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McElwain reiterates players still suspended, comments on James Robinson’s latest citation
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Florida coach Jim McElwain met with the media Monday and mentioned once again previously suspended players would not be eligible for Florida’s upcoming game against the Michigan Wolverines.
One of the players suspended is freshman wide receiver James Robinson. Robinson was not part of the seven players who misused school funds but instead was charged with marijuana possession along with fellow freshman Ventrell Miller.
Back during one of his recruiting visits to Ohio State before enrolling at Florida, Robinson was cited for a similar crime. Miller was involved in the school funds group suspension too.
Mac said James Robinson is not playing. 'No, that's pretty obvious. Of course not.' Suspended players are not back.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) August 28, 2017
McElwain is sticking to his standards despite the Gators facing a young, talented Wolverines team this weekend.
'It's always disappointing. But that's growing up,' Mac on James Robinson. 'I'm not giving up on him.'
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) August 28, 2017
With Antonio Callaway suspended as well, Florida will be missing a large load of offensive firepower Saturday. While Robinson has yet to play a collegiate game, the former 4-star recruit has enormous potential and would have helped alleviate some question marks facing the Florida receiving core.
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Looks like Robinson has some work to do on his promise to McElwain. Florida will take on Michigan at 3:30 ET on ABC.
Tye is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He works on-air for ESPN Arkansas in Fort Smith. You can follow him on twitter @TyeSportsRadio.
