Live First Quarter Gaspy Bowl Blog!

 Greetings from Tampa, and the Gasparilla Bowl between UCF and Florida. The Gators are trying to quell the renegade Knights from the Kumquat Republic of Orlando. The sovereign Swamp Nation is trying to restore peace to its land, but must rely on some pirates from Tampa Bay, who have their own issues against Kumquat Republic, in their efforts.

So far it's been a stalemate early on. Wait a minute, Union Home Mortgage. They're based in Tampa?

Three possessions in, and not much offense to speak of, I wonder if the field general of Swamp Nation is up to the task...|
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UCF to get their second possession, after a bunch of commercials that could have been aired during pregame. Gators defense not allowing the Knights anything. Kumquat Republic can't even line up right, this may be a long night, pun intended. What? Helmets are stuck? I didn't know I-4 Ultimate has made its way to Tampa. UCF punting again, so far as much offense as the last game in Tampa...

Gators with the ball now, and Emery Jones looks more like emory board. But HEY, UF with some offense! Into Kumquat territory. More running from the Gators, and they're in FG range. BTW, it's CHILLY in Tampa tonight. So chilly that a sure first down catch is dropped on third down. Gators go for it, but the pass is incomplete. Knights ball.
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Back from a bathroom break, interrupted by sis asking for a news break. Another three and out for the Knights, Kumquat Republicans are frustrated. Meanwhile, viewers are treated to various failures of Gator football in 2021. At least they're running the ball though. UCF a power school? PFFFFFT. Jones keeps it himself and is close to paydirt for Florida. Inside the 20 now, and a screen makes it first and goal! A rebel from the Kumquat Republic is hurt though, first casualty of the night. 

First and goal Gators, and some movement by them backs them up five yards. Uggghhh. Try again, and pass interference on the Knights! Ball on the two, UCF fans don't like refball much. TOUCHDOWN GATORS!! That'll shut up the Kumquats...and teachers from Orange County (not really). Florida establishes dominance and leads 7-0

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Knights ball and still no offense from UCF, but Johnny Richardson breaks off a long run! Second and medium and UCF will have the third down, as the quarter ends.

Can Florida withstand the rebellious uprising from Orlando? Tune into ESPN for more!

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