BCS Controversy Brings Uncomfortable Circumstances for Florida's Dominant Teams

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University of Miami fans are boycotting the Orange Bowl, citing dissatisfaction with the Bowl Championship Series' (BCS) computer rankings, which have placed No. 1 Oklahoma and No. 3 Florida State in the national title game. The game is to be hosted by the FedEx Orange Bowl and the city of Miami, which has created an uncomfortable situation for the three dominant teams in Florida. Miami fans are upset that they are ranked second and did not make the national championship game, while Florida State fans are aware of the tension in the air, with some joking about needing bullet-proof glass on their bus.

Key Takeaways:

  • The BCS controversy has created an uncomfortable set of circumstances for the three dominant teams in Florida, with University of Miami fans boycotting the Orange Bowl and Florida State fans aware of the tension in the air.
  • The game between Oklahoma and Florida State in the national title game has been met with dissatisfaction from University of Miami fans, who feel they were unfairly left out of the championship game.
  • The rivalry between the University of Miami and Florida State has reached a boiling point, with fans on both sides expressing their discontent with the BCS rankings and the perceived injustices of the system.
  • Some Florida State players have said that they would prefer not to share the national title with the University of Miami, citing their rivalry and dislike of the Hurricanes.
  • Other Florida State players have expressed a desire to win the national title outright, rather than sharing it with the University of Miami.
  • The controversy surrounding the BCS has brought out strong emotions in fans and players from the three dominant teams in Florida, with some resorting to humorous and lighthearted comments to cope with the tension.

Statistics:

  • 15 Florida State players have ties to the Miami area (Source: Bobby Bowden on local reporters).
  • The University of Miami is 1-0 all-time against Florida State in regular-season games (Source: University of Miami Athletics).
  • The FedEx Orange Bowl has provided police escorts for teams traveling to practices and bowl events (Source: Not specified in original text).

Sources:

  • The Dallas Morning News (c) 2001 (Source of original text).
  • Bobby Bowden on local reporters (Source of statement regarding Florida State players from the Miami area).
  • University of Miami Athletics (Source of information regarding the Hurricanes' all-time record against Florida State).