Crocodile tears: Gators Pick Wrong Reptile for Guide
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Here's a topic that should peak GatorJamie's interest wink ....University of Florida spokesman Steve McClain said "it's unfortunate, it's somewhat embarrassing obviously, but the bottom line is we thought we were getting an alligator."....it seems that what has caused all the ruckus in Gainesville is the fact that a "large crocodile" (and NOT the school's namesake alligator mascot) is featured on the cover of UF's 2003 football media guide....is this something else for the FSU and UM supporters to rag Gator fans about?....then again, in light of the transgressions that have occurred in Tallahassee and Coral Gables this is barely a blip on the radar screen and will likely be soon forgotten -- as long as Zookie keeps accumulating W's, that is.
Crocodile tears: Gators Pick Wrong Reptile for Guide
Crocodile tears: Gators Pick Wrong Reptile for Guide
DCBucky already beat you to this one, bub.
It'sAllI'veBeenHearingAboutAllG-DDayLong... :mad:
Rats, I knew someone would beat me to this. I was going to start my College Football Trivia 2003 Series early with the question: "What SEC school, a reputed institution of higher learning, incorrectly portrayed their mascot on their new football media guide?"
A school can't necessarily control the behavior of its athletes, but it can control its media. There can be no excuse for this goof. This is a BIG mistake. I mean, I could see it if the Delaware Blue Hens accidentally put a Rhode Island Red on their media guide... they probably have some poor student assistant doing it between washing the jocks and towels and hitting the nightly kegger at the frat house. But this is a school with an SID budget that's probably bigger than most D-III athletic programs.
No, gamecock, it will not be forgotten. Florida State and Georgia fans will get a lot of mileage out of this. Jim Rome had some great takes on this, and following his lead, Gainesville is now the home of the Florida Crocs, and their most vocal supporter on this forum will now be referred to as CrocJamie.
Jim
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[ July 30, 2003, 04:28 PM: Message edited by: m1 ]
A school can't necessarily control the behavior of its athletes, but it can control its media. There can be no excuse for this goof. This is a BIG mistake. I mean, I could see it if the Delaware Blue Hens accidentally put a Rhode Island Red on their media guide... they probably have some poor student assistant doing it between washing the jocks and towels and hitting the nightly kegger at the frat house. But this is a school with an SID budget that's probably bigger than most D-III athletic programs.
No, gamecock, it will not be forgotten. Florida State and Georgia fans will get a lot of mileage out of this. Jim Rome had some great takes on this, and following his lead, Gainesville is now the home of the Florida Crocs, and their most vocal supporter on this forum will now be referred to as CrocJamie.
Jim
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Duplicate topic closed, please continue posting to Go Florida Crocodiles!? - Thanks
Outsports moderator[ July 30, 2003, 04:28 PM: Message edited by: m1 ]
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