Games with Names Choke at Doak with Bert Kreischer | Florida vs. Florida State
Sep 16, 2025
Bert Kreischer, a renowned comedian and Florida State University legend, joins the conversation to reminisce about the intense 1994 'Choke at Doak' game. He paints vivid pictures of the electric atmosphere with nearly 90,000 fans, humorously sharing stories from his college days. The discussion also dives into the evolution of football strategies and the cultural impact of these rivalries. Bursting with nostalgia, Bert lightheartedly reflects on the playful antics and fierce competitions that define college football culture.
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First Game Conversion Moment
- Bert Kreischer describes his first Florida State game experience and being moved to tears by the stadium rituals.
- He compares the spear/renegade moment to a baptism that converted him into an FSU fan for life.
Kicking Woes Shaped The Team
- Bert recounts kicker problems at FSU and how Scott Bentley and Dan Mowery struggled, shaping game decisions.
- He ties special-teams unreliability to pivotal moments in the Choke at Doak game.
Impromptu Pep Talk Fired Up Stadium
- Bert describes being invited to give a pep talk and improvising a speech that fired up the crowd before an Alabama game.
- He recalls Tom Segura urging him to 'talk with them' and the electric reaction from 90,000 fans.