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Jim McElwain: Luke Del Rio will practice with first team offense
By Jason Hall
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Florida coach Jim McElwain announced injured quarterback Luke Del Rio will practice with the first team offense Monday during his weekly press conference.
#Gators QB Luke Del Rio will practice today, get reps with 1s. Will try to practice more tomorrow and Wednesday.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
Del Rio experienced a knee injury during the Gators’ 32-0 win over North Texas in Week 3 and has missed each of the team’s last two games. The redshirt sophomore started in Florida’s first three games prior to the injury and threw for 762 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions on 62 of 101 passing.
McElwain also updated the injury statuses of several other key players:
Injuries: Jordan Sherit (leg scope) "out for a little bit", Caleb Brantley (sick), Chris Thompson (hamstring), Brandon Powell (ankle)
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
#Gators DE Bryan Cox Jr. (limited)
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
David Sharpe has an injured shoulder, #Gators could move Martez Ivey to LT
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
McElwain also gave praise to his offensive players, including running back Jordan Scarlett for continued effort after initial contact. Although he added that there’s still room for improvement, including on the offensive line, which he noted should not be given any more excuses.
Mac praises Jordan Scarlett for pad level, "keeping his feet moving" and "after contact runs."
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
Mac praised #Gators effort on offense as "100 percent better." Says consistency and performance need to improve.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
"This whole young offensive line thing, I'm over that. These guys, they've played enough." Mac on #Gators o-line
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) October 3, 2016
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
