Favorite FSU-UF moments at the Swamp

[Gatorphan]

The only Gators vs FSU game I attended ended with a 53 to 14 Gator victory in 1983.

This was a fun one. I remember turning their own chant back on the nolie fans
“F$&k the Seminoles, Seminoles f$&k you!”

 

[TN G8tr]

This was a fun one. I remember turning their own chant back on the nolie fans
“F$&k the Seminoles, Seminoles f$&k you!”

Good one, our group in section 53 used to have it......"we are azzholes, still azzholes, always be azzholes".

 

[soflagator]

97 for sure. There's a reason it's called the greatest game ever played in the swamp.

That night some kids in my neighborhood flipped over a Honda CRV that had the misfortune to have a null license plate. Good times.

Oh goodness. I hope no one was hurt. Lifting heavy objects like that can really strain your back.

 

[CU-UF]

Winning

 

[Detroitgator]

I really meant to welcome comments about any favorite Noles-Gators matchup at the Swamp, not just the ones mentioned in the OP. Those were just a couple that came immediately to mind.

Oh, I guess we were supposed to actually read the actual thread title for the actual thread subject?!?!?!!?!

 

[78]

The only Gators vs FSU game I attended ended with a 53 to 14 Gator victory in 1983.

You picked a good one. Pell's team was was on the rise.

 

[wrpgator]

14-9. The crowd was so loud at the end, I left my body.

Still waiting to come down.

I was nearly deaf for several days after the ‘91 game.

 

[Gator By Marriage]

Not the most memorable of victories over the clowns (though it was our last one), but I never tire of this horrible effort by FSU's kicker.

 

[TheDouglas78]

I attended a few FSU games in the Swamp, was working the concessions in 91, but slipped out to see the goal line stand because it was so dead.

But as a single moment the 99 game, in the 3rd quarter Alexander had an int for a touchdown that put us ahead. Our section was all standing, jumping up and down cheering, then one person fell and it was like a domino effect. My head missed the cement tunnel wall by inch, while trying to make sure my girlfriend didn't hit the cement. But we were all so happy and excited, still giving high fives and cheering as we all got up.

Also I believe it was 1985, we were on probation but Kerwin Bell had a great game for the last game of the season. He had over 300 passing with 3 touchdowns, and he was on fire... Was a good game that I got to be with my dad.

 

[soflagator]

I attended a few FSU games in the Swamp, was working the concessions in 91, but slipped out to see the goal line stand because it was so dead.

But as a single moment the 99 game, in the 3rd quarter Alexander had an int for a touchdown that put us ahead. Our section was all standing, jumping up and down cheering, then one person fell and it was like a domino effect. My head missed the cement tunnel wall by inch, while trying to make sure my girlfriend didn't hit the cement. But we were all so happy and excited, still giving high fives and cheering as we all got up.

Also I believe it was 1985, we were on probation but Kerwin Bell had a great game for the last game of the season. He had over 300 passing with 3 touchdowns, and he was on fire... Was a good game that I got to be with my dad.

Yep, ‘99 was a really good game. Similar to ‘97 but without the actual win. Remember the Dillards bags people brought and the chants of “Dillards” while Warrick was out to field a punt during the TV timeout?

 

[TheDouglas78]

Yep, ‘99 was a really good game. Similar to ‘97 but without the actual win. Remember the Dillards bags people brought and the chants of “Dillards” while Warrick was out to field a punt during the TV timeout?

I was trying to remember the store... fuching Dillards.

 

[soflagator]

I was trying to remember the store... fuching Dillards.

Either Bowden was already going brain dead, or the TV/refs did it in purpose. Felt like about 5 minutes PW just stood out there alone at the 30 getting mocked. Even our section of old alums were brutal.

 

[MJMGator]

Sad that all we can celebrate are memories.

 

[LoyalGatorFan]

I was trying to remember the store... fuching Dillards.

We here in Jax still have one in one of our malls

 

[Joegator96]

I do not think this one is going to become an instant classic! I hope I am completely wrong on this but all evidence points to a disappointing night in the Swamp, coupled with driving there and back in post Thanksgiving traffic.

 

[MissouriGator]

 

[soflagator]

I don’t know who #93 is at the 22:22 mark, but if someone could get me a name and an address, I’d love to send he and Rolle a “Happy 26th Anniversary” card.

 

[Durty South Swamp]

52-20

 

[78]

My favorite FSU-UF moment at the Swamp involves a day with Tom McEwan, late great sports editor of the Tampa Tribune. I was assigned to do a sidebar on the '87 game, a miserable loss that featured celebrating FSU players ripping pieces of sod from Florida Field. We drove up together for the game in his BMW 535is.

Afterward, he asked if I would drive back. Of course I said yes. It became apparent right away why he asked me to drive. He had me stop to buy a six-pack of tall-boy beers before we hopped on I-75 and headed south in the dark. We drank beer and talked about the game, our careers and life in general the entire way back. I was begging for a bathroom by the time we reached Tampa.

 

[Spectator]

I was in Row 4 of the north end zone for the '97 game. It was insane. Players doing the Lambeau Leap into our seats at the end.

I was in Section 329, Row 1 for Tebow's last home game, 37-10. Nobody left early, it was a celebration to enjoy and absorb.
Tim was 17 of 21, 221 yds, 3 TDs + 15 rushes, 90 yds, 2 TDs
The entire team came to the band in that corner to celebrate. I remember the stadium playing "I Gotta Feeling" by Black Eyed Peas and Tebow taking a victory lap around the field high five-ing fans.