“Old School Legends Series” Highlights the 1990 “No More Wait ‘Til Next Year” Florida Gators

 “Old School Legends Series” Highlights the 1990 “No More Wait ‘Til Next Year” Florida Gators
Dinner event and radio program hosted by Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster will feature Gator All-Americans Shane Matthews, Kirk Kirkpatrick and Brad Culpepper
 
The “Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams” radio program will host its “Old School Legends Series” on Monday, March 23 from 5-9 p.m. at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster located at 729 Lee Road in Orlando, Fla.
 
The dinner event and radio program will highlight the 1990 Florida Gators – Steve Spurrier’s first year as Florida Gator head coach, and the team that dramatically launched Florida Gator football from a “good but not great” football program into an era of consistent elite status in college football.
 
The evening’s lineup includes three All-Americans who played instrumental roles in the Gators success during that 1990 season:

  •  QB Shane Matthews, who emerged from the fifth string to lead the 1990 Gators to a 9-2 record, received All-American status and was a two-time SEC Player of the Year.  
  • TE Kirk Kirkpatrick, who led the SEC in receiving in 1990, was named Gator 1990 MVP and was awarded the esteemed “Fergie Ferguson Award” (the highest honor a Gator football player can receive).
  •  DT Brad Culpepper, who anchored the Gator defensive line in 1990, achieved All-American and All-SEC status and was awarded the prestigious Draddy Trophy, better known as the “Academic Heisman,” after the 1991 season. 
“We are so thankful to Christner’s for allowing us to host and showcase one of the most significant teams in SEC history,” said radio host Roger Franklin Williams. “Before 1990, Florida Gator football had a colorful history of great moments and more than their share of talented, exciting players, but were generally known as a “good but not great” program. In his first year, Coach Spurrier brought a change of attitude, philosophy, expectations and on-the-field success to Florida Gator Football.”
 
The 1990 Gators opened the season with a stunning 50-7 victory over Oklahoma State on their way to a 9-2 record. Other highlights of that season include a 48-7 victory over then-No 4 ranked Auburn, a dominating 38-7 win over Georgia and a 47-15 victory at Kentucky that gave the 1990 Gators the best record in the SEC. Since then, accolades for the Gators include nine first-place finishes in the SEC, eight official SEC Championships, three national championships, consistent Top 10 rankings and numerous appearances in BCS Bowl and New Year’s six bowl games.
 
Monday, March 23 Dinner event and radio program
5 p.m. - The “1990 Gator Legends” event will begin with a social hour
6 p.m. - Intimate prix fixe dinner at 6 p.m. in a private room with the 1990 Gators.
8 p.m. - The radio program taping
 
The radio program will air on Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m. on the “Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams” show on FM 96.9 THE GAME and AM 740, and streamed live at 969thegame.iheart.com and the iHeart Radio app.
 
Reservations
The event is open to the public and seating is limited. A prix fixe dinner menu will be served for $70 per person, excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity. Reservations are required by calling
407-645-4443.

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About Old School Legends Series
The “Old School Legends Series” is a regular feature of the “Talkin’ Old School with Roger Franklin Williams” radio program. The series features interviews with sports legends recorded before a live dinner audience at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster.
 
About Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster
Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster has been a favorite of the Orlando, community for 26+ years. Designed to reflect the Christner family’s rich history of exceptional quality and meticulous service, the award-winning menu features only the finest USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood and outstanding wine and spirits. Boasting two unique lounges, nine private dining rooms and an intimate main dining room, guests enjoy an elegant fine dining experience complemented by celebrated live entertainment. A popular venue for holiday parties, wedding receptions, business meetings, birthday celebrations and special occasions, Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster accepts reservations at ChristnersPrimeSteakAndLobster.com or 407.645.4443.

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Date and Time

Monday Mar 23, 2020
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT

Monday, March 23 from 5-9 p.m.

Location

Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster located at 729 Lee Road in Orlando, Fla. 32810

Fees/Admission

$70 per person, excluding alcohol, tax and gratuity. 

Website

http://christnersprimesteakandlobster.com

Contact Information

Reservations are required by calling 407-645-4443.
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