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[QUOTE="Lou_C, post: 636714, member: 3201"]
This was a weird problem during the tail end of the Bowden era at FSU, although we didn't really find out about it until after when Jimbo started mending all the fences.  Then we started hearing stories about all time great players calling in to make arrangements for a visit and tickets, and not having their phone calls returned.  Forget about anything proactive to involve former players.
 
I don't think it was ever and intentional snub at FSU, just not a priority at all, and it was CRAZY.  Miami has always had their former players repping the program, and had them on the sidelines and around the program.  It was a huge aspect of their aura when they were successful.  Obviously, there can be negative effects and it has to be monitored better than Miami did, but that is a huge thing for fans and prospects.  And hell, a lot of those former players become big time donors. 
 
It's simply a part of running a big time program in todays day and age, you have to keep those doors open, and actively maintain those relationships.  FSU is taking an active position on that finally, and hopefully it pays off.
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