Despite injury, Jim McElwain won’t rule out QB Luke Del Rio against Vanderbilt
By Adam Spencer
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Florida coach Jim McElwain spoke at his weekly press conference on Monday, updating some key injuries and talking about last week’s disappointing loss and this week’s game against Vanderbilt.
The big news was that McElwain said he won’t rule out QB Luke Del Rio from this week’s game, but won’t count on him playing, either.
Here’s what McElwain said at his press conference:
On injured QB Luke Del Rio:
Mac says Luke Del Rio is "highly doubtful" for Vandy game, but won't count him out.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) September 26, 2016
Mac on Del Rio: 'I think he did a good job with Austin on the sideline,' was good for team. Spoke after game to #Gators.
— Edgar Thompson (@osgators) September 26, 2016
On CB Quincy Wilson’s injury:
Mac says #Gators CB Quincy Wilson will be out today, probably tomorrow. Wednesday decision on leg injury.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) September 26, 2016
On mood after Tennessee loss:
"In a couple of the losses last year, I'm not sure I could feel that sense of hurt." – Mac on mood in #Gators locker room
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) September 26, 2016
McElwain gives UT credit for having a great offensive game plan for Saturday's game.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) September 26, 2016
On Vanderbilt’s tough defense:
Mac praises Vanderbilt for its discipline, cites lack of penalties.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) September 26, 2016
Mac says #Vandy LB Zach Cunningham is probably the most underrated player in the SEC
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) September 26, 2016
The Gators will travel to Vanderbilt to take on the Commodores on Saturday at noon Eastern time. The game can be seen on the SEC Network.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
