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Entries for September 2011

Friday, September 30, 2011, 2:32 PM
One week after Clemson's upset of preseason-No. 5 Florida State in Death Valley, the No. 15 Tigers take their high-octane offense on the road to meet another ACC power, No. 10 Virginia Tech. It's our ...

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Friday, September 30, 2011, 10:16 AM
Big Ten conference play begins this Saturday with a full slate of games, headlined by our Capital One Bowl Game of the Week, No. 8 Nebraska at No. 7 Wisconsin. The other highlight matchup of the weeke...

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Posted in: Capital One Bowl
Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 11:18 AM
The addition of Nebraska to the Big Ten this season has led to some added excitement among our selection committee (and many of the people we talk to around Orlando). The possibility of the Cornhusker...

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Posted in: Capital One Bowl
Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 9:18 AM
Nebraska at Wisconsin is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week
The No. 8 Nebraska Cornhuskers make their Big Ten debut this Saturday in a long-overdue matchup against the No. 7 Wisconsin Badgers. The Cornhuskers return to Camp Randall Stadium 37 years after Wisconsin receiver Jeff Mack Sr. crossed the end zone following a 77-yard reception as time expired to secure a 21-20 victory against then- fourth-ranked Nebraska.

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Posted in: Capital One Bowl
Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 9:08 AM
Clemson at Virginia Tech is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week
No. 15 Clemson takes its undefeated record on the road this week to face off with fellow-unbeaten No. 10 Virginia Tech in a rare ACC battle of top-15 teams. Thanks to quality wins against Auburn and Florida State, the Tigers continue to climb the polls after beginning the year unranked. The Hokies were pegged as a darkhorse national title contender early on, despite the loss of four-year starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor to graduation.

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Sunday, September 25, 2011, 10:33 AM
A collection of answers to questions you may ask occasionally (but not frequently).

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Saturday, September 24, 2011, 1:56 PM
Welcome to the new company blog for Florida Citrus Sports and our two biggest events, the Capital One Bowl and Champs Sports Bowl. Those two games - each matching top-tier teams from BCS conferences -...

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 4:04 PM
Arkansas at Alabama is the Capital One Bowl Game of the Week
The No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide opens Southeastern Conference play in a West division matchup with the No. 14 Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Both teams have compiled a 3-0 record against nonconference opponents and are riding a 13 game nonconference winning streak, the longest in the SEC. The Razorbacks will be seeking revenge from last season after the Tide rallied in the fourth quarter to steal a 24-20 win in Fayetteville.

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Posted in: Capital One Bowl
Tuesday, September 20, 2011, 10:47 AM
Florida State at Clemson is the Champs Sports Bowl Game Of The Week
The past two ACC Atlantic Division champions square off this weekend in a pivotal conference matchup as Clemson welcomes Florida State to Tiger Stadium and Death Valley. The Seminoles and Tigers have split the last 10 games in the series, with the home team winning each of the last four. FSU has not won at Clemson in a decade, but secured a victory in Tallahassee last year when kicker Dustin Hopkins booted a 55-yard field goal as time expired. Quarterback E.J. Manuel got the start for the ‘Noles in place of the injured Christian Ponder and scored his team’s only touchdown in the 16-13 win.

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Friday, September 16, 2011, 10:43 AM
Orlando Mini Open pres. by Roetzel and Andress almost sold out
With less than a week before the event, only nine foursomes remain for the Orlando Mini Open presented by Roetzel and Andress. The Open is the primary fundraising event for the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation MVPs. Foursomes are $500, while individual tickets may be purchased for $125. All proceeds benefit the Foundation MVPs and FCSports’ efforts in Central Florida.

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