Date: November 13, 2010
Location: Doak Campbell Stadium, Tallahassee, FL
Opponent: Clemson
Wide Right. Wide Left.
Every Florida State fan has heard and had their fill of jokes relating to the Seminoles’ kicking woes in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. Bobby Bowden’s Dynasty may have had more national titles if it were not for those dadgum kickers.
The departure of Bowden did not immediately dispel those kicking woes. Jimbo Fisher’s new era got off to a wayward start - Dustin Hopkins, who would go on to be arguably the most successful kicker in FSU history, missed a game winning kick against North Carolina in the Noles’ 9th game of the season.