The last decade at Florida State Bobby Bowden has had his worst records as a whole. The big question right now is will he return in 2010? Kirk Herbstreit makes a great point that maybe a coach in waiting (Jimbo Fischer)could be hindering the program. A possibility that could be right. It is essentially like having two head coaches currently. While Bowden should still be in charge, maybe Fischer has had more input and it doesn’t work in Bowden’s system. Something to ponder, but essentially, the concept at FSU is one the provides the most stable transition for the team and the university. The talent is good at FSU so when Fischer does take over the team is stocked and he will not be rebuilding. If Bowden does return, Fischer should have some input on a new defensive coordinator so once Bowden leaves the continuity of the team and staff continue. After FSU’s loss yesterday to Florida Bowden said he had some soul searching to do. Today he said he would like to stayanother season at FSU. One thing is very obvious. Bowden ultimately may not be the one making the decisions, but his wife should probably keep her opinions to herself because I’m sure that administration doesn’t appreciate comments like these.
“If FSU doesn’t give it to him, she says, “You know, we don’t need the university as much as they need us — as much as they need him and his connections and reputation and everything. If they want to pull that trick, we’ll just shake the dirt off our feet and go to Europe or go on a long cruise or something.”
Here is a link to Nolesports.com full article. Arrogance only gets you so far and one should never threaten a athletic director or administration…it might just get you gone.
Georgia Tech vs. Georgia will be played tonight (Saturday) at 8pm. This rivalry is known by nickname as the Clean Old-Fashioned Hate. This rivalry dates back to 1893 with Georgia leading the series 59-39-5. These two schools are separated by only 70 miles and compete not only in athletics, but for state funding, students, and academic recognition. This causes a great divided amongst Georgia residents. You either one or the other, Georgia or Georgia Tech. It’s clear most residents of Georgia don’t root for both.
The crosstown rivalry, battle of LA or the crosstown showdown will be played tonight at 8pm between USC and UCLA. No particular name has stuck with this particular rivalry so it is referred to by several different names. What makes this in state rivalry so unique is that USC and UCLA are both located in the same city just 12 miles apart. These two teams first played in 1929 and the rivalry has become more and more heated as the years have progressed. From 1929-1981 these two schools actually shared the LA Coliseum as their home field but UCLA eventually moved to the Rose Bowl which is now their home field. The Victory Bell is awarded to the winner of the annual football game every year. The Victory Bell was originally from an old Southern Pacific railroad locomotive and was given to the UCLA student body by the UCLA Alumni Association in 1939. The bell symbolized victory to UCLA until it was stolen by the Trojan Knights, a USC organization, in 1941. After being hidden in various locations for over a year before resurfacing in a USC student magazine (known as the Wampus), a prank war between the two universities occurred until 1942, when the two schools student body presidents decided that the bell would be the trophy awarded the winner of the annual UCLA-USC football game. USC leads the series 42-48-7.
Who is leading the Heisman race Tim Tebow, Colt McCoy or CJ Spiller? Colt McCoy’s performance against Texas Tech was impressive and one should think it will put him at the top however, Tebow also always finds a way to make the play as well. Spiller’s performance was less impressive yesterday and will probably hurt his Heisman chances a little. One will have to wait and see, but it is clear that there are three amazing athletes at the top of the list.
The Holy War is the annual football rivalry between Utah and BYU. These two schools are located about fifty miles apart playing a big role in this rivalry. Religion also plays a big role as Utah is a state owned school making it secular and BYU is part of the Church of Latter Day Saints. In this rivalry it is common for BYU fans to refer to Utah fans as drunks or alcoholics. Some of those Utah fans are also part of the Church of Latter Day Saints, as well. The Utah fans that are non-Mormon will provoke BYU fans with swearing, drinking alcohol or coffee which all are not permitted by the BYU code of honor. It is also one of the oldest most heated rivalries in college football with Utah dating it back to 1896. The Utes currently lead the series 53-33-4.
The Bedlam Series. Most would ask what is that? This phrase refers to the rivalry in athletics between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Oklahoma State Cowboys. They compete in all sports against each other and a point system is devised to determine an all around winner. The winner of the annual football game does receive a crystal trophy, but a trophy is also presented at the end of the year to the all around school winner for all combined sports. This rivalry in football dates back to 1904. This has to be one of the oldest rivalries in the sport. Oklahoma currently leads the series 79-26-7.
Sunshine Showdown or the Battle for the Governors Cup are both titles that describe the rivalry game between Florida and Florida State and focuses primarily on the annual football games these two schools participate in. In the early years of this rivalry, which dates back to 1958, the game was always played on Florida Field in Gainesville, the home of the Gators. However, since 1964, the game rotates each year between Florida Field and Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. This rivalry has produced many great games over the years. One of the most notable games between these two is referred to as “The Greatest Game Ever Played in the Swamp”. This game occurred in 1997 when Florida State came into Gainesville ranked #1 and Florida was ranked #10. Florida upset the Seminoles that year with a score of 32-29. The Gators lead the overall series 32-19-2, but since Bobby Bowden became the coach at Florida State the series is tied at 17-17-1.
The Iron Bowl is Friday at 2:30 and is the rivalry game played every year between Alabama and Auburn. The Iron bowl used to be played in Birmingham at Legion Field every year, thus where the name comes from since Birmingham had such an important role in the iron and steel industry. On even numbered years, the game is now played at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL. On odd numbered years, the game is played at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. Alabama Currently Leads the series 39-33-1 AWESOME VIDEO…MUST SEE!
