What did Bobby Bowden talked about during an interview at the Florida State football media day?”
Florida State’s Bobby Bowden says he wants one more national title before retirement. At the annual football media day, Bowden said Sunday he believes the Seminoles are rebuilt and ready to win another national championship. He has two years to deliver before his successor-in-waiting, Jimbo Fisher, takes over in January 2011. “Definitely I want to win a national championship again,” said the 79-year-old Bowden, who enters his 34th season at Florida State. “I wish I could leave here on top.” Bowden’s 1993 and 1999 teams won national titles. The Seminoles narrowly missed another half dozen times between 1987 and 2000, often denied by rival Miami. The coaches are also bringing back a slogan from the undefeated 1999 Seminoles team that won the national title: “It’s Not About Me … It’s About Us.” Fisher, who is the architect of Florida State’s offense, agrees the Seminoles are on the right path despite their youth. “We’re a very young football team, but a team that’s played a lot of footb
With two national championships already on his résumé, coach Bobby Bowden doesn’t want to retire until he snares one more. Speaking Sunday at the Seminoles’ annual media day, Bowden said he is motivated by the desire to go out “on top.” “Definitely, I want to win a national championship again,” Bowden said. “I wish I could leave here on top — when I leave.” In assessing his squad, Bowden said he is excited about the development of junior quarterback Christian Ponder and the potential of his entire offense. And while there are some holes to fill on defense, he believes the Seminoles have enough experienced players to make it work. Bowden likely only has two years to achieve that goal. Offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher is slated to take over as head coach following the 2010 season.
