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Jan. 1, 2000 • GAME DAY
MSU 37, Florida 34

Michigan State's Plaxico Burress carries the ball into the end zone to score as Florida's cornerback Bennie Alexander attempts to stop him during the first half. Michigan State's T. J. Duckett carries the ball against Florida. Florida quarterback Doug Johnson fumbles te ball as he is hit by Michigan State defenders Ricard Newsome (32) and Julian Peterson (98) during the first half.

Jan. 1, 2000 • GAME DAY
MSU 37, Florida 34

Michigan State coach Bobby Williams is carried by his players, Shawn Wright, left, and Amp Campbell after defeating Florida 37-34. Michigan State's Paul Edinger kicks the game-winning field goal from the hold of Bill Burke during the final seconds of the fourth quarter on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Michigan State kicker Paul Edinger celebrates his game-winning field goal in Michigan State's 37-34 win over Florida.

Jan. 1, 2000 • GAME DAY
MSU 37, Florida 34

Michigan State's linebacker T.J. Turner picks up a fumble by Florida's Doug Johnson and runs it into the end zone for a touchdown in the second quarter.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber) 		Michigan State's T.J. Turner reacts as he scores against Florida during first half action at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
(AP Photo/Pete Cosgrove)		 Michigan State head coach Bobby Williams gestures during first half action against Florida at the Citrus Bowl.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Jan. 1, 2000 • GAME DAY
MSU 37, Florida 34

Florida head coach Steve Spurrier reacts during his team 37-34 loss to Michigan State at the Citrus Bowl.
(AP Photo/Scott Audette)		 Florida's Doug Johnson fumbles the ball as Michigan State's Julian Peterson moves in on the play during the first quarter.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)		 Florida's offense and the Michigan State defense have a disagreement in the third quarter of the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla.
(AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Dec. 31, 1999

Bill Burke executes a pass play from Friday's script at the walk-thru in the Florida Citrus Bowl. Bobby Williams shakes hands with Steve Spurrier following Friday's Florida Citrus Bowl pregame press conference.
(AP Photo/Scott Audette)		 Bobby Williams answers questions from the media Friday's Florida Citrus Bowl pregame press conference.
(AP Photo/Scott Audette)

Dec. 31, 1999 • Final Practice

Bobby Williams gives his team final instructions following Friday's walk-thru for the Florida Citrus Bowl. Former Spartan All-American Charlie Thornhill delivers an emotional message to the team following Friday's walk-thru. The Spartans posed for a team picture prior to Friday's walk-thru.

Dec. 29, 1999 • Practice

Little John Flowers gets a carry during Wednesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Bill Burke completes a throw during Wednesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Greg Robinson-Randall provides pass protection for Bill Burke during Wednesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 29/28, 1999 • Practice

Craig Jarrett hits a 60-yard punt during Wednesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Florida native Herb Haygood returns a kickoff during Wednesday's bowl practice at Thunder Field. Coach Bob Casullo watches over special teams drills during Tuesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 28, 1999 • Practice

Offensive coordinator Morris Watts supervises drills during Tuesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Associate head coach Mark Dantonio discusses pass coverage with free safety Richard Newsome at Tuesday's bowl practice. Veteran linebacker Mike Austin closes on a ball carrier during Tuesday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 27, 1999 • Day For Kids Festival

Shawn Foster and a friend shoot baskets at the Day For Kids Festival Monday. Aric Morris and a friend take turns shooting baskets at Monday's Day For Kids Festival at Tinker Field. Josh Thornhill and a friend toss rings during the Day For Kids Festival Monday.

Dec. 27, 1999 • Day For Kids Festival II

T.J. Duckett, Bill Burke and friends pose for photos during Monday's Day For Kids Festival. Starting quarterbacks for the 2000 Florida Citrus Bowl, Florida's Doug Johnson and MSU's Bill Burke. Gari Scott and Lavaile Richardson pose for pictures at the Day For Kids Festival in Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 27, 1999 • Practice

Shawn Foster returns a punt during Monday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Ryan Van Dyke completes a pass during Monday's bowl practice. Ryan Van Dyke scrambles for yardage during Monday's bowl practice.

Dec. 26, 1999 • Trip to Sea World Adventure Park

Herb Haygood, Bill Burke, Shaun Mason, Shawn Foster, Josh Thornhill, Renaldo Hill, Matt Kropf and Dave Sucura have a blast riding Sea World's water coaster, Journey from Atlantis. Herb Haygood, Bill Burke, Shaun Mason, Shawn Foster (front two rows), Matt Kropf and Dave Sucura (back row) share a laugh after their second run down the Journey to Atlantis. Ulish Booker, James Smith, Brian Ottney, Siitupe Peko and Josh Smith make a friend at Sea World's Dolphin Cove.

Dec. 26, 1999 • Practice

Coach Reggie Mitchell instructs Renaldo Hill during special teams drills. Plaxico Burress and Lavaile Richardson take part in the conditioning program at the end of Sunday's practice. Head coach Bobby Williams addresses the team following Sunday's two-hour practice session.

Dec. 25, 1999 • Trip to Magic Kingdom Park

Cinderella's Castle in the middle of Magic Kingdom Park. The Astro Orbiter in Tomorrowland. Running backs coach Reggie Mitchell and his family enjoy a roller coaster ride on The Barnstormer at Goofy's Wiseacre Farm.

Sights from Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade on Main Street

Goofy Woody and Bullseye Toy soldiers
Daisy and Donald Duck Santa Clause in a sleigh packed with toys. Ulish Booker and Josh Shaw look for a good seat along Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade route.

Dec. 24, 1999 • Trip to the Universal Studios Islands of Adventure

Several Spartans stand in line at the Incredible Hulk Coaster. Here's a view Spartan players enjoyed from inside a boat at the Jurassic Park River Adventure. Poseidon's Fury was a popular attraction for Spartan players.

Dec. 23, 1999 • Practice

Ryan Van Dyke runs the second-team offense during Thursday's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Florida native Gari Scott runs a pass route in Thursday's bowl practice. Plaxico Burress and Amp Campbell lead the pack during conditioning drills at Thursday's practice.

Dec. 22, 1999 • Practice

Defensive line coach Brad Lawing checks a call with Josh Shaw during Wednesday afternoon's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla. Julian Peterson prepares to rush the quarterback during Wednesday afternoon's bowl practice. Paul Edinger kicks off during special teams drills at Wednesday's bowl practice.

Dec. 21, 1999 • Practice

Amp Campbell and Aric Morris close in on a pass receiver in Tuesday afternoon's bowl practice in Orlando, Fla.

 Head coach Bobby Williams instructs Chris Baker during Tuesday afternoon's bowl practice. Head coach Bobby Williams addresses the team following Tuesday afternoon's bowl practice.

Dec. 20, 1999 • Practice

Bill Burke looks downfield for a receiver during Monday's practice in Orlando, Fla.

 Bobby Williams visits with Julian Peterson during Monday's practice in Orlando, Fla. Burke preparing for Florida