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Few people embodied the old values of team and faith in the sport of football quite like Bobby Bowden.
While turning Florida State into a national college football powerhouse, Bowden placed his greatest emphasis on relationships with his players and those within the college football community.
When Bowden died Sunday at the age of 91, many of his former players, college coaches and the broadcasters that covered him took to social media to express their grief.
We lost a great man today. Coach Bowden was one-of-a-kind and touched so many lives. I’m so fortunate to call him a mentor and friend. We send our condolences to all of his family and friends. A legend who will be dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/7STmB8Hjoi
— Mack Brown (@CoachMackBrown) August 8, 2021
We lost a great one today! FAITH, FAMILY & FOOTBALL- nobody did it better than Coach Bowden. I will forever be grateful to have had the opportunity to play for this man. Condolences to the Bowden family and Rest In Peace my friend! #greatestofalltime pic.twitter.com/vKj9zU1SOA
— Chris Weinke (@ChrisWeinke16) August 8, 2021

I thank God for my relationship with Coach Bowden! I am so grateful to play for Coach Bowden.He built into our spirits”Faith,Family,Football” in that order! I will miss him and I hope to honor his legacy with how I live my life. RIP Coach B! pic.twitter.com/ndvP1ImVJb— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) August 8, 2021
“We lost a great man in Coach Bobby Bowden today…he meant a ton to me.”
Coach Fisher’s comments on the passing of the Hall of Fame coach and friend.#GigEm pic.twitter.com/oooNbcTHAc
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) August 8, 2021
Today, we lost a legend. Bobby was a great friend and mentor to me, and his impact transcended the coaching profession in so many ways. Sending love to Ann and the entire Bowden family.
Rest In Peace Coach Bowden. pic.twitter.com/om6LRmkkIo
— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) August 8, 2021
Such fond memories of coach Bowden-Both as a fan watching him & his dominating Noles teams & as a young analyst working w/ him-He was a true testament to people will remember you based on how you make them feel-coach was as sweet & as good of a man as I’ve ever met. RIP Coach 🙏🏼 https://t.co/Gvmqk6Vg2N
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) August 8, 2021
Condolences to the Bowden family. Bobby was a man of faith. He was warm, friendly, kind-remembered everyone. And as a coach? Brilliant. Legendary. By the force of his will, expertise & courage he built one of the game’s great dynasties virtually from scratch. Remarkable life.
— Rece Davis (@ReceDavis) August 8, 2021
“He was the model. He was such a great example of not losing sight of the main thing: a man of faith, a great husband, a great father.” – Dabo Swinney in July on Bobby Bowden
All of college football mourns this loss. Our 🧡🧡 are with the Bowdens today. https://t.co/XAqSvOx1Jv pic.twitter.com/8hdOpHaLoK
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) August 8, 2021
Coach Bowden was a legendary father, coach and man of faith. With great admiration and sadness, we are praying for his family as college football remembers his profound legacy. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/6EEAdW55lj
— Danny Wuerffel (@DannyWuerffel) August 8, 2021
