Minor League team’s ‘Salute to SEC Night’ includes fake diploma, ‘homework station’

The Fort Myers Miracle has played host to many fine promotions in the past: Mike Tyson Ear Night and Dress Like Craig Sager Day being just two. Then of course there’s also their infatuation with Justin Bieber. But now comes tonight’s gala Salute to the Southeastern Conference, in which the Miracle will lampoon all the shenanigans that have been occurring there lately. Among the features will be fake University of Florida diplomas handed out as fans enter the stadium.

From MiLB.com:

Wednesday is the team’s “Salute to the Southeastern Conference,” featuring pregame tailgating, a [Georgia] bulldog delivering the first pitch, Tennessee whiskey on the party deck and cowbells aplenty in honor of the University of Mississippi (Texas A&M fans will have to sit outside the stadium, however, as their school has yet to be admitted to the conference). The conference’s less-than-rigorous education requirements will be lampooned as well, with fake diplomas handed out at the gates and a “homework station” on the concourse for those not willing or able to complete their scholastic requirements.

A salute to the SEC would not be complete without a free car, but you can’t have everything.

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Fort Myers Miracle Salute to the Southeastern Conference [MiLB.com]
Fort Myers Miracle to Poke Fun at SEC with Fake Diploma Giveaway [Larry Brown Sports]