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USF’s Quentin Flowers named American Conference Player of Year

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USF quarterback Quinton Flowers is still compiling his personal highlights. Flowers was named the American Conference Player of the Year Wednesday. Flowers finished the season ranked in the top 20 of nine different offensive categories, including eight games with 300 yards or more  of total offense. Also making the first team was running back Marlon Mack, who was picked for the third straight season and offensive tackle Kofi Amichia. Second team Bulls were receiver Rodney Adams, guard Dominique Threatt, tight…

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Florida to look to other quarterbacks in South Carolina game

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The University of Florida, looking to avoid its second straight late-season swoon, will have to rely on a new quarterback to take them home. Starter Luke Del Rio is out for Saturday’s game against South Carolina with an injured shoulder. That leaves transfer Austin Appleby to start for the Gators. Freshmen Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask could see playing time. Florida coach Jim McElwain said he was planning to evaluate the quarterback position even before Del Rio’s injury. Del Rio…

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So far, Gators’ Luke Del Rio has replaced Will Grier just fine

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These days, they talk about the Gators. Is Florida as good as it’s No. 10 ranking in the AP Poll? Is anyone’s defense any better? Do the Gators have enough offense to get past this streak of games against Arkansas, South Carolina, LSU and FSU? One thing you don’t hear, however, is talk about yesterday’s hero, Will Grier. He is gone and pretty much forgotten. In his place is another young quarterback, Luke Del Rio. And despite the offensive struggles…

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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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Miami’s Brad Kaaya has first big day to win Sunshine Player of Week

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Brad Kaaya finally broke out. Kaaya, the University of Miami quarterback, had gotten off to a slow start this year, largely because the Hurricanes have run the ball so effectively. But Saturday against Appalachian State, Kaaya hit 21 of his 27 passes for 368 yards and three scores. For his efforts, Kaaya has been named the Sunshine State Player of the Week. Other nominees from the state schools include Florida linebacker Jarrad Davis, who was in on 18 tackles against…

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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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