Bowden Bytes - Bowden Wraps up 2007 Season
Here it is folks, a feature called "Bowden Bytes," where we comb through the Tommy Bowden press conferences and think critically about what exactly it is he's saying so that we can illustrate just how good of a snake oil salesman we have for a head coach.
In this installment, we'll be looking at the last press conference of the 2007 season, shortly after the Peach Bowl loss to Auburn. Let's get to it...
On his thoughts about the 2007 season:
Really, so we were one play away from beating Georgia Tech? I sure didn't think so as I was sitting in that glorified high school stadium on that ghetto of a campus. It looked to me like Georgia Tech's defense absolutely dominated us, and our offensive playcalling retreated into a shell of bubble screens and reverses that frankly brought Rob Spence's sanity into question. Were we one play away from beating Virginia Tech? Really? I sure didn't think so from my seat in the west endzone of Death Valley. To me it looked like Virginia Tech absolutely handed our asses to us in every aspect of the game. I mean we scored some late points but that game was an absolute slaughter. Does Tommy think if he says "we were just a play away in 4 games" people will end up believing that revisionist history? I guess so.
On being close, but coming up short again:
I've already covered this one. PS - 48-28=20, genius. Funny how Tigernet chose not to point out the actual score that he was referring to. Maybe that lack of arithmetic skills is why we suck at clock management... hmmm...
On the status of his players considering a jump to the NFL:
Man you talked to the entire NFL in one day? That's impressive. Personally I hope James Davis leaves for the NFL right now. We don't use him enough anyway, so it's not like his draft stock is going to rise. He needs to go right now, get into a good system where he can learn the ropes behind a veteran, then he'll get his chance to shine. He'd learn more and get more experience being on an NFL practice squad than he would by coming back for another year anyway.
On whether he expects most of them to come back:
We have a good track record for giving good advice? How is that? Does he consider the Roscoe Crosby situation a time when he gave good advice? I don't think so, I'm pretty sure Roscoe doesn't think so. He could have played baseball then returned to play football if that didn't work out. By coming to Clemson to play for Tommy Bowden, he ruined both his football and baseball careers.
On whether he expects any players to transfer:
The sad thing is, players wishing to transfer really isn't that common of an occurrence on teams where their talents are properly utilized. You don't see many people trying to leave USC, UGA, OSU, etc, etc.
On whether there will be any staff responsibility changes:
Is Bowden firing himself? Isn't he the special teams coordinator? I would go into individual coaching adjustments that should be made, but the fact of the matter is that it just wouldn't matter. They all take their orders from the top man, and that's where the change needs to be.
In this installment, we'll be looking at the last press conference of the 2007 season, shortly after the Peach Bowl loss to Auburn. Let's get to it...
On his thoughts about the 2007 season:
"With everything toward the end of the year, as you look at the year in a complete picture, I was pretty well pleased. It seems as if you're never satisfied...It seems you're always one play away from a win. It seemed that way in our four losses."
Really, so we were one play away from beating Georgia Tech? I sure didn't think so as I was sitting in that glorified high school stadium on that ghetto of a campus. It looked to me like Georgia Tech's defense absolutely dominated us, and our offensive playcalling retreated into a shell of bubble screens and reverses that frankly brought Rob Spence's sanity into question. Were we one play away from beating Virginia Tech? Really? I sure didn't think so from my seat in the west endzone of Death Valley. To me it looked like Virginia Tech absolutely handed our asses to us in every aspect of the game. I mean we scored some late points but that game was an absolute slaughter. Does Tommy think if he says "we were just a play away in 4 games" people will end up believing that revisionist history? I guess so.
On being close, but coming up short again:
"When you lose by 20 or 30 you're not one play away. I'd much rather be saying that we lost in overtime in our bowl game than Oklahoma getting beat by 30. A some point we're going to make that one play that will put us in the championship or the BCS. It will happen, eventually."
I've already covered this one. PS - 48-28=20, genius. Funny how Tigernet chose not to point out the actual score that he was referring to. Maybe that lack of arithmetic skills is why we suck at clock management... hmmm...
On the status of his players considering a jump to the NFL:
"I'm meeting with those guys next week. I talked to the NFL today. I have all their projections and what their reports are going to say. I think the NFL is getting in touch with the players today. I'd rather talk to them and let them talk to the press. I'd feel more comfortable about it after I talked to them (Note: Bowden also said none of his players were projected to be a first round draft choice)."
Man you talked to the entire NFL in one day? That's impressive. Personally I hope James Davis leaves for the NFL right now. We don't use him enough anyway, so it's not like his draft stock is going to rise. He needs to go right now, get into a good system where he can learn the ropes behind a veteran, then he'll get his chance to shine. He'd learn more and get more experience being on an NFL practice squad than he would by coming back for another year anyway.
On whether he expects most of them to come back:
"I would feel good after talking to them today. We've got a good track record with giving good advice...I think it's going to be pretty obvious what they need to do. We'll share some of that information next week."
We have a good track record for giving good advice? How is that? Does he consider the Roscoe Crosby situation a time when he gave good advice? I don't think so, I'm pretty sure Roscoe doesn't think so. He could have played baseball then returned to play football if that didn't work out. By coming to Clemson to play for Tommy Bowden, he ruined both his football and baseball careers.
On whether he expects any players to transfer:
"That conversation will come up in my team meeting. I'll be meeting with a couple of guys who might express and interest. I could very easily see that. That's a common occurrence this time of the year. There will be some surprises. But that will happen next week."
The sad thing is, players wishing to transfer really isn't that common of an occurrence on teams where their talents are properly utilized. You don't see many people trying to leave USC, UGA, OSU, etc, etc.
On whether there will be any staff responsibility changes:
"Not at this time. But we'll do a thorough evaluation of the program. There might be some minor changes, maybe on special teams. But I'll talk to Vic (Koening) and Rob (Spence). It won't be anything major."
Is Bowden firing himself? Isn't he the special teams coordinator? I would go into individual coaching adjustments that should be made, but the fact of the matter is that it just wouldn't matter. They all take their orders from the top man, and that's where the change needs to be.
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