[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY'S NEW ORLEANS BOWL VICTORY

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
Jacksonville State University football team for winning their first 
bowl game in program history in their first season as an FBS team,
  On December 16, 2023. The Jacksonville State University Gamecocks 
battled it out at the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl, beating the 
University of Louisiana 34 to 31 with a walk-off field goal in overtime 
to secure their win. The game was played at the Caesars Superdome in 
New Orleans, Louisiana.
  The Jacksonville State University Gamecocks finished their regular 
season 8-4. This was head coach Rich Rodriguez's second year with the 
program, the first bowl game victory in program history, and the team's 
first year playing at the FBS level.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Coach Rodriguez, the 
Jacksonville State University football team, students, faculty and all 
the fans. Go Gamecocks.

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