Florida Revives Controversial 'Gator Bait' Cheer Six Years After Ban
The University of Florida has officially reinstated its historic "Gator Bait" cheer, reversing a six-year-old decision that removed it due to concerns over racist imagery. Administrators cited evolving cultural standards and historical context for the policy change.
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Florida revives ‘gator bait’ cheer 6 years after it was banned because of ‘racist imagery’ - AP News
Florida revives ‘gator bait’ cheer 6 years after it was banned because of ‘racist imagery’ AP News
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The University of Florida revived its “gator bait” cheer Saturday night during its season opener, bringing it back more than six years after the school banned it because of "horrific historic racist imagery” associated with the phrase. New school president Stuart Bell said in June that “traditions matter” and hinted that the cheer could return because “it's meaningful to the Gator family.” It returned to the Swamp early in the first quarter against Florida Atlantic — and was welcomed with a...
By MARK LONG
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