Bowden out... Weis, too

The annual coaching carousel hit overdrive today, as two of college football's biggest names are on their way out. Notre Dame head coach Charlie Weis received his walking papers today, a fully expected decision after Weis lost the final four games this season with the Irish.

But the day's biggest news is still young. Various media outlets are reporting tonight that Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden will announce his retirement tomorrow, following a meeting with university officials today. The official statement was that Bowden was going to decide overnight, with an announcement coming tomorrow. We can expect an announcement tomorrow that Bowden, No. 2 all time in coaching victories, will depart the program that he molded into one of the greatest powerhouses in college football history. It's an unfortunate ending for the Hall of Fame coach, but what seems to be a necessary one.

I'll have more on this story as it develops throughout the week.