With a grin, Amato digs in against critics (St. Petersburg Times)

The N.C. State coach jokes when asked about being on the hot seat, and adopts Bobby Bowden's philosophy to stay strong in the face of adversity. By BRIAN LANDMAN, Times Staff Writer Published October 5, 2006 North Carolina State coach Chuck Amato, the former longtime Florida State assistant, didn't react as you might expect to what must have been the umpteenth question about his job performance. Have you and Bobby Bowden talked about dealing with criticism? Amato is known for being emotional ...