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re: Who knew Bobby Bowden turned down Auburn twice?
Posted on 8/30/10 at 9:56 pm to Alahunter
Posted on 8/30/10 at 9:56 pm to Alahunter
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Bowden was again approached by Auburn in 1980. This time the call came from Auburn President Harry Philpott. He wanted Bowden to be Auburn's next coach.
While preparing to play Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl, he was holding secret talks with Philpott and members of the board of trustees. "I wanted to make sure that no one found out I was talking to Auburn," said Bowden. "I did not want my boys distracted while they were preparing to play the Sooners."
Ultimately Bowden couldn't pull the trigger. "Look, I can't take this job," Bowden told Philpott according to the book. "I just signed a five-year contract extension and I'll have to pay Florida State $750,000 if I leave."
Knew this. Did not know about the OC offer.
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Posted on 8/30/10 at 9:58 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
doesnt surprise me that a bama fan would post this topic
Posted on 8/30/10 at 9:59 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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You were saying?
Comprehension is not your forte. In case you haven't noticed this thread is about Bowden. Understand?
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