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Sporting News’ Matt Hayes and Dave Curtis react to reports that Bobby Bowden is about to retire as Florida State coach. Matt says the time is right for Bowden to go; Dave says FSU should allow Bowden a farewell tour in 2010. Bobby Bowden tried, he really did. He thought he could make it one more season, one more fall with his boys to take one more run at glory. Then his coaching mortality …

In the wake of a 6-6 regular season, legendary Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden is expected to announce his resignation today.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Bowden said Monday evening at his home that he has not made a decision about his coaching future at Florida State and plans to meet with university officials again Tuesday.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Bobby Bowden said Monday evening at his home that he has not made a decision about his coaching future at Florida State and plans to meet with university officials again Tuesday.

CBS4 News sources have confirmed that Florida State Football Coach Bobby Bowden will announce his retirement on Tuesday, The 80-year-old coach met with Florida State President T.K. Wetherell and athletic director Randy Spetman for an hour Monday in Bowden’s office.

After building a football dynasty the last 34 years at Florida State, but three 6-loss seasons in the last four years, Bowden will announce his retirement on Tuesday. Bowden’s 388 win trail only Joe Paterno among D-I coaches for the most all-time.

Bobby Bowden’s legendary coaching career at Florida State University is expected to end Tuesday, the Tallahassee Democrat has learned. Bowden is expected to announce his resignation by way of a statement to be released Tuesday, sources told the Democrat.

Bobby Bowden, who built the Seminoles into a national power after his arrival here in 1976, is expected to announce his retirement today, according to a high-ranking source within the university.

The impact of Coach Bowden and his team resonates far from Doak Campbell Stadium. The recent history of poor Seminole performances has translated to lost business in area hotels and restaurants.

Bowden set to announce retirement on Tuesday. Florida State has scheduled a team meeting where it is expected that they will inform the … read more players that Bobby Bowden will step down as head football coach at Florida State.