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| 20th December, 2007 - 6:54 pm | ESPN - While Florida assistant Doc Holliday is being seen as a favorite to become the new football coach at West Virginia, another son of the Mountain State remains a popular candidate for the job.
Former Auburn Coach Terry Bowden has been the beneficiary of a groundswell of public support, according to a report in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Bowden's father Bobby coached at West Virginia early in his career.
The newspaper reported that Bobby Bowden on Wednesday placed a telephone call on his son's behalf to West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin, while a number of boosters, fans and others called West Virginia administrators to express their support.
One source referred to it as an "all-out offensive," according to the newspaper.
The Mountaineers are seeking a replacement for Rich Rodriguez, who left for Michigan. [READ] |
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