Florida Gators Honor Tom Petty Vs. Lsu Perhaps A New Tradition Will Be Born

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At the end of the third quarter of every game, Florida plays the song “We Are the Boys from Old Florida.” The Gators continued that tradition on Saturday, but added Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” after it as a tribute.

Here’s how the university explained it:

The tribute was widely praised across social media.