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Sports Media Mourns Bobby Bowden
Twitter reacts to Sunday’s announcement that iconic Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden passed away at age 91.

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For over three decades, Bobby Bowden was the leader of the Florida State football team. He won 377 games, 12 conference titles, and two national champions while coaching a hoard of future NFL stars. The school he helped turn into a fixture of college football relevance had a more somber announcement Sunday morning.
Bobby Bowden left his mark on the game.
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 8, 2021
The legendary coach has died at 91. https://t.co/wJcu9g1dfe pic.twitter.com/55BkYPI4Yc
Bowden, surrounded by family, passed away at the age of 91. Acknowledgements of respect and mourning echoed across Twitter throughout the day. It started with people that knew him as a coach and competitor.
Bobby Bowden was one of the all time greatest coaches in the history of college football. He's the second winningest coach of all time behind Joe Paterno. We had some good battles during my 12 years at Florida. He won most of them and we won a few.
— Coach Steve Spurrier (@SteveSpurrierUF) August 8, 2021
411 wins.
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) August 8, 2021
2 national championships.
12 ACC championships.
The numbers are insane but they pale in comparison to the number of lives Bobby Bowden impacted for eternity.
He was more preacher than coach.
More father figure than mentor.
More friend than teacher.
Today as we mourn the passing of Coach Bobby Bowden, I reflect on his amazing legacy not just as a coach, but as a man, a mentor and an incredible person of faith. Please join me in keeping his family in prayer during this difficult time. 🙏🏾#BobbyBowden #FSUFootball #CharlieWard https://t.co/Jh9mY1s86t
— Charlie Ward (@RealCharlieWard) August 8, 2021
Plenty of media members offered their condolences and memories too. Bobby Bowden was very popular with the media. That was clear based on the outpouring of love and memories on social media.
"Do I think God is going to win football games? Oh no. I never prayed to God to help us win a game. I would pray for the safety of the players. I would pray that they would do their best. I think God will answer that."
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) August 8, 2021
– Bobby Bowden
Another example what a class act Bobby Bowden was. He sent this letter to Nebraska 4 days after No. 16 FSU upset No. 3 NU 18-14 in 1980 pic.twitter.com/MCIjQT6XWJ
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 8, 2021
He inspired deep love and loyalty from players and assistants. Bobby Bowden's faith, humanity, and decency were his foundations. He built @FSUFootball from scratch, achieved staggering consistency, didn't let pressure rob him of the joy. Condolences to Ann and the Bowden family🙏🏼
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) August 8, 2021
Condolences to the Bowden family. Bobby was a man of faith. He was warm, friendly, kind-remembered everyone. And as a coach? Brilliant. Legendary. By the force of his will, expertise & courage he built one of the game’s great dynasties virtually from scratch. Remarkable life.
— Rece Davis (@ReceDavis) August 8, 2021
I roasted Coach Bowden after each of his National Championships and as some know, I could impersonate him. I don’t believe any subject cackled more or laughed at himself more than Bobby Bowden. It was an honor to play golf, have dinner with or just sit down and visit with Coach🙏 pic.twitter.com/ME2qg3yu5O
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) August 8, 2021
RIP, #BobbyBowden – the friendliest, funniest coach in history. Bobby was asked once about the toughness of one of his players. His reply: “That boy don't know the meaning of the word fear. In fact, I just saw his grades, and that boy don't know the meaning of a lot of words.” pic.twitter.com/wmbkx7PIar
— Mike Bianchi (@BianchiWrites) August 8, 2021
Heavy heart today. This man was so much more than a coach, and he was a GREAT coach. Bobby Bowden is and will always be-precious to me. He always made you feel special and that he was delighted to see you. His positive impact on so many is legendary.
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) August 8, 2021
Long live the Legend. pic.twitter.com/71NuHOWnOg
God bless Bobby Bowden and his family. If you are a coach who wants to make an impact on and off the field study how he did it. He left a legacy in the lives of others. https://t.co/YNtRvV9KlW
— Jon Gordon (@JonGordon11) August 8, 2021
“If we don’t go out and talk about Jesus, how’s the world gonna know?” — Bobby Bowden
— Jason Romano (@JasonRomano) August 8, 2021
pic.twitter.com/rjE2ceUCUP
Bobby Bowden came to Columbia 10 years ago to speak at an FCA event. He gave a powerful 40-minute speech that I described as more of a sermon. From my story the next day: pic.twitter.com/lq0TS2subY
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) August 8, 2021
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North Carolina Lawmakers Expect Mobile Sports Betting By Football Season
“North Carolina’s neighbors, including Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, have already legalized mobile sports betting.”
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May 26, 2022By
BSM Staff
It is already legal to place bets in North Carolina on sporting events. It is just incredibly difficult. Bets can only be made inside of 2 Cherokee casinos in the western part of the state. That could change before football season.
The State Senate, which is politically divided, passed SB 688 last year. If it makes it through the State House, it would become law and North Carolinians could then theoretically place bets online legally.
SB 88 was sponsored by Paul Lowe, a Democrat from Forsyth County. He told WRAL-TV in Raleigh that he is optimistic about what will happen in the House.
“We just want to make sure we have drummed up the votes, and I think we have,” he said. “I feel confident about it.”
North Carolina’s neighbors, including Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, have already legalized mobile sports betting.
Politically, North Carolina is considered a purple state. That is showing up in the effort to legalize mobile wagering. One of the bill’s biggest advocates in the House is Jason Saine, a Republican from Lincoln County.
“We’re ready to rock ‘n’ roll. I’ve not heard any new opposition,” he told WRAL. “I think we have a pretty smooth glide path once we do kind of start rolling into session.”
The state’s Lottery Commission would oversee sports gambling. If the SB 688 is passed, operators would pay $500,000 for a five-year license, which can be renewed for $100,000. They would also pay an 8% tax on adjusted gross revenue. Both of those numbers are low compared to other states.
“Once we pass this bill, there’s some tweaks we’re going to do,” Lowe said. “But right now we’re just trying to get it out of the chute.”
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Lachlan Murdoch: ‘FOX Bet Has Been Disappointing’
“In a recent interview, he told Axios that the app has around 6.5 million users since its launch.”
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May 25, 2022By
BSM Staff
FOX is the only network to have a stake in the sports betting industry. The network partnered with FanDuel to launch FOX Bet in 2019. So far, FOX CEO Lachlan Murdoch has not been pleased with the results.
In a recent interview, he told Axios that the app has around 6.5 million users since its launch. He called the performance thus far “disappointing.”
Sports betting is a crowded marketplace. It is possible that players are watching games on FOX and seeing advertisements for the betting app, but are choosing to trust their experience to companies like FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars, and other companies that are more commonly associated with gambling.
Murdoch believes that a dispute with FanDuel owner Flutter has set FOX Bet back. The two companies have been involved in a standoff over who owns which aspects of FOX Bet and what price FOX is obligated to pay in order to acquire an 18.6% stake in FanDuel. Murdoch says everything “should be resolved by the summer.”
In March, Bloomberg reported that the app is struggling to find new players. FOX Bet is one of the betting partners of the NFL and can advertise its services during games in the fall, but its potential is hindered by only being available to bettors in four states.
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Online Sports Betting Not Happening In Maryland In 2022
“Some state regulators had expressed optimism at one point that online sports betting in Maryland would go live by the end of this year or in time for next year’s Super Bowl.”

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6 days agoon
May 20, 2022
Online sports betting in Maryland appears to have no shot of happening this year due mainly to the fact that the state’s oversight committee on sports wagering is hung up on how to bring women and minority-owned businesses into the fold.
The Maryland Sports Wagering Application Review Committee (SWARC) is currently awaiting results of a disparity study by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Some state regulators had expressed optimism at one point that online sports betting in Maryland would go live by the end of this year or in time for next year’s Super Bowl. But given where SWARC is, the whole process is being held up to the point that it’ll likely be later in 2023 before residents can use their phones to place bets.
It’s been just over a year since Governor Larry Hogan signed legislation that legalized sports betting in the state. Since then, five casinos in the state have opened retail sportsbooks.
The casinos have handled more than $132 million in bets since December. $26.9 million in wagers were placed in April alone.
Jordan Bondurant
Jordan Bondurant is a features reporter for Barrett News Media. He also works for ABC8 News and Newsradio WRVA and 910 The Fan in Richmond, Virginia. His prior experiences include working for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, the Danville Register & Bee, Virginia Lawyers Weekly and iHeartradio Richmond. He can be reached by email at Jordan.E.Bondurant@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @J__Bondurant.