When Austin Appleby walks into Neyland Stadium on Saturday to lead his team against No. 14 Tennessee, it will mark the fifth time in the last three years a backup quarterback has started a game for Florida.
Luke Del Rio saw his man and flung the ball toward him.
Week 2 of the NFL season gave Gators fans plenty to watch: a Florida transfer quarterbacking the Patriots, two Gators leading the Redskins’ offense, Joe Haden intercepting two passes from Joe Flacco and Dante Fowler breaking through the backfield against San Diego.
Austin Appleby wasn’t happy as he stood behind the lectern, the place where Luke Del Rio should have been standing.
Luke Del Rio never saw the hit coming.
Florida announced a $100 million plan on Friday to revamp its athletic facilities, including building a stand-alone football complex and renovations to its baseball and softball stadiums.
While Antonio Callaway is questionable for Saturday’s game against North Texas, several other players will not play.
On Monday, Florida coach Jim McElwain said his star receiver had three days to return to practice before being ruled out for Saturday’s game against North Texas.
Bryan Cox Jr. has seen top-notch defensive linemen come and go during his time at UF.
Week 1 of the NFL season has had comebacks, close calls and a combination of former Florida players making highlight plays, but Florida’s defensive alumni have stood out. Here’s how they fared during Week 1 of the NFL season.
He just wanted to make a play.
Luke Del Rio has never been coached by someone who hasn’t screamed in his face after a good game.
There was no way Antonio Callaway would drop this ball.
Entering the season, Florida touted its running backs.
Jalen Tabor knew the play.
Luke Del Rio didn’t hesitate when Antonio Callaway snuck behind Kentucky’s defense.
Jim McElwain looked confused, as if he was prepared for every possible question except for the one that was just asked.
Late in the first quarter against UMass, Jarrad Davis swarmed into the backfield on third and 3.
Preseason Week 4 is a bittersweet time to be unproven in the NFL. On one hand, there’s probably no better opportunity to score playing time as head coaches cautiously sit their starters. But it could also be your last chance to suit up if you’re cut from the 53-man roster. Former Gators experienced both outcomes over the weekend, from 2013 running backs to Jeff Driskel to a pair of Chiefs’ receivers and scattered defensive specialists.
There wasn’t a doubt that Florida’s secondary showed holes in its season opener against UMass — a 53-yard bomb down the sideline over sophomore defensive back Chris Williamson in the second quarter affirmed that notion.
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