Florida Senators Honor FSU Football Coach

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators George LeMieux (R-FL) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) yesterday introduced a resolution honoring and commending Florida State University (FSU) Coach Bobby Bowden for his successful career. Coach Bowden has led the Seminoles football team for the past 34 years.

“For the past 34 years, Bobby Bowden has been a Tallahassee institution, helping young athletes grow to succeed in both football and in life,” LeMieux said. “As his legendary career comes to a close, Floridians can take inspiration from his leadership as one of the most successful college football coaches of all time. His wisdom, loyalty, and warmth have touched the lives of many throughout the years and will continue to serve as an example to all Floridians.”

“Bobby Bowden put FSU on the map,” said U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. “Because of his accomplishments most everybody in America has heard of Florida State.”

Over his 44-year career, Bowden coached at Howard College, now Samford University, West Virginia University, and Florida State University. His 388 coaching victories are the second highest in college football history. Coach Bowden led FSU to 2 national championships in 1993 and 1999, and to a bowl game every year since 1982.