Quotable Quotes

" But Paterno did what Bobby Bowden has been unwilling to do. He hired former University of Florida head coach Galen Hall to run the Lions' offense - a job that used to belong to Paterno's son. Jay Paterno remains on staff as Penn State's quarterbacks coach, but Hall - who won a pair of national titles at Oklahoma as offensive coordinator - runs the show.

As we know, many FSU fans would Bobby Bowden to follow the same blueprint."
He won't." TBO.com , Jan. 4, 2006

" Should we be proud of FSU for even appearing in a BCS game? Or disappointed the 'Noles couldn't prevent a second five-loss season in four years?

Even after seeing the 'Noles playing their best defensive game since their season-opening win over Miami, it's hard to know how to feel about FSU.

You could say the 'Noles met expectations because they are the conference champions.

But then you could also accuse them blowing one huge opportunity after another." Jemele Hill, Orlando Sentinel, Jan. 4, 2006

"Yet, in the end, FSU simply was not ready.

The Seminoles made too many penalties on too many critical plays. They failed to take advantage of excellent field position. The defense played well enough to win, but the offense could not have been more unprepared." John Romano, St. Petersburg Times, Jan.4, 2006