"But few shenanigans have felt so utterly bizarre, inherently funny and impactful as Marco Wilson's toss of an LSU player's shoe in the fourth quarter of a rivalry game on Dec. 12, 2020. The throw, which came in a tie game against a heavy underdog, certainly cost Florida a win. It might, too, have kept the Gators from the College Football Playoff."
"It was 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the rigors of the season had already taken their toll on many players and coaches. Wilson: It was a lot of stress that year -- the COVID stuff. Your schedule's changing. I'm stressing about trying to make it to the NFL. That was my main goal. I wasn't playing the best through that year. It was, "Man, am I going to get drafted?""
Marco Wilson threw an LSU player's shoe in the fourth quarter of a Dec. 12, 2020 rivalry game, a bizarre act that directly cost Florida the win and potentially a College Football Playoff berth. The play occurred during the COVID-19 season, when schedule disruptions, limited crowds and stress affected preparation and mindset. Wilson reported heavy stress about his NFL future and inconsistent play that year. Broad reactions ranged from disbelief to humor, and the incident became a turning point that preceded several years of mediocrity for the Florida football program.
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