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Sunday, May 05, 2024

Tebow asymptomatic but still not cleared for practice

Quarterback Tim Tebow still has not been cleared to practice after suffering a concussion against Kentucky on Sept. 26.

The senior has been getting tested for symptoms everyday since last Monday except for Saturday, and things have been progressing for him.

"His headaches have been gone for several days now," UF coach Urban Meyer said. "He looks good."

Meyer said he is still unsure when Tebow will be able to practice, but if he can practice, he will not participate in contact drills.

WHO'S NO. 3?: If Tebow cannot play Saturday and backup John Brantley gets hurt, things could get interesting for the Gators.

Meyer said punter Chas Henry has taken snaps at quarterback this week. He expects freshman Jordan Reed and a few others to practice at quarterback in the case Tebow has to sit out against LSU.

INJURIES: Wide receiver Deonte Thompson was full speed during Monday's practice after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury.

Meyer said he would know later in the week the status of defensive tackle Lawrence Marsh, who has been slowed by a sprained ankle for six weeks. Also, defensive tackle Brandon Antwine is day-to-day with a shoulder injury.

The Gators appear to finally be getting over the illness that many of the players had been battling the last few weeks. Only freshman Nick Alajajian still has symptoms.

TOUGH CALLS: Georgia's A.J. Green and LSU's Charles Scott were both called for unsportsmanlike conduct late in their game Saturday following touchdowns.

Meyer expressed his feelings about those type of calls Monday.

"I can't stand that when that happens. I just think that's wrong," Meyer said. "What I saw on TV, a kid makes not a good play, that was not a good play, it was a great play like (Jake) Locker for Washington (in the 2008 BYU-Washington game).

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"You make a play like that, and it's a shame."

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