I think you need to split this question.. 1. What does it mean to this board? 2. What does it mean to the administration?
Many on this board want him canned regardless. I'm guessing that Golden just needs to get this team bowl eligible to get another year. Like it or not. He needs one win... With Shalala leaving and the Golden's large buyout, he's going nowhere. It will be left for the next UM president to deal with. Now, they might force a change in DC. This will def depend on the remainder of the season. Others on this board dismiss it, but the administration does see the empty seats, noise on radio and boards and banners - its an embarrassment. If it continues - I could certainly see them forcing a DC change behind the scenes.
This FSU game does have the potential to be a program changer for UM and a career changer for Golden. If we do win, recruits will notice. Regardless of how you view Golden as a recruiter, a victory of FSU and he will get a number of quality guys as there is plenty of top tier talent here in S Fla. Recruiting and talent development are the lifeblood of a college program - win and he has a good recruiting class to start with... just gotta develop them then!
Should be very interesting...