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Postcards: Gravity Isn't Bringing Us Down (Republic Speak)

Postcards: Gravity Isn't Bringing Us Down (Republic Speak)

It seems that Captain Jay doesn't want Deion Sanders on the Florida Republic flag... I suppose we'll have to ask President Elsie what she thinks...

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Garrett Baldwin
May 12, 2024
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Dear Fellow Expat:

I wasn’t aware how many fellow ex-pats have deeply negative feelings about Deion Sanders, easily the best athlete to come out of Florida.

He’s a Fort Myers kid.

And while easily the most cocky athlete of his time, we like that sort of bravado.

But not Captain Jay. He had something to get off his chest and did so in the spirit of our appreciation for free speech and open debate. I would describe the rant as merciless. And a worthy objection in support of Bobby Bowden on the Florida Republic flag.

A shift away from Mr. Sanders won’t favor Florida State University.

I’d be… okay with Mr. Gator himself, Emmitt Smith on the flag.

Then we start talking Miami players.

Michael Irvin? (controversial)

Ray Lewis? (controversial)

Warren Sapp… (you forgot about him)

Then we move elsewhere…

NBA star Vince Carter!!! (controversial)

Tim Tebow? (you definitely forgot about him)

How about Sebastian Janikowski (controversial)?

Cris Collinsworth (can we please trade him for Randy Moss?)

We’re all …

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