There's one issue that crosses the political divide in Jacksonville: hosting the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.
. They not only supported keeping the game in Jacksonville but did so with enthusiasm.
Davis pointed out the revenue to the city as another reason to support the game if he were elected mayor. "The [Georgia-Florida] game is a plus, a revenue generator and I support the game being here," she said."I also believe we have some other opportunities. We used to do an HBCU game every year. We need to have those conversations with Florida A&M and other schools, and not just have African-Americans support the game. It's a unity thing." "It's an opportunity for Jacksonville to shine," she said."There's nothing but positives about this game.
"I'm competing against [coaches] all across the SEC who host recruits at their biggest games," Smart said last summer during the SEC's Media Days."When Auburn plays at Alabama, guess where the recruits are? When LSU and Alabama play, that's where the biggest recruits want to go.
"There’s a lot of credibility to both [sides]," he said."The home-and-home obviously would be fantastic, but there’s also some tradition there, there’s a rivalry there. Time will tell. I agree. That’s above my pay grade, but I’m looking forward to the opportunity to participate in the game.” During a news conference last week, Smart softened his tone somewhat but still isn't giving up on his contention that it's a recruiting disadvantage for the Bulldogs.