FSU’s athletic department was in the red over $200M...in 2018...before anyone knew what a disaster hire Willie Taggart would be.
A year later there were articles written stating FSU couldn’t fire Taggart because they could afford it.
Another reason why Florida State’s Willie Taggart isn’t on the hot seat: Money
As the story goes, FSU boosters raised about $20M for buyouts for Taggart and his staff. With a 2020 home schedule that included Clemson and UF, surely they could make some of that $$$ back right?
Then COVID-19 hit. They are hurting financially.