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Dec.30, 2023. 4:00 P.M. ESPN ORANGE BOWL #5FSU vs #6 Georgia.

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by RayGator, Dec 23, 2023.

  1. RayGator

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    Saturday, December 30, 2023. 4:00 PM ET. ESPN.

    From the Hardrock Stadium in Miami Gardens’ Florida. 33056.


    “The 90th. ORANGE BOWL Game.”

    #5.FSU SEMINOLES. (13-0) ACC.

    HC Mike Norvell. 4years (31-16).
    OC Alex Atkins.
    DC Adam Fuller.
    QB #13. Jordan Travis. SR.
    QB #18. Tate Rodemaker RJR. 6-4 196. Valdosta High School. Valdosta, Georgia.
    QB #11. Brock Glenn. 6-2 213. FR. Lausanne College. Covington, Tennessee.
    QB #12. Michael Grant. 6-3 201. FR. Maclay High School. Tallahassee, Florida.
    ACCSports.com
    VS.

    #6. Georgia Bulldogs. (12-1). SEC.
    HC Kirby Smart. 8 years. (93-8).
    OC Mike Bobo.
    DC Will Muschamp.
    DC Glen Schumann.

    QB #15. Carson Beck. RJR. 6-4 220. Mandarin High School. Jacksonville, Florida.
    QB #14. Gunner Stockton 6-1 215. RFR. 6-1 215. .
    QB#16. Jackson Muschamp. 6-2 190. RJR. Hammond High School. Columbia, South Carolina.

    SECSports .com

    www.The Orange Bowl Game.


    https://www.ncaa.com/rankings/football/fbs/associated-press
     
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  2. RayGator

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    THE ORANGE. BOWL.
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    Miami Dolphins.
    Hard Rock Stadium.
    Capacity 65,326.
    347 Don Shula Drive.
    Miami Gardens, Florida 33056.
    Exit 2X on the Florida Turnpike Will place you right in the parking areas around the Stadium.
     
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  3. RayGator

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    Info on what Players have chosen to Opt Out of the Orange Bowl Game.

    FSU Noles OPT OUT Players?
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    UGA Dawgs OPT OUT Players?
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  4. RayGator

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    Never seen this before where so many players could “opt out” of playing with their Teammates in a Bowl Game.
    We will try to keep listed those NOLES and DAWGS whom have chosen to be on the Opt Lists up to date. So if you know of an opt out player you don’t see listed, just mention their name with their jersey number and position and we’ll try to get it posted. No doubt with so many players chosen to be on “opt out” will have a big affect on their Teammates ability to Win the Orange Bowl Game!
     
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  5. uftaipan

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  6. Bazza

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    While I was working in the yard yesterday, a fellow in a LSV stopped to introduce himself. He had his twin 3 year old daughters buckled in in the rear seats. Cute as a button! He lives in the Atlanta area and has a place in the hood here. His FIL does as well, also in the hood. I've seen then going by with their Georgia banner flags fluttering.

    He stopped to ask about something he lost but we ended up chatting about our teams and college football.

    I told him as much as Georgia is our rival....I'm really looking forward to see them curb stomp the Noles.

    We talked about some other stuff but I'll save that for another day.....
     
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  7. RayGator

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    I’ve always said the SEC is like your typical close family in the South.:)
     
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  8. plantado

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    Live in Tallahassee. Pains the you no what out of me to have to root for the dawgs! On second thought, I’ll go for the asteroid strike.
     
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    With all the opts outs for FSU. I expect a Georgia blow-out.
     
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  10. CadGator

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    Listened to Urban on the Buddy Martin show yesterday and heard combined there was 40 opt-outs for this game? Georgia has some as well.

    Want nothing more than to see the Noles manhandled but have a sick feeling it will be much closer.
     
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  11. RayGator

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    I will be curious how all this turns out!
     
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    I am opting out.
     
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  13. maxgator

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    Nope. Uga way deeper. Fsu had 57 TD on the year. They have only 8 of those left in the depth chart their QB Brock Glenn didn't look good v Louisville 8 - 21 55yds. Missing 50pct of receiving production. Missing best RB. key defensive starters missing.

    Basically FSU is down it's best players. On the other hand, most of us starters are playing. They've lost depth and a couple key positions like Bowers may not play (though he strikes me as the kind of guy who will play if he can) and OT Mims.

    There is a reason the line is at 20. But, since I got it at 13.5 it gives me a nice opportunity to double dip!
     
  14. uftaipan

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    You could have reasonably expected that with all of Georgia’s opt-outs and none from SWAC.
     
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    Yeah, FSU was going to get exposed no matter what once they got passed their pathetic regular season schedule and laughable conference championship game. The only thing these opt outs changed was my confidence to lay down $500. on the early line.
     
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    What was the spread when you got in?
     
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    I was about a day late on the 13.5 but I don't think that's going to be an issue. :D
     
  18. RealGatorFan

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    I expect this to be a much more close game than many expect. I expect FSU's freshmen to show up with a huge chip on their shoulder and if they play Georgia as close or closer than Alabama, talk will heat up.

    Georgia has to take FSU seriously or they'll be the laughing stock of 2023 if the game is close or they lose.
     
  19. toprowgator

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    Except UGA isn't playing Bama. Almost every player playing for FSU today wouldn't make Bama's two deep. I've been wrong before, but I believe that this game will be over by halftime.
     
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  20. CadGator

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    Works for me!