UCF linebacker Tatum Bethune says the Gasparilla Bowl against Florida is a huge opportunity for in-state bragging rights.
Notable quotes from Monday's interview...
On playing Florida:
"We're just excited to have this opportunity and showcase our talent and how good we really are."
More on the opportunity and what it would mean to beat UF:
"We really don't get this opportunity much, so we've got to seize the moment. It's really big on bragging rights too because we say we're the best team in Florida so we've got to prove it now. It's real important."
On UF QB Emory Jones:
"Emory Jones is a good quarterback. Very elusive. He can make plays. We've got to get him on the ground, like we did with the Louisville quarterback. Almost the same game plan."
On the UF running game:
"They have a great running back, No. 27 (Dameon Pierce). I really don't know his name, but he runs hard. We haven't been great on tackling this season. That's something we've got to work on when it comes Thursday. Just get them on the ground."
On defending their WRs:
"Just get the balls out of their hands and keep the top on the coverage like Coach T-Will says."
Favorite memory of this season?
"Coming back and winning the Boise game. That was something I never did before. Coming back and winning a game, that was huge."
