Doak Sheridan Campbell was from 1941 to 1957 president of Florida State College for Women and its successor coeducational school, Florida State University. He oversaw the creation of this new university. Beyond that, he is not associated with the Florida State a Seminoles football team. 

    Bobby Bowden coached the Florida State Seminoles football team from 1976 to 2009, and is considered one of the greatest college football coaches of all time for his accomplishments with the Seminoles. He IS Florida State football with my championships; 2 National (1993, 1999), 12 ACC (1992–2000, 2002–2003, 2005) , and 2 ACC Atlantic Division (2005, 2008). 

     In his 44 seasons as a head coach, Bowden had 40 winning seasons (including 33 consecutive at Florida State), and 36 Division I-A winning seasons. From 1987–2000, Bowden coached Florida State to 14 straight seasons with 10 or more victories, and his team had a final ranking of fourth or better in both of the major polls.

    In 2004, the Fellowship of Christian Athletespresented the first of what is now a yearly award in Bowden's name. The award was initiated by former Bowden assistant coach Vince Gibson and former Bowden player Vernon Brinson. It honors one college football player for his achievements on the field, in the classroom and in the community. In 2013, the Seminole Tribe of Florida became the official sponsor of the award. The Seminole Tribe of Florida Bobby Bowden Student-Athlete of the Year Award is presented each year prior to the College Football Playoff (CFP) national title

     Players, coaches and NCAA football fans from all divisions and all ages, look up to Coach Bowden. His FSU record of 304–97–4, speaks volumes to the type of coach and leader that he was. His name and legacy is beyond deserving of this honor and we, the fans, from near and far would be honored to have his name at the top of our beloved FSU football stadium. Bobby Bowden IS Florida State Football.