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Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher takes responsibility for recent issues

By Jack Crosby

Apr 11, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher during the spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2015; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher during the spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /
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Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher spoke a little bit about the recent issues and taking responsibility

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Much of the focus as of late surrounding the Florida State Seminoles football program has had little to do with the upcoming 2015 season, rather it’s been all about the recent off-the-field issues surrounding it. Recent incidents involving former quarterback De’Andre Johnson and running back Dalvin Cook have really zoomed the microscope in on head coach Jimbo Fisher and crew.

At the annual ACC Kickoff on Tuesday, Fisher took to the podium in front of the media, and of course he was asked about all that has been going on with the FSU program. In a simple yet effective response, Fisher explained how he as the head coach bares a certain amount of responsibility for all of this.

“Just like it is anywhere else in the country, you as the head coach take responsibility, and you continue to educate,” Fisher said, per ESPN. “You hope they don’t make mistakes, and when they do, you punish and adjust and continue to educate so they don’t do it again.”

Both Cook and Johnson were involved in incidents which involved striking women. Johnson, a freshman quarterback, was originally suspended when charges were brought against him. However, after video surveillance surfaced of the act taking place, Fisher sent him on his way. Cook has recently been charged with violence against a woman, and that incident is still under investigation.

In Cook’s case, though, his attorney is vehemently arguing that his client did not strike his accuser, so there’s a good chance that this case might not be hovering over Fisher and the Seminoles for long.

Whatever the case may be, to a certain extent Fisher is correct in saying that a short portion of the blame does fall on him. While he –nor any coach for that matter– can babysit these players 24/7, he can take the extra mile on how to conduct themselves when they’re out in the public eye.

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