Jimbo Fisher: Lessons From Bobby Bowden & Winning A National Championship At Florida State

Coach Mark Gottfried engages in an enlightening conversation with Jimbo Fisher. The discussion covers the camaraderie among coaches, Fisher's coaching journey, and his roots in West Virginia with the Bowden family. Reflecting on his career as a Division III National Player of the Year and his emotional departure from Florida State after winning a BCS National Championship in 2014, Fisher delves into the demanding nature of coaching. The episode concludes with insights on NCAA challenges, modern college sports changes, and cherished relationships built through coaching. 1:00 - Meeting at the Dick Vitale Gala 3:45 - Trying to explain that coaches don't have weekends off. 5:40 - Joining the Bowden coaching family. 9:40 - “It's who you know.” 10:00 - The Bowden family tree. 13:30 - “The best advice I got from Bobby Bowden.” 15:40 - Nick Saban. 19:00 - Bobby Bowden almost goes to Alabama. 22:00 - Bobby wont meddle. 26:00 - The difference between being a head coach and an assistant. 27:00 - Leadership can be lonely. 30:15 - Desire to help young people. 34:00 - Transfer Portal and NIL. 48:00 - Leaving FSU for Texas A&M. 56:00 - Getting fired is no fun no matter what the buyout is.