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Former Auburn coach Terry Bowden expected to be named at ULM
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:06 am
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:06 am
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Bowden, 64, spent seven seasons at Akron before he was fired at the end of the 2018 season, later joining Dabo Swinney's staff at Clemson as a graduate assistant.
Bowden replaces Matt Viator, who was fired after the Warhawks failed to win a game this season and didn't lead in any contest. Per The News Star, "ULM’s final game at Troy on Dec. 17 was canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the program," the third time that's happened this season.
Terry is the son of Florida State coaching legend Bobby Bowden.
After being fired at Auburn in 1998, he spent a decade as a television and radio analyst before returning to the sideline at North Alabama in 2009. Bowden also coached at Samford, and Salem College.
ULM to hire Terry Bowden as coach
This post was edited on 12/23/20 at 9:09 am
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Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:08 am to paperwasp
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:09 am to paperwasp
Wow! He's been on the sidelines at Clemson the last couple of years.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:12 am to Leto II
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He's been on the sidelines at Clemson the last couple of years
Tater Tot was a Clemson GA. He was apparently going to classes.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:13 am to paperwasp
A 62 year old graduate assistant. You’re never too old to get an education folks.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:13 am to Robot Santa
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He was apparently going to classes.
I didn't realize that. I Was thinking he was like an intern, but didn't realize he was in class too.Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:14 am to TheCheshireHog
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You’re never too old to get an education folks.
Hey at least he's trying. I know a certain 55 year old coach who refused to try and learn or adapt.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:22 am to Leto II
Well at least he can't be worse than what they had. 0-10 attempt. There is no where to go but up.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:33 am to Go State Go State
I was a student his first 2 years at Auburn.
He was a great play caller and developed a good offense.
He hated recruiting and did not try very hard to recruit players.
I read an article where Tuberville said they had to start from scratch because Bowden had not even met the high school coaches in the State.
He was a great play caller and developed a good offense.
He hated recruiting and did not try very hard to recruit players.
I read an article where Tuberville said they had to start from scratch because Bowden had not even met the high school coaches in the State.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:39 am to paperwasp
I saw him when he coached at UNA...
He had rosey red cheeks, was short, and plump.
Looked like a fat elf.
He had rosey red cheeks, was short, and plump.
Looked like a fat elf.
This post was edited on 12/23/20 at 9:41 am
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:41 am to paperwasp
Are you sure they are not talking about him coaching a Woman's Softball team ? 
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:42 am to bird35
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I was a student his first 2 years at Auburn.
he was hired my freshman year.
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He hated recruiting and did not try very hard to recruit players.
Felt like he was trying to get FSU players but couldn't get those so he took their castoffs. A lot of his guys weren't ever eligible or got in trouble.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:43 am to bird35
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I read an article where Tuberville said they had to start from scratch because Bowden had not even met the high school coaches in the State.
Damn. I remember his tenure, but I don't recall that tidbit.
He was one of those coaches who caught the ire of the Finebaum crowd, and he always seemed to be getting dragged on the radio, especially since (unfortunately for him) he set expectations so high after that first season.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:46 am to paperwasp
Hope Auburn schedules them just so we can beat his arse one time.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 9:51 am to paperwasp
So Bowden to Louisiana... hadn't heard of him in a while, but best of luck.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:05 am to paperwasp
This will be a train wreck that I will enjoy watching.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:19 am to Placekicker
Often times coaches catch fire their first year or two.
Bowden inherited a team that learned toughness from Pat Dye.
Then Bowden was able to pair innovative offensive concepts and great play calling with a tough and determined team for great success.
Eventually, the Dye installed toughness worked its way out of the program and coupled with the lack of recruiting which led to Gabe Gross as QB and disaster happened.
Bowden inherited a team that learned toughness from Pat Dye.
Then Bowden was able to pair innovative offensive concepts and great play calling with a tough and determined team for great success.
Eventually, the Dye installed toughness worked its way out of the program and coupled with the lack of recruiting which led to Gabe Gross as QB and disaster happened.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:32 am to bird35
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Gabe Gross
Another name I haven't heard in a while.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:33 am to paperwasp
He actually had a nice MLB baseball career.
Posted on 12/23/20 at 10:37 am to paperwasp
Best of luck to Coach Bowden (except against USA :)
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