Thursday, January 3, 2013

It Was the 79th Orange Bowl

All the pomp and pageantry that you could want, other than perhaps the Rose Bowl, right here in South Florida.

And, boy, they sure never missed a shot to relieve you of some of your money.  Starting with $75 and up tickets (we paid $155 for ours.  I've never spent that much for a sporting event).  Then, there was the $30 to park.  I'm not even going into the cost of drinks and food inside (Well, we had an alumni reception which came with food, but that was $50 apiece as well.)

Hey, South Florida, some of us didn't get rich during the economy meltdown.

Great fun, though, and quite a show.  The Air Force cadets parachuting in with Huskie, Seminole, US flags and the game ball was impressive to start the game.  And, quite a spectacular half-time show with country singer Jake Owens.

Long game though.  It was nearly 1:00 AM before it was over.  And, I though last year's Go-Daddy Bowl ending at midnight was late.

Too Bad the Score Couldn't Have Been Better.  --Cooter

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