Bobby Bowden Retiring - FSU's Renowned Coach To Announce Retirement

Bobby Bowden retiring is all that I can think abouthowever, as many people feel that Bobby
after I heard the rumor the other day.Bowden is being "shoved" out of his position as
Bobby Bowden is undoubtedly one of thehead coach of Florida State.
greatest college football coaches of our time. In 2007 his successor was named, as Bowden's
But, as you've probably heard, he plans oncontract is expiring, and if the school doesn't let
announcing his retirement this morning (Decemberhim go it will owe 5 million to Jim Fisher--FSU's
1, 2009) from coaching the 2 year Nationaloffensive coordinator.
Champion Florida State Seminoles.According to reports, Bowden was given a choice:
One tends to wonder, however, if it's simply his1 - Return to the school as an Ambassador to
time to retire.  For the last few years the teamthe collegiate football program
has performed at sub-par expectations.2 - Retire after the bowl game
**Are You Glad That Bobby Bowden Is BeingSo, as you can see, there's a great deal of
Forced To Retire?**pressure on the 80 year old coach as heat is
VOTE YES or VOTE NOflying and Florida State is looking to move the
(Just vote above for your chance at a FREEteam in a new direction.  It's sad to see him
Sports Illustrated Subscription)leave, but I think Bobby Bowden will be
Throughout his time at FSU, Bowden has lead theremembered as one of the top 5 greatest college
team in 388 victories throughout the duration offootball coaches of all time.
his career.  There is much controversy,