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Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles fulfills promise to mother with college degree, 37 years after leaving for NFL

It took nearly four decades, but a promise was a promise for Todd Bowles.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach missed rookie minicamp Saturday to receive a college degree from Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland, fulfilling a 37-year-old promise to his mother. He reportedly completed his work last September for a Bachelor of Science degree in youth and community development.

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Todd Bowles made a promise to his mother when he entered the league that he would complete his degree, and today that promise was fulfilled. pic.