For those not familiar with Florida Seminole football legend Bobby Bowden, second-winningest coach in major college football behind Penn State’s Joe Paterno, let me quote excerpts from Wikipedia:
“Robert Cleckler Bowden (born November 8, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama) is a retired college football coach. He coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from the 1976 to 2009 seasons. During his time at Florida State, Bowden led FSU to an Associated Press and Coaches Poll National Title in 1993 and a BCS National Championship National Title in 1999, as well as twelve Atlantic Coast Conference championships since FSU joined the conference in 1991.
His final coaching appearance was the 2010 Gator Bowl game on January 1 with a 33-21 victory over his former program, West Virginia.”
He finished his career with a record of 377-129-4
As of the 2009 season, Bowden was one of four active coaches inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as coaches (along with Chris Ault, Joe Paterno, and John Gagliardi).
This morning I was informed that former Seminole coach Bowden will be the featured speaker at the Tenth Annual Coach & Spouse Honor Banquest being held at the Hope International University Pavilion (next to Cal State Univ., Fullerton) on Saturday May 1, 2010.
Other event speakers include: South Hills football head coach Steve Bogan; Orange Lutheran football head coach Jim Kunau; Hope Int’l. mens basketball head coach Greg Pappas and freelance sports writer Brian Wilmer.
Date: Saturday, May 1st
Time: 6-8:45 p.m.
Individual banquet tickets: $35
Location: As mentioned above
Info & tickets: 714.630.4949
Sponsor: Coaches of Influence
Want to congratulate Coach Bowden on his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame and his testimony of his belief in Jesus Christ at the 1986 Billy Graham Crusade. He is truly a role model and leader that will have a positive affect on young atheletes and students to come.
Thank you and God Bless You Dear Coach.