Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden was fired today by, err I mean he "resigned" from the university in response the teams 3-3 record thus far in the season.  Clemson entered the season ranked in the top 25 and was predicted to be one of the possible contenders for an ACC title and a national championship.  The wheels came off quickly after losing their first game of the sesaon to now #2 Alabama in disturbing fashion.  If anyone has watched Clemson football this year it is very apparent that Bowden simply was not a good coach and seemed to lack an ability to best use the talent, especially offensively, on his roster. 

What was most interesting about the firing however is some of the comments that have surfaced from his players.  According to ESPN.com senior quarterback Cullen Harper said, "They just told us. It's what he deserved.  Later Monday, Harper expanded on his initial comment to explain that Bowden "tried to motivate us but guys were off the bandwagon. There were things I disagreed with and that my teammates disagreed with. I didn't appreciate it when he would say some off-the-wall things about me to the media. I guess one thing I can say is he gave me an opportunity to come to Clemson and play."

Some may think this is simply a player who lost his starting job taking a chance at getting a shot at a coach he didn't like but it is hard not to think Harper is on to something here.  Prior to the start of this season coach Tommy Bowden cut running back Rey Rey McElrathbey.  McElrathbey, the season before, made national news as it came out that he was taking care of his younger brother Farmaar.  (See Video Below)  Why was he cut you ask?  Simply to make room for another freshman when Bowden signed too many players prior to this season.  Bowden in essence took a kid who was working hard to try to graduate in three years from Clemson while taking care of his younger brother due to family issues, basically a kid doing everything the right way, and said I don't care I signed too many players and need your scholarship.

Funny now that Bowden gets cut from the university... karma has a funny way of coming around to bite you in the ass.  Good riddance Tommy Bowden...