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
balls guy jump might receiver several smart taking
He's a pretty smart guy to jump around and play several positions. He might be taking a lot of guys' balls other than (injured receiver Kelvin Grant's).
last mistakes problems red year zone
Too many mistakes in the red zone by the offense. That's kind of is going back to last year with some of the same problems we had.
couple decision guy hit last ran short third year
We had a couple of third and longs, and they hit the short guy and the short guy ran for the first down. Last year they didn't make that decision as often as they should have.
against few games lots people played shaping tough wish won
We've played a tough schedule, and when you play against people like that, you get lots of games that go down to the wire. Sure, I wish we could have won a few more, but I like the way things are shaping up.
both face games including last seven teams three top virginia within won
We will face seven teams that won at least seven games last year, including two of the top teams in the ACC, within our first three games, both on the road. Plus, we have to go to Virginia Tech, who won more games than any other ACC team last year.
contact expect hopefully material pick serious
When you play more zone, which we do, you expect collisions. I would have thought we would have had more full-speed collisions and more serious contact for some highlight-film material than we've had in two games. And hopefully that will pick up.
ball front hard offense running starts time
We are having a hard time running the ball on offense so that's where it starts is up front defensively.
blow fits good miss
We are really going to miss Cole Downer, ... He has good hands, is an outstanding blocker and really fits what we are doing with this offense. He has been working very hard. This is a blow to our team.
eight months rest six top
For the underclassmen, you get to live for six or eight months in the Top 20. And for the seniors, you get to live it for the rest of your life. It's pretty significant.
job playing winning
If the team's playing that hard, I've got to do a better job winning it late.
ability enthusiasm good hungry jury lead learn stayed
He's had a very good spring. He's stayed healthy. He's hungry to learn the position. His enthusiasm is good. He's been a really good leader, and that's something the jury was kind of out on ? his ability to lead a team.
capable consistency matched next performance talent tremendous
He's got tremendous potential. His performance has not matched his potential. Potentially, you can see what he's capable of doing. Consistency is his next step. Talent he has.
guys list short
He would be on our short list of guys that would not be. He's on the play list.
control establish honest line offensive running sort
You'd like to see the offensive line kind of take control of the scrimmage to be honest with you. You like to see them come out there and establish some sort of running superiority.