“I Let Them Down”: In His First Appearance Since Departing Texas A&M, Jimbo Fisher Opens Up on the Aftermath of His $75 Million Buyout

Jimbo Fisher, the sacked A&M Texas former HC made serious waves in the media. The revered HC was offered a record mind-boggling $75 million buyout to walk away from the side. Now, months after the monetary deal, Jimbo Fisher spoke to the speakers at the Barstool Sports “Pardon My Take” podcast. The Texas side plays with lots of passion and imbibes the same in its support staff.

While Fisher might not have done much wrong he wasn’t performing as per the college’s standards. The management decided to part ways with the heralded HC with a hefty paycheck. Fisher narrated the challenges post the buyout and hilariously admitted he could now play golf but the freedom came at a massive price on the podcast.

Jimbo Fisher reflects on his unceremonious ending that came with stern consequences

The 15th of November 2023 is a red letter day in Jimbo Fisher’s long career. It was the date when Jimbo Fisher who has an overall record of 45-25 with the side over six seasons was told to move on. The moment was surely heartbreaking and one that was done with a $75 million buyout caused a storm in the media. Now months later, Fisher reflected back on the same and surprised everyone with a huge revelation. “I mean you’re talking about 50, 70, 75, 80 people that can lose jobs right? And the changeovers and everything that goes on, that’s the people you’re sad for. I feel like I let them down, they’re counting on me to have those jobs.”

This was an emotional ex-HC who pointed out that he believed he let the entire support staff down! While this was a glaring insight and one that tells about Fisher’s love for the side, it also highlights the tangibles of the game. The Broyles Assistant Coach of the Year awardee stressed how the support staff with yearly contracts faced a stiff situation once he was sacked. But one thing’s for sure, Fisher has made peace with whatever happened with the entire Texas scenario.

Jimbo Fisher has closed the Texas chapter for good

The 58-year-old tasted success with different teams and made the Texas side into an invincible outfit. However, his regular failures to compete for Southeastern Conference titles over six seasons led to his firing. He responded to the buyout with a wide chuckle saying- “Thank you! Hey, I’m not complaining.” In hindsight Aggies were playing well, they were en route to making 9-4 on the trot but the player injuries made things difficult.

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However, Fisher wasn’t affected by the indifference of opinions and gleefully accepted the decision. He spoke to the panelists on the “Pardon My Take” podcast regarding the same. “Hey, that’s it and that’s their choice and that’s what they make, I wish them the best and I hope those kids have success.”

It shows the steely character that Fisher possesses and hopefully, he’d be getting a coaching opportunity sooner than later.

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