When the Gators brought home a National Championship title for the second year in a row in 2007, the City of Gainesville and the University of Florida celebrated accordingly. Now, they’re hoping to do it again.
Similar to the celebrations of ‘07, students climbed lamp posts, mounted roofs and commandeered the streets after UF’s Final Four win against Auburn. The Gators will take on the Houston Cougars in San Antonio at 8:50 p.m. Monday.
After 18 years, the community is shaking off the dust and unlocking a victorious spirit in the wake of Florida’s historic run to the National Championship stage in Texas…