Hey folks, it's officially Game Week. Jimbo will be meeting with the media at about 1 p.m.
I'll be posting updates here during the press conference. We'll post the link for live streaming when it's available, and we'll also have the full video archived soon after it's completed.
1:04 p.m. -- Jimbo is here. Starts by saying "finally" the season is here.
Jimbo says got through camp "relatively healthy." Now talking about how much respect he has for Saban, Alabama's program and their players.
Fisher asked what he "borrowed" from Saban and Bowden. Said he doesn't think he "borrowed" anything from anyone. Has picked up things throughout his career. Said he never "copied" from anyone. Saw things he liked and adapted to himself.
Says he can't say who he learned most from. Says he learned from many others.
They just handed out a depth chart. Shows Matthew Thomas OR Emmett Rice at WLB.
On Jalen Hurts, "he's a threat." Can run it or throw it. He's a very "dynamic" football player.
Fisher says the hype for the game "isn't a detriment." Says you learn how to handle those situations when playing at Florida State.
With opening games, Jimbo says there's always "some mystery" because of personnel and sometimes changes with coordinators.
On players from Houston area, Jimbo says all the players have reached out to their families ... some have been hit by the Hurricane some. Others are fine.
Dontavious Jackson is out for a "little while" with an injury.
Matthew Thomas should be practicing today.
Asked about the 2007 game, Fisher says both teams have come a long way. Talking about some of the big plays. Hard, physical game. Both programs were in similar situations.
On the OL, Jimbo says they've had a "really good camp." Think Eberle is so much more experienced now. He and Francois too. Both on same page. Helps the other linemen. "Feel very good about where they're at right now."
On the RBs, Jimbo says Patrick and Vickers will start, but he feels great about all the young RBs. They've proven they're ready. Has plan to get some of those guys touches.
On Trey Marshall being out for the first half... AJ Westbrook likely will start. Other options at safety too, depending on packages.
On Jeremy Pruitt, praising the work he did here in 2013 and saying it will be a challenge facing him and Saban together. Says FSU will have to dot every I and cross every T.
That's about it for now. Will have more soon.
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