Danny Ford and the Tigers travel to Tallahassee , oops wait...

It's here.  It's Gameday , Tigers versus Noles on the big stage.  College GameDay crew set up and Lee Corso choosing the winning team, Tiger Head or hmmm is it the spear ?  Or will he put on an Indian headress?  Lol.

I have had the chance to watch some player interviews this week.  The one that stood out to me was our own Sammy Watkins.  When asked about the oddsmakers making my Tigers a 14 point underdog, Sammy had the perfect response.  He said, "the analysts don't have anything to do with the outcome of the game, we do." You really have to love that kid and especially love he will get one on one coverage today...  I predict Sammy is ready for that breakout game.  He's been practicing and practicing, hearing the naysayers in his head.  He's ready to "shock the world" again.
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Another interesting tweet I read this week was from James Davis, the thunder player in the thunder and lightning combo a few years ago.  I was beginning to wonder about James with his little brother committing to South Carolina, but I think he showed his true orange pride when he had this comment this week, " So Tigers, we are underdogs, FSU has not played anybody yet, and it is time to knock them right in the mouth!". I guess that's where the phrase, Smashmouth football comes from. Haha

Now, let's rewind back to the glory days.  It's late 1980's.  I think the exact year is 1989.  A coach by the name of Danny Ford takes his Tigers to Tallahassee for a showdown with the top ranked Seminoles.  I will never, ever forget the pregame festivities that year.  The Cheif was on horseback riding toward the middle of the field to throw the flaming spear into the Seminoles logo.  This whips the FSU fans into a frenzy.  As the camera captures the exact moment of the spear throw, there in the forefront is a smirking Danny Ford who gives a little chuckle.  Yep, our beloved coach just dissed the most exciting FSU pregame highlight.  Lol.  This still makes me chuckle.  One thing you can say about Danny Ford, he was never intimidated by any college team or their arena.  So unlike, the interview I heard on the Tallahassee radio a few years later, where Ken Hatfield hoped to "keep the game close."

So, tonight Tiger fans, as you see the pregame play out before your eyes, remember the "smirk" and join me in pulling for our Tigers to get a nice victory, just like we did in 1989.

Go Tigers !