Fisher ends speculation about Mountaineers

 
Florida State assistant Jimbo Fisher said Sunday night he will be staying at the school, ending rumors that he might become the next head coach at West Virginia. "I know media reports are circulating regarding the possibility of West Virginia's head coaching position. I am a native of West Virginia and I love the state, but I want to make clear that I am staying at Florida State," Fisher said in a statement released through the university. [link]

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Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher said he would be staying with the Seminoles, ending speculation that he could become the next coach at West Virginia.