The Inside Clamdigger

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 18, 2007
CONTACT: Ken Lundberg ( Martinez ) (202)228-5957
Afshin Mohamadi (Menendez) (202)224-4744

BACKING UP THE SCARLET KNIGHTS: SEN. MENENDEZ WAGERS ON BIG GAME VS. USF WITH FLA. SEN. MARTINEZ

NJ SALTWATER TAFFY AND CRANBERRIES VS. TAMPA STRAWBERRIES

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) today struck a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight’s big football game between the University of South Florida Bulls (ranked #2 in the nation) and the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights. Senator Martinez is wagering a first batch of fresh Tampa strawberries and Senator Menendez has anted up New Jersey saltwater taffy and cranberries.

Martinez said: “Yet again, another Florida team is on the cusp of a national title. The #2 Bulls will rollover the Scarlet Knights to easily win this game. I am confident Coach Leavitt will lead this team to victory. I look forward to a great game but also a humbling result for Rutgers .”

Sen. Bob Menendez said: “By the time the clock shows all zeros tonight, Sen. Martinez is going to be seeing scarlet. I have faith in Coach Schiano and the boys to give us some more magic against the #2 team in the country. I can taste those strawberries already.”

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