Gator Country

Florida Gators defensive lineman Dominique Easley high-fives fans during the 'Gator Walk' before a 44-11 home win against South Carolina. / Gator Country photo by Wes Hall

Mounds of sweat-drenched tape and pre-wrap were scattered between piles of shoulder pads, hip pads and spandex. A few empty bottles of Gatorade and 5-Hour Energy Shots were littered around. Stretched-out, recently worn socks and unlaced cleats were there, too.

It was the post-battle scene I had seen several times before.

After basically jogging to the door, I inhaled to catch my breath but quickly exhaled.

It smelled like a locker room, which made sense, because it was locker room.

Eww, that smell — that unforgettable smell we all wish we could forget. It's kind of like a mix of Axe body spray and stinky feet, for those who have never experienced it.

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