Fisher mum on Texas A&M job

Report says coach has given FSU no hint he might leave.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher remains mum when it comes to his coaching future.

While Fisher was happy to discuss Florida’s hiring of Dan Mullen during his weekly news conference Monday, he said he would not discuss speculation that he is the top candidate at Texas A&M after Kevin Sumlin was fired Sunday.

“I’m just not going to talk about it,” Fisher said.

Fisher has not given Florida State any indication that he is leaning toward leaving the school, two people familiar with the situation told the Associated Press. They spoke on condition of anonymity because neither Texas A&M nor Florida State has publicly discussed Fisher.

Fisher did speak generally about the pressures of coaching and the number of high-profile jobs open nationally.

“Everything in our profession is unstable because of the dollars that are in it, the people that are in it, the insecurity that’s in it and the instant gratification that everyone wants,” Fisher said.

Fisher said he told his players that he will be on the sideline Saturday coaching the Seminoles against Louisiana-Monroe. Florida State (5-6) needs to win to become bowl-eligible for the 36th consecutive season.

Fisher is 83-23 in eight seasons at Florida State and led the Seminoles to the national championship in 2013. This year marks the first time since 2011 that the Seminoles have not won 10 or more games or qualified for a New Year’s Six bowl.

Texas A&M’s regents called a meeting for Thursday to discuss the university’s coaching search.

It’s the third straight se ason that Fisher’s name has been linked with a Southeastern Conference program. He was mentioned the past two years as a candidate at LSU, where he spent seven seasons as offensive coordinator (2000-06).

Last December, Fisher signed an extension through 2024 that makes him among the highest-paid coaches in the country. He is making $5.7 million this season, sixth-highest in the nation.

Texas A&M Athletic Director Scott Woodward and Fisher worked together at LSU. Texas A&M also has invested heavily in facilities the past five years, including a football operations center. Fisher has spoken about his desire for Florida State to add a football-only building.

If Fisher does remain at FSU, Mullen would be the fifth Florida coach he has faced. He said they have talked before when they faced common opponents.

“We share information. I guess those days are over,” Fisher said, laughing.