I was gonna say - the last Outback Bowl was Meyer's last game as coach, and
the Gators beat Penn State by two touchdowns, I think.  I went to that one
- it was a beautiful day, and not a bad game.

On Mon, Jan 5, 2015 at 3:49 PM, Shane Ford <[email protected]> wrote:

> 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.  It’s much more fun driving home with a win…
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Oliver Barry, CRS, GRI
>>
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