The funniest thing about UF latching on to him so hard is the lack of credible evidence Tom Petty ever gave two turds about football in general or the Florida Gators in particular. He did say after his superbowl halftime performance when asked who he was rooting for that they didn't care, they were Gators. His brother also says he'd watch Florida bowl games with him in later years, though more as a "let's hang out" rather than "I'm a fan." His family seems to be UF fans, so that's something I guess. At any rate, I'd claim him too. Tom Petty was a cool dude.