The winner of the wager will receive a supply of local delicacies from their opponent’s home region. Lawson has wagered a box of North Florida shrimp, while Thompson has put catfish on the line. Both lawmakers agreed to wear the opposing team’s shirt if their respective team loses.
Lawson and Thompson are longtime friends and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. brothers who love their districts and sports.
Lawson earned his undergrad degree from Florida A&M. Thompson received a bachelor's from Tougaloo College and a master's from Jackson State.
Their typical comradery, this week has been replaced with spirited back-and-forth over the Rattlers and Tigers playing in the Orange Blossom Classic tomorrow at 3 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
The winner of the wager will receive a supply of local delicacies from their opponent’s home region. Lawson has wagered a box of North Florida shrimp, while Thompson has put catfish on the line. Both lawmakers agreed to wear the opposing team’s shirt if their respective team loses.
“Clearly, Congressman Lawson haven’t been paying attention to my Tigers. I know FAMU has a good athletic program, but they’re no match for us,” said Thompson. “Coach Prime Time is going to lead us to an undefeated season. On Sunday, I know both teams will compete at their best, but someone please tell Rep. Lawson that Tigers have never been scared of rattlesnakes. Bring it on!”
“I told Congressman Thompson that I know FAMU is going to take home this victory, so he can start getting my Mississippi catfish ready,” Lawson said. “Both teams have done an amazing job with their recruitment efforts, but I know Coach Simmons has top-notch athletes who are fired up and ready to play. The Rattlers are about to show ‘Prime Time’ and Rep. Thompson and how we do things in Florida.”