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.

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.

But what I don't get are the droves of Trustees, Alumni, etc that have been harping for Bobby's head since 2006/2007.

Did he have some sub-par years this decade?  He most certainly did.

Was the level of intensity on the field what it used to be?  No it hasn't been the same, though there have been games that his boys have beaten the odds and won games for their iconic coach (see Rix's win over Florida or the 2005 Gator Bowl win over West Virginia).

Believe me, I understand this program was on the verge of becoming another Virginia, Maryland, or North Carolina.  Just another middle-of-the-ACC-pack team who's biggest goal each year would be to make it to a bowl game.

But the way the University, the Administration, the Board of Trustees, and the Alumni went about the transition to Jimbo Fisher was done without class and honor.  To decide to forgo the final year of Bowden's "yearly contract" by telling him he can either be a figure-head or he can leave the school was one of the worst slaps to the face of a legendary career.

But this is not just a one-sided blame game.  Bobby should have known years ago that things weren't working and to do the best for all involved and step down to allow "fresh blood" to bring life back to this once heralded program.

And in the end, will Jimbo be the man to get this done?  Only time will tell.

But what I do know is that no matter what I have nothing but love and respect for both Bobby Bowden and Florida State University.

The events that led to the start of the Jimbo Fisher era weren't the most ideal, and the transition was extremely sloppy.  But if the end results bring the program more conference championships and the opportunity to compete for more National titles then, at least in part, it will be worth it.

Here's to the rebirth of a Dynasty, which will hopefully begin in just 10 days.