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Is LSU going to disrespect the late Tom Petty again this year?
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:03 am
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:03 am
Have some class. The man was a hero.
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The University of Florida Athletic Association will celebrate the inaugural 'Tom Petty Day' on Saturday, Oct. 15, in conjunction with the Gators' football game against LSU. The university has also announced it will award the legendary icon an honorary Doctor of Music in May 2023.
In anticipation of 'Tom Petty Day,' the university, in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate, will launch a capsule collection that celebrates the late singer and his connection to the university and his hometown," Florida announced.
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Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:07 am to weagle99
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The man was a hero
I'm not a historian... but can you list a few of his heroics??
EDIT... sorry i think the OP meant heroin addict.
This post was edited on 10/6/22 at 6:14 am
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:09 am to weagle99
Most of his shite songs and terrible voice do it for him, so I don’t feel like we need to go out of our way to do it.
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:12 am to weagle99
frick Tom Petty
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:12 am to weagle99
Dude died because of fentanyl like BLM savior George Floyd. Why no outcry, protest, riots and statues for Tom?
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:19 am to weagle99
We won't back down
He would have wanted it that way
He would have wanted it that way
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:28 am to weagle99
How did LSU ever disrespect him?
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:47 am to weagle99
Why is UF so desperate to associate itself with Tom Petty? Did he ever attend UF?
Posted on 10/6/22 at 6:48 am to weagle99
I hope so
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:00 am to weagle99
Not sure why Florida Gator fans feel like Petty was tied to the school in any way because he cut the grass there a few times…
Also… I happen to know his favorite city in the US was Houston. He said it a few times when I saw him in concert at the Summit.
A friend of mine saw him in St. Louis and he said St. Louis was one of his favorite cities to visit.
By my count Gainesville not even in top 2!!!
Also… I happen to know his favorite city in the US was Houston. He said it a few times when I saw him in concert at the Summit.
A friend of mine saw him in St. Louis and he said St. Louis was one of his favorite cities to visit.
By my count Gainesville not even in top 2!!!
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:11 am to weagle99
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Have some class. The man passed through campus once
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:13 am to weagle99
He was such a hero and person admired by UF that they paid him minimum wage to cut grass.
Revisionist History, is not real history. We will respect him as much as you did, which is not at all.
Revisionist History, is not real history. We will respect him as much as you did, which is not at all.
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:14 am to weagle99
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The man was a hero
Yep, good lookin too.
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:15 am to weagle99
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Is LSU going to disrespect the late Tom Petty again this year?
What is this retard talking about?
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:18 am to weagle99
frick you OP
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:26 am to weagle99
My guess is Tom would want his music to speak for itself and be left alone to rest in peace.
I understand he is from Gainesville and is obviously very popular. But this just reeks of a money grab, especially when Gata announced the inaugural "Tom Petty Day" with co-branded merchandise. Gata's intentions are clear - capitalize on the tenuous, at best, relationship between Tom Petty and Gata for capital gain.
Furthermore, Gata's attempt to create a "tradition" by forcing fans to waive their lighted phones to "I Won't Back Down" is tacky. It's the exact opposite of what Tom Petty would've wanted - something genuine and meaningful. Sure, he loved it when fans sang along at his concerts, but he never suggested they do so. The last time I checked, traditions in this conference arise organically, unless you're Aggie.
In sum, I am ashamed of Gata. They are dishonoring a great musician's legacy.
EDIT: Apparently Gata and the Petty Estate are donating all proceeds from the merchandise to local charities, which is a great move. I assumed they weren't and made an arse out of me.
I understand he is from Gainesville and is obviously very popular. But this just reeks of a money grab, especially when Gata announced the inaugural "Tom Petty Day" with co-branded merchandise. Gata's intentions are clear - capitalize on the tenuous, at best, relationship between Tom Petty and Gata for capital gain.
Furthermore, Gata's attempt to create a "tradition" by forcing fans to waive their lighted phones to "I Won't Back Down" is tacky. It's the exact opposite of what Tom Petty would've wanted - something genuine and meaningful. Sure, he loved it when fans sang along at his concerts, but he never suggested they do so. The last time I checked, traditions in this conference arise organically, unless you're Aggie.
In sum, I am ashamed of Gata. They are dishonoring a great musician's legacy.
EDIT: Apparently Gata and the Petty Estate are donating all proceeds from the merchandise to local charities, which is a great move. I assumed they weren't and made an arse out of me.
This post was edited on 10/6/22 at 8:18 am
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:30 am to weagle99
I think all UF has to do is have better communication with LSU before the event. Make it clear what they're planning and when they will do it. That was the issue last time, if I recall. They always seem to leave LSU in the dark until the last minute, and then get upset about it.
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:35 am to weagle99
Last dance for Tom one more time to kill the pain
Posted on 10/6/22 at 7:40 am to weagle99
Tom Petty sucked. His voice was annoying.
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