Tommy Bowden
Tommy Bowden
Tommy Bowdenis an American football coach who served as the head coach at Clemson University from 1999 until October 13, 2008. He is a son of Bobby Bowden, former head football coach of Florida State University, against whom he has coached in games nicknamed the "Bowden Bowl." He is also a brother of Terry Bowden, currently head football coach of the University of Akron...
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth10 July 1954
four front improve improved last pass rush saw tackling
Defensively we have to get a better pass rush from our front four linemen. We have to improve in that area. But, the tackling was improved from what I saw last Saturday.
That's when we'll see if he can do it.
build develop good mentality start
That's not good on offense, but that's the kind of mentality you want to develop on defense. If you can start doing it everyday, you build that personality to where everyone (on defense) is going to get one.
closed
Antonio has closed the separation. He is the one that had made the move, which is good.
change coach crazy games head learned losing stay yes
Are our games close? Well, yes they are close. It would be crazy for me as a head coach to go and change a lot of things. I have learned to stay the course. Now if we were losing games by 30 points, then yes we would have to change things, but we have not been doing that.
defense far football gives good indicative played
As far as the way we played, when our defense gives that kind of effort, we're a pretty good football team. It's been indicative of the way we have played all season.
potential program
They see the potential of this program being realized.
battling best guys position quality since six
We've six guys battling for two spots. We're in the best position to find two quality guys since I've been here.
players sacrifice
That's the one thing you sacrifice when you go with more of a game-type format. But, it's more fan-friendly and the players like it more. If I have the numbers, I'll probably keep doing this, but you've got to have the numbers.
asset carolina offensive reason side south state strong successful
I look at that as a strong asset. He was a big reason South Carolina State had a very successful season, especially on the offensive side of the ball. He will also be an asset to us in recruiting.
atmosphere continue divide game liked spring teams today
I liked the competitive atmosphere we had today and as long as we have the depth, I would like to continue to divide the teams for the spring game in the future.
anytime excited
I'm probably more excited now than at anytime I've been here.
battle figured odds run
I just figured the battle on the odds had run out
draw hard manage today
His (evaluation) will be how he is going to manage the team. You couldn't see that today because it is hard to draw any conclusions from that.