TerryP said:
Maybe in the long term perhaps not. But in the immediate term I would have to say that this is indeed bad news.
First, news of the event happens on Monday of the week of your opening game. While perhaps not a huge deal, it can have some effect on some members of the team (unless he was a total and complete ass hated by everyone).
Second, Fannuzi was probably going to be running the scout team, and I would wager his replacement for that job will not be as talented. Again, probably not the event that will cause us to not win the SEC or anything, but will result in the scout team not giving as competitive a 'look' throughout the season.
Sorry to see him leave. Hope he lands on his feet somewhere else and in a spot where he can play.