Archive for August 2004
By Bill Kristoph
Yes, I realize that the game against the Miami Hurricanes is Monday night, but I just can’t get my mind off of…TAILGATE!
Folks, the UAB game just can’t get here fast enough! The food, the beverages, the party games, more food, more beverages and more fun, all under a series of tents and umbrellas! Sometimes I feel like gameday is just an excuse to get together with friends and throw a killer party on someone else’s property!
Here are my thoughts on the upcoming tailgating season!
Food:
Expectations in this department always grow, but with the addition of pregame suggestions and the utilization of the website for posting the menu… I there are going to be many happy tailgaters.
Entertainment:
A large question mark, will there be a television this year? If not, how on earth will we keep ourselves entertained?
Cooling:
The patented not-so-hot zone will be back, along with some new additions. 95 degrees be damned, we ‘Noles know how to stay cool at a tailgate.
Beverages:
Do I really need to cover this topic? I think any beverage is good at tailgate, as long as it gets you shizzied! Again, this is always a well-covered area. But of course “know when to say when.†You know… right about when you’re going to break your watch. (inside joke).
T-shirts:
Official tailgate T-shirts will be available from you know who… contact him for further info if you want one!
By Bill Kristoph
It’s August, there’s a crisp chill in the air. Oh wait, nevermind this is Tallahassee. Let me begin again. It’s August, it’s hotter than a plate of fajitas at La Fiesta, and the Seminole football team is hitting the practice fields determined to beat Miami. Articles and updates are everywhere on the web and in the newspapers, so here is the ScalpEm.com gut-feeling about the upcoming season.
September 6, 2004
@ Miami Hurricanes
What a wonderful way to start the season, with a loss to the ‘Canes. Unless, wait a minute Chris Rix got his head screwed on right for once? We had a game plan? The Weed was our starting kicker!?
That would have been my thoughts in previous years. This year, however, I’m going to shock people and actually pick FSU to win this game. They don’t want to be embarrassed on national TV, on Labor Day, with a whole season to pine about it. I’m going to go out on a limb and say that Gary “The Weed” makes a game winning kick (after an X-man miss) to put the ‘Noles on top 16-13 in a sloppy opening game.
September 18, 2004
UAB Blazers
Don’t be surprised if UAB sticks with FSU for a half. The halftime score might be something like 14-10, but the ‘Noles depth will win out in the second half, and UAB will not be able to keep up. ‘Noles win 32-10.
September 25, 2004
Clemson Tigers
The Seminoles luck out and get to play the Tigers (War Eagles, Chickens, Clucks, Bowdenettes, whatever other nicknames they have) at home. The Tigers have a solid team, but you can basically toss them, N.C. State, Virginia Tech and Maryland into the same group of teams that will be competing for third place in the ACC. Seminoles over the Tigers in a classic 38-10 stomping. Hey that Bobby Bowden bronze statue is a bit thin, don’t you think?
October 2, 2004
North Carolina Tar Heels
In two years, this game is going to be interesting. Mark my words, Steve Spurrier will be the head coach for the Tar Heels. The ACC will be the strongest coaching conference in the NCAA in ‘06. But, we are talking about 2004, and North Carolina isn’t much to worry about. ‘Noles win 43-3.
October 9, 2004
@ Syracuse Orangemen
The Seminoles return to New York, with a result similar to the last time the were there. Thanks to a stunning performance by the defense the ‘Noles win 35-17, on 2 defensive scores. The brush off by the ACC just isn’t enough motivation for the Orangemen. (After all, this is just a gut feeling right?)
October 16, 2004
Virginia Cavaliers ***UPSET ALERT***
Once again, the schedule is favorable for the Seminoles. While many fans are going to overlook Al Groh’s team, this is the upset alert of the season. The Cavaliers are young, hungry and ready to beat the ‘Noles in 2004. Al Groh is going to tell them they have nothing to lose, and they won’t. Cavaliers win 19-17 on a late touchdown score, followed by a Chris Rix interception inside of two minutes.
October 23, 2004
@ Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Do the Seminoles really have to play the game there? The ‘Noles get a victory, but suffer an injury to a key player. Who? It’s beat me… I’m only half psychic! ‘Noles win 28-7.
October 30, 2004
@ Maryland Terrapins
Oh the freaks come out at night… the freaks come out at night. It’s Devil’s Night in Maryland. Maryland will talk smack. Maryland will act tough. Maryland will say they have “The Fridge,†and Maryland will score the first 7 points. AND THAT’S IT. ‘Noles 45, Maryland 7.
November 6, 2004
Duke Blue Devils
Hey, we need a bye week before N.C. State. Duke will play tougher than expected, but it only lasts for one half. ‘Noles win 27-9.
November 11, 2004
@ N.C. State Wolfpack *** Thursday Night ***
The Seminoles do not play well on Thursday nights. Joe Amato has FSU’s number. It’s an away game. ESPN is televising it. There will be some sort of monsoon. All of those factors point to a Seminole loss. Too bad FSU wins this game in an OT thriller again. 52-49, after blocking the N.C. State field goal attempt to tie.
November 20, 2004
Florida Gators
The Gators will tell you that Chris Leak is the man. Chris Leak this, Chris Leak that. All they have is Chris Leak. Chris Leak will not survive the Seminole Defense. Welcome back my friends, to the show that never ends, we’re so glad you could attend, come in side to Doak S. Campbell Stadium where Gator QBs get acquainted with the turf. It will be tight until the end, but the Seminoles complete the season with a 24-22 victory over the Gators and draw an automatic BCS birth!
Overall record 10 - 1.
Offensive MVP: Leon Washington
Defensive MVP: Ernie Sims
Special Teams MVP: “The Weed”
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