Jimbo Fisher Has Reportedly Made Bars Off-Limits for His Players
By Kyle Koster
Florida State indefinitely suspended running back Dalvin Cook yesterday after his confrontation with a 21-year-old woman outside a Tallahassee bar on June 23. Cook is accused of punching the woman in the face. Just the night before, quarterback De’Andre Johnson was caught on camera punching a woman in the face at another Tallahassee bar.
The high-profile incidents put the spotlight on Jimbo Fisher, who is very familiar with scrutiny having dealt with Jameis Winston for the past two seasons.
Today the Seminoles coach reportedly met with his team to institute a new rule.
Word is FSU coach Jimbo Fisher met with his team earlier today. Laid down the law; bars off limits to players. Moving forward with...
— Jim Henry (@JimHenryTALLY) July 11, 2015
bring in professionals, as President Thrasher indicated in statement yesterday, to meet with players. Proactive as promised.
— Jim Henry (@JimHenryTALLY) July 11, 2015
It’s hard to imagine this is a popular move with the team’s 21+ crowd. It is, however, something Fisher can point to as a response to the recent spate of poor decision-making.
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