As Many as 25 ‘Noles Denied Chance to Go Gaylord
By Cecilio's Scribe on Dec 19, 2007 with Comments 3
So Close, They Could Taste It!Shock, awe, disbelief, horror, tragedy. These are only a few of the words that immediately rushed to mind upon hearing the news that up to 25 prestigious student-athletes on the Florida St. Seminoles football team are likely to have their dreams of making the sacred pilgrimmage to Nashville shattered.
Yes, as many as 25 proud young men, who stepped foot on the campus at Tallahassee with dreams of someday treading on the hallowed grass of LP Field in Nashville…with visions of one day being part of a 7-5 squad en route to the 10th Annual Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl…will be staying home. All for what? For having someone else dictate a few answers for them on a test or help out on a few of the more challenging fill in the blanks questions? Do Florida St. officials have no respect for time-honored traditions?
As always, Coach Bowden, understanding the bigger picture of the implications, placed things in much-needed perspective. He expressed disappointment, embarrasment and regret for the missteps of members of his esteemed program:
“[Bowl opponent] Kentucky would be a tough opponent when we are at full strength, so clearly this will make things more difficult,” Bowden said. “Our staff is in the process of determining what adjustments we must make for the game.”
What’s that you say? The integrity of college sports? The reputation of our school? The importance of playing within the same rules that govern the broader student population? Ha! Coach Bowden scoffs at your bullshit, politically correct message points. Let’s focus on what’s really important here. We have a hard enough time putting points on the board as it is, how the hell are we going to win this game at half-strength?
No, don’t go, Jimbo. It’s going to be OK. I promise. You know this crap happens all the time. The university will take care of it. They’re just as focused as getting back to those 10-win seasons as we are…
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