Watch Florida fans honor Tom Petty

[@GiftHorse123]

This display is what makes Florida Gator fans the best in the Country. We don't forget our roots and we don't let anyone forget that "A Florida man needs no introduction". Once a Gator, always a Gator and proud of it. Class of 76

[@bouncypickle7621]

Went to UF but have a profile pic of a dude that burned down our sister state/starved and fought the women and children of FL and the south lol. Only in the U.S...we certainly are an odd bunch

[@JoelHernandez-gq2lb]

No words, only tears. You guys in Florida did one of the best tributes in music history.

[@twwtjohns]

They now do it at every home game, it's really something special.

[@UnRu1eD]

Florida Gators, whether we win or lose. We remain loyal to our boys in the Orange and Blue where them Gator boys play.

[@Dahlia10]

Thank you home state,he is so missed 💔🌻🌺🌹💮🌼🌼

[@sms7811]

Best one I’ve ever heard in my life, I loved hearing this. I couldn’t think of anyone who’s a bigger Tom petty fan than me, my dad, and my aunt, but that now changes after hearing this😂

[@dennisgaggini]

Yes they did ! Well done Gator Nation!

[@hannaj4032]

Well done! I think Tom heard this in heaven.

[@stevenbergeron3659]

he was a gator fan to

[@hannaj4032]

I bleed red and black as a die hard GA Bulldog but my hat was off to the Gator nation for this.

[@kevinfreeman7780]

Excellent job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕! Tom was smiling from Heaven.

[@jeanmohring5571]

I believe he did❤️

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Hanna J Along with Roy Orbison and George Harrison.

[@dianna96]

i live in sherbrooke , quebec, canada. i am french but i speak english 2 and Tom Petty has been one of my idols since the late 60's, I admire u all for singing I won't back down in a big crowd like that to honor the legend that Tom Petty is... thanks , you made my day.... RIP Tom XXXX

[@whm3]

People of all kinds ... Republicans ... Democrats... Rich and Poor... Different Ethnicities... Folks with nothing in common at all .... Except Tom Petty.

[@The_yeffy1]

bottom line they're all Americans.... lets put the bullshit aside and go back to a time when we were all united like the days following 9/11

[@canadianmike711]

We are all tom petty fans

[@joebryant4859]

Our Florida State Seminole Nation mourn also.

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Joe Bryant So do the Wolverines and Spartans here in Michigan.

[@vaccumsealed]

whm3 thats the wonders of music. Everything else............just doesnt matter. Good journeys Tom.

[@DavidTransformer]

Not a huge American Football fan but I know now who my favourite team is. Brilliant tribute. Respect

[@jmpunk6367]

Very nice tribute to a man who loved all his fans rip tom petty

[@chasewood7387]

I’m a Bulldog fan but this touched my heart this is why SEC fans are the best

[@richieb3356]

SEC Football "It just means more.."

[@JoshyFiveO]

This was incredible to see, from a Canes fan. I loved Tom Petty and gotta give props to what Gator Nation did today, real cool. RIP Tom Petty, you were just awesome...

[@DF01Parker]

As an LSU fan I love how Florida did this. Also, thanks for having us over for homecoming.

[@MrBuntinG24]

I'm a LSU fan myself but even i get goosebumps every time I watch this even now. Respect from a Tigers fan . RIP Tom Petty

[@HoosierInTheRye]

Two things: I just became a Gator fan... and I'm pretty sure Tom Petty is a Jedi Ghost now.

[@chrisweidner4768]

Paul Brincefield Beautiful thoughts. Gator alumnus here. A difficult season. Hang in there.

[@mauallen4234]

Paul Brincefield Yeah, me too. Lol. Damn, Tom has to be smiling.

[@shiithatwascyanide]

The Florida Gators are a good team anyway.

[@shiithatwascyanide]

Tarry Birdshark lol tom dropped out of high school.

[@shiithatwascyanide]

Tarry Birdshark and who cares if people who attend UF aren’t from Gainesville? 😂 it’s a good school anyway

[@lovethemflowers]

Good job Gator fans! Proud of you all! A happy story outta Florida, a welcome relief. Surely LSU fans must have been singing along as well.

[@Thaz72398]

People coming together and enjoying life. Imagine that

[@toddwatlington8847]

As a SC Gamecock in Columbia, SC - I say "Florida Gator fans" - I salute you.... Gainesville

[@bonniea9956]

What A Most Beautiful Heartfelt Tribute!..My Heart Swelled With A Sea Of Tears, And Love All At The Same Time! This Was So Emotional..Tom Was So Loved And Honored By All Those Beautiful People, A Legendary True Rock Star! Mr Tom Petty Your Music Will Forever Play On! Thank You For All The Great Songs And Your Heart Felt Lyrics..I Miss You Already! I'll Love You Forever!❤ Goin To Soon! But You Will Never Be Forgotten.. You Stood Your Ground..Thank You! Florida Gators..Please! Keep Useing This Song! Tom Is Your Hometown American Boy.. A Rock Legend Keep His Memory Alive! Be Proud! "Well, I Know What's Right.. I Got Just One Life.. In A World That Keeps On Pushing' Me Around.. But Ill Stand My Ground." Tom Petty And I Am Glad You Stood Your Ground. RIP💔 My Tears Are Falling..

[@813TSL]

Absolutely beautiful. Tom Petty in my top 5 of artists. What a fantastic tribute and I hope he looked down with a smile on Gator Nation in the small town he came from, Gainesville Florida. See you on the other side, Tom!

[@jeanmohring5571]

Tom Petty is my favorite,forever❤️Til we meet again,I will keep playing your music

[@813TSL]

Jean Mohring I've been on a listening binge. His entire catalog is outstanding.

[@milesteg8627]

Zzz you sound like children injecting your religion into this. Tom Petty was a great creature. But now he is dead and gone.

[@813TSL]

Brahm Erson Music is my religion. Thanks! Lol

[@clarchives]

I lived in Flrida until 76 ... When i arrived in Canada i always knew Tom was FLORIDA and im.so grateful to hwve seen him live since 1986 4 times too Ges a great soul and i think we ALL AGREE he was down to Earth ...until Oct 2nd 2017 Blessed are we Tommy made us our soundtrack to every summer and all the rest too ..FLY PEACEFULLY TOM PETTY ✌🏿💖😎🎶

[@jonathanwilson2326]

Not a Gators fan,but you damn right. Classy move Florida. Go Vols!

[@juliebyrne9131]

vols are still rubbing their asses after that spanking georgia gave them last week lol but youre right this was pure class! loved tom petty!:)

[@jeromeclements6532]

Vol fan here, and agree 100%.

[@charlesfoutch1132]

ditto

[@claytonbatten7317]

5 years later it still is awesome from a Wvu fan

[@mounteverestoftheobvious1182]

That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Gave me goosebumps. When Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers were inducted into the Hall of Fame, I wrote down the following intro that so perfectly captured them ***************************** At a time when Rock & Roll was split into a dozen competing camps, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers came along to put the pieces back together again. From the first note of their first record, they were both grounded in tradition, and completely fresh. It was as if they had looked at all the possibilities Rock had to offer, and built their music out of only the best parts. Over time each of the Heartbreakers emerged as a songwriter, singer, and record producer. Each had success outside of the band . . . yet when they came together they put all their talents behind Petty's vision. Petty's idea of Rock & Roll was stubborn and rebellious, but full of idealism. To Petty, Rock held up the chance of living a life of community and creativity, without compromise. He never backed off that belief. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made music like the last of the true believers. They gave back to their audience what they took from Rock & Roll themselves . . . the best of everything. ***************************** That's what I wish America were like -- that we'd look at the possibilities that life has to offer, and build our country out of only the best parts. Even in our philosophical differences, we could achieve greatness by pursuing our interests in the spirit of that intro. And that "without compromise" is about doing what's right even when it comes at a cost. "a life of community and creativity" -- just imagine what we could do: www.makeamericagreatforonce.blog

[@jusayenso8186]

Richard W. Memmer ....Well spoken Richard.

[@mounteverestoftheobvious1182]

Thank you, jusayen so -- much appreciated! :o)

[@slartybarfastb3648]

Couldn't be said better!

[@bryanbraydendentici401]

This was great. I've been watching it all day... Play it during every game going forward! What a touching tribute. As a Gator, it's great to see even the rivals give respect to the tribute. RIP Tom. Your music lives on forever!

[@813TSL]

Bryan Dentici absolutely should do just that!!

[@hannaj4032]

I'm a die hard GA Bulldog but the Gator Nation has my never ending respect after this! Gainesville is lucky to have such an amazing native son!

[@frankdulks4941]

You and your Band are the greatest. Thank you. All the best from Bavaria

[@catsonly4805]

Tom was at this version of half time show in spirit (ok 4th 1/4) this was the best ever, gotta know he's smiling down on everyone. To know he was this loved is spectacular!

[@BigDaddy-se7xh]

Never knew till just now how much Tom Petty meant to me. RIP

[@lisabates9965]

Me too

[@mdnnamartin]

I always played his music from time to time, but we don't think people are going to leave unless they are real old and then when it is sudden like this, it is very hard. I am sure he now knows just how much he meant to us because of his great personality with his fans. No other singer made his concert so personal to his fans like he did. He would play with us and we would sing his songs with him. Forever missed.

[@gregmiller6007]

James Nodine things have an enhanced value once they're gone

[@nedmar423]

Not a Gators' fan, but this is truely AWESOME !! Still can't wrap my head around it. One of my favorite artists of all time! Saw him during the Southern Accents Tour at Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. An incredible man and talent !!!

[@skittykitty1000]

Very nice and well deserved. Brought tears to.my eyes. RIP and God Bless Tom Petty.

[@malrose514]

Ditto...ditto...ditto. Tom Petty was a good man all around.

[@beawild]

Awesome tribute to a hometown boy. Go Gators!!!

[@lilsuzq32]

Totally and completely m*thaf*ckin' AWESOME!!!!!

[@1mwall]

They need to make this permanent and play it in the 4th for now on

[@danielkustra9071]

it should be a new tradition i know last season they did it every home game when we entered the 4th qtr. Very fitting..

[@HTTR]

Very awesome tribute UF...huge Tom fan and like a lot of others said in these comments, I believe Tom heard this. RIP #Legend

[@susanw1279]

It was amazing in person. I'll never forget it!

[@xxIluvyouguysxx]

I can only imagine!

[@housinauthority5258]

I was there! Was awesome 😁

[@joshuahaddock6431]

From a die hard Sooner fan, this gives me goosebumps every time I watch it. Legendary tribute to a legendary artist

[@slevinkelevra5901]

This man touched so many people. I so wish we did not lose him when we need him the most 🤔👍 this is the biggest out pouring I have ever seen across the board For maybe any entertainer I have have ever seen. We ❤️ you tom. Rest well brother ❤️

[@johnhuman55]

LOVE IT!!! And yeah, I had a tear or two...

[@toddsundell262]

Yep, I teared up too.

[@MelissaWood99]

I’m bawling

[@labyfan1313]

Me too.

[@thehotpointdave]

From a Englishman.. choked to see all great Americans as one paying a awesome tribute to a great legend. Tom R.I.P your loved by thousands.

[@urbanmaxi]

Best Tribute EVER !!

[@gregorycash7096]

I'd become a loyal Gator fan right now if this became a weekly tradition. I'd make a yearly trip to Gainesville each season just to be apart of this.

[@slartybarfastb3648]

Consider it done! 2020 and it's still sung at every home game. Gainesville is Tom Petty's home town. Maybe college football's newest tradition.

[@jorybrosted7298]

They made it a home game tradition

[@hollyrochford]

I get teary eyed everytime i hear his music now. Especially tributes like this... Thanks for posting

[@stewartroy578]

Tom Petty would be smiling down and thank you Florida Fans. Great job and what a great way to remember Tom Petty.

[@MaganDesigns]

Goosebumps......what a classic fans, Florida Gators just gained one more fan.....

[@sucuser1]

Thank you for posting this! What an awesome moment! #RIPTomPetty #AmericaStrong🇺🇸

[@abefroman70]

Don’t care much about college football or sports in general but this was a class act! It’s restored my faith in humanity to know that in this audience you have all kinds of races, political affiliations, views and opinions yet all are together in harmony. Thank you Florida Gators👍🏻

[@10Tuxedo]

That was epic!!!

[@martinswan7787]

Humbling and awesome R.I.P Tom. Swannie from Scotland

[@MarkMark-id8tw]

Never got the recognition he deserved...in the same category as cash...g michael...mj...music always lives on which is a great thing

[@i.am.mazzamus]

I live in Rhode Island and would go to a Florida game JUST for this!

[@deanmorrow4083]

I Love all these tributes to Tom Petty. ✌& ❤.

[@kenlegg9042]

Wow !! Thats fantastic .. Hope Tom heard it

[@catfatherb]

Kevin Smith it does, the bible states that the dead know nothing at all.

[@jefffarron7642]

He did✌😊

[@skyone4950]

I'm a Vol fan and I have to say that's really really cool Gators!! Representing your home boy properly! Love Tom Petty

[@yopotico]

Coming from a canes fan this is awesome. RIP Tom. Was always a great concert. So much fun. Great job to honor a great musician gators. 👍

[@camilleconte-theconfusione4995]

Thank you so very much for posting this whole thing!! This is lifting my heavy heart! What a wonderful idea, what a brilliant thing to do! Thank you to the Florida Gators for honoring Tom Petty!!

[@anthonylewis9572]

Absoulutly awesome... That is Excellent Tribute. thanks Gators. From :.THE OHIO STATE ....🏈🏈🏈🏈

[@juliemarks9166]

This is awesome! Love Tom Petty. ITGWO Soundtrack to my sophomore college year. RIP.

[@gtrko1178]

Wish I was there. This was amazing RIP Tom Petty

[@monikao.559]

Watching and hearing this, ... it gave me goosebumps!!! Absolutely Awesome!!!

[@davidc5877]

I was, and it was one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. I hope it becomes a tradition,

[@MrKevjwill]

Amazing.... am sure he would have been proud to here it

[@joevasquez6375]

Never been much of a Florida fan, but this time I applaud you to remember him...well deserved!

[@colinbeyersdorf5978]

Amazing man who called Gainesville his home and where he got his start it was very moving and honestly I wish we did this every third quarter because we won't back down

[@biffroberts1007]

I'm sure Tom is ROCKING THE HEAVENS ABOVE just like this great crowd ROCKED THE SWAMP!!! GREAT JOB ONE N ALL!!!!!!!! RIP too one of the GREAT ONES Tom Petty.

[@artbeitchman9399]

SO COOL---RIP Tom Petty

[@daysend1341]

This brought tears to my eyes its not often we see someone showing some love. Let alone a hundred thousand people. This Unity and love for something positive is exactly what we need in this world right now. Why can't we all take this example and run with it. Well done Florida you changed my mind letting me know that there is still many good people out there.

[@noreenflanagan5136]

This had me in tears. 90,000 people singing “Won’t Back Down” If you look to the top right of the screen, Tom’s phots are shown too. What a wonderful tribute. I hope his granddaughter gets to go to a game & experience how loved 🥰 her grandpa was ❤️

[@bealgre]

Watching a bunch of Tom Petty videos tonight, and stumbled across this...very impressive...

[@robertanderson1457]

Absolutely Awesome! Why can't our country unite like that! Thanks for the video, I'm jealous I couldn't be there. Truly inspiring!

[@victorpiasecki9688]

Tom Petty had to hear that one from heaven RIP😎👍✌🎹🎵🎺🌷

[@lionroar7190]

Awesome ! forever will I think of this when I hear that song being played Thanks Florida and thank you Tom for the great music

[@nateputerbaugh5709]

I normally hate all things Gators, but good on you guys

[@reclaimamerica9527]

That's alright we probably don't like which ever team you root for either.

[@hanskarmen814]

I was very lucky to meet Tom Petty on a couple of his return visits home to Gainesville while attending the University of Florida (1980-1986). He was a true Patriot & Loved the USA with all of his heart! RIP Brother!

[@Starrygirl63]

I’ve watched this so many times since Tom’s untimely death. This right here shows how much America - and the WORLD - LOVED him and his music sooo much. He touched us all in our hearts ♥️ R.I.P. our dear friend 💜💟☮️ we all miss you so very much 🎸🎶🎩💜

[@jamescoughlan8193]

respect to those fans really nice touch.

[@Harleymoon123]

I hope Tom Petty gets to see all of this...how people are loving him and his music and honoring him! In Austin,Tx. all the bands are playing his songs!! He seemed like such a cool guy

[@ronmullen1892]

Now that is just the most incredible thing I have seen for a long time! Tom was smiling in heaven. This makes me proud to live in Florida! God bless every person in that stadium!

[@yyzmae]

how many peeps in that stadium guys? very moving... love Petty

[@hannaj4032]

90K

[@edhaggerty3303]

Combo of both tears and goosebumps---simply awesome.

[@TheSteve1126]

Even though you ripped our hearts out in March, respect from Wisconsin, well done UF, a true legend

[@tiglilly8208]

I remember living in Gainesville when I was 19yrs old. He would give free concert s when he came home! R.I.P Tom Petty!

[@jusayenso8186]

Tig Lilly ...thanks for more insight about Tom Petty. I'm not surprised he would do such a generous thing.

[@JaySmith-vb7qt]

Tide fan here. No matter what team you pull for, you should appreciate this! RIP Tom petty

[@soundfantasee9425]

When the lights went down and Tom and the Heartbreakers took stage all became right with the world for a few hours. He put an attitude in your heart that never could really go away.

[@joncashk]

I'm not crying, you're crying!

[@juanaboynkin1196]

YES I AM!

[@spikeymax8699]

Right at the 35 yard line in tears RIP Tom Petty

[@lovethemflowers]

And thanks for posting this much longer video! A lot of the others were only about 30 seconds long.

[@ilovebooksandbands]

I wish i could see his face live 1 more time your a legend Tom.😞😪🎸🏆🎤

[@xwiick]

Thank you Gators! /Longhorn

[@troym1849]

He will surely be missed On of my favorite artists

[@lynnethderosia7676]

52 year old NH guy here, he was real popular in NH too...time go's by fast, it seems like not too long ago I was listening to refugee as a hs freshman

[@TheFoaobd]

That's AWESOME! I'm sure Tom is looking down at this, and smiling!

[@thx3188]

How does this only have 1.5 k views....

[@PatrickWagz]

211,000 now

[@ElectedOfficial1]

THX3188 the Florida video for Tom Petty has nearly a quarter million views now!

[@patrickspinelli4555]

Am a LSU fan... Much love Gator nation! I saw Tom 2 weeks before his death in San Diego. ❤

[@kingfish806]

Chills

[@barbleventon9343]

Me too

[@mackrogers2262]

What a awesome way to honour a true rock n roll legend Tom would be looking down smiling on everyone he will be truly missed by one in all r.i.p.

[@cowboychesney28]

Its nice to smile and forget about Las Vegas and North Korea and the hurricanes and everything else going on in this crazy world for just three minutes.................we sometimes forget what a smile is and how simple it is and how powerful it is. This was very cool indeed THANKS TOM!!!! You are one of rocks finest

[@joebryant4859]

Gators this Seminole plants our flaming spear in tribute to Tom Petty & the Class Act the Swamp performed! Well Done! Tom would smile that shy grin and shrug in amazement of all of us he touched.

[@SteelJackson_97]

I'm a Pittsburgh Panthers Fan but this is awesome well done Florida

[@Thisizmyname]

I'm not crying, you're crying...

[@CP-ke8ho]

Bill Burr's podcast brought me here. Wow! Awesome tribute. Warms the heart to see my Alma Matter display such a classy act for one of Gainesville's own. GO GATORS!!

[@sbgoldma]

That's really brilliant!!!! I just got goosebumps 🤘🤘🎸🎸 RIP Tom Petty You will be greatly missed.

[@sharonbacon3316]

Beyond awesome! RIP Tom...

[@vaccumsealed]

GATOR NATION right there son! To my understanding, he had a place right down the road from me over there in St. Aug. Proud of the REAL gator fans showing their love.

[@kimberlysmith8299]

Is it any wonder?Wow Now that's a tribute.Awesome, brought me to tears....again.