The University of Florida is discontinuing is infamous “Gator Bait” chant during athletic events.
According to the school, “there is horrific historic racist imagery associated with the phrase.”
Here are more details from 247 Sports:
The famous “Gator Bait” chant will no longer be performed by the Gator Band or anyone associated with the University Athletic Association.
Wrote Fuchs:
“While I know of no evidence of racism associated with our “Gator Bait” cheer at UF sporting events, there is horrific historic racist imagery associated with the phrase. Accordingly University Athletics and the Gator Band will discontinue the use of the cheer.