[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 199 (Monday, December 4, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL'S UNDEFEATED SEASON

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                           HON. NEAL P. DUNN-

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2023

  Mr. DUNN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
undefeated Florida State University Seminole football team, who 
recently secured the 2023 ACC Championship title.
  Under Head Coach Mike Norvell's leadership, the Seminoles are 13-0 
despite a devastating injury that prematurely ended the collegiate 
career of Quarterback Jordan Travis. This team plays with their hearts, 
and it shows. Throughout this season, they've displayed incredible 
grit, determination, and perseverance even when the odds were against 
them.
  Sadly, the College Football Playoff Selection Committee failed to 
recognize this team's incredible talent by excluding them from the 
2023-24 College Football Playoffs. This was a devastating blow to the 
team and the city of Tallahassee, who proudly displayed the Seminole 
spirit all season.
  It's a shame that an undefeated team, who earned every bit of their 
perfect season, won't get a shot in the College Football Playoffs. Make 
no mistake, Florida's Second Congressional District knows our Seminoles 
are champions even if the selection committee denies them a chance to 
prove it.
  I congratulate Florida State University on a perfect season. I thank 
them for playing with their hearts and making our district proud. Go 
Noles.

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