At the end of Florida victories, the team usually sticks around to sing the alma mater with the band.
‘One player stayed’
But after Wednesday’s embarrassing 33-23 loss to Louisville in the Sugar Bowl, most Florida players couldn’t get off the field fast enough while others went to find their friends and family in the stands. But one player stayed to sing his last fight song of the season.
Junior linebacker Darrin Kitchens ran over to the band section, held his helmet high and proudly sang the fight song. It didn’t matter that he was the only one standing alone while his other teammates ignored his gesture.
‘Savor this final moment’
According to the participation report, Kitchens never played in the game. Yet he seemed to savor this final moment and I’m sure the band appreciated his participation.
Do you admire Darrin Kitchens for his visible dedication to his alma mater? Would you be able to do the same if you were in the same situation, or would you also hurriedly hide behind the bleachers after an embarrassing loss? Feel free to comment on this unusual move and tell us what you think of Darrin Kitchens!
Source: Graham Watson, Yahoo Sports
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ESPN Suspends Bill Simmons From Twitter Over Naughty Comments
‘Awful and embarrassing’
Here are some remarks that still remain active on Twitter.
‘Rare act of defiance’
Again, this was a moment that many fans found wonderful. When someone from ESPN blasts the show that seems to annoy more than entertain, you are going to win over some appreciative fans. Still, the moment Simmons tweeted his critique, most of us had to take a step back and consider the backlash. It was like being a kid all over again and watching one of your buddies tell off their parents in a rare act of defiance.
The only thing to do in that instance is grab a seat and stick around for the fireworks.
What do you think of Bill Simmon’s tweets above? Did ESPN do the right thing when they suspended him from Twitter?
Source: Gabe Zaldivar, Bleacher Report
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