He also ran for nine scores.
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Although Appleby has done this before, including a start at Nebraska in 2014, there’s really no telling how he will handle sold-out Neyland Stadium (102,455) on Saturday. Eight teams from the Southeastern Conference are ranked. He started 11 games with the Boilermakers between 2014-15. They know how much I want them to be successful, not just as a player, but successful when this football thing is over. “I don’t think we tackled them one time”.
His presence was greatly missed on the field, as the Gators went from averaging 32.1 points and 384.6 yards over their first six contests to averaging just 16.5 points and 297.6 yards during their last eight games, with Treon Harris leading the way. “We’ll get a good week of work in, put a good plan in and I am excited for those opportunities if that is what happens”. You know trying to do what they do best and help them be successful.
The Gators need Luke Del Rio healthy in order to contend in the SEC.
Del Rio was replaced Saturday night by Purdue transfer Austin Appleby, who attempted only four passes, completing two for 30 yards. “I’d feel pretty good about the field position you’re going to get”. “He didn’t have to go under the knife yet, so I take that as a positive”.
“It breaks my heart that it had to come by an injury, and again I’m really hopeful that he’ll be healthy and back with us as soon as possible, but I’m ready to roll”. We’ll try to get Callaway back. Del Rio was injured by a low hit (a hit that was flagged for Roughing the Passer) late in the third quarter and his status is now up in the air with a knee injury.
A reporter on Wednesday asked McElwain whether Del Rio would play Saturday, and the Florida head coach chuckled and then replied, “You’re attractive”. Del Rio limped gingerly back to the locker room.
The play sent an angry McElwain out near midfield, where he screamed at the officials and the North Texas sideline. That’s how much I care about our players.
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But what also made his decision easier was that he’s been a Gators fan since before transferring.
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Florida will have almost its full contingent of playmakers available for the game as freshman WR Tyrie Cleveland (hamstring) has been cleared to play.
