Four match-ups in a row, FSU has now walked away as the victor in what may be the most important game of the season for die-hard seminole fan. Those that have been raised on Florida State or have lived here their whole lives have witnessed “UF Hate Week” culminate in gameday for years now.
For me as a photographer, I was a little let down by the lack of visual plays yesterday/last night, and only kept 31 images. However, I thought a few of them were worthwhile and helped continue the lasting legacy of this intense in-state rivalry.
A member of the Gator Band catches me taking a picture and makes a face at me 😉Jimbo and the team run onto the field just before the start of the game; two lovely cheerleaders made room for me to kneel between them so I didn’t have to spray and pray to get the shot.Osceola and Renegade: THE coolest tradition in college football, complete with a smoke-filled stadium.Jimbo speaks with Francois at the end of a timeout early in the first halfDalvin Cook runs for a touchdown in the first halfSparkly beard! WOW!Incomplete pass intended for Travis RudolphI’m not sure that’s allowed?Tight end Ryan Izzo reaches for a pass that he loses off the tips of his fingers…
Ha!Fullback Freddie Stevenson dives for a touchdownDeMarcus Walker sacks UF’s Appleby, after a controversial call late in the gameCelebration!Francois celebrates after running in for a touchdownLate in the fourth quarter, UF refused to surrenderPost-game, Walker climbed into the stands in the student sectionPost-game, Walker climbed into the stands in the student sectionJust a look at the mass chaos and crazed media that goes along with a rivalry win over UFFrancois joins Walker in the standsFrancois, Walker, and Cook together looking down for photosFans lean out over the railing in the stands for a chance to touch the gator head as players carry it into the locker room.
