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get that taste out of my mouth.

This weekend, the Florida Gators once again face their most hated, in-state rival. No offense to Seminole fans, but in the past four years, that game has somewhat lost its luster. While Gator Nation should never look past the Seminoles, we've at least beaten them. I came to Gainesville in 1987. We haven't beaten Miami that entire time. We've beaten Tennessee, Auburn, LSU, Florida State, Ohio State, Alabama, teams that have all won national championships in that time span. We have yet to beat the Canes. It has been a LONG time comin'.

I say this not to jinx the higher-ranked Florida Gators going into this weekend's match-up, but rather to remind Gator fans how important this non-conference game really is. Although Miami is unranked and Florida is a national title contender, Miami for decades has had our number in both the regular and post-season. I am here to say turnabout is fair play.

A victory against a less talented Miami club will do more than just add another win to Urban Meyer's already impressive record. It will officially establish the University of Florida as the state's premier program. It will remind the talented high school kids in South Florida that there's a new sheriff in town. And his name is Urban Meyer. Until that victory, despite our recent success, we will remain in the shadow of the Hurricanes.

The Gators are three touchdown favorites against Miami on Saturday. I will once again be watching this highly anticipated football contest with the Don Calvino, but this time in the friendly confines of the Swamp. Bourbon will again be the beverage of choice.

We expect Florida to make us proud and continue their quest for a conference, and perhaps national title. Florida has the speed, talent and mystique Miami once had. We are the new state powerhouse. We just have to prove it on the field, once and for all.

And remember. you can't spell scum' without UM.

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