Happy Thanksgiving Seattle Gators!
You are hearing from me this week since Courtney has decided to retire. For the last 8 years, his weekly announcements have been a Seattle Gator Club classic. No other Gator Club has been so fortunate to receive such informative and humorous updates during the season. Courtney is truly a very special Gator and we will miss hearing from him.
This season has been my toughest season in the 39 years I have been a Gator fan. I forgot the old saying; a positive attitude brings positive results. Now that I have had time to think about this season, the future looks bright for this young and talented team. They will be a lot better next year. Remember, we were 9-4 during Tebow's first season as the starting quarterback.
We are very fortunate to be members of one of the premier Gator Clubs. Part of what makes us such a great club is the people who volunteer their time and effort. Kelly and Marianne have managed our Spitfire and Sidelines viewing locations, and have wondered where all the Seattle Gators have been during these last few weeks.
Please bring your positive can-do Gator attitude and swagger and come view the FSU game with us at 12:30 this Saturday! We'll have a great halftime show, our new ladies club shirts for sale, and drawings for lots of Gator gear. In all kinds of weather, we'll all stick together!
As a tribute to Courtney, I have included below his email that he sent out for the FSU game last year. Thank you Courtney for keeping us entertained each week during the season. We will miss hearing from you, and are grateful for your 8 years of dedication to the Seattle Gator Club!.
Go Gators!
Neil Hang, President - Seattle Gator Club
#1 Florida Gators vs Florida State SeminolesSaturday 12:30 PST (see below for viewing locations)
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
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Salsa Night
The winter chill is upon us so get some of that Miami heat at Salsa Night with the Seattle Gator Club.
Put on those dancing shoes and join us for Salsa Dancing at Century Ballroom and Cafe in Capital Hill on Thursday, December 2. Lessons start at 9:00pm and the floor opens to everyone at 9:30pm. No partner required.
When: Thursday, December 2nd at 9:00pm
Where: Century Ballroom and Café
915 E Pine 2nd floor
Seattle WA 98122
Cost: $7 per person
Put on those dancing shoes and join us for Salsa Dancing at Century Ballroom and Cafe in Capital Hill on Thursday, December 2. Lessons start at 9:00pm and the floor opens to everyone at 9:30pm. No partner required.
When: Thursday, December 2nd at 9:00pm
Where: Century Ballroom and Café
915 E Pine 2nd floor
Seattle WA 98122
Cost: $7 per person
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Florida Gators vs Appalachian State
Florida Gators vs Appalachian State
Saturday 9:30am PST (Spitfire Viewing Only)
Note that due to the early start time we'll only be viewing the game at Spitfire this week.
Go Gators.
Saturday 9:30am PST (Spitfire Viewing Only)
Note that due to the early start time we'll only be viewing the game at Spitfire this week.
Go Gators.
Friday, November 12, 2010
#22 Florida Gators vs #23 South Carolina Gamecocks
#22 Florida Gators vs #23 South Carolina Gamecocks
Saturday 4:15 PST
Howdy Gators:
Surprising situation we find ourselves in here, eh? Who would have thought a few weeks ago that we would have the chance to play for the SEC East title after losing three straight conference games in such a miserable fashion? But it looks like the Orange and Blue has finally woken up from the Offensive lethargy that plagued them earlier in the season. The three-headed quarterback (not to be confused withe the three-headed hound Cerberus who guards the gates to Hades) seems to be working well and taking pressure off John Brantley, who had seemed ill-equipped at times (OK, often) to function well in the Addazio scheme. Certainly having Chris Rainey back hasn't hurt either. Let's hope his off-the-field woes are behind him, as he has been a massive contributor over the past couple weeks.
Come on out this weekend and watch Florida face off against the Ol' Ball Coach for all the marbles (at least the Eastern marbles). The Gators seem to have arisen from their slumber, but you can be sure Spurrier will pull out all the stops to bring South Carolina it's first SEC East title. Certainly we all love Steve, but this is one game where I wouldn't mind seeing the Spurrier visor flying early and often.
Go Gators,
Courtney
Saturday 4:15 PST
Howdy Gators:
Surprising situation we find ourselves in here, eh? Who would have thought a few weeks ago that we would have the chance to play for the SEC East title after losing three straight conference games in such a miserable fashion? But it looks like the Orange and Blue has finally woken up from the Offensive lethargy that plagued them earlier in the season. The three-headed quarterback (not to be confused withe the three-headed hound Cerberus who guards the gates to Hades) seems to be working well and taking pressure off John Brantley, who had seemed ill-equipped at times (OK, often) to function well in the Addazio scheme. Certainly having Chris Rainey back hasn't hurt either. Let's hope his off-the-field woes are behind him, as he has been a massive contributor over the past couple weeks.
Come on out this weekend and watch Florida face off against the Ol' Ball Coach for all the marbles (at least the Eastern marbles). The Gators seem to have arisen from their slumber, but you can be sure Spurrier will pull out all the stops to bring South Carolina it's first SEC East title. Certainly we all love Steve, but this is one game where I wouldn't mind seeing the Spurrier visor flying early and often.
Go Gators,
Courtney
Friday, November 5, 2010
Vandy Game at Spitfire Only
Howdy Gators:
We have been advised that due to the early starting time for the Vanderbilt game, there will be no viewing of the game at Sidelines. We will be viewing the game tomorrow, 11/6/10 at Spitfire only.
Go Gators,
Neil
We have been advised that due to the early starting time for the Vanderbilt game, there will be no viewing of the game at Sidelines. We will be viewing the game tomorrow, 11/6/10 at Spitfire only.
Go Gators,
Neil
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores
Florida Gators vs Vanderbilt Commodores
Saturday 9:20 AM PST
Howdy Gators:
Yawner of a game last week, huh? I figured the Gators would emerge victorious over the Bulldogs when they were up ahead 21-7 at the half, so I flipped over to Masterpiece Theater on PBS. I hear there was an interesting ending, something involving a kick (a punt perhaps?) but I will just assume that Florida won 21-7, given that was the halftime score....
Very gratifying! I actually can't recall being so into a game or so giddy about a win, ugly as it was at times. For some reason, it was more satisfying than any of the Orange and Blue blowouts of the previous season. Being mediocre is quite liberating!
We all know we control our own destiny, but let's not flub up in Nashville. We have a date with the Ol Ball Coach down in Gainesville....
Go Gators,
Courtney
Saturday 9:20 AM PST
Howdy Gators:
Yawner of a game last week, huh? I figured the Gators would emerge victorious over the Bulldogs when they were up ahead 21-7 at the half, so I flipped over to Masterpiece Theater on PBS. I hear there was an interesting ending, something involving a kick (a punt perhaps?) but I will just assume that Florida won 21-7, given that was the halftime score....
Very gratifying! I actually can't recall being so into a game or so giddy about a win, ugly as it was at times. For some reason, it was more satisfying than any of the Orange and Blue blowouts of the previous season. Being mediocre is quite liberating!
We all know we control our own destiny, but let's not flub up in Nashville. We have a date with the Ol Ball Coach down in Gainesville....
Go Gators,
Courtney
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