ACC championship-favorite Clemson fired football coach Tommy Bowden on Monday, four days after the Tigers fell to Wake Forest and dropped to 3-3. Assistant head coach/wide receivers coach Dabo Swinney was named interim coach for the final six regular-season games.
Clemson never seemed to recover from a 24-point opening game loss to Alabama. After the loss to Wake, senior QB Cullen Harper was benched as the expected high-powered Tigers offense never materialized. An inexperienced offensive line troubled Harper all season along with the Thunder and Lightning pairing of James Davis and C.J. Spiller.
Bowden, who signed a huge extension after the 2007 season, was in his tenth season at Clemson, and many expected the Tigers to contend for the ACC title. Ranked ninth in the AP preseason poll, the Tigers were routed by Alabama 34-10 in the Georgia Dome. The Tigers then lost to Maryland at home and again to Wake Forest to drop its record to 1-2 in the ACC.
Bowden finished 72-45 and coached in eight bowl games at Clemson.
On the NFL beat, Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo broke his right pinkie on Sunday and could be out for up to four weeks. The injury occurred on the first play of overtime in Dallas' 30-24 loss at Arizona. Romo, who has started 30 consecutive regular-season games for the Cowboys, will not need surgery. 40-year old Brad Johnson will assume the starting quarterback duty for the 'Boys. Romo, who has thrown for 14 TD's with 5 INT's on the season, should actually only miss three games as Dallas has an upcoming bye. Johnson, in his second year with the Cowboys, has seen only mop-up duty in Dallas, going 7-for-11 for 79 yards.
By the way, are Brian Urlacher and Tommie Harris still playing for the Bears?
Showing posts with label Tommy Bowden. Show all posts
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Monday, October 13, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Zambrano's Departure Concerns Cubs
Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano left last night's game after telling pitching coach Larry Rothschild that he "wasn't feeling well," according to manager Lou Piniella. The big righty went five shaky innings while pitching on seven days of rest, and one has to wonder just how not well Zambrano is feeling considering the workhorse hates to come out of any game. The 91.5 million dollar man is scheduled to be examined by the Cubs' team orthopedist today. Certainly the Cubs can ill afford any more bad news with just 23 games remaining in what has been a magnificent season, especially with co-ace Rich Harden being pushed back in the rotation. Meanwhile, the Cubs may not go anywhere even with a healthy Zambrano so long as Bob Howry is still logging meaningful innings. The veteran right-hander allowed four earned runs without retiring a batter, increasing his ERA to 5.63. The 9-7 extra-inning loss to Houston was the Cubs' fourth straight defeat, but they still hold a 4 1/2 game lead over Milwaukee in the NL Central.
Meanwhile, on the South Side of Chicago, All-Star third baseman Joe Crede left the White Sox' loss to the Indians early with another back injury. Despite having season-ending surgery last June to correct his back issues, this marks the second time this season Crede has had a setback with the back, making it likely he won't be able to contribute down the stretch this season. It also makes it likely that Crede has played his last game in a White Sox uniform.
Meanwhile, the L.A. Dodgers climbed to within 1 1/2 games of Arizona in the NL West after Clayton Kershaw pitched the club to an 8-4 win over San Diego. The win was the Dodgers' fourth straight. Of course it is still laughable that they are a game under .500.
Finally, Clemson coach Tommy Bowden reportedly called Alabama coach Nick Saban on the telephone earlier this week to ask him what went wrong with his team in its dismantling by the Crimson Tide. At least he's admitting that he needs help. It's a start.
Meanwhile, on the South Side of Chicago, All-Star third baseman Joe Crede left the White Sox' loss to the Indians early with another back injury. Despite having season-ending surgery last June to correct his back issues, this marks the second time this season Crede has had a setback with the back, making it likely he won't be able to contribute down the stretch this season. It also makes it likely that Crede has played his last game in a White Sox uniform.
Meanwhile, the L.A. Dodgers climbed to within 1 1/2 games of Arizona in the NL West after Clayton Kershaw pitched the club to an 8-4 win over San Diego. The win was the Dodgers' fourth straight. Of course it is still laughable that they are a game under .500.
Finally, Clemson coach Tommy Bowden reportedly called Alabama coach Nick Saban on the telephone earlier this week to ask him what went wrong with his team in its dismantling by the Crimson Tide. At least he's admitting that he needs help. It's a start.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Clemson Proves to be Fraudulent...Again
I'd like to thank the Clemson Tigers for participating in the 2008 college football season. Wow.
Poor Tommy Bowden. How we loved to see your overrated Clemson Tigers out-toughed, out-witted and completely overmatched. 8 carries for James Davis and C.J. Spiller combined? Amazing. The performance of the Tigers on Saturday night in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta just proved another known, yet often-overlooked football axiom: you can have all the skill players in the world, but you're going to lose if you get dominated in the trenches. And 'Bama certainly did that from the outset. We'll see just how fast Nick Saban can get the Alabama program into the Top 10. I still say next year is the year, but the performance Saturday night was definitely a preview of what is yet to come in Tuscaloosa.
Poor Dave Wannstedt. It looked as though he finally was able to shed the monkey off his back after the exhilirating win over West Virginia to close out the 2007 campaign and knock the bitter rivals out of the national championship picture. And then Bowling Green came to town. The Panthers fell 27-17 to the MAC squad, making Wannie a shocking 5-13 in his last 18 games at Pittsburgh.
But at least he's not Mike Sherman, who lost his much-anticipated Texas A&M home debut to Arkansas State? Or Steve Kragthorpe, whose Louisville Cardinals scored 2 points against Kentucky.
By the way, has Missouri stopped scoring points yet?
In other notes, Mark Sanchez looked really good and really healthy in the Trojans' easy win over Virginia in Charlottesville...Beanie Wells left Ohio State's victory over Youngstown State with a right foot injury. making his status for the USC game in two weeks very questionable...Rich Rodriguez needs two years and Michigan will be the Ohio State of the Big Ten...Skip Holtz scored a huge win for the East Carolina program, notching a 27-22 victory over Virginia Tech. Holtz was able to beat Frank Beamer at his own game, as a blocked punt return gave the Pirates the lead late in the fourth quarter.
Poor Tommy Bowden. How we loved to see your overrated Clemson Tigers out-toughed, out-witted and completely overmatched. 8 carries for James Davis and C.J. Spiller combined? Amazing. The performance of the Tigers on Saturday night in the Georgia Dome in Atlanta just proved another known, yet often-overlooked football axiom: you can have all the skill players in the world, but you're going to lose if you get dominated in the trenches. And 'Bama certainly did that from the outset. We'll see just how fast Nick Saban can get the Alabama program into the Top 10. I still say next year is the year, but the performance Saturday night was definitely a preview of what is yet to come in Tuscaloosa.
Poor Dave Wannstedt. It looked as though he finally was able to shed the monkey off his back after the exhilirating win over West Virginia to close out the 2007 campaign and knock the bitter rivals out of the national championship picture. And then Bowling Green came to town. The Panthers fell 27-17 to the MAC squad, making Wannie a shocking 5-13 in his last 18 games at Pittsburgh.
But at least he's not Mike Sherman, who lost his much-anticipated Texas A&M home debut to Arkansas State? Or Steve Kragthorpe, whose Louisville Cardinals scored 2 points against Kentucky.
By the way, has Missouri stopped scoring points yet?
In other notes, Mark Sanchez looked really good and really healthy in the Trojans' easy win over Virginia in Charlottesville...Beanie Wells left Ohio State's victory over Youngstown State with a right foot injury. making his status for the USC game in two weeks very questionable...Rich Rodriguez needs two years and Michigan will be the Ohio State of the Big Ten...Skip Holtz scored a huge win for the East Carolina program, notching a 27-22 victory over Virginia Tech. Holtz was able to beat Frank Beamer at his own game, as a blocked punt return gave the Pirates the lead late in the fourth quarter.
Friday, August 29, 2008
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Okay, there's a good chance that C.J. Spiller and James Davis run all over Alabama on Saturday night at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. There's also a possibility that Tommy Bowden messes something up. Um, I tend to lean towards the latter.
While he may have been playing against a tired defense, Chris Smelley looked crisp and desicively better than Tommy Beecher and deserves the starting nod over Beecher next week against Vanderbilt. And I don't doubt for a second that Spurrier won't name Smelley the starter early next week.
It was really good to see Sammie Stroughter back on the football field last night for Oregon State. After missing last season with a kidney injury, the dynamic wideout had 12 catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns, including a first-half 55-yard score, in the Beavers' 36-28 loss to Stanford. It was also great to see Jim Harbaugh get his team off to a nice start as the Cardinal look to make huge strides this year in the Pac-10.
Ryan Madson and Chad Durbin have been solid out of the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen all season, but they could not protect a lead for Cole Hamels on the road last night at Wrigley Field. Aramis Ramirez hit a dramatic grand slam as the Cubs moved to 34 games above .500 and 6 1/2 games ahead of the Brewers in the NL Central. The Phils were able to get to Ryan Dempster and had a commanding 4-1 lead entering the bottom of the eighth
The Dodgers continue to self-destruct. getting swept by the Nationals to lose their seventh consecutive game and fall 3 1/2 games behind first-place Arizona in the NL West.
The Marlins are now 10-15 in August after their 4-2 defeat to the Braves. The club has not won two in a row this month.
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett was scratched from his start against the White Sox and placed on the DL with elbow trouble and tingling in his pinkie finger. He was scheduled to fly to Birmingham, Alabama to meet with Dr. Trouble James Andrews. The Red Sox won't have to worry about defending their World Championship without Beckett because they likely won't get to the playoffs without him.
Tampa Bay is now 11-0-1 in series play after the All-Star break, as Edwin Jackson won for the sixth time in seven starts. Despite their AL-best 49-19 record at home, the Rays only drew 14,039, making it the sixth straight game with an attendance under 20,000. Unreal and sad.
While he may have been playing against a tired defense, Chris Smelley looked crisp and desicively better than Tommy Beecher and deserves the starting nod over Beecher next week against Vanderbilt. And I don't doubt for a second that Spurrier won't name Smelley the starter early next week.
It was really good to see Sammie Stroughter back on the football field last night for Oregon State. After missing last season with a kidney injury, the dynamic wideout had 12 catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns, including a first-half 55-yard score, in the Beavers' 36-28 loss to Stanford. It was also great to see Jim Harbaugh get his team off to a nice start as the Cardinal look to make huge strides this year in the Pac-10.
Ryan Madson and Chad Durbin have been solid out of the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen all season, but they could not protect a lead for Cole Hamels on the road last night at Wrigley Field. Aramis Ramirez hit a dramatic grand slam as the Cubs moved to 34 games above .500 and 6 1/2 games ahead of the Brewers in the NL Central. The Phils were able to get to Ryan Dempster and had a commanding 4-1 lead entering the bottom of the eighth
The Dodgers continue to self-destruct. getting swept by the Nationals to lose their seventh consecutive game and fall 3 1/2 games behind first-place Arizona in the NL West.
The Marlins are now 10-15 in August after their 4-2 defeat to the Braves. The club has not won two in a row this month.
Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett was scratched from his start against the White Sox and placed on the DL with elbow trouble and tingling in his pinkie finger. He was scheduled to fly to Birmingham, Alabama to meet with Dr. Trouble James Andrews. The Red Sox won't have to worry about defending their World Championship without Beckett because they likely won't get to the playoffs without him.
Tampa Bay is now 11-0-1 in series play after the All-Star break, as Edwin Jackson won for the sixth time in seven starts. Despite their AL-best 49-19 record at home, the Rays only drew 14,039, making it the sixth straight game with an attendance under 20,000. Unreal and sad.
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