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Chipper Jones, Danny Kanell trade barbs over Florida, FSU in social media feud
By Andrew Olson
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Chipper Jones and Danny Kanell are both outspoken users of social media. On Saturday, the two got into a squabble over college football.
It all started with Kanell taking a shot at Florida. After the Gators defeated No. 9 Ole Miss, Kanell trolled his old rival by “congratulating” UF on being the SEC’s version of the Kansas Jayhawks.
Jones is associated with the Peach State for his legendary Atlanta Braves career, but he is originally from the Sunshine State. He grew up in DeLand, Florida, about a 95-mile drive southeast of UF campus. Jones went off on Kanell’s Gator jab. He took aim at Kanell’s FSU career and post-playing days, also getting a little nasty.
Hey Danny….i say this with all due respect for ur mediocre career and even less mediocre career after throwing senseless picks at FSU……STFU! We know u hate the SEC, we get it. No need to pee in our corn flakes cuz ur on ur period! Congrats on Charleston Southern. https://t.co/kFkwJtfxMH
— Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) November 23, 2024
Jones used the block function of X (formerly Twitter) to keep Kanell’s mindless drivel from appearing on his timeline again. Kanell addressed Jones again, seeing that he had been blocked, taking more shots at Florida and calling the Hall of Fame 3rd baseman sensitive.
Wait…@RealCJ10 can chirp but won’t allow me a chance to congratulate him on his Florida Gators massive win to get to bowl eligibility??? Did you book your tickets to the Music City Bowl yet? pic.twitter.com/UsMFrlRXHa
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) November 24, 2024
It’s a big weekend for Kanell. His alma mater, Florida State, improved to 2-9 on the season with a 41-7 win over FCS Charleston Southern. It marked the first time this season that the Seminoles scored more than 21 points in a football game.
Florida and Florida State play on Saturday in Tallahassee to wrap up the regular season.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
