GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Gator fans cheer as the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 15, 2007 in Gainesville, Florida.
Florida defeated Tennessee 59-20. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The University of Florida (UF) announced on Thursday that they are taking steps towards positive change against racism, including ending the 'Gator Bait' chant often used at sporting events.President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
It will focus on:One of the steps being taken is that President Fuchs is banning the use of the popular 'Gator Bait' chant at sporting events, writing that "while I know of no evidence of racism associated with.