FSU vs. Florida softball captures what college athletics is about

Wednesday night’s softball showdown between No. 10 Florida State and No. 2 Florida reminded us of what makes college athletics special.

The pregame line to get through security gates wrapped around the stadium and into the parking lot as hundreds of Seminole and Gator fans alike anxiously waited in anticipation of a top-10 showdown. Parents snapped photos of their awe-struck children and friends turned into rivals as a loud and raucous post-season-like environment overcame the Seminole Softball Complex.