Gov. Riley & Crist Bet On SEC Championship

Florida Alabama  If Alabama wins Gov. Bob Riley will get a box of Florida oranges. If the Gators win the game Gov. Crist will feast on a rack of ribs from Dreamland BBQ.
by Jamie Burch
Published: Fri, December 05, 2008 - 10:43 am CST Last Updated: Fri, December 05, 2008 - 10:47 am CST
Alabama Governor Bob Riley and Florida Governor Charlie Crist have made a friendly wager on Saturday's SEC Championship.

If Alabama wins, Governor Crist will send a box of Florida oranges to Montgomery. If the Gators win the game, Governor Riley will ship a rack of ribs from Dreamland BBQ to Tallahassee.

“I’m looking forward to Alabama’s 22nd SEC football championship – and to those Florida oranges from my friend Governor Crist,” Governor Riley said. “These are two great universities, two outstanding footballs teams and two incredible head coaches. It is going to be amazing to watch these teams compete this year. Roll tide!”

“I am proud of how far UF Coach Urban Meyer and his team have come through a season of hard-fought, well-deserved victories,” said Governor Crist. “I join Gator fans across the Sunshine State in rooting for them, and I am honored that Governor Riley has agreed to this friendly wager. Go Gators!”

Alabama and Florida kick off Saturday at 3:00 p.m. on WKRG News 5.

Our live coverage from Atlanta continues tonight on News 5 at 5:00, 6:00 and 10:00. .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) will also have a complete post game wrap tomorrow night on News 5 at 10:00.
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YUmmm Brick Pit..  JR’s…  Saucy Q and Ocean Springs, MS- The Shack…

I am not a fan of Dreamland. But why should Crist get the best?

I guess he better get them ribs on the way! wink ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

Boondock, your right. I am gonna go to the Brick Pit right now. Just the thought made me hungry. Thanks.

Is it now OK to book a bet on sports? If so, our Gov. made a bad bet. He should of taken Alabama plus the 10 points.

Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition!

AHHH…..I think it’s great…No it’s not gambling and no one would have ever thought gambling if the word “bet” was not used. DREAMLAND IS THE BEST.

so gambling’s not that bad then, governor?

Dreamland BBQ is horrible!  Who the hell would want that lousy BBQ?  Brick Pit beats Dreamland hands down.  Don’t get me started on their watered down sauce either.

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