It was a proud second for Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida when his son, Anthony Rubio, scored his first collegiate landing within the Florida Gators’ blowout victory over Tulane within the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday evening.
Anthony Rubio, a walk-on to the workforce, scored on a late nine-yard run with simply over a minute remaining to increase Florida’s lopsided lead to 33-8 in what marked the Gator’s fourth straight victory.
Florida Gators working again Anthony Rubio (25) runs the ball in for a landing in opposition to the Tulane Inexperienced Wave in the course of the second half at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 20, 2024. (Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Photographs)
“Nice to complete the suitable manner,” Florida coach Billy Napier stated of the play.
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The sport was already determined at that time, however Rubio’s teammates rushed to crowd round him and rejoice his first rating in his first faculty soccer sport.
Florida Gators working again Anthony Rubio (25) runs the ball in for a landing in opposition to the Tulane Inexperienced Wave in the course of the second half at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 20, 2024. (Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Photographs)
“It was insane,” he instructed Florida beat author Jesse Simmons of his teammate’s celebration. “First, I wish to thank God for that, it wouldn’t have occurred [without] Him.”
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As any proud guardian would, Senator Rubio took to social media to reward his son’s accomplishments.
“Completely satisfied my son scored,” he wrote in a put up on X. “However what I’m really happy with is the enjoyment from his teammates and that he gave all of the glory to God.”
Florida Gators working again Anthony Rubio (25) celebrates after he ran the ball for a landing in opposition to the Tulane Inexperienced Wave in the course of the second half at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 20, 2024. (Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Photographs)
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Rubio joined the Gators’ soccer program as a walk-on working again in 2023. He redshirted his first 12 months and didn’t see any motion till Friday’s sport. He wrapped up the sport with 32 dashing yards and one rating on the bottom.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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