Rubio says FSU remarks just “football trash talk”

The Seminoles are scheduled to play the Gators there November. 28.

Now, for those that might be unaware, Rubio graduated from the University of Florida, and it pretty much goes without saying that the two sides have no love lost for one another.

Rubio said Sen. Cory Booker (D., N.J.) would be the best senator that could also be a good football player.

Rubio, a Miami native, said while he doesn’t root against the Hurricanes, he wouldn’t mind seeing Miami get defeated by Florida State if it would help Florida secure a playoff bid.

I guess we’ll give some context here: Rubio has a bachelor’s degree from University of Florida, FSU’s biggest rival. “And that’s why we have Florida State”.

“I grew up in Miami”, Rubio said.

“I’m sure he’s frustrated by his low standing in the polls, which I believe could be a reflection of where he got his education”, Thrasher added.

Portman reports for the Tallahassee Democrat. But only over the last 24 hours did Rubio’s interview and his comments about FSU draw attention.

The video features Rubio catching footballs, as he talks about his football career, his views on the NFL (He’s a Dolphins fan), and how he prepares for important moments such as Wednesday’s presidential debate on CNN.

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