#1 Florida Gators vs #2 Alabama Crimson Tide

#1 Florida Gators vs #2 Alabama Crimson Tide
Saturday 1:00 PST

Howdy Gators:

Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving and enjoyed the thrashing of the Seminoles down in Gainesville last Saturday. As you have likely heard, the woeful performance by FSU marked the final coaching appearance of Bobby Bowden, who until recently led a perennial powerhouse and worthy foe to our beloved Orange and Blue. I am surprised to hear myself say this, but I'm sad to see him go and will miss seeing him pace the sidelines in his straw hat with the word "Dagummit" dripping from his lips. Indeed, the end of an era.

But on to more pressing matters. We are almost there, and the pressure and anxiety are palpable. So consumed have I been with this weekend's game that I've had nary a moment to focus on the salacious Tiger Woods saga. The SEC Championship game in Atlanta this Saturday is the event we have all been waiting for, and this matchup could not have bigger implications: the victor in this game will emerge as the SEC Champion and earn a spot in the National Championship game, while a strong performance by either Tim Tebow or Mark Ingram will solidify their Heisman hopes. Gadzooks, could there be a game with more significance?!!!

Come on out to watch the undefeated Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide shoot it out this weekend for all the marbles. The Gators looked very strong last Saturday against the Noles and are picked by the experts to win this one, but we can be certain that Bama will be far more determined and polished than they were against Auburn in the Iron Bowl. While Florida seems to be finally gelling late in the season, we can only hope that the extremely foolish (and frankly selfish) actions of a player who shall remain nameless will not provide too much of a distraction and impact our typically stalwart Defense.

I can hardly wait, but honestly am afraid to watch.

Go Gators,
Courtney

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Seattle, WA 98121 (Belltown)
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December Newsletter

Hello Gators!

Here’s your Seattle Gator Club newsletter for December 2009. A quick run-down of the info included:

• Southern Schools Gathering - Wednesday, 12/2/09 Barca Lounge Downtown Seattle
• Seattle Gator Club Young Alumni Event - Thursday, 12/3/09 at Garage Billiards Downtown Seattle
• Free Basketball Raffle at SEC Championship Game - 12/5/09 - Both Viewing Locations
• Upcoming Events For Planning Purposes

Southern Schools Gathering - Wednesday, 12/2/09 Barca Lounge Downtown Seattle - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
You're invited to join other alumni from Southern Schools at the Barca Lounge in downtown Seattle, Wednesday, 12/2/09 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Schools from all over the Southeast including the SEC will be represented. The address for Barca is 1510 11th Avenue, Seattle, WA. Phone is 206 325-8263. Their web site is http://www.barcaseattle.com. This event is listed on our Facebook page.

Seattle Gator Club Young Alumni Event - Thursday, 12/3/09 at Garage Billiards Downtown Seattle - 7:00 - 9:00 PM
You're invited to attend a networking event sponsored by the Young Alumni at Garage Billiards on Thursday, 12/3/09 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The club will be providing appetizers and free pool. Although this is a Young Alumni Event, it is open to all Gators. The address for the Garage is 1130 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA. Their web site is http://www.garagebilliards.com/mambo. This event is listed on our Facebook page.

Free Basketball Raffle at SEC Championship Game - 12/5/09 - Both Viewing Locations
The Seattle Gator Club has contributed over $12,000 to the Region 8 scholarship fund. In appreciation of your generous contributions, we will be holding a free raffle of a Billy Donovan autographed basketball at both viewing locations (Sideline and Spitfire). You must sign in to receive your free ticket. One ticket per club member. No additional tickets will be sold. Drawing will be held at halftime. Thank you very much for your generosity.

Upcoming Events for Planning Purposes
Save the following dates for upcoming Seattle Gator Club events:

• 2nd Annual Gator Bowl and Skate - 2/18/10
• Seattle Gator Club Ski and Snowboard Day - 3/6/10
• International Gator Day - 5/15/10
• 3rd Annual Picnic - Lighthouse Park, Mukilteo - 8/21/10

We look forward to seing you at one of our events in the future. Don't forget the free basketball raffle at the SEC Championship game this Saturday. This should be a fun event.

Go Gators!
Neil
President, Seattle Gator Club

#1 Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles

#1 Florida Gators vs Florida State Seminoles
Saturday 12:30 PST

Happy Thanksgiving Gators:

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays and spending some quality time with family and friends. I am going to make this mail short, as I still have lots of preparations to make before the big meal this afternoon (the Swanson’s Hungry Man Dinner still hasn't fully thawed yet!).
Normally I would wax on ad nauseam about the big Florida State game, detailing the bitter history between the two teams and all that's at stake in this annual contest. However, given the Seminoles decline of late, it's difficult to sell this game as anything more than a superior team (although often fallible) facing off against an overmatched opponent (i.e. the Garnet and Gold). Yes, I am excited to watch this weekend and am fully aware that anything can happen in a rivalry matchup, but the mystique of the game has diminished over the years (the Gators have won the last five meetings), as FSU is now a shell of their former greatness.

Shake yourself out of the tryptophan coma and watch the Gators close out the regular season against our intra-state foe from Tallahassee. This will be the last home game for Tim Tebow (and perhaps the final regular season game for Bobby Bowden), so expect a very energetic performance from our quarterback. Let's hope Florida can put this game away early so we can rest up for the monumental challenge next week in the SEC Championship.

Go Gators,
Courtney