Jeff Purinton at a glance
HOMETOWN Palatka, Fla.
AGE 46
COLLEGE Florida State, 1997
FAMILY Wife Julie, daughters Jillian, 12, and Josie, 10
PREVIOUS STOPS Alabama (2007-22), Orange Bowl Committee (2006-07), Florida State (1994-2006)
JONESBORO -- All too often during his 12 years at Florida State, Jeff Purinton ducked out of the office for a few hours during the day.
It wasn't due to a lack of commitment. But when legendary coach Bobby Bowden requested Purinton's presence on the golf course as his playing partner, neither Purinton nor his boss, sports information director Rob Wilson, could say no.