I have a different take on what is a fair weather fan. Coach Bowden's opinion is if you criticize his son then you are a fair weather fan.
I believe that a fair weather fan is someone who is willing to accept mediocrity and not say anything to try and change what is happening.
As I have said before, this football program is not a fiefdom of Bobby Bowden. He would like to portray fans as those who say nothing(the "loyal" ones) and those who criticize(the "cowards").
We have too many great players to be in this situation for the last 4 or 5 years. It comes down to coaching. Just as a CEO is judged on the bottom line, Bobby Bowden should also be judged on his bottom line. It is not looking good. What are we getting for $2 million a year?
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Fair Weather Fans
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I believe an unspoken factor is Ann Bowden. She cajoled Bobby into showcasing Jeff so he could be a head coach like his brothers and measure up to them at family reunions. Of course, Bobby's a dutiful hubby. Plus, he didn't want to sleep on the couch.
This theory has a hopeful twist. If Ann is tired of her youngest being savaged in the press and by fans, maybe she'll give the go-ahead to at least have Bobby try to drum up a face-saving job for Jeff SOMEwhere.
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