Larry Eugene Weicht II Discusses the Outback Bowl

18 Nov

For most Floridians, including Larry Eugene Weicht II, there’s only one place to be on New Year’s Day: Sitting on your couch with your friends and watching the Outback Bowl. This game is held in Florida, and the selection process ensures that the game will be close and interesting. Larry Eugene Weicht II has a special connection to the Outback Bowl that makes his viewing all the more compulsory: He’s served on the team selection committee.

In the Outback Bowl, teams are chosen partly due to their winning records. But, teams must also endure the scrutiny of people like Larry Eugene Weicht II on the selection committee. While the methods they use are somewhat secret, it’s clear that they also take factors aside from winning and losing into account when choosing a team. The group may spend weeks on a decision.

For Larry Eugene Weicht II, the decision was a little stressful. He wanted to make sure to chose the right teams to play, and he wanted to make sure he didn’t overlook any teams that might also be qualified. Participating in a bowl game like the Outback Bowl can bring a school a lot of money and publicity, and it’s not something to be trifled with. But, Larry Eugene Weicht II is known for having a level head and making good decisions, so it’s likely he won’t lose any sleep over his pick. He’ll examine the evidence, make a choice and then move on.

So on New Year’s Day, you’ll know just where to reach Larry Eugene Weicht II. He’ll be watching the game with his friends, and taking pride in the teams that he chose to play. He may even be in the stands at the game itself, watching the action as it unfolds on the field below. Having a special connection to a game can have its benefits. Just ask Larry Eugene Weicht II. He’ll be able to tell you all about this, in great detail.

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Talking About Manatee Safety with Larry Eugene Weicht II

18 Nov

Like most people who have grown up in Florida, Larry Eugene Weicht II knows quite a bit about the manatee. This large and lumbering water mammal is common to the waters in Florida, and it’s known for swimming right up alongside boats in the hopes of gaining a tasty treat. Unfortunately, as Larry Eugene Weicht II and most Floridians know, this has been the cause of the manatee’s downfall. When the animals come this close to moving boats, they run the risk of being hit and killed by fast-moving propellers.

In the 1980s, Floridians like Larry Eugene Weicht II were told that they should take special precautions to protect the manatees, and the animals were placed on the endangered species list. As Larry Eugene Weicht II grew, he became interested in deep-sea fishing, and he remembered those lessons from the 1980s. He does all he can to keep manatees safe. But, he also notices that many other boaters and tourists are engaging in behaviors that could put the manatees at risk.

For example, when boaters like Larry Eugene Weicht II hit the water, they take care to wear polarized glasses, so they can see into the depths of the water. The glasses reduce the glare, allowing Larry Eugene Weicht II to spot flippers, whirlpools and bubbles that could indicate that a manatee is near. If Larry Eugene Weicht II does spot a manatee, he cuts his engine and allows his boat to drift. He never feeds the creatures, because he knows that this behavior trains the animals to come close to the boat. Instead, he simply watches them from a distance and waits until they are 50 feet away before he starts his engine once more. Larry Eugene Weicht II also resists the urge to throw any trash into the water, as he knows this trash can become food for manatees.

While the manatee population in Florida appears to be on the rise, due to the efforts of people like Larry Eugene Weicht II, we must all be on alert and do what we can to help these animals. Recovering from an endangered status isn’t easy, and the manatees can use all of the help that they can get.

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