Gator Bowl picks Clemson over FSU

[reednavy]

I was selling beer and such on the Main Concourse over top of Gate #1. All the NB fans were very considerate and nice, and had few things bad to say about Jax. I loved my southern Clemson fans, they enjoyed it as well. Probably one of the best Gator Bowls as of recent. Only gripe, pricey food and beverages.

[JeffreyS]

Well I still think they made the right call for the local immediate economy but the Gator bowl gave up a lot too. FSU brought the champs sports bowl it's biggest crowd ever and ESPN's second highest rated bowl game ever.  They get to use FSU's strong national appeal to get even more TV revenue in the future. More people also where given the TV teasers for their city.
http://floridastate.scout.com/a.z?s=16&p=2&c=828596

[jandar]

On top of that, the "snub" by the Gator Bowl was a factor in FSU deciding not to play a game in 2009 in Jacksonville.

[JeffreyS]

I hadn't thought of that as they did still schedual the game with USF. I hope FSU won't hold a grudge.