BOBBY BOWDEN GIVES PROPS TO THE FINGER

BOBBY BOWDEN TELLS REPORTERS, "WE WON THIS ONE FOR THE FINGER!"

PORTLAND, OR (AP)

In a highly emotional press conference following Florida State's big win over number two ranked Boston College, legendary coach Bobby Bowden told reports, "We won this one for The Finger out in Oregon, dad gummit! I knew that a win over Boston College would mean a lot for his Ducks, so I told the boys before the game, I said 'Boys, we're gonna go out there and we're gonna run at 'em, we're gonna pass at 'em, we're gonna block 'em and stop 'em, we might even give 'em a little of the old razzle dazzle. And boys, sure as the day is long, we're gonna win this here ball game for The Finger!' They all love The Finger, I tell you what, and they seemed to really respond to that speech."

Coach Bowden then wiped a tear from his eye, hugged his beloved wife Anne, and said, "Some people have said that I'm a pretty good ball coach but I'll tell ya something, that Finger is one heck of a dad gum billiards coach. Not a lot of people know this, but we both graduated from college in the same year, and we've known each other for a heck of a long time. He's taught me a lot over the years. For example, I was always a little timid to call those time outs until he pulled me aside one day and said, "Bobby, come on now, ya just got to jump up outta your chair and scream 'TIME OUT!' as loud as you can." He taught me how to be assertive and I can tell ya this, I never would have won none of them national championships without him. Thanks Finger, and good luck to your Ducks. This win was for you pardner!"