Modern–day Gator Growl shaped by history

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It's that time of year again, folks.
Think you're just another orange-and-blue-painted face in the crowd?
Despite a packed schedule this weekend, both Gainesville and University police say they don't expect problems this Homecoming.
In college, Jon Reep was not sure he wanted to be a comedian. But when he was kicked out of a football game for goofy behavior, everything changed for tonight's Gator Growl comedian.
It's that time of year again. Anyone who has been in Gainesville for UF's Homecoming weekend knows all about the gridlock, the game and that, apparently, alligators can growl - something we didn't know until the fall of 2005.
Homecoming weekend marks a special time in football season when Gainesville is filled with UF alumni making their pilgramages back to The Gator Nation.
Although the Gator will growl at tonight's pep rally, some UF students are scowling at its organizers for choosing an "unknown" comedian and a musical act that may be out of tune with their generation.
Rain or shine, the show will go on.
When it comes to Homecoming week, there may be no one busier than UF's rowdy reptiles, Albert and Alberta, who spread spirit around The Gator Nation like its their job because, well, it is.
The first day of the Student Government election saw a high turnout of voters, but it did not come without some polling mishaps and political mischief.
Twenty-three acts had to sing, salsa, shimmy or shake for a coveted award Tuesday night: one of three performances at this year's Gator Growl on Oct. 24.
For the second straight year, UF will not host the once annual open practice. Instead, the Gators will hold an interactive fan-player event the week of Gator Growl before the Oct. 25 homecoming football game against Kentucky.
The Orange and Blue Party released its platform for public input Sunday, but some of the party's ideas could be modified by the time the Student Government election arrives.
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The generators that will be used to run Gator Growl's extra lighting and sound equipment will be fueled by locally purchased biodiesel.
The largest student-run pep rally has once again failed to deliver a show for students. Instead, it will feature the Steve Miller Band playing their greatest hits for alumni.
Steve Miller Band, known for songs such as "The Joker" and "Fly Like an Eagle," will perform at this year's Gator Growl.