Will Bobby Bowden be coaching the Seminoles at the start of the 2010 football season?

Settled as No

Sadly, it appears that he will be stepping down.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-floridast-bowdenretires&prov=ap&type=lgns

Background:

Background: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State coach Bobby Bowden said Sunday he isn't planning on quitting anytime soon, but the chair of the university's board of trustees has seen enough of the man who transformed the program into a collegiate powerhouse.
"My hope is frankly that we'll go ahead, and if we have to, let the world know that this year will be the end of the Bowden era," chairman Jim Smith told the Tallahassee Democrat on Sunday. " ... I do appreciate what he's done for us, what he's done for the program, what he's done really for the state of Florida.

"I think the record will show that the Seminole Nation has been more than patient. We have been in a decline not for a year or two or three but I think we're coming up on seven or eight. I think enough is enough."

Bowden, known for his glib, affable personality, said Sunday that he'd make the decision on his future in conjunction with the university president when the time is right.

"We are the ones who will determine what we do and what kind of progress we make," Bowden said. "I will determine my situation. I won't let some guys' speculation tell me when to move."

Slow start amplifies Bowden criticism -FULL STORY

Question will settle as No, if there is any official announcement that he is not returning (rather than waiting for the start of the season).

Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source.

Forecast history %

Yes

52%

48%

Settled as No on Tue 1st Dec 2009 5:34pm PST

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Suspend date: Mon 30th Nov 2009 7:59pm PST
Settlement date: Tue 1st Dec 2009 5:34pm PST
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Initial likelihoods: Yes: 45%

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: According to ESPN sources, Bobby Bowden will announce his retirement Tuesday morning.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4701625

Suspend now, wait until announcement to settle?

Leave open until official announcement is made by him?

Suspended Mon 30th Nov 2009 4:49pm PST by

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: Suspended pending settlement

Settled as 'No' Tue 1st Dec 2009 5:34pm PST by

mrperfkt [Admin]

: Sadly, it appears that he will be stepping down.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/news?slug=ap-floridast-bowdenretires&prov=ap&type=lgns

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