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Darkness in the Sunshine State: Noles, Gators to Duel Amid Alarming Down Years

Related Topics: Florida, War Chant

ORLANDO — With a Halloween block party and the NBA's Orlando Magic hosting the San Antonio Spurs, it's a busy Friday night on these downtown streets.

In a cavernous sports bar over by Interstate 4, Florida State is getting hammered. And so are its fans.

The evening of Oct. 27 starts off festively for the Seminoles supporters gathered inside Harry Buffalo on West Church Street. The "War Chant" is playing every other minute, and first downs are celebrated as if Bobby Bowden himself just walked into the place.

But with each Boston College score, energy progressively drains from the establishment.