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Entries for November 4th, 2009

Andy Staples: Andrews changed college football (Sports Illustrated)

About 20 players gathered behind Mickey Andrews as he faced the media Tuesday night. A few hours earlier, a simple press release had gone out informing the college football world of what everyone had long suspected: This will be the final season for Florida State’s longtime defensive coordinator.

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Multiple factors cited for low attendance at FSU football homecoming game (The News Herald)

The Florida State University football team faced down North Carolina State in its homecoming game Saturday with the smallest home crowd since 1993. A noon game on Halloween combined with rainy weather, a slow economy and the team’s poor performance…

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FSU’s Bobby Bowden says he’ll make ‘final decision’ on Andrews’ replacement (The Florida Times-Union)

Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden said Wednesday that he will have the final word on the replacement for defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, a hint that Bowden still believes he will return to coach FSU in 2010. Bowden was asked about the process of hiring someone to replace Andrews, who announced his retirement at the end of this season Tuesday. Bowden said he will consult with coach …

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FSU’s Bobby Bowden says he’ll make ‘final decision’ on Andrews’ replacement (The Florida Times-Union)

Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden said Wednesday that he will have the final word on the replacement for defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews, a hint that Bowden still believes he will return to coach FSU in 2010. Bowden was asked about the process of hiring someone to replace Andrews, who announced his retirement at the end of this season Tuesday. Bowden said he will consult with coach …

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FSU’s Ponder Maxwell Trophy semi-finalist; coaches easing QB with bruised ribs back to practice (Tallahassee Democrat)

Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden said his staff hopes to have Christian Ponder making a more significant contribution in today’s practice. Ponder had not participated in the team portion of practices on Monday and Tuesday but did throw some, according to Bowden.

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FSU’s Ponder Maxwell Trophy semi-finalist; coaches easing QB with bruised ribs back to practice (Tallahassee Democrat)

Florida State University head football coach Bobby Bowden said his staff hopes to have Christian Ponder making a more significant contribution in today’s practice. Ponder had not participated in the team portion of practices on Monday and Tuesday but did throw some, according to Bowden.

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FSU: Seminoles QB Christian Ponder named semifinalist for Maxwelll Award (The Palm Beach Post)

Florida State junior quarterback Christian Ponder on Wednesday was named one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award, given to college football’s player of the year.

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FSU’s Bowden says he’ll have final say on Andrews’ replacement (The Tampa Tribune)

Bobby Bowden didn’t mince his words when asked on the ACC weekly teleconference who will name Mickey Andrews’ replacement. The Florida State head football coach said he will have the final word.

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Longtime FSU D-Coordinator Andrews To Retire After Season (Local 6 Orlando)

Florida State defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews announced on Tuesday he will retire after the 2009 season.

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Clemson coach Swinney wants Tigers focused on FSU (AP via Yahoo! Sports)

Dabo Swinney knows his players will be jacked up for perhaps the biggest game of his short time at Clemson. Swinney also knows the ESPN cameras, the rare night start at Death Valley or the fans excitement won’t make a bit of difference against Florida State. “The most excited team isn’t going to win,” the coach said Tuesday.

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