Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer and senior quarterback Tim Tebow (along with other players and coaches) speak with the media every Monday afternoon. Here are some notes from their press conferences. More information and quotes will come later.
URBAN MEYER:
– Champions: offensive linemen Maurkice & Mike Pouncey, running back Emmanuel Moody, wide receivers Deonte Thompson, Riley Cooper and David Nelson, tight end Aaron Hernandez, linebackers Brandon Spikes, Ryan Stamper and A.J. Jones, safety Major Wright and cornerbacks Joe Haden and Janoris Jenkins.
– One of the reasons Florida is not throwing the ball as much as last year are problems in pass protection. Until that improves, even throwing short routes is difficult. Meyer hopes to see more from Thompson and Nelson (who he said are getting better) this week and in the future, but their pass protection must improve.
– Wide receivers Omarius Hines, Frankie Hammond, Jr. and T.J. Lawrence have not earned playing time yet. Carl Moore‘s back injury is concerning. OGGOA has already reported he will be out for the season; Meyer mentioned redshirting him (he should).
– Both Meyer and Tebow said Arkansas Razorbacks are not a trap game because the team is aware of how good they are playing. Meyer said Ole Miss Rebels were very much an unknown last year. Tebow said Arkansas could theoretically beat the Gators.
Urban Meyer Press Conferencq Quotes
TIM TEBOW:
– He and Spikes are going to need to find ways to motivate the team coming off of a huge win in Death Valley.
– Team doctors checked with him both during and after the game and will continue to monitor his health and status through the week.
– Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young spoke with Tebow during the week and gave him helpful advice about dealing with concussions.
– Tebow recognized the Gators are going to need to score more because of how high-powered Arkansas’ offense has been playing.
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