Yes Bobby was one hell of a coach and even better man in general. I too am a Canes fan and have much respect for Bobby. Loved and miss the games Bobby had with the canes.
The greatest times in my life was when I was growing up and going to football camp every summer at Florida State University in the mid 80’s and early 90’s. He talked more about living a good life than football. He is such a first class man of the Lord.
Great interview! It just revealed what a wonderful man he was! I am a UMich alum and fan, and Bobby was my favorite coach of all time! We will miss you Bobby, dad gum it!!
His life and philosophy as a husband and father were as much an influence on my love for Coach Bowden as his philosophy and talent as a coach. Long live that legacy and Go Noles!!
I first met Coach Bowden in 1989 in Ocala, Fl. I was a sponsor of Bobby's Annual Booster Golf Tournament. I drove Coach as we played our round, it was filled with a lot of laughs, and he played a decent game. On the 10th hole Coach's tee shot slipped into a bunker along side a stream. Lying 10-15 ft away lay a full grown bull Gator. As Coach addressed his ball the Gator "Hissed" at him, naturally startling him. Bobby didn't miss a beat, looking my way he simply said, "Ain't that just like a daggum gator?" Just one of many "Bowdenisims" over the years of me having the privilege to knowing a real man, a man of God, a man who loved his players. I miss you Coach.
What a great man and coach. So sincere and authentic and charming. I can see why the teams would give it all for him. Great respect from this USC fan. RIP Coach Bowden. Tim, wonderful interview
Thank you Bobby for all the fun you provided to my mom and I over all the years. We attended games together for years. Thank you for doing it the right way. Thank you to Ann and family for your sacrifices to allow Bobby to chase his dreams so long.
The greatest coach. Played everybody, ducked nobody. If we’d ducked Florida like the Hurricanes did, we’d have five championships. If we’d ducked Miami like Florida did, we’d have eight.
What you said about Coach Bowden ( RIP) not ducking anybody is correct but you're DEAD WRONG about Miami ducking Florida when it was the other way around! Florida DECIDED to end annual match up after the 1987 game because of what they said was the SEC scheduling. Get the FACTS right.
As a southeastern conference homer loving Steve Spurrier when he was coaching in Gainesville FL in the 90s Bobby Bowden was a class act in Tallahassee he always had his teams prepared back in late 80s those games verses Miami was must see TV and think how many national championships his Florida state teams could've won if a two point conversation didn't fail plus two field goals back to back
Thank so much for doing and sharing this, so we can enjoy and relive these special and candid moments with y’all! We really appreciate it, you know it, “Dad-Gum It”!!! Love Coach Bowden! My dear Daddy was a huge fan too, he was so glad when Coach Bowden came to Florida State, but sadly died with a massive heart attack Dec 22nd, 1980 at the young age of 49! He would have loved the next 30 years of Coach Bowden FSU Football Dynasty Wilbur Jr & Ms Loyce, Crawfordville, FL 🏈❤️👏
FSU should be ashamed for how they handled Bobby Bowden's exit for their university.. For he's done there the man deserved to go out on his own not pushed out
As a Nole I completely agree. It was disgraceful. I actually skipped the Jimbo Fisher years. Jimbo was the reason he was forced out. And now we see how that all ended. I am a die hard Nole but could have cared less during the Jimbo years. Bobby never came back during Jimbo years. Now a days Taggart has him there as much as possible. Taggart is also a die hard Nole. Hoping he brings back some love for those Bobby years. Seems like he is doing that. Jimbo wanted to carve out his own thing...Jimbo is an asshole. Professionally and on a personal level. Glad he is gone.
DedHedJosh I agree with you, first I am a canes fan but have much respect for Bobby and yes it was terrible how they pushed Bobby out the way they did. I’ve always thought jumbo was a snake and I was right what a douche bag. Wish Bobby the best in his retirement for sure. What a man and coach.
He always. Had good character. And showed his players how a person should behave. He wasn't a bragger. He seldom,if ever lost his temper and was a goid sport even when he lost he wasn't a cry baby about it. O might say I thought we got done a little wrong on that call but that's football he would say and move on to somthing. Else he often would say we just got beat by a good team that's all And when he won he would say. Well we got kinda lucky beating that team even though you know it wasn't luck at all. Bobby was just good people that's all,,, and a damn good coach too,,,.
I am a Tennessee Fan but Bowden being another Conference I could cheer for his team. Except one year 1998 when we met each other for the National Championship. And they didn’t let me down. They played well for being without their starting QB. See when you finally win one. You want to play a team that has a Dynasty or lest then they did. Well both problems are on their way back. But Coach Bowden you can’t get a better person. I will watch them this season and see how they’re doing.
My birthplace was Panama City I'm in a Seminole fans since I was 13 I wish I could have met him when he was down here awesome person not even about the 377 wins it was him as a person as a Christian amen keep resting in peace go Seminoles our Legend
Coach Bowden was a phenomenal human being who happened to be a pretty good ball coach. I say this as a Miami fan. I pray that he’s up in Heaven coaching in the ultimate ball games with a kicker that can make a clutch kick. RIP Coach Bowden.
In Late Summer of 1976 I lucked into a Financial need based slot at FSU. There was NO way I was going to have time to do anything but study and try to survive academically. One day one of the upper class men at my house told me about this new football coach who had revitalized the whole campus. So several of us walked down Jefferson Street that weekend and into a game. At halftime. And that was that. #LaughingThroughTheTears #MissYouAlwaysCoach
The H.S. Coach my son played for in high school was just like Bobby Bowden. I would have loved for my son to have played for this great Christian gentleman.
The greatest achievement was to be a good husband father and hopefully in some years to be ag grandfather. Along with being accepted by FSU with a full ride in "ART" I would have been a walk on for Football. So I went to Penn State as a middle linebacker, then was told we want and need you to play Strong Safety. I refused to change my position and was gone faster than a blue tick hound! Saying I'm gonna go to Florida State! Joe said tell me how that works out for you son! Well Arena football was ok "weird" tried it and never played real football again. Meeting Bobby Bowden and him telling me son your going to sit I have too many great linebackers you need to switch positions. I didn't understand why or what he was telling me, until I was out of the game. Jesus helped me to understand that my speed would only take me so far! That I needed Jesus in my life! I changed my ways ever since and have changed several young men's lives not anywhere CLOSE TO BOBBY BOWDEN! Yet I enjoy knowing and interacting with young men in my community from following Bobby Bowden's ideals. I know how much every team has a bond with a coach. REST IN PEACE! NOTHING BUT LOVE FROM THE ROBERTS FAMILY!
God I believe loves football,many young boys life was changed by football into men. By men like coach Bowden who molded them into good father's and husband and some in faith and many rich careers in the NFL.great man,love his attitude,humor.love of God.hope there football in heaven.never no.
The thing that sticks out to me is how stupid the people were running Alabama in 1987 that they chose Bill Curry over Bobby Bowden SMH Alabama could have had Saban level success 20 years before he ever got there because Bobby Bowden is in the same class as Saban and might have surpassed anything we know today had Alabama hired him in 87 . Always loved coach Bowden one of the best to ever do it
Bobby Bowden turned Florida State into national powerhouse RIP Coach
Man how fitting this is after his passing. what a great man. RIP Bobby.
Enormous respect to Bobby Bowden, great coach and even greater man. From a Miami Hurricanes fan.
Jekku1987 , thank you from a Nole alumn. You honor your school.
Yes Bobby was one hell of a coach and even better man in general. I too am a Canes fan and have much respect for Bobby. Loved and miss the games Bobby had with the canes.
Gods blessings to Bobby’s family and may he REST IN PEACE! I will love you forever Bobby🙏😢❤️
BB was a genius.
The reason I feel in love with FSU in '92, when I was eight years old. Your the greatest Bobby B. Go Noles!!!
Dustin Knittel go to thearpy
@@bobbaker7980 Sounds like YOU need the therapy, and an education so you can spell.
Great coach but a greater human being! Thank you for the memories!
Seeing him sitting in that rocking chair and just contemplating life is a wonderful scene!!!!
Greatest of all time. What a great man!
The greatest times in my life was when I was growing up and going to football camp every summer at Florida State University in the mid 80’s and early 90’s. He talked more about living a good life than football. He is such a first class man of the Lord.
Dad gum. In roll tide. If you can't love this man you have no feelings. Coach bowden is the man. Rip sir dad gum it.
I liked Florida State since 87 when I was 10 years old cause of Bobby Bowden great coach and a great Christian man he will be missed
Forever a legend
Great interview! It just revealed what a wonderful man he was! I am a UMich alum and fan, and Bobby was my favorite coach of all time! We will miss you Bobby, dad gum it!!
Much respect to Coach Bowden.
We miss u Bobby! This from a Hurricanes.
Apex Orca78 absolutely we do miss this man, mad respect for Bobby. GO CANES
BIG respect for Bobby Bowden. R.I.P. coackh
R.I.P BOBBY BOWDEN, be at peace coach, may god bless you’re family
Legend
Such a great Man
R.I.P legend
RIP to this legend
In 1990 I fell in love with bobby and fsu as a kid and now at 44 years old I'm still a noles fan it's in my blood he is the reason I'm a nole fan
His life and philosophy as a husband and father were as much an influence on my love for Coach Bowden as his philosophy and talent as a coach. Long live that legacy and Go Noles!!
My respect, admiration and love for this great man has only grown over the years. This interview was heart warming. Thank you!
God bless you Coach.
I first met Coach Bowden in 1989 in Ocala, Fl. I was a sponsor of Bobby's Annual Booster Golf Tournament. I drove Coach as we played our round, it was filled with a lot of laughs, and he played a decent game. On the 10th hole Coach's tee shot slipped into a bunker along side a stream. Lying 10-15 ft away lay a full grown bull Gator. As Coach addressed his ball the Gator "Hissed" at him, naturally startling him. Bobby didn't miss a beat, looking my way he simply said, "Ain't that just like a daggum gator?" Just one of many "Bowdenisims" over the years of me having the privilege to knowing a real man, a man of God, a man who loved his players. I miss you Coach.
what a well spoken man. respect to him and his family.
Rest In Peace Coach Bowden 🏈😔
Greatest coach of all time and an even better person. RIP
What a great man and coach. So sincere and authentic and charming. I can see why the teams would give it all for him. Great respect from this USC fan. RIP Coach Bowden. Tim, wonderful interview
RIP TO U SIR MUCH RESPECT MY HEART THOUGHTS & 🙏 S GO OUT TO U & YOUR FAMILY #LEGEND!!!!!
Thank you Bobby for all the fun you provided to my mom and I over all the years. We attended games together for years. Thank you for doing it the right way. Thank you to Ann and family for your sacrifices to allow Bobby to chase his dreams so long.
Love him! Go 'Noles!
Such a big personality! Love hearing him tell his stories ❤. RIP to the great Bobby B.
From a die hard Nole Fan!
The greatest coach of all time, RIP Coach Bowden. We all love you and miss you.
The greatest coach. Played everybody, ducked nobody. If we’d ducked Florida like the Hurricanes did, we’d have five championships. If we’d ducked Miami like Florida did, we’d have eight.
What you said about Coach Bowden ( RIP) not ducking anybody is correct but you're DEAD WRONG about Miami ducking Florida when it was the other way around! Florida DECIDED to end annual match up after the 1987 game because of what they said was the SEC scheduling. Get the FACTS right.
Can sit and listen to this man talk all day. Love it
A fan ever since Bobby Bowden came to Tallahassee then Fallen Florida State ever since been to the games it's electrifying
A humble man. An Awesome Coach!
Coach Bowden was a wonderful man. RIP Coach.
As a southeastern conference homer loving Steve Spurrier when he was coaching in Gainesville FL in the 90s Bobby Bowden was a class act in Tallahassee he always had his teams prepared back in late 80s those games verses Miami was must see TV and think how many national championships his Florida state teams could've won if a two point conversation didn't fail plus two field goals back to back
We should all take note. What he did and how he lived are legendary.
@@jls5480 He also was like a father figure at Florida state
Thank so much for doing and sharing this, so we can enjoy and relive these special and candid moments with y’all! We really appreciate it, you know it, “Dad-Gum It”!!! Love Coach Bowden! My dear Daddy was a huge fan too, he was so glad when Coach Bowden came to Florida State, but sadly died with a massive heart attack Dec 22nd, 1980 at the young age of 49! He would have loved the next 30 years of Coach Bowden FSU Football Dynasty Wilbur Jr & Ms Loyce, Crawfordville, FL 🏈❤️👏
FSU should be ashamed for how they handled Bobby Bowden's exit for their university.. For he's done there the man deserved to go out on his own not pushed out
As a Nole I completely agree. It was disgraceful. I actually skipped the Jimbo Fisher years. Jimbo was the reason he was forced out. And now we see how that all ended. I am a die hard Nole but could have cared less during the Jimbo years. Bobby never came back during Jimbo years. Now a days Taggart has him there as much as possible. Taggart is also a die hard Nole. Hoping he brings back some love for those Bobby years. Seems like he is doing that. Jimbo wanted to carve out his own thing...Jimbo is an asshole. Professionally and on a personal level. Glad he is gone.
And look wat happens the fucker that replaced him gets the hell on lol
DedHedJosh I agree with you, first I am a canes fan but have much respect for Bobby and yes it was terrible how they pushed Bobby out the way they did. I’ve always thought jumbo was a snake and I was right what a douche bag. Wish Bobby the best in his retirement for sure. What a man and coach.
He always. Had good character. And showed his players how a person should behave. He wasn't a bragger. He seldom,if ever lost his temper and was a goid sport even when he lost he wasn't a cry baby about it. O might say I thought we got done a little wrong on that call but that's football he would say and move on to somthing. Else
he often would say we just got beat by a good team that's all
And when he won he would say. Well we got kinda lucky beating that team even though you know it wasn't luck at all. Bobby was just good people that's all,,, and a damn good coach too,,,.
Great guy
Legendary great college football coach;; great passing coach
Deon n coach Bowen!!! The two reason I’m a noles fan for life!!!! Go noles!!!! 1988!!!!!!!!! I was 11 Years old.
Great man, great coach.
Respect to a legend R.I.P. 🌅🍢🍢
Amazing coach
LOVE THIS MAN SUCH A LEGEND GO NOLES SEMINOLES RULE AND GATORS DROOL
Huge respect to Coach from a Husker fan.....
I am a Tennessee Fan but Bowden being another Conference I could cheer for his team. Except one year 1998 when we met each other for the National Championship. And they didn’t let me down. They played well for being without their starting QB. See when you finally win one. You want to play a team that has a Dynasty or lest then they did. Well both problems are on their way back. But Coach Bowden you can’t get a better person. I will watch them this season and see how they’re doing.
My birthplace was Panama City I'm in a Seminole fans since I was 13 I wish I could have met him when he was down here awesome person not even about the 377 wins it was him as a person as a Christian amen keep resting in peace go Seminoles our Legend
4 thumbs down! Hmmm, I didn't know Steve Spurrier had four TH-cam accounts.
I will never 4-give FSU for push out Bobby! Real Talk! He is FSU
I was raised in alabama, had to got to alabama when i finished high shcoo.
RIP Coach Bowden, You sir we’re an American treasure
You could have an incredible conversation with him.
Bobby was only a reflection of his faith. Football was his job and he loved it. He always had his priorities in order. Still does.
Coach Bowden was a phenomenal human being who happened to be a pretty good ball coach. I say this as a Miami fan. I pray that he’s up in Heaven coaching in the ultimate ball games with a kicker that can make a clutch kick. RIP Coach Bowden.
Dadgummit!!! RIP Coach!
In Late Summer of 1976 I lucked into a Financial need based slot at FSU. There was NO way I was going to have time to do anything but study and try to survive academically. One day one of the upper class men at my house told me about this new football coach who had revitalized the whole campus. So several of us walked down Jefferson Street that weekend and into a game. At halftime. And that was that.
#LaughingThroughTheTears
#MissYouAlwaysCoach
All the comments are true Bobby Bowden is how you get to heaven people.
Bobby Bowden a wonderful husband, father, coach and gentlemen.
He would come back to Samford every year during the 90’s to speak at chapel. He had better things to do but he still remembered where he started.
RIP Bobby Bowden
RIP Coach
The H.S. Coach my son played for in high school was just like Bobby Bowden. I would have loved for my son to have played for this great Christian gentleman.
love Bowden. BOOMER SOONER!!!
that Bowden impression was spot on
Thank the lord he didn't leave us for Bama. RIP Bobby B
The greatest achievement was to be a good husband father and hopefully in some years to be ag grandfather. Along with being accepted by FSU with a full ride in "ART" I would have been a walk on for Football. So I went to Penn State as a middle linebacker, then was told we want and need you to play Strong Safety. I refused to change my position and was gone faster than a blue tick hound! Saying I'm gonna go to Florida State! Joe said tell me how that works out for you son! Well Arena football was ok "weird" tried it and never played real football again. Meeting Bobby Bowden and him telling me son your going to sit I have too many great linebackers you need to switch positions. I didn't understand why or what he was telling me, until I was out of the game. Jesus helped me to understand that my speed would only take me so far! That I needed Jesus in my life! I changed my ways ever since and have changed several young men's lives not anywhere CLOSE TO BOBBY BOWDEN! Yet I enjoy knowing and interacting with young men in my community from following Bobby Bowden's ideals. I know how much every team has a bond with a coach. REST IN PEACE! NOTHING BUT LOVE FROM THE ROBERTS FAMILY!
God I believe loves football,many young boys life was changed by football into men. By men like coach Bowden who molded them into good father's and husband and some in faith and many rich careers in the NFL.great man,love his attitude,humor.love of God.hope there football in heaven.never no.
BEST there ever Was……..or ever will be in our lifetime.
❤️❤️❤️❤️
Did he talk about his one National Championship?
So it's same type of name as Tom Brando?
The thing that sticks out to me is how stupid the people were running Alabama in 1987 that they chose Bill Curry over Bobby Bowden SMH Alabama could have had Saban level success 20 years before he ever got there because Bobby Bowden is in the same class as Saban and might have surpassed anything we know today had Alabama hired him in 87 . Always loved coach Bowden one of the best to ever do it
I'm confused there was 8 years between his two national championship seasons?
Six years, 1993 & 1999
he misspoke. he won his first consensus natty at age 64 and his second at age 70
He definitely left his legacy.
Great Coach
Should won at least five or more Natty .lousy field kicking,just like bama.special teams are very important.
Man makes dynasty at FSU and front office won’t give him 1 more year. Low af