SouthernJet Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This is getting like a Saturday Night Live sketch.. Bowden to make call with Fisher's input By Heather Dinich ESPN.com Archive Florida State coach Bobby Bowden said Wednesday that he will "make the final decision" on Florida State's next defensive coordinator, but added that head-coach-in-waiting Jimbo Fisher should weigh in heavily. "I think he definitely has to have a say-so, because he's the future here," Bowden said of Fisher, during the weekly ACC teleconference. "It's one of those things I'll make the final decision on, but I'll definitely get his input, and very strongly." On Tuesday, current defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews announced his pending retirement. Andrews, who is in his 26th season with the Seminoles and 47th in coaching, will remain on staff through Feb. 10, 2010. It is unclear, though, whether Bowden will return to Florida State to coach the 2010 season. The university will owe Fisher $5 million if he is not named head coach by January 2011. After the worst start to the ACC season during Bowden's tenure as head coach at FSU, there was mounting pressure from influential booster members and university trustees for Bowden to retire after this season. The Seminoles being in last place in the Atlantic Division was enough for high-ranking officials to hold a closed-door meeting last month to discuss the future of the program. Bowden has not indicated when he will retire, though, nor has the university announced any decision will be made for him. Florida State (4-4, 2-3) has since won back-to-back conference games against North Carolina (they lucked out) and North Carolina State and put itself in a position to become bowl-eligible. The Seminoles could keep their ACC title game hopes alive with a win Saturday at Clemson (5-3, 3-2). If the Seminoles win, they will have moved from last place to second in the Atlantic Division in a matter of weeks. Despite Bowden's statement that he will hire the next defensive coordinator, there are still plenty of questions remaining about the program's future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangreenman Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 For a second I saw this thread and thought it would be about Boeheim, LOL. You have no idea how many Syracuse fans called me saying just that about Boeheim today/last night. Some have actually comparet the two (Boeheim and Bowden) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 I wish he would quit......I've been saying it for a couple of years now. FSU is my favorite College Football team, but they are horrible to watch and root for. I'm not saying Fisher is 'all-world' but the old man HAS to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thai Jet Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I thought this thread was going to be about that prick Lou Holtz from ESPN. I just wish he would drop dead already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Joe Pa should retire the whistle too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 Joe Pa should retire the whistle too. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KudosForND Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 I thought this thread was going to be about that prick Lou Holtz from ESPN. I just wish he would drop dead already. hes hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted November 9, 2009 Share Posted November 9, 2009 LMFAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted November 12, 2009 Share Posted November 12, 2009 i'm a huge Bobby Bowden fan but part of me would love to see him AND paterno finish tied and retire together......seriously you can't coach into your 80's and expect to be effective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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