A Poem Scribed By a Buccaneer From Barry University

In St. Pete Where there is heat They will compete In a game that may not be so sweet You see there are these knights Who must fend off the herd and all their fights, With a forecast for rain many may want to complain About this holiday week event that has a Pirate name Since the score has a spread of double digits It maybe as exciting as shopping for stocking stuffer widgets. Hope the fan will understand for the player this is their final exam Offense, defense they will all play their part with the hopes of getting a professional football start. Do not complain in the rain since the players may be in search of fortune and fame Instead stoke the fire and remember how you were noticed to get your first job hire For that position that turned into a lifelong mission. That is what these bowl games are all about For a collegian athlete to get their name out If the underdog makes the spread An ego may get fed, But if it gets out of hand Then the favorite will pass this athletic stand Showing their skills that may get that Sunday check to pay the bills. If you end up drenched and wet Do not forget This little poem and its message’s tone You see Over on the ship the ghost of Gasperella will sit Watching the football play out its sporting script Wondering if the Herd will outsmart the knights By keeping a winning score in their sights But for Marshall the call may be to get a job down at the discount clothing store at the mall. It could be UCF who could come up big And take home the success of this matinee gig For what it is worth It could be competitive in the fourth And if it is not Then enjoy the romantic logs which should be burning hot. It is the holiday season which gives us a reason To say good luck to all And we will see both teams back in the fall.