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High-priced coaches won't matter without talent

By Mark Schlabach
ESPN.com

Monday, September 3, 2007

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Even though Florida State was beaten by Clemson in its nationally televised opener at Memorial Stadium on Monday night, Seminoles coach Bobby Bowden could still sleep with a clear conscience. Because if one thing was crystal clear in the Tigers' 24-18 victory over Florida State, it was this: It wasn't Jeff Bowden's fault. And after Clemson nearly squandered a three-touchdown lead against FSU, at least Papa Bowden knows his son, Tigers coach Tommy Bowden, took the firs ...

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