Playful Wager Between Governors
In a playful twist following a recent college football showdown, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged his defeat to Indiana Governor Mike Braun during a press briefing on nursing education. After Indiana’s thrilling 27-21 victory over the Miami Hurricanes, which ultimately secured their spot as national champions, DeSantis found himself on the hook for a friendly wager.
Florida’s Classic Treats
He is set to deliver a classic Florida treat: key lime pie, along with famed stone crabs from Joe’s Stone Crab, a well-known restaurant in Miami Beach.
Humorous Reflections
DeSantis humorously reflected on the situation, proposing that it might be simpler to deliver the dessert and seafood to Marco Island—a popular vacation spot for Indiana residents—rather than sending them all the way to Indiana. He remarked:
“You know, honestly, half of Indiana is in Marco Island this time of year. Can I just bring this stuff to Marco Island? It would be a lot easier for us.”
Reciprocal Wager
Had the outcome been in favor of Miami, Governor Braun had vowed to reciprocate with a sugar cream pie, often referred to as Hoosier pie, and a pork tenderloin sandwich. The lighthearted exchange between the two governors highlights the camaraderie that can exist among state leaders, particularly when it comes to college sports, underscoring the cultural significance of such events in the U.S. sporting landscape.
