The Clemson University Athletic Director announced this afternoon at roughly 5:15 PM that Clemson football coach Tommy Bowden has resigned, effective immediately.
Clemson officials stated that Assistant Coach Dabo Swinney would become the Interim Head Coach for the remainder of the season.
A.D. Terry Don Phillips said that Bowden offered his resignation in a lengthy meeting this afternoon during which the coach acknowledged that the football program was operating under a cloud with its shaky 3-3 season so far.
Phillips indicated that both he and Bowden had approached the 08 season with the goal of winning the ACC championship and going to the Orange Bowl. But the Tigers' under-performance so far this season had placed those goals in doubt.
Clemson will buy out the remainder of Bowden's contract, which was renewed just last season.
Dabo Swinney played for the University of Alabama Crimson Tide under Coach Gene Stallings and has formed solid relationships both on and off the field with the Tigers. When asked if Swinney would become the permanent head coach, Phillips stated that the position would have to be earned.
Coach Tommy Bowden has amassed a respectable record of 72-45 during his 10 years at Clemson. His overall career record is 90-49.
Bowden is the son of legendary Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden.
Monday, October 13, 2008
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2 comments:
Well, I hear Rich Rodriguez is gonna need a new home soon.
Ahh, well, it would be a mistake for Michigan to fire him...this is just his first season. They need to give the man a chance.
But who knows?? Stranger things have happened...
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