AP All-Time Top Ten: Why They Are Correct, And Guess Who Is No. 1

"9  FLORIDA STATE (714 Points) Total appearances:540, 48.96% of all polls First appearance:1964 No.1 ranking:72 Championships:Three (last 2013) Best full decade:1990s appeared in 100% of polls. Worst full decade:1950s no poll appearances.(Florida State started football program in 1947). Poll point:From Nov. 11, 1990-Sept. 9, 2001, the Seminoles were never ranked lower than 11th under coach Bobby Bowden."

Before Bobby Bowden became the head coach for Florida State in the 1970s, the Seminoles’ claim to fame when it came to football was the great wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff and a movie star named Burt Reynolds who was once a member of the football team. Bowden certainly changed that, and for good.

He first developed a high powered passing attack that attracted talented recruits. He would also play any team and anywhere to promote the Florida State brand. His legacy continues as coach Jimbo Fisher is doing a terrific job after taking over for coach Bowden.

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