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2009 season in review: 2009 season will certainly decline as one of the most memorable in the history of FSU, not so much for the team's performance on the pitch, but the conclusion Bobby Bowden Era, as the legendary coach finished his distinguished stint at the helm in Tallahassee.

Despite the distraction of finesse Bowden rash injuries, earned his FSU 28: e straight bowl appearance, and with 33-21 victory over West Virginia in the Gator Bowl, occupied by the 33rd consecutive winning season under Bowden.

It does not look good for Florida State over the middle of the season as the team dropped four of their first six games, including a heart-breaker in the season-opener against Miami (38-34). Big win over national ranked BYU (54-28) in Provo, was subdued home loss of USF (17-7), a week later. The team will capture five of their last seven in the regular season and impressive, took three of his last four of his top QB on the sidelines. Big win over the Mountaineers in the postseason marked Bowden is 389: e career victory and sent him to victory in the note, so the path for a long time university assistant Jimbo Fisher.

2010 ANALYSIS:

Offence: Not much wrong with Florida State offense in 2009, when the team average of just over 30 points per game and 421.4 yards in the balance of total offense. This year the team returns nine starters on this side of football, including standout QB Christian thought. One of the best signal-calling in the nation, considering completed nearly 70 percent of his passport last year, 2717 yards, despite missing the last four games with a shoulder injury. Do you think you will get one more chance to return to FSU for football glory.

"I came into this program with great anticipation. I wanted to compete at the national level, and expect to compete at the national level. This is something that has driven me. I have a great opportunity to try and change it. This is my last year, and I want to get us back to that level. "

Hope was that it would consider having a lot of talented playmaker on the outside, and while he still will, junior wideout Jarmon Fortson (45 receptions for 650 yards and four TDS) was recently released from the team. Cupboard is far from being at the receiving corps, however, as junior Bert Reed (60 receptions, 710 yards) and Taiwan's east Erling (35 receptions, 442 m, two TDS) will seek to mitigate the loss of Fortson. Ground game should see similar success when compared with last year (149.5 ypg), led by plunging use junior Jermaine Thomas (832 yards, 5.1 YPC nine TDS). The real power of the FSU offensive line is along where all five starters returning, including All-American Rodney Hudson (6-2, 282) to left guard.

Defense: Not only does Bowden says career, but so did many years of defensive coordinator Mickey Andrews. Mark Stoops (formerly of Arizona), take the side of football and will be accused of getting back to what the faithful expect from the FSU Seminole defense. They found that a year ago when Florida State allowed 30 points per game, while getting gashed for a little over 200 yards rushing for the trip. Gone are the standout defenders like LB Dakoda Watson and CB Patrick Robinson, the team but the two best tools, LBS Nigel Bradham (93 tools) and Kendall Smith (85 offers) offers a wonderful base for Stoops to work. Three starters return along the defensive line, headlined by DE Markus White (38 deals by 8.5 TFLs two bags). But the secondary returns only one starter, senior CB Ochuko Jenjie (team-high four ints).

Special teams: kicking game returns and specialists from last year in the second year Placekicker Dustin Hopkins and junior punter Shawn Powell. Hopkins was just 19-for-27 years, but drilled 4-in-5 field-goal attempts in the bowl win over West Virginia. Powell stable average 41.6 yards on 43 punts. The real key to FSU's special teams return game is a nobody in this country do better than last year, freshman Greg Reid. Young cover corner led the country in 2009 with 18.4 yards in punt returns with one TD, en route to Freshman All-American honors.

Outlook: There are a lot of tension in Tallahassee, because there will be a new man in charge at the top for the first time in 35 years.

Fisher will use the moment.

"I feel that now is the excitement, but it's about preparation, you must be prepared to become a success. I can be happy just to be here. I have a job now, so what do I do?"

Fisher transition should be smooth, because it is one of the most talented offensive teams in the ACC. Non-conference program is scary, with Samford, Oklahoma, BYU and Florida in the instructions for use. Much is known about this team in mid-September, after back-to-back slugfests with earlier and Cougars. The team will have most of his biggest challenges at home in the ACC this season, with Wake Forest. Boston College, North Carolina and Clemson all coming to town. Road slate consists of Virginia, Miami, NC State and Maryland, the only game with Miami on October 9 as a possible bump in the road. The team avoids Coastal Division powerhouse Virginia Tech together. If all goes according to plan, two teams play in the ACC championship game, a good way to start the Fisher Era in Tallahassee.