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Bobby Bowden Says Florida State Pushed Him Out

Bobby Bowden said he did not want to retire as Florida State’s coach after last season, ending his career after 44 seasons as a head coach.

“Fired might be a little too strong,” he said. “Pushed out ain’t bad. I was pushed out, no doubt about it. I didn’t want but one more year. Gosh, I’m 80.”

Bowden, who won two national titles and is second to Joe Paterno in major college victories, retired — at least technically — after Florida State went 7-6.

But Florida State went 38-28 in his last five seasons, and the board of trustees and T. K. Wetherell, then the university president, said after last season that it was time for a change. Bowden said Wetherell presented him with two alternatives — to be an ambassador coach, who did not coach on the field, or resign.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/sports/ncaafootball/25sportsbriefs-bowden.html

 

COMMENTS: 1
Posted from: Benjamin, 8/25/10 at 9:16 PM CDT
As Bobby often said....it doesn't take much for that halo to slip down and became a
noose.... and we like to teach loyalty, integreity, and sportsmanship...but you'd better win or else ...Sorry Bobby...you are a gentleman and a great role model...
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