Hail to the Citrus Bowl

Normally I’m not a big fan of the Florida Citrus Bowl.

It’s not a very attractive stadium. Traffic is usually a problem. And it always seems way too hot, even by central Florida standards.

But fill the place with 69,748 fans, including two marching bands, and bring in a pair of top programs like Florida and Michigan and have them play in a New Year’s Day bowl game. I have to admit, the dump has some charm, especially when Florida and Michigan are going up and down the field to the tune of a 41-35 victory for the Michigan Wolverines as they did Tuesday in the Capital One Bowl.

Besides, can the surroundings really be that bad when the Michigan band is playing, “Hail to the Victors Valiant?”

The answer: Nope.