Bobby Bowden, the folksy Hall of Fame coach who built Florida State into an unprecedented college football dynasty, has died. Florida State had an unmatched run of 14 consecutive seasons (1987-2000) finishing ranked in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll under Bowden. “Florida State University has lost a legend in the passing of Bobby Bowden,“ university President John Thrasher said in a statement. Florida State dominated the ACC under Bowden, winning championships in 12 of its first 14 seasons after joining the league in 1992. “Bobby Bowden has meant everything to Florida State athletics and so much to college football in general,” Florida State athletic director David Coburn said.

Source: thestar August 08, 2021 11:34 UTC