Mark O'Mara: University of Florida banned Gator Chomp cheer because of alleged racist connotations

The University of Florida banned the Gator Chomp cheer in 2020 due to allegations of racism.

Frida Ghitis : The connection to the cheer is tenuous at best.

She says it was created by Lawrence Wright , a black football player who embellished the chant: “If you ain’t a Gator, ya Gator bait, baby!” Ghitis says Gator fans reveled in their catchy football cheer.

Hopefully, the Trump administration’s attack on discriminatory racial behavior will continue to bring about much-needed critical thinking regarding how Americans relate to each other and how we can all reach our full potential. Misguided leftist drivel, like taking offense at a team’s innocent cheering traditions, distracts everyone from actual issues. Congratulations to the Florida Gators , both on their basketball championship and the survival of at least the chomp portion of their cheer..