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Despite doubters, Aggies reel in, place large bet on Jimbo Fisher

Though many in the national media scoffed at the idea that Jimbo Fisher would leave Florida State for Texas A&M, Aggie athletic director Scott Woodward was able to pull off the coup. Now the Aggies are placing their hopes in the national championship-winning head coach to duplicate his success.
By Olin Buchanan
December 1, 2017
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Someday in the near future, Ole Sarge hopes to raise an index finger in triumph.

Today, he could settle for extending another finger in vindication.

Despite doubts, disrespect and dismissals from college football national media, the Aggies reeled in the big Fisher on Friday afternoon.

The hiring of football coach Jimbo Fisher is now unofficially official. Or is it officially unofficial?

Regardless, finalizing the deal — which reportedly could be $7.

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