The "Gator Chomp" that Florida fans do was born in Davis Wade Stadium 30 years ago today. Some Tuba player in their band started it per SEC network broadcast team. <div>
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Who knew?
- Thread starter CalNaughtonJr.sixpack
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I knew. I just did not remember the date.We did it to them, but I think it was in Jackson.
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I know MSU was doing the Jaws theme for forcing punts in 1980. I guess we weren't technically doing the "gator" chomp, since our arms were supposed to be shark jaws. Most everyone had a cowbell in one hand too, so the chomp was accompanied with clanging.
Gators stole it from us.
Gators stole it from us.
1. He's correct, our version of the chop was primarily based on Jaws
2. The Jaws theme was played by the band
3. There still is no such thing as a land-shark that I know of.
2. The Jaws theme was played by the band
3. There still is no such thing as a land-shark that I know of.