Florida State a sign of things to come at CU

Could it happen here?

Will it happen here?

Likely.

In an Associated Press story printed in the Colorado Daily, the highly-publicized on-field troubles of Florida State are dissected, from the slide of the program from annual near perfection to merely good, the continued offensive blunders, and now the call for head coach Bobby Bowden's head from disenchanted and spoiled fans and boosters.

Which brings me to my point.

In the center of that storm is the aggravation and impatience with the Seminoles' offensive coordinator.

The name on the office reads Bowden, Jeff.

As in the elder Bowden's youngest son.

So, being the overly-analytical brother I am, I asked myself some questions.

What happens if CU quarterback Cody Hawkins does indeed prove to be starter quality in a Buffs uniform next season or the following one? How does dad, coach Dan Hawkins, and his son bear the heat after a subpar performance, or worse, many of them?

How bright does the glare, how hot does the heat get on those two, and on Cody's mom and Dan's wife too when CU isn't winning every game?

As the elder Bowden said of his embattled son, Jeff.

"I don't think he'd get half the criticism if his name ain't Bowden," he said in the AP story.

"How can I have nine coaches and it's always one guy's fault?" he asked. "We're a team. We win and we lose. We don't point fingers."

Coach, good point but not based in reality. And you don't have to point fingers because the fans and media will do that for you. When you have family in the mix, there is always going to be grumbling. When things are going well, you can easily bear that scrutiny and discontent. When times turn sour, well, that's why kings had people taste their food.

Cody Hawkins will be but one player on the team, but his performance will be judged stronger because of the position he plays and his last name. If he starts next season or the one after that and through graduation he will have proved he is one hardened, tough-minded, focused man.

The hits he and dad will take will be numerous and oftentimes brutal.

And Mrs. Hawkins?

Whewwww.

Going to be rough.

I'm sure they've already thought about it. Did when their son signed up to play for pops.