Read more about the article Bobby Bowden on the night Florida State gained an iconic identity

Bobby Bowden on the night Florida State gained an iconic identity

The news that College Football Hall of Famer Bobby Bowden died on Sunday at age 91 reminded me of my 2010 interview with him. We discussed how he copied q San Diego State tradition on what became a landmark night for Florida State’s national identity despite suffering a loss at San Diego State. By TOM SHANAHAN Bobby Bowden vividly recalls Nov. 19, 1977 when his 13th-ranked Florida State team played at San Diego State. Bowden returned home with…

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Read more about the article Don Coryell and case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame from Dan Fouts

Don Coryell and case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame from Dan Fouts

PHOTO: Don Coryell and Dan Fouts in their Air Coryell years changing the game of football. By TOM SHANAHAN 'John Madden, Joe Gibbs and Dan Fouts sat together as Don Coryell disciples for their mentor’s 2010 memorial on San Diego State’s campus. They shared the same thoughts delivering eulogies, but Fouts admits Madden said it best. “All three of us are in all Hall of the Fame because of Don Coryell,” said Madden, chocking up. “Something is missing.” Madden’s…

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Read more about the article Air Coryell’s influence on Cardinals and Chargers Pro Bowlers

Air Coryell’s influence on Cardinals and Chargers Pro Bowlers

Photo: Don Coryell turned Jim Hart into a four-time Pro Bowler. By TOM SHANAHAN Before Fred Dryer played the TV detective "Hunter," he was a 12-year NFL veteran and All-American defensive end for Don Coryell at San Diego State. “Hunter” had a detective hunch about Coryell’s Pro Bowl influence on his Chargers and Cardinals players. Dryer believed comparing a star's Pro Bowl trips before and after they played for Coryell would be quite revealing. His theory was based on…

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