FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets coach Todd Bowles is a big fan of R&B singer Gladys Knight — and now the "Empress of Soul" knows all about it.
Bowles has made frequent references to Knight during his news conferences, starting when one reporter asked two weeks ago about his low-key, unflappable demeanor.
"If you want to get me excited, bring Gladys Knight in here," he said with a big grin. "Other than, that I'm pretty good."
When asked what he meant, Bowles quickly cleared things up.
"Singing-wise," the 51-year-old married coach said, almost seeming embarrassed.