Georgia Tech's football team, led by QB Haynes King, secured a victory over UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl. Postgame interviews captured a heartwarming moment between King and Head Coach Brent Key. UCF experienced a loss in the game, with three key takeaways. The event stirred controversy due to the bowl's sponsor, a cigar company, and its historical ties to cigar-related activities in Tampa Bay.
Sights & Sounds video from the 2023 Gasparilla Bowl is up, including all the UCF & GT scoring highlights and the tribute to George O'Leary. @Kelly_Quinlan https://t.co/YF3idDy6qP
Check out photos from the #GaTech win over UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl last night. https://t.co/0ueBs5SFzS
I hope UCF fans, and others upset by this photo understand that one of the @GasparillaBowl sponsors is a cigar company, Tampa Bay used to host a bowl game called the “Cigar Bowl,” and Tampa Bay hosts cigar festivals. I’ll bet every player on both teams had a cigar. https://t.co/Y1HZGRvOJz
Here are the 3 things we learned from #UCF's loss to Georgia Tech in the @GasparillaBowl. https://t.co/dEBgM41LVY https://t.co/xC3e6Wwxn6
VIDEO: Postgame interviews with @GeorgiaTechFB QB Haynes King, Head Coach Brent Key, and MVP of the @GasparillaBowl Jamal Haynes . ** 25 seconds in captured a really cool moment between Haynes King and Brent Key after the win. #gojackets #StingEm https://t.co/Xw5r2LVgNW