A new season of football is around the corner for Florida State, and there is a buzzing question going around: Is this Bobby Bowden's last season?
Bowden has named his successor, Florida State offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher, so there is already a sense of change in Tallahassee. But should Bowden step aside?
Bobby Bowden has been coaching at Florida State since 1976. He has won two national championships, both in the '90s. He holds the record for most wins in Division I football with 373, one ahead of Penn State head coach, Joe Paterno.
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Reading those facts, you may think, "Why should he step aside?"
'Nole fans have been by Bowden's side since he stepped on the field named after him. But the past dismal seasons have gotten some supporters to hop on the Jimbo Fisher train, which they believe will take them back to how it was.
The faith in Bobby is slowly shifting over to his successor.
During the recent ACC media day, Bowden said, "I'm still the head football coach, but I know we've got to win more than we're winning now. I'm not interested in getting out, though. I plan on getting this thing back to where it ought to be, and go on from there. Time will tell."
But is there enough time?
Is this the last season for Bobby? Should he step aside? Can he get back to the top, or does Jimbo Fisher have a better shot?
I love to see the fight in Bobby Bowden, and I would love to see him back on top—but as he said, time will tell.
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about 1 month ago
As a Carolina fan I use to cringe knowing we would have to play FSU. Mack Brown left our school becaus he said he could win ten games a year and still never win the ACC because FSU would whoop us every time. For the ACC's sake if Bobby can't produce this year I hope he steps down. He may still be able to coach and FSU pretty much recruits on name, but maybe some kind of change is needed to refresh the program. Hope FSU and the ACC as a whole starts ack on the up and up.
from about 1 month ago
I would love to see the ACC become a stronger conference as well Matt. The ACC definitely has the potential. And I agree that if Bowden doesn't produce better numbers this year, he's out. But I think that since Bowden has produced before, he can do it again. I just hope he can do it this year.
about 1 month ago
FSU will not win 10 games again until Jimbo Fisher can get his own staff in there. Bowden and the rest of his staff have gone stale, and nothing but wholesale changes will make things fresh again.
Of course, Fisher getting all his own guys in there doesn't guarantee 10 wins either. We don't even know if he will be a good head coach yet since he's yet to hold the position.
from about 1 month ago
I disagree David. I think Bowden can lead Florida State to another ten win season. But do I think he will do it in the next couple of years? Probably not. The Seminoles are growing impatient. Jimbo, in my opinion, can get FSU back on the ten win season track. All of this will take time though. Building a program takes time and patience.
Jimbo will have to get his own staff in there. I agree with you on that point. And I think that Fisher will be a great head coach. But you probably don't want any of this to happen, being a Gator fan. I know I wouldn't.
Thanks for the comment.
from about 1 month ago
Can't say I cry when they lose, but the rivalry is better when both teams are good.
about 1 month ago
Very true. I hate it when it is a blowout.
3 days ago
well well well nicely done!
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