posted on Mar, 23 2005 @ 11:47 PM
I think the greatest thing about the rivalry, at least last season...was that they are such opposites. They are both amazing programs (as much as it
hurts me to compliment FSU). Florida has the weapons to be one of the top 3 teams in the country...but they only seem to play together in the big
games, they can challenge the #1 team in the country one week and then lose to Division 2 school the next week. Florida State also has the tools, but
they can never seem to win the big game, they are consistent in playing amazing football until there is something at stake. Bowden is finishing his
career as a Tallahassee legend that doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, Zook is getting run out of Gainesville as a failure and wants
desperately to leave on a high note. Leak is this young star who seems to have unlimited potential, much like Chris Rix did a few years ago. UF has
the long ball ability and a running back that can carry the whole team on his shoulders, but they are missing the big defensive force. FSU has a
shaky offense, but a great defense. You just know its gonna be a good game because nobody seems to have a clear edge. If UF wins is it an upset? Not
Really! But I sure would have loved to watch FSU lose.