sparking some controversy.[4][5] He turned down an invitation from Nick Saban to join the coaching staff at the University of Alabama to sign a contract as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Florida State University. His contract initially guaranteed a base salary of $215,000 with incentives increasing the total package into the low $400,000 range.[6][7] In a press release on December 10, 2007 Jimbo Fisher was named "head coach in waiting", making him the eventual successor for legendary Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden.[8] The new contract paid Fisher around $600,000 per year with a $2.5 million buyout clause.[9] The university promised to pay $5 million to Fisher if he was not made head coach by January 2011.

On December 1, 2009 Bowden announced that he would retire from coaching after the Seminoles' upcoming bowl game on New Year's Day 2010 against West Virginia in the Gator Bowl. Fisher began selecting his coaching staff and recruiting players while preparing the team for its bowl game for the last time as a Bowden assistant. The Seminoles sent Bowden out with a victory on January 1. Fisher held his first staff meeting the following afternoon. A few days later, on January 5, he officially became the ninth head football coach in Florida State history.

Head coach at Florida State

Jimbo Fisher's official introduction as head coach took place at a Florida State University press conference on 7 January 2010. "Empowered, confident athletes are winners," he said. "My goal is to get the structure, the staff and the support resources in place to facilitate a winning plan and get players into the structure and start effecting change. Now." Fisher then announced his 2010 coaching staff:[10]

Personal

Fisher and his wife Candi have two sons, Trey and Ethan. Fisher's brother, Bryan, is the offensive coordinator at Fairmont State University and his mother, Gloria, teaches chemistry at Robert C. Byrd High School in Clarksburg, WV.[11][12]

Fisher's son Ethan has Fanconi anemia, this was discussed on the ESPN Monday Night College Football game on September 2, 2013 (Labor Day) between Florida State and the University of Pittsburgh as part of effort by both teams to raise awareness of the disease.

Awards

Head coaching record

Year Team Overall Conference Standing Bowl/playoffs Coaches# AP°
Florida State Seminoles (Atlantic Coast Conference) (2010–present)
2010 Florida State 10–4 6–2 1st (Atlantic) W Chick-Fil-A 16 17
2011 Florida State 9–4 5–3 T–2nd (Atlantic) W Champs Sports 23 23
2012 Florida State 12–2 7–1 T–1st (Atlantic) W Orange 8 10
2013 Florida State 0–0 0–0 (Atlantic)
Florida State: 31–10 18–6
Total: 31–10
      National championship         Conference title         Conference division title or championship game berth

References

  1. ^ "Head Coach Bobby Bowden Signs One Year Contract". Retrieved 2009-12-13.
  2. ^ "Jimbo Fisher". LSU Athletic Department. Retrieved 2006-10-16.
  3. ^ "2006 Samford Football History". Samford Athletic Department. Retrieved 2006-10-16.
  4. ^ "More Alabama Shenanigans". CNN. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
  5. ^ Cook, Ben (2006-12-17). "Alabama coaching search takes bizarre twist". LindysSports.com. Retrieved 2007-07-28.
  6. ^ "FSU, Fisher come to terms". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved 2007-01-08.
  7. ^ a b "FSU Announces Jimbo Fisher As New Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach". FSU Athletic Department. 2007-01-08. Retrieved 2007-07-28.
  8. ^ "''ESPN.com'': Sources: Fisher to replace Bowden at FSU when he retires". Sports.espn.go.com. 2007-12-07. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  9. ^ "Fisher's coaching deal has $2.5 million buyout". ESPN. 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
  10. ^ "Jimbo Fisher takes over FSU football program seeking key to victory – St. Petersburg Times". Tampabay.com. 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2010-09-23.
  11. ^ Fairmont State Athletic Directory Bio
  12. ^ Robert C. Byrd High School School Directory
  13. ^ "Player Bio: Jimbo Fisher". Seminoles.com. 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2010-09-23.

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