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HENDERSON, Tenn. - Legendary college football coach Bobby Bowden has been announced as the featured speaker at the Freed-Hardeman University Sports Advisory Council Benefit Dinner on April, 28, 2012.

Bobby Bowden served as the head coach for the Florida State University Seminoles from 1976 to 2009.  He guided FSU to 377 victories, two national championships, 12 ACC titles and a top-five finish in the country for 14 straight seasons.  The patriarch of college football's most famous coaching family, Bowden remains heavily involved in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, annually awarding The National Bobby Bowden Award to a student-athlete for achievement on and off the field.    Bowden was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.  He and his wife of 61 years, Ann, reside in Tallahassee, Fla.

The silent auction begins at 4:30 and concludes at 6:30.  Dinner will begin being served at 6:30 and a live auction will take place during dinner.

Coach Bowden will then deliver the keynote address entitled "Called to Coach" based on his book of the same title and will follow with a question-and-answer session.

"We are excited to have a speaker with Coach Bowden's experience and ability.  He is in high demand as a speaker and we are very fortunate that he has agreed to be our featured guest," said FHU Athletic Director Mike McCutchen.  "His career speaks for itself and his message is one that can motivate and inspire not only football fans, but anyone who is interested in success in all areas of life. It should be a great evening for all who attend."

For ticket prices or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the FHU athletic office at 731-989-6900.