Ladies and Gentlemen –
It appears from a number of emails I received that I have slighted the Mighty Florida State Seminoles by not covering their “epic” win over Brigham Young University in Monday’s weekend wrap-up.
That certainly wasn’t my intent, I assure you.
After all haven’t I been the lone voice in the wilderness…
Defending the Seminoles against the dictatorship of the NCAA?
Wasn’t I the only college sports writer that defended the institution of higher learning known as Florida State University when the NCAA mascot Nazis demanded the Seminoles change their mascot..
“to something less offensive”?
Have I not promoted Chief Osceola and Renegade as one of the greatest mascots in all of college football?
Did I not produce a “Special” week of College Football Picks “just” for Florida State fans a few years ago?
The recent criticisms of the Seminole faithful cut me deeply
And yet confuses me as well…
Frankly I wasn’t aware the Seminole faithful cared all that much…
At the risk of calling some fans “fair weather”
Let me explain…
Prior to the season and certainly after their first game of the season
The Seminoles had been unable to sell their allotment of tickets for home games.
Some blame the economy…
Others have blamed the recent NCAA witch hunt in Tallahassee
But the fact remains, when a Coach of Saint Bobby’s stature has to resort to begging the faithful to purchase tickets…
Well that just breaks my heart.
But enough about that…
I am here to right a perceived wrong…
So please accept my humble apology Seminole Faithful.
And let me say..
Congratulations!
You thrashed a team that has not been of any national importance since 1984.
Job well done!
Your College Football Picks will be out tomorrow morning
And Hootie Snitch will deliver his take on the Gator – Vol game for you on Friday
So Stay tuned
RTR
MEB