... over 43 seasons as a head coach, Bobby Bowden has retired.

Unfortunately, FSU felt it necessary to help Coach Bowden make that decision.

When I was given the opportunity to represent Bleacher Report at the Gator Bowl, I jumped at the chance.  It didn't matter that I am a die-hard Florida Gator fan and alumnus of the University of Florida, this was a legend's final football game.

FSU's Gator Bowl invitation was viewed by some as a sham.  Some felt the only reason FSU was invited was due to Coach Bowden's retirement, and it would sell plenty of tickets.  Unfortunately, West Virginia became a forgotten element of the game.

The Gator Bowl became the Bowden Bowl.

Up until game time, the game was all about Coac...

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