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Let The Bowl Games Begin

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Izabel Pasquale

Dec 19, 2016

Adirondacks

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‘Tis the season for Bowl games.

Starting Saturday, December 17^th, one of the most entertaining, yet laid back, times in college sports returns.

Even though the ‘real deal’, aka the playoff, games don’t take place until December 31^st, the NCAA is always sure to fill those two weeks with fun and eventful games.

The biggest news to come before Bowl games is that regarding Leonard Fournette. Word spread like wild fire that Fournette decided not to play in the upcoming Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl, which ends his college football career.

Fournette and Coach Orgeron came to a mutual decision, saying it was best for Leonard not to play. The number one prospect for the 2017 NFL draft has had a high ankle sprain and bone bruise since a scrimmage in August. Fournette has since missed four games, the bowl game being his fifth.

Teammates showed their gratitude toward Fournette after he made his announcement on Friday. But the most supportive words came from Coach Orgeron himself. “We are grateful for all the years Leonard gave us, all the great memories, all the great games. Leonard was a great teammate. Every day he came to work. He was a joy to coach. Players love him. Little kids ascross the country emulate him, want to be like him.” He continued to say, “We know this is a tough decision for Leonard, but he has a bright future ahead of himself.”

There are plenty of games on this week. You now have an excuse to miss every day of work this week.

Are you ready for December 31^st?

Bama. Washington.

THE Ohio State. Clemson.

Who ya got?

The perfect start to New Year’s for a college football fan. In just a few short weeks, the College Football National Championship contenders will be decided.

Until then…enjoy some bowl games.

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