Iowa game during the Zook era? That's the most horrendous Outback bowl I can think of.
I know my voice was very scratchy yesterday. It's coming back today. :-) Sent From Shane's iPhone Go Gators! & Skål Vikes! > On Jan 5, 2015, at 1:20 PM, Helen Huntley <[email protected]> wrote: > > Thanks for the great report, Oliver and Shane. > You did a fine job with the cheering too. I'm sure your support made the > difference there at the end. > It's great that your first bowl game was a Gator victory, Shane. > Unfortunately, I've been to some not so great Gator bowl games. My husband > says he will never go to the Outback Bowl again. > Helen > >> On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 1:30 PM, Shane Ford <[email protected]> wrote: >> To add, it was the first time that I've come over to your house in the dark >> while sober, and all the streets look the same in your neighborhood. :-). I >> sure hate stopping and asking for directions. >> >> I had never been to Legion Field before and I pray that was my last time >> EVER. What a pit! Gray lady my butt... As I said earlier, I would never >> live in Birmingham so no threats from me. >> >> Yes, it rained quite a bit in the 1st half and was fairly pleasant weather >> wise after the half time show. It even warmed up nicely in the 2nd half. I >> even managed to stay fairly dry underneath my poncho. >> >> The game was nicely played by the defense. The offense played better in the >> first half, but still reminded me why we all wanted Muschamp gone. >> >> I'm still not sold in Treon as QB, but we'll see how much he improves by >> Spring Ball. >> >> The shouts and chants were hilarious when Driskel entered the game. We heard >> everything from "Wildcat!" to "expletive, there goes the game!" If it >> wasn't so true and hurt so much, it wouldn't have been funny. I feel bad for >> Driskel, because he's definitely taken The high road through all of this, >> and been royally screwed by our past coaching staff. I know every player >> doesn't work out, but there's no way that he is that bad of a QB! I wish >> him the best at Louisiana Tech. >> >> The crowd was definitely more Gators then Pirates! The Gators fans around >> us were all very nice and we had a great time with them. We were able to >> high-five quite a bit in the first half. ;-). Not so much in the second >> half. :-( >> >> The Pirates fans there were funny! Most thought they were going to win the >> game. After seeing our past two seasons played out, one can certainly >> understand why they thought that. I know we were definitely worried in the >> 4th quarter. Thankfully our defense was able to stop them when it mattered >> most and help us out with the win. We will sure miss Dante Fowler next >> year. His leadership was apparent in that game! >> >> I hate to say this but after the past 2 seasons, I am thankful that Gator >> football is over for a while, just so I can get my blood pressure back down. >> >> >> I would definitely agree that I had a good time. This was my first bowl game >> that I've ever been to in person. I hope not my last! >> >> Go Gators!!!!! >> >> SHANE >> >> >> Sent From Shane's iPhone >> Go Gators! & Skål Vikes! >> >> >>> On Jan 5, 2015, at 10:28 AM, Oliver Barry <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> Ok, it’s time for a brief review of our trip to Birmingham: >>> >>> Shane, you’re welcome to add to this story. I’m only stating the facts as >>> I would like to remember them. >>> >>> We started out at 6:15ish after I watched Shane pass by my house two or >>> three times from the back yard. >>> >>> Saw our first Gator car on I65 before we even crossed through Nashville. >>> >>> Arrived at the stadium about an hour before the game. Our tickets were on >>> the ECU side, so we missed McElwain stalking the parking lot. >>> >>> The parking lot was a muddy pit. Yes, the neighborhood around Legion Field >>> is still a slum, just like I remembered it the last time I was there for >>> the second SEC Championship game. >>> >>> >>> >>> The stadium, the “Gray Lady” is a rusted out hulk. I can’t believe it >>> isn’t condemned. You can still see the steel beams from the former upper >>> deck that had to be removed before it fell in on somebody. If I lived in >>> Birmingham, I’d be ashamed of the place. >>> >>> >>> >>> It rained off and on throughout the game, not much of a problem though. >>> >>> Although we were sitting on the Pirates side, we were right in the middle >>> of a bunch of Gator fans. They were all a friendly, jovial group. The >>> stadium was about 75% filled with Gators. >>> >>> Considering the weather, 30,000 plus wasn’t a bad crowd. >>> >>> I was nervous for the start of the game and, stayed that way until we got >>> up 21-7. Of course, it got a little dicey again as the second half wore on. >>> >>> That made for a good game, though. Lots of fun, no one wanted to leave >>> early. >>> >>> >>> >>> A few jeers when Driskel came in. I’m glad he didn’t throw an interception >>> or fumble. The first down with about 1:00 to go helped everyone’s >>> demeanor. >>> >>> >>> >>> After the game, we hit the road right away because what looked like the >>> storm of the century was bearing down on I65. Got home at about 6:45, >>> watched the replay on the SEC network. >>> >>> Overall, a great experience. 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