Gov. Riley & Crist Bet On SEC Championship

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.

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southfan1981 Says:

Sat, Dec 06, 2008 at 11:30 pm

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?

DEW26M Says:

Sat, Dec 06, 2008 at 10:31 pm

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

framkly Says:

Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 2:11 pm

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

framkly Says:

Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 2:06 pm

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.

NTHand Says:

Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 1:56 pm

Nothing wrong with a little friendly competition!

butterflykisser101 Says:

Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 1:02 pm

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.

mobilealex Says:

Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 12:29 pm

so gambling’s not that bad then, governor?

Boondock Says:

Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 10:59 am

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.