Rep. Al Lawson and Rep. Bennie Thompson Make Friendly Wager on FAMU-Jackson State Orange Blossom Classic Football Game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) and U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (MS-02) made a friendly wager on Sunday’s eagerly awaited Orange Blossom Classic football game between the Florida A&M University Ratttlers and the Jackson State University Tigers.
The winner of the wager will receive a supply of local delicacies from their opponent’s home region. Rep. Lawson is a FAMU alumunus and wagered a box of Florida stone crabs. While Rep. Thompson has a Mississippi mud pie and catfish up for grabs. The legislators also agreed to wear the opposing team’s shirt if their respective team loses. The two collegues, friends and fraternity brothers recognize that this is a coveted game that alumni and supporters are looking forward too.
“FAMU is sure to take the victory this year,” Rep. Lawson said. “The student-athletes have been diligently training and practicing under Coach Simmons so I am confident they will take the win! Both teams are talented, but the Rattlers are ready to show Coach Sanders and Rep.Thompson how to play when they’re on the gridiron in Florida.”
“As the reigning SWAC champions, I am in full support of Jackson State University and confident that JSU will take another win,” Rep. Thompson said. “Coach Sanders is going to lead us to an undefeated season in the SWAC. I know both teams will be successful on the field, but understand Rep. Lawson that Tigers have never feared rattlesnakes. BRING IT ON!”
The Orange Blossom Classic football game kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 4, 3 p.m. at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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