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Jacquez Green’s catch in ’97 an indelible UF-FSU moment

Do the same to any FSU fan, and just wait for the grimace.

It’s Florida-Florida State week, and one of the most memorable games in a series filled with memorable games was that ’97 matchup; heck, it’s one of the most memorable games in Florida history, period. Florida was the defending national champion but had lost twice, at LSU and to Georgia in Jacksonville; that loss stung, as it was the first time Steve Spurrier had lost to the Bulldogs as Florida’s coach. Conversely, FSU appeared on track for another national title appearance; the Seminoles had lost to the Gators in the title game the season before but were 10-0 and ranked No.