THE SWAMP & its Claim to the Name

[CajunsHat]

Here is a link on history of Florida gators football and the stadium...
http://www.secsportsfan.com/florida-...l-history.html
And here is when it says "the swamp" term was used...
"Stadium History"

"When the University of Florida stadium was first built in 1930, it was known as Florida Field. In 1989, it was renamed to pay tribute to a college benefactor by the name of Ben Hill Griffin, Jr. During the 1990s, the nickname of "the Swamp" was given to the stadium by former head coach, Steve Spurrier."

Now If this doesn't prove that we used it first, then I dunno what will? If LSU renames there field to the swamp, I guess we can all assume we stole that from them??
igeaux.mobi

[Turbine]

Fact: Spurrier took the Florida job in 1990.

Fact: While negotiating a future game UL sent Florida a 1989 media guide with Brian Mitchell on the cover. The headline read "Sultan of The Swamp" ... The two teams agreed to play in 1993.

Fact: At the end of the 1991 season, Spurrier notices, "The Swamp is where Gators live. We feel comfortable there, but we hope our opponents feel tentative. A swamp is hot and sticky and can be dangerous."

Fact: Not only was UL first with the Swamp. Florida (Steve Spurrier) got the renaming idea during negotiations to play UL.

[Professor]

And if you ask anyone in America where the "swamp" is they'll say gainesville. Sad but true

igeaux.mobi

[Tripple Threat]

We need to post that sign back up with an established date. The feet below sea level phrase is a cool piece of info as well. Does anyone know when Florida built their on campus Gator habitat? I’m assuming ours was also first.

[Turbine]

Louisiana's on campus Gator habitat existed before the school existed.

The Swamp was drained in the late teens, and renamed Cypress Grove.

It was reflooded in the 1940s and renamed Cypress Lake.

The Gators returned in the late 1950's and started showing up in school literature in the 1960's and the campus was protected with a barrier shortly thereafter.

[Boomer]

Louisiana's on campus Gator habitat existed before the school existed.

The Swamp was drained in the late teens, and renamed Cypress Grove.

It was reflooded in the 1940s and renamed Cypress Lake.

The Gators returned in the late 1950's and started showing up in school literature in the 1960's and the campus was protected with a barrier shortly thereafter.

…..l.Back in the days I would walk down the tunnel and thought about opposing teams and their thoughts ……I wondered if a real swamp scene could be painted on the walls with various vegetation and spider web effects……..then some audio sounds with an eerie ring to them to really give the picture……of course this could be done intra university with our art dept really having some fun!

[Esqueleto]

…..l.Back in the days I would walk down the tunnel and thought about opposing teams and their thoughts ……I wondered if a real swamp scene could be painted on the walls with various vegetation and spider web effects……..then some audio sounds with an eerie ring to them to really give the picture……of course this could be done intra university with our art dept really having some fun!

Great idea!

[Tasso]

Louisiana's on campus Gator habitat existed before the school existed.

The Swamp was drained in the late teens, and renamed Cypress Grove.

It was reflooded in the 1940s and renamed Cypress Lake.

The Gators returned in the late 1950's and started showing up in school literature in the 1960's and the campus was protected with a barrier shortly thereafter.

If you want to know anything about UL and Ragin Cajuns
Turbine is the master.

[BayouRichard]

Da Ragin Pagin Master! Better than a Jedi!

[HOUCajun]

…..l.Back in the days I would walk down the tunnel and thought about opposing teams and their thoughts ……I wondered if a real swamp scene could be painted on the walls with various vegetation and spider web effects……..then some audio sounds with an eerie ring to them to really give the picture……of course this could be done intra university with our art dept really having some fun!

A swamp mural in the tunnel needs to happen.

This is the best idea on RP since benching Levi.

Seriously I would donate to this