Many of the issues Taggart inherited, they say, began with the coddling of Jameis Winston, the player who led the Noles to such remarkable heights under Fisher. Those issues eventually bled into a hands-off attitude with academics and placed the program at risk of not complying with NCAA standards and being ineligible to participate in championship events.
Another former assistant under Fisher tells Bleacher Report that by the end of Fisher's reign, coaches were being given one mandate: "Keep the players eligible."
When asked if that was indeed the overriding academic plan, Coburn admits, "It appears that was the case."
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Another former assistant under Fisher tells Bleacher Report that by the end of Fisher's reign, coaches were being given one mandate: "Keep the players eligible."
When asked if that was indeed the overriding academic plan, Coburn admits, "It appears that was the case."
Rest of article: https://bleacherreport.com/articles...s-fall-and-willie-taggarts-plan-to-rise-again