Gators’ win over LSU a sweet deal for congressman
Posted by GameSetMatch on October 14th, 2009
Congressman Adam Putnam is savoring some fine Louisiana root beer, thanks to the football prowess of his alma mater.
Putnam, whose district includes parts of the Plant City area, made a friendly wager with Louisiana congressman Steve Scalise based on the outcome of the Oct. 10 University of Florida-Louisiana State University football game.
The Gators, led by quarterback Tim Tebow, won 13-3 at LSU’s infamous Tiger Stadium, nicknamed Death Valley.
Putnam, a UF graduate, and Scalise, an LSU grad, each wagered a product of their respective districts on the outcome of the big game. Putnam bet Florida’s Natural orange juice against root beer produced by the Abita Brewing Co. of Louisiana.
Click here to read the full article – By DAVE NICHOLSON of Tampa Bay Online
