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Florida revives 'gator bait' cheer 6 years after it was banned because of 'racist imagery'
EducationSeason opener football game
The University of Florida revived its 'gator bait' cheer during its season opener, more than six years after it was banned due to 'racist imagery' concerns.
The cheer was brought back on Saturday night during the game against Florida Atlantic.
- Coverage on "Florida revives 'gator bait' cheer 6 years after it was banned because of 'racist imagery'" is currently reported by center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
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- The revival occurred on Saturday night
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Six years after it was banned, the UF Marching Band brought the Gator Bait cheer back to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for Florida football's season opener vs Florida Atlantic.
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- Center: Six years after it was banned, the UF Marching Band brought the Gator Bait cheer back to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for Florida football's season opener vs Florida Atlantic.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential backlash or controversy over the cheer's revival
Why It Matters
The revival of the cheer may impact the university's reputation and relationships with its community
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Timeline of this story
- 3h agorikkyo.ac.jp: $+⚽️+【Live Sports)@+!】 Florida vs Florida Atlantic LIVE STreams On TV Channel 05 September
- 2h agoYahoo: Six years after it was banned, the UF Marching Band brought the Gator Bait cheer back to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for Florida football's sea
- 1h agoAssociated Press: The University of Florida revived its “gator bait” cheer Saturday night during its season opener, bringing it back more than six years after
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