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Why I expect Jimbo Fisher to turn down LSU

I think Jimbo Fisher will turn down LSU’s overtures toward him to replace Les Miles. This belief is not based on inside information. This belief has nothing to do with whose stadium is bigger, how much each school could pay him, or which conference he prefers.

This belief exists solely upon the unique family dynamic Fisher faces.

Fisher’s 10-year-old son Ethan suffers from Franconi anemia. From the website for the foundation Fisher and his wife established to fight the disease, here’s a description:

“Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare medical condition affecting about 1 in 131,000 people, and occurs equally in males, females and all ethnic groups.