Florida coach Jim McElwain on Luke Del Rio: ‘Something special about him’
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Florida coach Jim McElwain held a press conference this afternoon. Here are the highlights from what he told the media on Friday.
He certainly sees something in redshirt sophomore QB Luke Del Rio, who looks to be the early favorite to win the starting job.
McElwain on first impressions of Luke Del Rio: "There was something special about him, but he's got to continue to get better." #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) March 18, 2016
McElwain on #Gators QB Luke Del Rio: "I just like the way he goes about his business."
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) March 18, 2016
However, McElwain also had some praise for Del Rio’s freshmen competitors, Feleipe Franks and Kyle Trask.
McElwain says he's been impressed with how frosh QBs Trask and Franks have taken command of things. #Gators
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) March 18, 2016
The Gators’ coach also gave his take on running backs that shoulder the majority of the load for their team. He says he’s not a fan.
McElwain isn't a big believer in the bell cow back: "A running back has so many hits in him." #Gators
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) March 18, 2016
McElwain also gave some personnel updates, including three guys who won’t be in action at practice today.
McElwain said Alvin Bailey (back), Jordan Sherit (undisclosed) and Kylan Johnson (undisclosed) are out for practice today. #Gators
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) March 18, 2016
McElwain voiced some frustration with Wednesday’s practice, which was the last time Florida took the field as there was no practice on Thursday.
McElwain said he wasn't too pleased with Wednesday's practice. Some coach up north said same thing about his team that day…#Gators #FSU
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) March 18, 2016
With defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard moving on to the NFL, McElwain pointed to sophomore CeCe Jefferson as someone that will need to fill his shoes. Last season, Bullard led the defense with 17.5 tackles for loss and was tied for the team lead with 6.5 sacks.
McElwain says CeCe Jefferson will have to pick up a lot of Bullard's production. #Gators
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) March 18, 2016
McElwain gave some props to one wideout, junior C.J. Worton, who’s started to hit his stride..
#Gators WR C.J. Worton is a "talented young guy" with "good ball skills" and "good timing." Consistency has improved this spring.
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) March 18, 2016
Born and raised in Gainesville, Talal joined SDS in 2015 after spending 2 years in Bristol as an ESPN researcher. Previously, Talal worked at The Gainesville Sun.
