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Gators’ Luke Del Rio looks to cut down on turnovers in bye week

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The lack of an opponent is no reason for the lack of progress. Which is why Luke Del Rio, Gator quarterback, is looking to improve his game this week. Del Rio had missed the previous two games, and showed some rust in his return against Missouri. He threw three interceptions and others that could have been picked off. “I played terrible,” Del Rio told the Gainesville Sun. “I didn’t take care of the ball. It’s my responsibility to take care…

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Luke Del Rio could return to Gators — if he has a snorkel

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So how does Luke Del Rio feel about a little rain? Del Rio, the University of Florida quarterback, has missed two straight games with a knee injury. While he has been hurt, backup Austin Appleby has gone 1-1. His best play was in the first half against Tennessee. But the Gators were more cohesive with Del Rio. And, against LSU, they’ll need all the cohesion they can muster. “After (Tuesday’s) practice, which was pretty extensive, there was some stiffness and…

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Luke Del Rio’s return could spark sleepy Florida offense

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Luke Del Rio could play this weekend for the Florida Gators. As a Gator fan might say “it’s about time.” Del Rio has missed two games with a sprained knee. In one of them, the Gators blew a 21-point lead to Tennessee. In the second, the Gators won only 13-6 over Vanderbilt. Florida has fallen to 77th in college football in total offense, 74th in scoring offense, even though Tennessee is the only quality opponent the Gators have played. “Luke,…

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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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Quarterback Luke Del Rio injured in solid win over North Texas

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The Florida Gators may still be trying to work out their offense. But the defense seems set. Florida, which entered the day with the No. 2 total defense in the nation, held North Texas to only 53 yards of total offense in an easy 32-0 victory. That victory ended with a question mark, however, as starting quarterback Luke Del Rio limped off with an injured left knee after being hit low on a pass rush. Florida coach Jim McElwain was…

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Florida’s Luke Del Rio wins Sunshine State award after beating Kentucky

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It didn’t  take long for Luke Del Rio to show the University of Florida faithful that he’s someone to believe in. Del Rio, a transfer from Alabama through Oregon State, has lit it up through two games for the Gators. He’s thrown for 576 yards and six touchdowns, and led Florida to a 2-0 start. If nothing else, Del Rio has proven he won’t be the weak link to Florida’s offense. For that start, Del Rio has been named the…

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For the 30th straight season, Florida beats Kentucky in football

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In life, there are things you know are going to happen. The sun is going to rise in the east. Noise is going to come on the radio. Your kids are going to listen to the worst-possible music. Oh, yeah. And Florida is going to have its way with the Kentucky football team. It happened again Saturday. For the last 30 seasons in a row, Florida has beaten Kentucky, usually handily. This time, it was 45-7, and it seemed to…

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