Bobby Bowden had an opportunity to backtrack on comments he made on "Mike & Mike" Wednesday but decided not to take it.
When appearing on fellow ESPN program "Russillo & Kanell," Bowden was asked if he wanted to clarify what he had said earlier. It's worth noting Danny Kanell, one of the hosts, was recruited by Bowden at Florida State and played for him.
“I was just telling my favorite joke," Bowden responded when asked about what he said, "and they take it seriously."
That "joke" was this: "A boy needs a male figure, and the girls do, too.