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Coach Jim McElwain speaks during a press conference on Aug. 3.
Sports

Five takeaways from McElwain’s Monday press conference

1. Gators shunned from award list: Despite boasting one of the nation’s most productive secondaries — the Gators are tied for 14th in the nation with 10 interceptions — no individual Florida player was named a Jim Thorpe Award semifinalist. The award is presented annually to college football’s best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame, which announced the 16 semifinalists on Monday. Defensive backs Quincy Wilson, Jalen Tabor and Marcus Maye were left off the list. When asked about the snub, Maye seemed surprised and unconcerned. “It’s whatever,” he said. “I’m just going out and making plays for my team and myself.”


Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Sports

Reed makes history, Neal outshining Hargreaves

Week 4 of the NFL season answered three big questions for Gator fans: How good are Washington’s stars? Who is the NFL’s best former Florida defensive player? And which rookie is off to the best start? Find out which Florida alums shined this week — plus who to watch out for — in our fourth regular-season edition of Gators in the NFL.



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