Terry Bowden
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Terry Bowden
Terry Bowden is the analyst for national college football radio broadcasts, the host of a weekday sports talk show in Central Florida and a traveling motivational speaker. After building winning programs from the ground up at Salem College and Samford, he coached at Auburn from 1993 to 1998. Terry is the son of Florida State coach Bobby Bowden and the brother of Clemson coach Tommy Bowden. For more information about Terry Bowden, visit his official web site. Send Terry a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast. |
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Spread the news August 12, 2008
Can the spread offense get you the national championship? This and other compelling topics for 2008.
Heisman: The Cat's Out Of The Bag August 5, 2008
Yahoo! Sports' analyst Terry Bowden has his own theory on who will bring home college football's most coveted hardware.
Triple threat July 28, 2008
In time, Georgia Tech's triple-option offense under Paul Johnson will pose problems for the opposition.
Defensive posturing July 21, 2008
Texas' hiring of defensive coordinator Will Muschamp could put the Longhorns back on top of the Big 12.
New Pac-10 order? July 9, 2008
With the hiring of Rick Neuheisel, UCLA could be the team to put a stop to USC's dominance of the conference.
Mascot memories June 30, 2008
With the passing of Georgia mascot UGA VI, Y! Sports Terry Bowden pays tribute to one of college football's special aspects.
Undefeated attitude June 23, 2008
Coaches must stress to their players the importance of graduating, just as they stress the importance of winning.
Thanks, Dad June 15, 2008
Y! Sports analyst Terry Bowden and others who know Bobby Bowden best pay tribute to a man who epitomizes the term "father figure."
SEC West: A Perfect Storm June 10, 2008
With all six coaches collecting astronomical salaries, it's inevitable most will fail to pay dividends.
Finding football players May 25, 2008
In recruiting, it's all about location – That of your school, your state and proximity to the high school hotbeds.
Evening the slate May 12, 2008
The ACC could consider making its teams play a nine-game conference season. The move would make sense for leagues around the nation.
Excuses, excuses May 5, 2008
The BCS' lame attempts to dismiss a playoff system are laughable. Fans should not let it go.
USC powers to top April 30, 2008
With 10 players drafted, Southern California stomps the competition in Terry Bowden's post-NFL draft rankings.
Bo knows Nebraska April 22, 2008
The Cornhuskers want to return to national prominence, and Bo Pelini could be the man to lead them there.
Coaching by numbers April 12, 2008
Terry's Top 10 chart shows the traits of the nation's best and what those trying to get there should work on.
Tragic death should prompt reforms March 19, 2008
After another student-athlete death, the NCAA must step in to regulate "voluntary workouts."
Safety first March 13, 2008
Recent rule-change proposals by the NCAA could go a long way toward protecting players' health and well-being.
Inexact science February 21, 2008
Identifying a championship-caliber QB isn't easy. Terry looks back to 1990 and the rise of an unexpected winner.
Spring to-do list February 19, 2008
Yahoo! Sports analyst Terry Bowden presents the five things a coach must accomplish during spring practice.
Closing recruiting book February 13, 2008
Yahoo! Sports analyst Terry Bowden makes some post-National Signing Day observations.
Barometer for success? February 7, 2008
Having a top recruiting class is important, but other factors play into teams' ability to contend for a title.
Worth a look January 30, 2008
Terry responds to a dad's request to watch video of his high school junior son, and he is surprised by what he sees.
Difference makers January 14, 2008
2007 was chock full of upsets, coaching ploys and innovative offenses. In the final analysis, the team with the best players – LSU – won.
BCS still a bust January 6, 2008
There's no hype generated from the other bowl games before the title clash. Only a playoff system can rectify the situation.
Meyer's magic December 9, 2007
Coach Urban Meyer has made a habit of cultivating great QBs. Heisman winner Tim Tebow is the latest.
Bouncing back December 3, 2007
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez took a 13-9 upset loss to Pittsburgh very hard. But he can't let it define his legacy.
Sobering thoughts November 30, 2007
The Redskins deal with the loss of Sean Taylor as the service academies cope with their fallen comrades.
Fitting finale November 27, 2007
A Missouri-West Virginia national championship game would be the perfect capper to year of upsets.
Sweet 16: That smarts! November 19, 2007
Veteran coaches always worry about injuries. Week 12 showed that concern is warranted for title contenders.
Targeting the top 10 November 16, 2007
Terry identifies what it takes to be a top-10 team by identifying certain key statistics.
Sweet 16: Nothing is over November 12, 2007
Ohio State's loss to Illinois in Week 11 means that seven teams have a shot at playing for the national championship.
Orange Bowl's last dance November 9, 2007
Historic stadium plays host to its final University of Miami game, sparking great memories.
Sweet 16: Special Ducks November 5, 2007
With Dennis Dixon leading the way, Oregon has the look of a champion and could keep rising in the national title race.
Bowden's breakdown November 2, 2007
Yahoo! Sports analyst Terry Bowden tells you what to watch at ASU-Oregon, LSU-Alabama, Michigan-Michigan State, FSU-BC and Wisconsin-Ohio State.
Read and react October 29, 2007
Texas' comeback victory over Nebraska was more the result of an injury to Colt McCoy and the resulting zone read than brilliant coaching.
Eagles answer call October 26, 2007
Boston College proves a worthy No. 2 with its comeback victory Thursday night at Virginia Tech.
Sweet 16: Nobody's perfect October 22, 2007
The BCS title game door remains open for a one-loss team as none of the five unbeaten teams appears likely to win out.
All about the QBs October 19, 2007
Quarterback play can make or break any team. Here's what to expect at the position in Saturday's big games.
Playoff pulpit October 15, 2007
In a season where we can't pick the top 10, and especially not the top two, we need a playoff to decide a champion, not the BCS.
Closing the gap October 12, 2007
Why have traditional powers been upset so often recently? Confidence and coaching are a good place to start.
Sweet 16: Sparking victory October 8, 2007
LSU's Les Miles showed nerves of steel with his fourth-down calls in Saturday's comeback win over Florida.
What now? October 5, 2007
As last week's upsets proved, lofty goals can evaporate quickly. It's how coaches and players respond that matters.
Sweet 16: Hard to figure October 3, 2007
Losses by six of the top 11 last week prove one thing: There are no guarantees in college football.
Almost Alabama September 28, 2007
Terry Bowden reflects on how close Bobby Bowden came to following in Bear Bryant's footsteps with the Crimson Tide.
Sweet 16: Relentless September 24, 2007
Oklahoma is one of the title contenders that its setting itself apart with a tenacious offensive attack.
Black-and-blue battle September 23, 2007
Michigan came away from Saturday's clash with Penn State with renewed hope. The Lions have work to do.
Sweet 16: Five alive September 17, 2007
Three weeks into the season, five teams have separated themselves as contenders for the national championship.
Terry's takes September 14, 2007
Yahoo! Sports college football expert Terry Bowden tells you what he expects to transpire in this week's biggest games.
On the rise September 10, 2007
LSU's dominance of Virginia Tech and Oklahoma's blowout of Miami help bring title picture into focus.
Just for kicks September 7, 2007
College football's new kickoff rule has already shown signs of impacting all-important field position.
Second thoughts September 3, 2007
How did Michigan lose to Appalachian State? A better question: Why did it schedule the Mountaineers?
Opening impressions August 31, 2007
College football's first night was one of mismatches. It remains to be seen where we go from here.
Intriguing openers August 29, 2007
There are some interesting matchups in Week 1 beyond Georgia Tech-Notre Dame and Tennessee-Cal.
Bowden Files: On Bowden vs. Bowden August 28, 2007
Cal's impressive victory over Tennessee shows the Pac-10 has the athletes to compete with the SEC.
Game-day preparation August 25, 2007
Here are the key storylines to follow as we get ready for college football to kick off.
The real Heisman deal August 20, 2007
The Heisman Trophy is supposed to be awarded to the most outstanding player. Here are the most worthy guys.
Terry Bowden's season preview August 18, 2007
Terry tells you what to expect in the six BCS conferences and reviews the best non-BCS schools this year.
You just never know July 30, 2007
Writing about and watching college football is great, but it's not the same as coaching.
Sweet 16: USC back on top July 8, 2007
Terry's preseason rankings have a familiar school at No. 1 and the defending national champ at No. 6.
Goodbye, Coach Hoeppner June 24, 2007
IU coach Terry Hoeppner made a difference in the lives of those he came in contact with during his too-short life.
BCS: The Sequel June 14, 2007
Now that the powers that be are united against a playoff, we must devise yet another way to tweak the BCS – like this one.
Braggin' rights May 5, 2007
There's no better measure of which schools and conferences have the most talent than the NFL draft.
A true impact position April 22, 2007
The most important coach on a football staff might just work in the weight room.
Tragic day April 16, 2007
Monday seemed like a great day to talk about football in Florida. It turned into a day to think about tragedy in Virginia.
Robinson showed the way April 6, 2007
Former Grambling coach Eddie Robinson was much more than one of the winningest coaches in college football.
Playoffs? You kidding me? March 30, 2007
As basketball celebrates another Final Four, the tide may be turning for college football's playoff prospects.
Recruiting's a lowdown, dirty game March 12, 2007
Just how rough can recruiting get in the days before signing day? Terry has seen it.
Transfer troubles January 25, 2007
While coaches are free to switch schools as they please, players like Arkansas' Mitch Mustain face a more restricted road.
Get with the program January 25, 2007
Tony Dungy and Lovie Smith are proof that colleges need to give minority NFL assistants a chance to be head coaches.
How sweet it is January 15, 2007
Florida ends the 2006 season atop the Sweet 16, but the Gators won't quite top the preseason poll for 2007.
OSU never saw it coming January 8, 2007
The Buckeyes had heard for a month that there was no way Ohio State could lose, but they failed to match Florida's emotion.
Tide turner? January 4, 2007
Nick Saban's $32 million tag says more about Alabama than about him, but he'll work hard for the money.
Cinderella's last dance January 3, 2007
Wake Forest set up Louisville to fail, but the Cardinals weren't taking the bait.
Boise State puts the BS in BCS January 2, 2007
Now we've got an unbeaten team that has captured America's heart – and has no chance at the national championship.
Las Vegas Bowl: BYU vs. Oregon December 21, 2006
Tonight's game boils down to Oregon's pass defense vs. BYU's passing offense.
Let the bowls begin December 19, 2006
Get ready for 32 games in 21 days and nights, starting with Tuesday's Poinsettia Bowl.
The Dadgum Dozen December 14, 2006
Darren McFadden didn't win the Heisman this year, but he now is eligible to join a group of accomplished Heisman runner-ups.
BCS' Fab Five December 4, 2006
It's no playoff, but the BCS did provide five excellent matchups. Here's a first glimpse at each of them.
The bracket that wasn't December 4, 2006
Now that we know how the BCS pairings panned out, let's compare it to an eight-team playoff.
Take that, voters and computers December 4, 2006
USC-UCLA was the perfect example of why playing the games beats letting pollsters and computers decide.
Playoff, please December 3, 2006
It's another BCS mess: Michigan is No. 2, but the Wolverines already had their chance against Ohio State.
No free rides December 2, 2006
Merely winning a BCS conference doesn't guarantee a ticket to Terry's playoff.
Big 8 flashback December 2, 2006
They're not part of the national-championship picture, but the Nebraska-Oklahoma rivalry opens a new chapter Saturday.
About-face in the MAC November 30, 2006
Frank Solich can make Ohio the 10-win team that nobody knows about by winning the MAC title game.
Sweet 16 falls into line November 28, 2006
USC deserves a spot at No. 2 after beating Notre Dame, but the SEC has to ask itself some serious questions about the BCS.
The race for No. 2 heats up November 25, 2006
Notre Dame-USC and Florida-FSU always are big – but not always this big.
No miracles all around November 24, 2006
There was no Hail Flutie play to ruin Miami's regular-season finale, but that didn't save Larry Coker's job.
A Friday feast November 24, 2006
It's no holiday for some of the country's top teams, who have a lot at stake Friday.
New bracket, same result? November 23, 2006
If we had an eight-team playoff, we might just end up with the same national-title game as we will with the BCS.
Sweet 16 is swamped November 20, 2006
There's a new No. 2 in the Sweet 16, but that doesn't mean Florida has the inside track to the title game.
Rivalry Week's great nightlife November 18, 2006
The main course may be in the afternoon, but the desserts under the lights are pretty good, too.
Bo knows greatness November 17, 2006
Bo Schembechler was, is and always will be Michigan football. Period.
As big as it gets November 17, 2006
On a day full of the biggest games of the year, Michigan and Ohio State meet in maybe their biggest matchup ever.
Bracket busted November 15, 2006
Thanks to last week's upsets, our hypothetical eight-team playoff looks a lot different this week.
On any given Saturday November 13, 2006
This was one of those weeks where records coming into the game just didn't seem to matter.
Weekly preview: Gator bait November 11, 2006
Steve Spurrier makes his return to the Swamp, but his team is outmanned.
BCS hangs in the balance November 9, 2006
Either Louisville or Rutgers will be 9-0 after they meet Thursday. The more balanced offense will win.
Bracket buster November 9, 2006
Imagine if we had a playoff at the end of this season instead of the Bowl Championship Series. Our analyst did.
Weekend review: How sweet it is for Cardinals November 6, 2006
Why did Ohio State and Michigan (and Florida) struggle, and what does it mean for Louisville?
November blues? November 4, 2006
Ohio State and Michigan stumbled to ugly wins. How will some of their pursuers in the BCS ratings fare under the lights?
Brohm's a rare bird November 2, 2006
West Virginia's legs couldn't match up with Brian Brohm's arm, which could carry the Cardinals to the national-title game.
Battle of the Big East beasts November 2, 2006
The Big East may never get any bigger than it will Thursday, with the inside track to the national-title game at stake.
BSU for the BCS? November 1, 2006
If Boise State can go unbeaten, the Broncos will belong. Wednesday night gives them a showcase game.
Beaver conquest mixes up Sweet 16 October 31, 2006
USC had been flirting with disaster for weeks. Can the Trojans recover and win the Pac-10?
A party no more October 27, 2006
Georgia-Florida is no longer the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, but that still is the biggest rivalry showdown this week.
C-USA looks golden October 26, 2006
Tulsa has the inside track to another West Division title in C-USA if it can survive a Friday visit from UTEP.
Tiger time October 25, 2006
With the ACC title within reach, Clemson faces a tough test in Blacksburg. Here's why they'll pass.
Close calls October 23, 2006
There were no upsets of the nation's top teams this week, but man, were there some close calls.
It just wasn't the right call October 23, 2006
LINCOLN, Neb. – A risky play could have cost Nebraska the biggest win of the Bill Callahan era.
ACC championship game preview? October 21, 2006
Who would have thought Georgia Tech-Clemson would become the marquee matchup of the ACC season?
Climb every mountain October 20, 2006
Unbeaten West Virginia is behind a one-loss team in the BCS standings, but WVU just needs to keep winning.
Heisman Watch: A clear No. 1 October 19, 2006
The Heisman Trophy is one Buckeye's to lose – but there still is plenty of time to lose it.
So much for this rivalry October 16, 2006
Florida International and Miami's first meeting on the field was a disaster. There shouldn't be a second one.
On the road again October 14, 2006
Three of the top four teams in the country take to the road this weekend. Will all stay unbeaten?
Big Ten, but no big upsets September 30, 2006
Iowa and Minnesota want to knock off the Big Ten heavyweights before home crowds under the lights, but they won't.
A Thursday test for Auburn September 28, 2006
The Tigers' national championship quest faces a major midweek hurdle in Columbia.
Can Tech wreck the ACC? September 21, 2006
Georgia Tech probably won't get a better chance to do damage in the ACC, but first it has to beat Virginia.
Instant doesn't mean hasty September 20, 2006
If getting the game over more quickly is more important than getting the correct answer on instant replay, college football has a problem.
September separation September 16, 2006
It’s hard to remember an early-season Saturday with this many big games. Here’s who has the edge.
Sweet 16: Irish spring to life September 13, 2006
The Notre Dame defense is the reason the Irish remain No. 2 in Terry's latest rankings.
No ordinary Smith September 10, 2006
AUSTIN, Texas – If Ohio State could win a title with Craig Krenzel, think of what this year's Buckeyes can do with Troy Smith.
Week 2 preview: Burnt orange September 8, 2006
Home-field advantage didn't help Ohio State against Texas last year, and it won't carry the Longhorns on Saturday.
Sweet 16: Cal falls out September 6, 2006
On a mostly quiet weekend, Cal's loss dropped it from the Sweet 16. But was it enough to get Tennessee in?
Points at a premium in Miami September 4, 2006
Although Florida State and Miami now have experienced quarterbacks, defense still should be king when the teams meet Monday.
Week 1 preview: Potential roadblocks September 2, 2006
Notre Dame, Cal and USC start their season in hostile territory. Can Georgia Tech, Tennessee or Arkansas knock them off?
Terry's annual playoff rant September 1, 2006
More games give Terry even more reasons to rebut all arguments against a playoff.
The new season's burning questions September 1, 2006
Some of college football's biggest questions require complex answers. One takes a single word.
Heisman preview: Brady's bunch August 30, 2006
All eyes are on Brady Quinn as he hopes to lead the Irish back to the ultimate prize.
Best of the rest: Any BCS crashers? August 29, 2006
The Horned Frogs are hoping you can't spell BCS without TCU, but they'll need to go unbeaten.
Notre Dame preview: A word to the Weis August 24, 2006
Notre Dame's defense didn't get any faster in the offseason. So why does Terry still think the Irish are title contenders?
Pac-10 preview: Another conquest for USC? August 23, 2006
No Matt Leinart. No Reggie Bush. But no Pac-10 title for USC? Don't get carried away.
SEC preview: Steadiness wins August 22, 2006
The SEC has a ton of defense, which leaves the teams with the most quarterback stability on top.
ACC preview: Doing it with defense August 17, 2006
Offenses have their work cut out for them in the ACC. Just ask the NFL.
Big East preview: One mountain left for WVU August 15, 2006
Can West Virginia improve on last season's Sugar Bowl victory? Absolutely.
Big 12 still among the best August 14, 2006
The Big 12 might not play for the national title this season, but it has more depth than it has recently.
Big Ten preview: Not just the Big Two August 11, 2006
Iowa and defending champ Penn State will threaten Ohio State and MIchigan's dominance.
Terry's preseason Sweet 16 rankings August 9, 2006
USC and Texas were obvious picks to play for last year's title. This year isn't so easy.
Focus on the intangibles August 7, 2006
The demise of Rhett Bomar illustrates why talent is only part of the picture when recruiting quarterbacks.
The color purple July 17, 2006
With Pat Fitzgerald in charge, Northwestern football is in good hands – because of Randy Walker.
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