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Gators prepare for Tennessee with Austin Appleby at quarterback

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The Florida Gators are attempting to move on behind a new quarterback. With quarterback Luke Del Rio out after injuring a knee against North Texas, the Gators will turn to transfer Austin Appleby to take on rival Tennessee. Appleby, a more mobile quarterback than Del Rio. On the other hand, he is more prone to turnovers. In 17 games at Purdue, Appleby threw 19 interceptions. A Tennessee fan has started a fund for Appleby’s “funeral.” Fairly amusing, until you remember…

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Florida fans look to new quarterback possibilities in spring game

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There are other positions being contested. Defensive linemen and running backs and offensive linemen and receivers and defensive backs. In all of them, players will try to gain the notice of head coach Jim McElwain. It’s just that quarterback will be the main one for fans of the Florida Gators. Florida, a school where the great quarterbacks have gained the most notice, will try once again to establish one that can make a mark. That will start with transfer Luke…

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