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GameDay - The weather was chilly; the sky was dreary and overcast; rain was falling; but somehow, College GameDay was absolutely beautiful. SuperFans cheered and made signs. Mark Herzlich gave high-fives in the crowd. People hung out of the windows in Fulton, a brilliant and quintessentially collegiate action. Few things could have made the day better…

Snuggies - … until there appeared Snuggies. There are not many objects one would enjoy being struck in the chest with, but the unreasonably soft Snuggie happens to be one of them. This was the end of a perfect morning…

Mudsliding - … and then people dove headfirst into puddles. Students were willing to brave the rain during GameDay, and their fortitude was rewarded later in the Mods. Boys, girls, and teletubbies alike took their turns sprinting through the grass and belly-flopping into huge puddles of water and sludge - neither broken glass nor the possibility of being disrobed by the earth could deter them. Even the RAs were enjoying the fun. Saturday was over…

The Game - … until everyone got into Alumni Stadium for the actual football game. The crowd's energy was palpable from start to finish, and our players thrived on it. Montel Harris deserved his player of the game distinction, particularly after pinball-bouncing his way to the endzone in the final minutes of the game to seal BC's victory. Keep up the great work team, although the Eagles' faithful probably can't take three nailbiters in a row.

Mark Herzlich - Mark, there isn't much more TU/TD can say here that hasn't already been expressed. The BC community is so elated to hear that you have beaten cancer. You may have fallen into the spotlight for something other than your football prowess, but we are so proud to have you as a national role model.

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Corso - Lee Corso came to our campus and had the gall to don Chief Osceola's headdress. Now who looks foolish? At least Herbstreit and Bruschi used some prudential wisdom and picked the Eagles. TU/TD will chalk Corso's pick up to his inability to lift Baldwin's immense cranium.

Sign Policy - Approaching GameDay, it was impossible to miss the elephant graveyard of clever signs kept outside the barricades. It is understandable that profane sentiments or offensive language not be allowed on a sign; however, why should something like "Fraudulent Students University" not be permitted? This is nothing short of a declaration of fact. Florida State student-athletes disparaged themselves by cheating academically.