Nick Saban reflects on the life of Bobby Bowden

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Alabama head football coach Nick Saban reflected on the life of legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden and shared a story of how Bowden offered him a job in the 70's at West Virginia. (Patrick Greenfield | PGreenfield@AL.com)

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@DrizzingFoTime 3 жыл бұрын

That’s an incredible story about how Bowden called Saban and offered condolences and a job

@justinbt 3 жыл бұрын

They don’t make men like Bobby Bowden anymore.

@mariaearnhardt8337 3 жыл бұрын

No surprise to We Noles fans! He walked the walk…read the testimonies of his players!!!

@gameshowfanatic9311 2 жыл бұрын

My sentiments exactly, Brian

@timg2088 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby Bowden was not only a great coach, but he was also a Godly man. I met him one time and I was overwhelmed with his kindness to those around him. You can tell he had a huge impact on coach Saban.

@almadeunrebel 3 жыл бұрын

im not surprised on your accounts of how genuine he is

@lloydkline1518 3 жыл бұрын

I hear he pay for media lunches after football game pres conference

@edgardiner217 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Coach Saban. Gator Nation mourns with the Bowden's and FSU. RIP Coach Bowden. You will be sorely missed.

@lynnedaw5218 3 жыл бұрын

Great example of what an incredible man Coach Bowden was. I’m a Bama fan but living in Tallahassee for the past 40+ years, this is a huge loss for this community. RIP Coach.

@williamjordan5554 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby was too growing up.

@yeildo1492 3 жыл бұрын

Gator fan here. Let me assure you, Coach Saban, that you are indeed reflecting the same kind of class that Coach Bowden did.

@spaceghost4474 3 жыл бұрын

A GOOD MAN. RIP coach Bowden. 🙏 He also helped Marshall's football program after the plane crash that killed almost all of their players and coaches. Love and condolences to the family from a Gators fan. Today we're all Seminoles.

@Futbolero725 3 жыл бұрын

From a seminole fan and alum, thanks Coach Saban. I am sad that he Coach Bowden passed but I smile thinking of the life he led and that I got to be a part of the university he helped build up. Go Noles and Roll Tide!

@dnews9519 3 жыл бұрын

John the college football world has truly lost a giant. I loved Coach Bowden. As a coach he was as good as any to ever walk the sidelines. But as a man he was one of the very best. Roll Tide and Go Noles! Rest in peace coach.

@slabbusterrtr7690 3 жыл бұрын

Bama fan here Coach bowden was not only a great coach he was a great man always repected him heaven got a good one

@trentstewart6703 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden one of the best ever and a son of the state of Alabama.

@earlinereed3256 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden was one of my favorite coaches. May he Rest In Peace.Blessings to his family.

@lc6636 3 жыл бұрын

I am a BAMA fan, but I respect Coach Bowden. RIP.

@jjfilli7 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden always loved Alabama.

@keithsmith3840 3 жыл бұрын

Same here LC. It's always been Bama for me but when Bowden was there they were my number two.

@almadeunrebel 3 жыл бұрын

heck yes

@bamachine 3 жыл бұрын

@@jjfilli7 He is a Bama alum(his first year of college was at UA, he only transferred to Howard College/Samford because he wanted to get married and the UA football program did not accept married players back then).

@slabbusterrtr7690 3 жыл бұрын

Bama fan also always respected coach bowden he was a great coach and a great man

@wvgolfnut1 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when Bowden was at WVU back in the 70s, the mountaineer's got a new stadium because of him. RIP coach Bowden, thank you for the memories, and the success you brought to our state

@neildorrity9507 3 жыл бұрын

The Legacy that Coach Bobby Bowden Leaves behind, is Leading Men to Jesus Christ. What a man of Faith. Need more people to rise up & share the good news of Jesus Christ. Will be forever missed. God Bless

@toddcortez714 3 жыл бұрын

Great story coach. It's raining here in Morgantown so tears from heaven I guess. We are all proud of Bobby and Jimbo Fisher and Yourself for being the awesome products from our little state to the sport of college football everywhere. My heart goes out to you. We truly do take care of our own and I figure it's just the way that we were all raised. He really was the most modest and most generous man that the lord could offer us making it quite a sad day! Love to you and your entire program! Roll Tide and Go Mountianeers and God Bless everyone in Tallahassee! 🏈

@scottt3100 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't have said it better Brother. I've lived in Texas now for half my 62 years but home will always be Clarksburg/Stonewood. I attended WVU and will always bleed Old Gold and Blue. God bless you Todd. It's a great day to be a Mountaineer, wherever you may be! Rest In Peace with our Lord Coach Bowden and thanks for all you've done. Now that a new season is upon us let's get ready to beat those Terps! Ok Jack...set the scene...

@jenn_gulf_coast4644 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. He was Dearly loved here, in Tallahassee. 🤍

@toddcortez714 3 жыл бұрын

@@jenn_gulf_coast4644 He sure was Jenn! My grandfather was wvu police and knew him when he was coaching here before he left for Florida. My grandfather said that back then he shoved everything he owned packed "shit tight" into his old station wagon and took himself and Anne straight there! Lol. My dad was on the wrestling team with his son Terry at Morgantown High School. I even saw Terry's signature in my dad's old yearbook. Dad is proud of that signature too. Bobby was loved here and we knew that if he took the chance at Florida State... That he would be loved there too. He was a great man and all of his children too. Just wish I could have met him... But that was before my time obviously. Lol. Your welcome for the comment! We are all gonna miss him. That's for sure. Go Noles! My second favorite team. 😉

@toddcortez714 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottt3100 Heck yeah Brother! Right on Scott! 😁

@Swoosh_015 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby Bowden always set a great example. Man of exemplary service.

@skipgumphrey9579 3 жыл бұрын

Was blessed to have had the opportunity to speak one on one with Coach Bowden back in the late 90s as I’d just finished my career in the Navy and moved to Tallahassee. Despite who he was and what he did, he was kind enough to allow me to steer our conversation from the Noles to my passion: the Crimson Tide. I figured he’d need to run along quickly, but he chatted with me like we were old buddies ! Such a gracious and kind hearted man, and my thoughts immediately went to his family, friends, and the fans of his old team when I heard the tragic news. Coach Bowden touched many lives during his career and his life, and lives on in our hearts as a result. You’ll be sorely missed Coach ! Rest In Peace… RTR

@seandavis2520 6 ай бұрын

I met Bobby the Day after the 1st wide right. Which wasn't the greatest day while attending FSU, but Bobby really did make me feel like we had known each other for a long time, we talked about my hometown (Apopka) and he rattled of Names of Football players he liked, several who played at FSU, and things he liked about the town. Then he asked about how I liked going to school at FSU.. about a year later I bumped into him and he called me by my name and asked how everything was and how I was doing at FSU. To this day, i dont understand how he remembered my name.. He really was genuine and am always proud to be a 1993 alumni. Bobby built FSU and Nick resurrected Bama. and both accomplished what everyone thought was impossible.

@bubbagintz1274 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tribute Coach Saban. Thank you for your heartfelt statement. RIP Coach Bowden

@aarodful 3 жыл бұрын

One amazing fact I learned today is He had FSU finish in the top 5 for 14 years in a row! That is an unbelievable feat imo. I know he only had the 2 national titles (still good), but I dont know if anyone will ever do that again. I know we are in a natty or bust culture, but I think that feat should put him in a class of his own in terms of consistency. What a legend. Really nice to hear Saban pay such respect.

@ButterbeanThe 3 жыл бұрын

@Jeremy Marsh from 1983 to till 2002 almost every year a team from the state of Florida was in the National Championship. 1984&85 ,1988,1990, 1997 were the only absences.

@cecilbatt11 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone who met Bobby Bowden loved him. Even people he never met were inspired by him and how he lived his life. I'm an FSU alum so, for me, I've heard literally hundreds of Bobby Bowden stories and all of them shed light on how amazing Bobby was.

@charlesbartlett2569 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby Bowden didn’t fear going to any stadium. Original Road Warrior! Turf Cemetery! I grew up a Nole following my Dad’s team. I ended up a 🐊 engineer. Much respect! Greatest rivalry of the 1990s.

@webtuber1592 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden was the last old school college football coach. He cared about coaching and winning games. But he cared more about getting these kids to believe in themselves to make something of themselves. Not to much about winning games or making it to the NFL BUT about growing up and being a man outside the football field. RIP Bobby Bowden =(

@stephenlewis2975 3 жыл бұрын

A GT fan here I have to too much respect of Bobby Bowden he will be missed

@markzylstra2947 3 жыл бұрын

Samford is mourning. RIP Coach.

@justinbt 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone in the garnet and gold appreciate these comments. Very sincere and respectful words from Saban. The world lost the goat today. 14 Straight years in the top four. 32 Straight winning seasons. His only losing season being his first. Winningest head coach in college football history. Literally the best to ever do it. But he did it with morales. He did it with respect. Bowden’s only hiccup being that some of his players cheated in a online music course. He taught a lot of young men what it was to be great men. He showed them god. He showed them love. He showed them discipline. He was and is a pillar as well as a extraordinary role model for all men. Rest now Coach Bowden.

@doc8013 3 жыл бұрын

Great man and a great coach. Truly is one of the goats but let's stop short of calling him the literal best to ever do it. Cause that just isn't true lol. Nonetheless, he will forever go down as one of the greatest.

@justinbt 3 жыл бұрын

@@doc8013 I mean, if you have another winningest coach in D1 history… please type his name. Or one that has more than 32 straight winning seasons. I’ll wait

@doc8013 3 жыл бұрын

@@justinbt you're kidding, right? If you think Bobby Bowden is a better coach than Bear Bryant then Idk what to tell ya. Bryant has almost as many wins and three times as many championships. But you wanted to act like brat and get cocky so im guessing you're one of those stat riding casuals who only look at cold hard numbers. Well, here is a number for you. Joe Pa won 409 GAMES Bobby B won 377 GAMES. Ill wait....for you to eat crow.

@doc8013 3 жыл бұрын

@@justinbt Lmao be a man and eat your crow, bro. Where you at?

@michaelbarnett2527 3 жыл бұрын

Im a gator but always respected coach Bowden. Here’s a Godly man that never had a scandal and was a great family man and coach. I was sad to hear he passed.

@jerrylanglois7892 3 жыл бұрын

As an LSU alum and fan I wish ed orgeron was more like nick saban and bobby bowden.

@michellelemar1995 3 жыл бұрын

Such a absolutely wonderful story !

@vince065us 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden was a godly man.He was a classy man.

@michaelsallah6756 3 жыл бұрын

What a great story, coach. Thank you for sharing.

@adamthomas8205 3 жыл бұрын

From a FSU alum, thank you Coach Saban. We respect you too.

@AustindGreen 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just going to be honest when coach saban passes away no one will ever say how Saban had such good character. Proud to be a nole

@jaycie3558 3 жыл бұрын

@@AustindGreen bro what?

@AustindGreen 3 жыл бұрын

@@jaycie3558 I’m saying Saban isn’t classy

@jaycie3558 3 жыл бұрын

@@AustindGreen Disclaimer: if youre going to troll there has to be some kernall of truth to it for it to be a good troll. If you're response is "I'm not trolling" then thank God what you said isn't fact

@slabbusterrtr7690 3 жыл бұрын

@@AustindGreen I'm a bama fan what u see in the media aint all coach saban that man does so much that people never see it would shock u he doesnt want anybody to know it anf most don't dont be fooled by the media interviews

@ericsweeden474 3 жыл бұрын

🥲🥲 one of the greatest !!!! RIP COACH !!!!!!!

@Brancononordeste 3 жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace Bobby Bowden. Prayers for your soul and for your family.

@kennethfagan9738 3 жыл бұрын

Great story about Coach Bowden. Thanks for sharing Coach Saban.

@paritoshdayal4918 3 жыл бұрын

Such a class act as always.

@bootlegpass5969 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coach 👍

@davidkeasling Жыл бұрын

R.I.P. to, in all likelihood, the GREATEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACH OF ALL TIME!!!

@nancyhayes5905 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Coach Saban. Danny Hayes

@benvalenti8190 3 жыл бұрын

All I know is this I know we're Mr bobby bowden is right know and I thank him for that

@jenn_gulf_coast4644 3 жыл бұрын

As a life long Seminole, we appreciate all the kind words. Coach Bowden lived a full & wonderful life, but he will be deeply missed by Nole Nation. It’s a sad day for us that are old enough to remember his first seasons at FSU till he built the Dynasty years. Y’all’s kind words are very appreciated. 🤍 Rest In Peace Coach Bowden 🤍

@dnews9519 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby built Florida State into a national Powerhouse by going anywhere and playing anybody and winning. Coach Bowden was one of the best to ever walk the sideline and he will truly be missed.

@jacobwatson1406 3 жыл бұрын

THE GOAT BEFORE SABAN AND HES KNOWS IT 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐

@Hunter87788 3 жыл бұрын

Nick Saban is so correct we will miss coach Bobby..

@christhornton1785 3 жыл бұрын

A really nice story about a really nice man. He was so much more than a football coach and Saban does a nice job in reflecting on that.

@Roc-Righteous 3 жыл бұрын

And Coach Saban would do something like that, he did with the Arkansas player. Great coach. RT

@stevegannon9419 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden what a man and what a life we will miss you

@scottpolk1698 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Coach Saban! Those words were well spoken and with genuine respect for a great leader of men!

@bradchristy5002 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Sabin - thank you so much for your personal story of your interactions with Coach Bobby Bowden. You, Coach Sabin are also a class act. Most professional & an excellent example for us all. I,too, knew Coach Bowden & know from personal experiences what a tremendous man Coach Bobby Bowden is & will always be in our minds, our hearts and our lives. Thank you so much Coach Sabin & Coach Bowden.

@ytScoot187 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect coach 👊

@abevillanueva1974 3 жыл бұрын

What a story and tribute! IMUA Coach Saban!! Prayers and Blessings for Coach Bowden! +++

@almadeunrebel 3 жыл бұрын

great to see the unity Mr. Bowden creates in the comments from huge blueblood universities. I too am a fan of many of your schools players past and present

@michaelkraus4135 3 жыл бұрын

In his PRIME AS A COACH ! No one had more talent ! Along with great assist coach.

@michaelkelley1168 3 жыл бұрын

Well said. Thanks for that very nice remembrance.

@slabbusterrtr7690 3 жыл бұрын

Yep he was not only a great coach he was a great man heaven got a good one with coach bowden

@garyjohnson7626 3 жыл бұрын

I never played college football But If I did Coach Bowden would have been a great choice for me as a football player Coach Bobby Bowden job well done Coach

@josephthomas4513 3 жыл бұрын

Never forget the kindness Bowden showed Jack Lyengal and the Marshall staff after the plane crash. The Mountaineers wore a green cross on their headgears the year following. Bowden Allred them to see film of WVUs version of the veer. A very classy individual

@billbergendahl2911 2 жыл бұрын

I remember well when Bobby Bowden was the head coach at West Virginia University from 1970 to 1975.

@arkillium 2 жыл бұрын

bowden was a legend and one of a kind man. GOAT

@Hunter87788 3 жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking.. what a legend this guy was..

@carolemonahan6068 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Coach

@allracesinone3374 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Coach Saban. We know you have your own legacy still being written. Nole Nation appreciates these words.

@mmcleod111 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@tonyrandall5758 3 жыл бұрын

I Respect Coach Saban for that it was genuine!!!

@billjames7495 3 жыл бұрын

Not to bash Coach Saban, but I really doubt people will speak so kindly of him when he passes away. Coach Bowden was genuinely a very kind compassionate man. May he rest in peace.

@kennethfagan9738 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Coach Bobby Bowden. You were not only a good coach, but a great man and human being. May God's grace and peace be with your family and friends. My condolences 🙏

@lloydkline1518 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby bowden was a brilliant college football coach; very nice person

@poppyneese1811 3 жыл бұрын

Coach Bowden passing, the world has lost a awesome Man, what a spirit and a warmth and a Hurricane of a personality. 😭 for the world, a true Southern Gentleman!!!

@joeblow6100 3 жыл бұрын

Well said coach

@kevindickerson9513 2 жыл бұрын

Rip coach bowden God got a goat and a great man rest easy .....NOLES FOR LIFE

@TampaFanatic1 Жыл бұрын

First class Coach Saban!

@godson6282 3 жыл бұрын

The GOAT paying respects to Bobby Bowden.

@Pyeknom 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Coach, you leave behind a great era of football!

@swhmetta 3 жыл бұрын

Great story! Respect for Saban..Bowden defines class.. He was the best.

@countmein2719 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless Coach Bowden and his fine family. He was a very good man.

@Hunter87788 3 жыл бұрын

Man so sad... I will miss this guy.. we will never forget what he did for Florida State and west Virginia..

@piffpete420 3 жыл бұрын

91 years is a long life

@lovemusic3500 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Nick

@MrJara1018 3 жыл бұрын

Just wow

@davidbraxton1725 3 жыл бұрын

When Bobby Bowden left W.Va. Mountaineers lost a irreplaceable coach. Always good competitive season. Sad loss indeed.

@kevinbritton1495 2 жыл бұрын

bobby bowden,nick saban,tom osborne,top three college coaches!

@jeffreyallen9626 3 жыл бұрын

Thoughts and prayers to all impacted ❤🙏😔rip

@diegomontoya8889 3 жыл бұрын

Had no idea that Saban was a GA at Kent State under Don James, aka The Dawg Father.

@DistrictFire 3 жыл бұрын

That place spawned some big time coaches....Saban, James, Holtz etc.

@joeyborden4213 3 жыл бұрын

RIP Coach Bowden!!!!

@lisafinney9014 3 жыл бұрын

♥️♥️🏆♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@sickandtired12 3 жыл бұрын

Heroes get remembered....but Legend's never die- Babe Ruth #RIPCOACHBOWDEN #GONOLES Have a great and safe season Bama!

@dnews9519 3 жыл бұрын

Dadgummit Coach Bowden will truly be missed. RIP Coach.

@fjb3544 7 ай бұрын

“You don’t have to discredit someone you’re competing against”

@claytidwell 3 жыл бұрын

who the FUCK would "Thumbs down" this..........are you kidding me?

@Cjdagoat 3 жыл бұрын

This sad 😔

@sloanchampion85 3 жыл бұрын

Very sad the way Florida State did coach Bowden

@lisakurk22 3 жыл бұрын

@rajbanwait325 Жыл бұрын

SEC

@opexv 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like Saban bought some hair dye.

@stephengray3749 3 жыл бұрын

I am wondering if Saban listened to Bobby's words and watched his life - and then accepted the Lord Jesus as his savior. Saban never makes any mention of being a norn again Christian.

@donotrobme9295 3 жыл бұрын

Has any coach led better by example in regards to leading BLM walks and speeches than saban.

@walkerwalker8264 3 жыл бұрын

at Least Nick isn't supporting Terrorism in this video

@Sleeper197 3 жыл бұрын

Does Nick Saben smoke cigarettes?

@michaellewis6311 3 жыл бұрын

Bobby was a dedicated liberal, supported and voted for Democrat after Democrat. A GREAT AMERIVAN!!!!!

@garyjohnson7626 3 жыл бұрын

I learned something new today about Coach Bowden

@brownbuffalo3411 3 жыл бұрын

Far from it. Don't slander him.

@drewlbers 3 жыл бұрын

Who told u that

@christhornton1785 3 жыл бұрын

How do you then account for the fact that at a 2016 Trump rally, Bowden introduced and supported Trump? Thought you would just make something up and everyone would believe you? Bozo.

@michaellewis6311 3 жыл бұрын

@@christhornton1785 he voted liberal tickets until Trump made racism acceptable in politico