Anquan Boldin told coaches today that he won't be returning for his senior season at FSU... the young man is going to the pros (or so he hopes).

Michael Boulware said he will be back for his senior season.

Boldin is a great athelete. He should make a mark in the pros.

Good Riddance...

Boldin had been a troublemaker and under performer all year
long. Great catches were always countered with drops
and/or "taunting" penalties.

Here's an article from the Tampa Tribune...

Bowden Sees Gains Amid Roster Loss
Published: Jan 9, 2003

TALLAHASSEE - Bobby Bowden has heard the accounts of his demise, has weathered the embarrassment of the arrests, and doesn't care if he's criticized for reinstating Chris Rix as his starting quarterback after the football season ended. Wednesday's revelation that junior wide receiver Anquan Boldin is off to the NFL didn't even appear to faze Bowden.

From Peter Boulware to Chris Weinke, who made different choices on the subject, Bowden has argued against underclassmen leaving for the NFL. On Wednesday, the coach's tone was different.

"I talked to him about it, and after talking for a while I felt like he made the right decision,'' Bowden said.

Boldin's relationship with Rix could be described as frigid, and Bowden spoke optimistically about the team's post- Boldin future.

"We will miss him,'' the coach said, "but that gives someone an opportunity to step in there.''



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