”The Gators added two field goals in the third quarter, by junior Chris Hetland. The first a 38 yarder following a fumble recovery by junior Tremaine McCollum, and a second one from 35 yards out, 13-7 Florida. At the end of the third quarter, the crowd all stood, joined arms and swayed as one to "We Are The Boys":

It seems to come out of nowhere. No announcement over the PA system, no prompting or directions from anywhere.  It goes without saying - a product of countless repetitions over the years. When the clock hits 00:00 at he end of the third quarter, it’s automatic. Everyone stands, locking arms with their neighbors, as the band begins.  Then the Gator Faithful, 88,548 strong – minus the fans of the visiting team – sway and sing together, signaling the start of the fourth quarter - which hopefully will bring another Gator victory.

The singing of “We Are The Boys From Old Florida” - a song dating back to World War II - at the beginning of the fourth quarter, is a time-honored ritual, sacred to Gator fans. It is performed at road games as well as in the friendly confines of The Swamp, and gameday at Florida wouldn’t be complete without it.

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