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The Gator Chomp
Fans make the Gator Chomp by moving extended arms together like an alligator's jaws.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida Traditions — official source
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The Swamp nickname
UF's traditions account credits Steve Spurrier with giving the stadium its Swamp nickname in 1992.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida Traditions — official source
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Mr. Two Bits
George Edmondson's cheering tradition began in 1949. Honorary performers continued it after his retirement.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida Traditions — official source
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Albert's changing forms
UF's mascot history includes a live alligator in 1957 and a full-body Albert costume introduced in 1970.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida Traditions — official source
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Alberta joins Albert
Alberta joined the mascot tradition in 1986, according to UF's homecoming history.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida Traditions — official source
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An end-of-quarter tradition
Supporters link arms and sing together at the end of the third quarter, a longstanding Gator game-day custom.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida Traditions — official source
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A land-grant connection
Florida Agricultural College, a predecessor institution, became the state's first land-grant college in 1884.
Checked 2026-10-20 · Sources: Florida School — official source
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