Published on: 25th June, 2009
It seems like only yesterday Bobby Bowden was the ruler of college football. During the period of 1987 through 2000, his Seminoles won 152 games and lost 19. Florida State raked in National Championships in 1993 over Nebraska and 1999 over Michael Vick-led Virginia Tech. And now what? He may have to forfeit some ...Published on: 22nd June, 2009
You ever notice how college football fans are divided on issues such as who has the best tradition, the most impressive uniforms, the finest coaching, the most outstanding team, and whether there should be a playoff system? There is another issue to debate: What team from what year is the most disliked of all? We are not talking about ...Published on: 20th June, 2009
Throughout the history of college football, coaches have survived losing seasons, losing streaks, and losing big games. The one thing a coach cannot survive is when the fan base and the administration turn against him. There does not need to be a specific reason; it just happens and the coach is gone. When Lou ...Published on: 17th June, 2009
There seems to be a transition during the 21st century regarding coaching personalities and behavior. We no longer have a number of the more irritating characters to deal with. No, that has long since been taken care of by schools more interested in image perception and fundraising. One can only grimace at ...