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If UM loses bowl game, mayor can't pay off bet -- because it's illegal
BY JOSE PAGLIERY
Miami's mayor and San Francisco's mayor have a wager on Saturday's 7th Annual Emerald Bowl between the Hurricanes and the California Golden Bears.
And Miami had better win, because Mayor Manny Diaz has promised to
send oranges if they lose.
That would be illegal.
Florida oranges can't be shipped to California because of fears that citrus canker could spread to the California crop.
Helena Poleo, a spokeswoman for Diaz, said the mayor won't break the law.
''We're definitely not going to do anything that will get anyone fined,'' she said. ``And it's just a silly wager. If that can't get done, we can find some other arrangement they'll be happy with.''
If Miami wins, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has promised to send Diaz a case of Napa Valley wine and sourdough bread.
An official at Hawaii's Department of Agriculture suggested a substitute if the Hurricanes come up short. Orange juice. Or pineapple juice.
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fifyIf Miami wins, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has offered his hand in marriage to Miami mayor Manny Diaz, a case of Napa Valley wine, and a romantic weekend at a San Francisco bathhouse.
Tresselbeliever;1364627; said:While Shannon has loaded up on some young talent, so far he has not instilled enough discipline into this team. Miami is probably close to where they were in '99.
BB73;1364629; said:He's working on the discipline. 5 guys were kept from playing in this game.