Charlie Barnes, Retired! Executive Director of the Seminole Boosters from 1975-2012

The Osceola December, 2023 - We've Already Crossed the Bridge August 20, 2021 - Bowden Tour Unconquered Articles Fall 2020 - A Tribute to Andy Miller Fall 2019 - Three Moments That Changed Seminole Fortunes Summer 2019 - The Southern Game Spring 2018 - Coaches come and go while our passion endures Winter 2018 - What is glory? August 2018 - Becoming Goliath Again June 2018 - Warrior Coaches & Imperial Fans Spring 2018 - Solid Gold March 2017 - Celebrating 70 Seminole Seasons November 2016 - Have Your Head Screwed On Right When You Get Here August 2016 - 25 Years in the ACC June 2016 - Seed of the Wondrous Tree; Origin of the Dynasty March 2016 - Things That Never Were; Things We Might Have Been December 2015 - It's Never In The Bag August 2015 - Once Again The Cool School March 2015 - The Crying Man In The Empty Room November 2014 - Relax And Enjoy The Moments August 2014 - Previews of Coming Attractions June 2014 - A Good Story About A Bad Game March 2014 - Standing at a Threshold Once Again March 2014 - Was 2013 the Best Seminole Team Ever? November 2013 - Collegiate Symbols Evoke Both Power & Whimsy August 2013 - Time for Another Run at the Ring June 2013 - Where Is Football Going? March 2013 - 13 Musings on the New Year December 2012 - Conference Call August 2012 - Time ... And A Good Map April 2012 - Will Money Make College Football Say Goodbye To Parity? December 2011 - College Football's Grip on the Southern South August 2011 - Consumed by the Challenge June 2011 - Could 2011 be the Seminoles' Best Year Ever? Depends on Your Perspective February 2011 - Being Here February 2011 - Jimbo Fisher Travels to See Fans and Boosters Following a 10-Win Season Winter 2010 - Lessons of History Encourage Optimism for Seminoles Fall 2010 - Jimbo Tour Memories Spring 2010 - The Fourth Fire - The Coming of Jimbo Spring 2010 - Top Ten All-Time Best Bobby Bowden One-Liners Fall 2009 - Steadily Building The Legacy Fall 2009 - A King Among Us Summer 2009 - Triumphs will follow tribulations - Seminoles seeking to move onward and upward Fall 2008 - Preparing for Success Florida State Times Articles February/March 2011 - Fisher promotes winning as ‘a culture and a habit’ November 2010 - Officiating can ruffle feathers of eagle-eyed fans October 2010 - The faces may change, but school spirit remains September 2010 - When talking realignment, keep your eyes on Texas August 2010 - Samford plays a pivotal part in rich FSU football history April/May 2010 - The kid from coal country has long been a Seminole at heart February/March 2010 - Saying farewell to a friend November 2009 - King poured enthusiasm, class into Jacksonville Seminole Club October 2009 - College football owes much to American Indian tradition September 2009 - You never know what a season will bring August 2009 - Yesterday and today, Florida State's campus offers welcoming assurance April/May 2009 - Like all of the greats, Bowden succeeds on his own terms February/March 2009 - Architectural beauty informs Florida State’s athletics identity November 2008 - Ahead of schedule: The building of strength, confidence, experience October 2008 - Don’t go anywhere — get ready for ‘next act’ September 2008 - Will to win marked by careful preparation August 2008 - Apprenticeship makes perfect: Fisher benefiting from ultimate tutorial April/May 2008 - The true story of the birth of the Seminole Warchant February/March 2008 - FSU’s past, present and future are bound by living fabric of history November 2007 - Young FSU alumni demonstrate growing generosity October 2007 - Martin’s leadership marked by character and integrity September 2007 - The Prophet has spoken — FSU football is a sure bet this fall August 2007 - Changes to FSU football program reinvigorate Bowden May 2007 - Seminoles Nurture Football Dreams February/March 2007 - ‘Big-time’ sports engenders alumni loyalty, financial support December 2006 - Perception November 2006 - Football vs. business: Two views on leadership October 2006 - Wall Street Journal finds FSU blows away the competition September 2006 - Nine things you don’t know about Bobby Bowden August 2006 - Fitting into ACC culture has been contentious at times April/May 2006 - Florida State Credit Union to sponsor 2006 Bowden Tour February/March 2006 - Looking for brighter days? Trophies’ return keeps hope on horizon November 2005 - ‘Seminoles’ stands as unique and honored symbol October 2005 - One might ask ‘What’s in a name?’ Everything September 2005 - Statue honors tradition of sportsmanship August 2005 - Bowden tour is a ‘credit’ to university June 2005 - Seminole Tradition April/May 2005 - On Bowden, Spurrier and the 'Noles-Gator rivalry February/March 2005 - Burt Reynolds - just may be our biggest fan November 2004 - Despite tragedy, the legacy of Bowden’s career and character shine through October 2004 - Bowden legacy strengthened by fans’ personal memories August 2004 - Alumni enthusiasm has been a constant in history of Seminole Clubs April/May 2004 - Two predictions for a new football era February/March 2004 - Bowden has forged ‘legacy of influence’ over football November 2003 - History is more than just the past—it’s the future October 2003 - Commitment fueled drive to bring Miami and Virginia Tech to the ACC September 2003 - FSU donors are a varied and generous support group August 2003 - Can’t complain about the advantages—unfair or not April/May 2003 - T.K. and Sandy—we’re lucky to have them both February/March 2003 - In the spirit of second sons and perfect women November 2002 - How good is FSU athletics? As good as the players and fans decide to be October 2002 - If you like a story with a good end, try this one September 2002 - Football is not just war—it’s also life and civilization August 2002 - The Dynasty Campaign gives FSU security in successful recruiting March/April 2002 - Gator Bowl--low pressure, high pleasure November 2001 - Athletes have a role in FSU's mission of moving humanity forward October 2001 - The prophet is back, with a view of the dynasty's future September 2001 - Animals are mascots - Seminole Indians are symbols August 2001 - The honorable response is sometimes a clear, solid 'No' April/May 2001 - How do you measure the sum of a legend? February/March 2001 - Seminoles can guarantee the future of FSU Sports November 2000 - Boosters have campaign to build Dynasty in all Sports October 2000 - Coach Bobby Bowden - He's old school and he's tough September 2000 - Once in the limelight, you can't escape the media August 2000 - Fairness, Loyalty and Athletic Excellence April/May 2000 - New Orleans was the place to be for Football February/March 2000 - One Booster's view of the University President November 1999 - Predicting the outcome of football games October 1999 - Excerpts from Pre-season Magazines September 1999 - Personality of the Coach makes the School August 1999 - FSU may be great but the seats won't be April/May 1999 - Get rid of the weaklings and scoundrels February/March 1999 - Looking back on a roller coaster season November 1998 - The power of perception in war and football October 1998 - Looking back is a good way to move forward September 1998 - Florida State's luck can be permanent August 1998 - Recruiting a team of lifetime Seminoles June/July 1998 - What defines a true-blue, dyed-in-the-wool fan? April/May 1998 - The men gathered to tell Vic Prinzi stories February/March 1998 - Bad Blood November 1997 - Dynasties come and go - slowly October 1997 - Stardom is a thrill ­ in space or in football September 1997 - Dave Hart knows how to pick coaches August 1997 - It's all in the name of the game June/July 1997 - On the road with Red Man, cigars and Bobby April/May 1997 - For a real motivating machine, see the Boosters February/March 1997 - Who's really responsible for Spurrier's win? November 1996 - Florida State is much older than 50 October 1996 - Ann Bowden - The first lady of football September 1996 - Enjoying the ride while it lasts August 1996 - SWC: From dim bulbs to wild thirsty bears June/July 1996 - Colors may change; fans don't April/May 1996 - Athletics a good start for a lifetime of achievements February/March 1996 - From Reynolds to Pell - Old myths die hard November/December 1995 - Gators and `Noles have different history, different emotions about SEC, ACC September/October 1995 - Tag wars: UF second, FSU 10th from last July/August 1995 - A look back at a happy - sometimes funny - season Tallahasee Democrat Articles August 29, 2010 - FSU's Fisher channels coaching greats July 1, 2010 - FSU's standing in the ACC is temporarily safe May 1, 2010 - A few kind words for the Seminoles April 4, 2010 - Jimbo's name fits his southern style March 7, 2010 - FSU football tour stops will be different February 6, 2010 - Recruiting speed and size seems like best way to build dynasty October 31, 2009 - Fans are the constant in equation of football October 3, 2009 - When FSU loses, it's just part of the game September 6, 2009 - Boosters mourn loss of Jim King August 1, 2009 - Coleman had one snappy game in '80 July 5, 2009 - Florida State dynasty started with desert magic June 5, 2009 - A tossed shoe helped FSU earn a win in '84 May 10, 2009 - A New Orleans adventure for the Seminoles in 1983 Unpublished Articles June 2017 - The Rules of Engagement April 2009 - Bowden story deserves a good ending