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[TigerStripe]

Apparently, his role next season and beyond was going to be reduced to virtually nothing.  Therefore, he decided to retire.

Yeah, I just heard about this, and I guess he's supposed to announce his retirement tomorrow.

First, I just want to thank Bobby Bowden from a football fan's point of view. No, I didn't like the fact that he was able to put Clemson as one of his victims several times, but I had to appreciate his greatness and ingenuity. I was in Death Valley as a kid when he made one of the boldest calls I've ever seen as he called one of the best plays in college football--the puntrooski. He broke my heart and the hearts of many Clemson fans that rainy day, but I had to admire the guts and sheer genius.

Second, he's been pure class. I don't think he ever had anything negative to say about his opponents. And he's always had one of the best sense of humor around.

Third, I realize that this can't be easy on him, but I hope he sees that the administration had to look at the overall long-term health of their program. Hopefully, Coach Bowden can move on.

COACH BOWDEN, THANK YOU!!

[Schembechler of Michigan]

Bowden was a very good coach.

[Bearsman]

He was with them for 34  seasons and we have been witnessing one of the greatest College Football Coaches of all time.

Coach Bowden Thank You.

[RJINTAMPA]

Its sad time being an FSU fan these days but its going to be very different  to not see Bobby Bowden anymore on the sidelines, thank you for building a powerhouse out of nothing and as an FSU fan I will always remember what Coach Bowden did for my Seminoles.