Dadgumitrefereeism

Football coach Bobby Bowden was never one to cuss
But refs make mistakes and coaches have a right to fuss

“St. Bowden” as he was lovingly called by players
Instilled moral values and hushed all the naysayers

He’d not take God’s name in vain, so he coined dadgumit
It became his trademark, might appear in his obit

If a ref made a bad call, he’d race onto the field
Never said God d*** it, when the ref’s call he appealed

"Dadgumitrefereeism" got his point across
The refs would shy away because Bobby was the boss

Sometimes calls were overturned since Bobby was revered
Short and stout in stature, but the refs still shook in fear

The “Saint” played with God on his side and the refs knew it
Dadgumitrefereeism didn't bother God a bit
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Jones Avatar
August 9, 2011 at 11:28 PM
I come from a long line of dadgummitters and sports fans. This was a real heart-warmer to read. Thanks for the write and for supporting my contest, Carolyn!
Song Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM
This is soo very funny. My sports-minded spouse will have this one slipped into his cooler tonite with his lunch! I really don't know how you do it...you are like a poem machine! Spitting out master pieces every 24 hours!!! I am in awe! Fondly, Gwendolen
Gorelick Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 6:29 AM
Cool write LNC..Ill be writing this weekend. We have alot to catch up on. BG
Brown Avatar
March 4, 2011 at 5:01 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Carolyn. I can just imagine Paula sitting there trying to pronounce some of the words in her contest. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
February 19, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Ah, Carolyn, you talk of one of my all-time favorite coaches. I loved Bobby Bowden and still root for Florida State. One of the others is Joe Paterno of Penn State. Love, Dave
La France Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM
A wonderful and amazing poem for Paula's contest, I love it, best of luck ~~
Lacey Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM
let the fiesty coach play ball! lol
Onclaud Avatar
February 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM
energetic and playful write that keeps the poetic gears going, carols! enjoyed the banter here with gusto.. amazing!! best winning bet in the contest.. thanks for coming by my " peeling darkness" page...i always look forward to your comments with much delight! :) huggs, nette
Fillmore Avatar
February 10, 2011 at 7:46 AM
Carolyn, the poem you commented on was February Haiku not Anticipation....I had Anticipation on the brain apparently:)
Fillmore Avatar
February 10, 2011 at 7:42 AM
Love this, Carolyn! lol... Best of luck in the contest! Thanks for the comments on Anticipation, Carolyn:) the soft sprinkles of snow the other day so reminded me of the kind we get here in March (bordering on spring, sorta:) I felt that stirring of earth's fertility as it surely must be right about now. We are at least a month behind you down in the south. Sometimes we're still with snow even in April, depending on what kind of winter we've had! Last year, snow was gone Mid March!
Horsman Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Well i do not know too much about U.S sport, but i guess Coach's and refs all over the world have to deal with the same sort of on field/Court problems, enjoyed this Carolyn. Harry
Camp Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 4:43 PM
What a fun poem and so well written. While I'm not a football fan, I enjoyed it very much. Thanks for sharing. Elton
Freeman Avatar
February 7, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Nice effect , "Dadgumit" If they don't like that they can lump it, "Dadgumit" Rain on em, if they can't take a joke! Agape, Moses
Johnson Avatar
February 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM
I looked this one up Carolyn and it is a dandy. I have not been inspired to write a word as of yet. Love, Joyce
Pettit Avatar
February 6, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Paula should give this entry a lot of consideration for the contest. Not only have you coined a great new word, your couplets collectively deliver a great amount of descriptiveness along with fine rhyming.
Dufresne Avatar
February 6, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Awesome poem and wonderful tribute, Carolyn not only to im but peope like him. Got me smiling this Sunday morning ... and taking inventory on my own language... : )
Beck Avatar
February 6, 2011 at 2:56 AM
Carolyn, I don't know the guy you're talking about cos I'm not a fan but I sure get a clear picture of this character and enjoyed the description you wrote.....another #1, I reckon.......Syd
Locksley Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 4:34 PM
I don't think the new coach will ever achieve the sainthood Bowden did. There's a commercial for a credit card on TV and Bowden uses his "Dadgumit" in the ad. Funny write!
Kendrick Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Good one..I don't know anything about sports so can't really have much of an opinion but reads like it will be in the winner's circle for sure...Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Mehta Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Very creative and inventive way to write on the theme of the contest, a stunner for the contest, Carolyn
Inka Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Lol. Well that does not seem very fair to the Gator fans. Very funny Good luck
Marcum Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 12:36 PM
smile -- i find myself somehow drawn unto, "Your 'Beautiful Eyes of Light,'" more and more as i joyfully experience the loveliness of, "Your Majestic Brightness My Dear;" filling my eyes with such sweetness found amid the mirrors moment in, "Your Beauties Verse." ~ please, allow my humble self to view but another of, "Your Radiances," magnificent creations ~ love, Always, christopher ~
Marcum Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM
smile -- this is one of the most lovely tales within sweetly expressed that, my humble eyes have ever thus read, my dear, "Beauitiful & Precious, Gifted Carolyn Devonshire.'" ~ this, wonderful and softly brushed reflection of a life and priceless Soul my dear, is but an aspiring to thus be as he himself unto many of they whom may henceforth view this, beautiful painting of a poe -- cont:)
Tate Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Carolyn, you sure know how to get the readers attention. Great poem. Regarding your fine comments on my alliterations in the Key of F, I hedged just a bit on that four years, in fact we're married 62 fabulous years and counting. If she keeps doing good I may keep her around. LOL One more thing--I'm still watching for that email explaining how I can see the contest results. Someone told me that I was 5th place on the Taxes poem. I thought I was 1st. How did they find out? [email protected]
Dietrich Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 11:59 AM
You took a very cute approach with this one, CArolyn. I hope I can think of one before time runs out!! Luv, Andrea
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