Texas fans woke up this week polishing their best 1-0 conference play badges, because nothing says “big game energy” like consoling an opponent whose last three performances have looked more like therapy sessions than football. The Texas Longhorns, strutting into The Swamp at a sturdy 3-1, have drafted a side project: curing Florida’s losing hangover. Word is they’ve packed extra water bottles—for tears—and a bulk order of pep talks to resurrect a Gators squad that’s managed to lose to South Florida, Miami and LSU in the same season.
Insiders report UT coaches are running drills not just on passing routes but also on “active listening” and “empathy huddles,” ready to swoop in the moment the Gators whisper “we got this” (again). Meanwhile, Florida’s own playbook gathering dust on the sidelines features helpful tips like “remember you’re still in the SEC,” and “try turning it off and on again.” Kickoff this weekend promises to be less about who wins, and more about who can hand out the better participation trophy—and Texas has already ordered in bulk.
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