I still expect to see a good game out of Florida State this afternoon. Florida State is depleted, missing as many as 35 players to either injury or violations of team rules. I expect, because of this, FSU will feel compelled to make a good showing.
Kentucky has a solid team, playing in arguably the toughest football conference and a quality triple OT win over LSU. They also enter this game with a Senior Quarterback, Andre' Woodson, who figures to be an early NFL draft pick.
Look for a good game. 4:00 EST kickoff on ESPN.
UPDATE: FSU lost in a valiant effort, 35-28. They had the ball with an opportunity to tie the game with a "Hail Mary" as the game clock hit double zeros. The ball was batted down by a Kentucky defensive back, giving Kentucky the win. This is Kentucky's second consecutive Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl title. Last year Kentucky beat another Bowden coached team in Clemson.
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Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Florida State and Bobby Bowden's future?
In no way am I trying to downplay the seriousness of the circumstances surrounding the Florida State academic cheating scandal, but couldn't the athletes involved have chosen a subject other than Music History. I do remember my days in college and the music appreciation course that I took, the History of Jazz. I will grant you that it was not the easy course that I was expecting; but if I were going to risk cheating on an exam, the History of Jazz would have been way down on my list.
It is a real shame that the athletes involved do not have more respect for their university, their athletic programs and their coaches. The cheating athletes were not only football players, but the football program is certainly the center of attention. And rightfully so! As many as 23 players face suspensions. It is a shame that Bobby Bowden, in the waning years of his coaching career, has to deal with something like this. He is already dealing with an unexcited fan base due to Florida State's less than impressive record over the past few years. Hopefully this latest incident does not force Coach Bowden to step away from a game and a program that he has given so much to over the years.
It is a real shame that the athletes involved do not have more respect for their university, their athletic programs and their coaches. The cheating athletes were not only football players, but the football program is certainly the center of attention. And rightfully so! As many as 23 players face suspensions. It is a shame that Bobby Bowden, in the waning years of his coaching career, has to deal with something like this. He is already dealing with an unexcited fan base due to Florida State's less than impressive record over the past few years. Hopefully this latest incident does not force Coach Bowden to step away from a game and a program that he has given so much to over the years.
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