FSU Starts Jimbo Era on High Note
From ESPN.com:
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Bobby Bowden was absent from the Florida State sideline for the first time in 34 years. No matter. Jimbo Fisher had the Seminoles ready to play.
Christian Ponder threw four first-half touchdown passes and Greg Reid returned a punt 74 yards for another score as No. 20 Florida State celebrated Fisher's coaching debut with a 59-6 victory over lower-division Samford (Ala.) Saturday.
The Seminoles exploded for 35 points during an 11-minute span of the second quarter to build a 42-0 lead in the season opener for both schools.
Game Preview: Florida State vs Samford
Thursday, 02 September 2010 08:54 | Written by Mike Crook |
For the first time in 35 years, it won't be Bobby Bowden calling plays on the Florida State sidelines. After the legendary coach retired following another mediocre season, Jimbo Fisher will try to start returning the No. 20 Seminoles to prominence as they open the season at home against Samford on Saturday. With their program being eclipsed by the state's other big football schools, Florida State is counting on Fisher to bring new life after several mediocre final seasons under Bowden.
Reaction to Bowden Interview
Wednesday, 25 August 2010 07:36 | Written by Mike Crook |
Loyalty. I understand that Bobby probably should have stepped down years ago. I understand that the program was headed down a dangerous path of being consistently "average" compared to the previous decade's standards. Trust me, I get all that.
Tebowmania is Underway
Monday, 16 August 2010 07:25 | Written by Mike Crook |
He did a lot of damage to his SEC opponents as well as Florida State during his time as the QB for the Florida Gators. And being an avid Denver Broncos fan I now get to sit and watch him each Sunday as he takes the field playing for my favorite professional team as well. Is this karma playing a cruel joke on me? What have I done to deserve this?
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Week 1 ACC Predictions
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 07:58 | Written by Mike Crook |
While we do plan on moving back to a video-based prediction format, our office is under renovation and currently unavailable. But that will hopefully change in the coming weeks. So let's get things started for the 2010 campaign in the ACC:
2010 Athlon Preview: Florida State
Tuesday, 17 August 2010 07:50 | Written by Mike Crook |
The handoff might have been a little sloppy, but Jimbo Fisher insists he was running full speed when he took the baton last January from legendary Florida State coach Bobby Bowden. In the end, Fisher says, that’s all that matters. Yes, the Seminoles’ highly publicized “head coach-in-waiting” plan was awkward at times. Yes, the administration had to ultimately push Bowden aside a year earlier than he would have preferred. But once those unpleasantries were out of the way, Fisher was indeed able to hit the ground running this past spring. And he believes that will be the key to a rapid turnaround in 2010. While a normal first-year head coach still would be figuring out his players, getting to know who he could count on in different situations, Fisher says he already is in second gear.
2010 FSU Fan Day
Wednesday, 11 August 2010 11:48 | Written by Mike Crook |
Fans from all over the region gathered for a chance to meet their favorite players, coaches, Golden Girls, and cheerleaders as well as get autographs for their personal FSU memorabilia. Click here to watch a recap video from Seminoles.com on all the festivities. |
From ESPN.com
I've been reading across the Net since yesterday the various reactions to Bobby's interview concerning how his tenure at Florida State came to a close. One word describes my reactions to both the interview and the commentary.
While I try to stay neutral when writing about various sporting events, I still have a bad taste in my mouth when reporting on Tim Tebow.
We're continuing our tradition of weekly ACC football predictions heading into the 2010 season.
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