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Fake: Tennessee went too far with the Gator Chomp on Saturday
After Tennessee's win at Florida on Saturday, the Vols did the Gator Chomp toward Florida's fans. Some suggested the Vols were classless for making that gesture.
That's just silly. Per Admiral Schofield, Gators fans said things to the Vols that were "very disrespectful" and "inhumane." He also said the comments weren't just coming from students but from older fans, too.
That's why I thoroughly enjoyed that late-game Gator Chomp. Florida deserved it. It wasn't an egregious act. It was payback. And that has to be an allowable element of college basketball -- it not, we should all just find something else to watch and enjoy.
The Vols hadn't won a game at Florida since the 2011-12 season. So they had a little fun at Florida fans' expense. And that's fine. It's not classless. It's not wrong. It didn't cross any lines. It was within the boundaries of proper postgame celebrations following a win over a rival.
Also, did anyone have sympathy for the opponents that had to endure the Gator Chomp as Billy Donovan's squad won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007? What about the Gator Chomps as Florida won behind Mike Miller? Or Jason Williams? Anyone remember those? Were those fans wrong for using that gesture to taunt opponents during games or to gloat after big wins? Because I can't recall any admonishment of overzealous Florida players, coaches or fans who basked in that patented celebration in the school's richest years.
Yeah, Tennessee did the Gator Chomp. And if the team gets the chance, I hope the Vols do it again because that's what makes this game fun and enjoyable.
Chill out, everyone. And let me know when Joakim Noah apologizes for all the times he used the Gator Chomp throughout his career with Florida.
Fake: Tennessee went too far with the Gator Chomp on Saturday
After Tennessee's win at Florida on Saturday, the Vols did the Gator Chomp toward Florida's fans. Some suggested the Vols were classless for making that gesture.
That's just silly. Per Admiral Schofield, Gators fans said things to the Vols that were "very disrespectful" and "inhumane." He also said the comments weren't just coming from students but from older fans, too.
That's why I thoroughly enjoyed that late-game Gator Chomp. Florida deserved it. It wasn't an egregious act. It was payback. And that has to be an allowable element of college basketball -- it not, we should all just find something else to watch and enjoy.
The Vols hadn't won a game at Florida since the 2011-12 season. So they had a little fun at Florida fans' expense. And that's fine. It's not classless. It's not wrong. It didn't cross any lines. It was within the boundaries of proper postgame celebrations following a win over a rival.
Also, did anyone have sympathy for the opponents that had to endure the Gator Chomp as Billy Donovan's squad won back-to-back titles in 2006 and 2007? What about the Gator Chomps as Florida won behind Mike Miller? Or Jason Williams? Anyone remember those? Were those fans wrong for using that gesture to taunt opponents during games or to gloat after big wins? Because I can't recall any admonishment of overzealous Florida players, coaches or fans who basked in that patented celebration in the school's richest years.
Yeah, Tennessee did the Gator Chomp. And if the team gets the chance, I hope the Vols do it again because that's what makes this game fun and enjoyable.
Chill out, everyone. And let me know when Joakim Noah apologizes for all the times he used the Gator Chomp throughout his career with Florida.
