I was in Publix at 10:30 in the morning when I picked up on the intensity that accompanies the phrase “Gator Nation.” The grocery store was a sea of orange and blue, flooded with students picking out what beer they wanted to be their liquid courage for game day in the Swamp. I had to wonder, when was the last time these students woke up that early on a Saturday? I knew it was going to be a great day from that point on.
Despite the gloomy weather, Gator fans started their game day experience eight hours before kickoff.