UF students can submit videos of skits in competition

October 22, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gator Growl 2012 will feature comedian Tracy Morgan and country singer Josh Turner performing on the big screen, but Univerity of Florida students can join them.

Gator Minute of Fame allows fans to submit videos of skits they’d like to see in Gator Growl, and a lucky video will be chosen to be screened live at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during Gator Growl.

Videos must be under 1 minute in length, and cannot feature nudity, profanity, or violence. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and submitted at http://gatorgrowl.org/gmf/.

Submissions will close at 5 p.m. Friday, and the videos will be featured on Gator Growl’s Facebook Nov. 1-3.

This year’s event will also feature fireworks as well as the Dazzlers, UF cheerleaders and the Gator football team’s senior members.

The theme of Gator Growl 2012 is “United We Growl” and the show will be honoring both the Florida Gators and the United States military on the eve of Veterans Day Weekend.

Tickets are $15 for students and $25 for alumni and guests. They can be purchased through Ticketmaster at www.gatorgrowl.org. Fans can also purchase a $25 tax-deductible ticket for a wounded veteran and his or her family through the Wounded Warrior Project through the site.

Gator Growl marks the culmination of UF’s Homecoming festivities and brings together students, alumni, staff and faculty. The theme of Gator Growl 2012 is “United We Growl” honoring both the Florida Gators and the United States military on the eve of Veterans Day Weekend.