Rubio’s Son Credits Jesus After Scoring Touchdown

The Hill reports:

Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio praised his son Anthony, a walk-on player for the Florida Gators, who scored his first touchdown in the school’s Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night.

Anthony Rubio, a running back, scored in the waning minutes of the game against Tulane. Florida won, 33-8. The touchdown set off a frenzy among his teammates, with the celebration drawing a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

In an interview with ESPN after the game, Anthony Rubio said the team’s celebration was “insane.” “I want to thank God for that. It wouldn’t have happened” but for Him, Rubio said. “That was a great experience.”

Read the full article. Unsportsmanlike. Like Jesus?

Happy my son scored

But what I am truly proud of is the joy from his teammates and that he gave all the glory to God #GoGators 🐊

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— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) December 21, 2024