In solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, both Florida and Ole Miss took a knee on the opening kickoff of Saturday’s game, resulting in a delay of game penalty by UF. The penalty was then declined by Ole Miss.
The Gators and the Rebels have been vocal about their efforts to stand together in the fight for social equality. Several Florida athletic teams, including men’s basketball, volleyball and football, attended a BLM march Aug. 28 in Gainesville. Ole Miss also marched in a protest that day.
I’m proud of our players coming together for justice and change.