Based on the fact that his family visited G'ville and Baton Rouge, here is what it sounds like could empahsis on COULD be happening.
When Jimbo left FSU, here was the situation. 1. LSU had been courting him for two years. 2. aTm entered the picture late. 3. Sexton told Jimbo to be patient. 4. LSU and aTm got into a bidding war for Jimbo. 5. When Sexton got aTm to raise the bid to a point LSU would not equal, he told Jimbo he had done the best he could. 6. Jimbo took the aTm offer.
Sounds like the same thing is happening. 1. UF has been courting Lane for over a year. 2. LSU entered the picture late. 3. Sexton has LSU and UF in a bidding war. 4. Outcome yet to be determined.