What Jim McElwain said after Florida’s crucial win against South Carolina
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Florida is one step closer to winning the SEC East.
Quarterback Austin Appleby helped the Gators get off to a fast start, and their defense took over from there in a 20-7 win against South Carolina on senior day in The Swamp.
Appleby, filling in for the injured Luke Del Rio, completed 17-of-21 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore Jordan Scarlett rushed for 134 yards. The Gamecocks (5-5, 3-5) managed just 256 yards in coach Will Muschamp’s return to Gainesville.
Florida (7-2, 5-2) can lock up the division crown and a spot in the SEC Championship Game with a win at LSU next week. If the Gators lose, Tennessee has to win out against Missouri and Vanderbilt to force a tiebreaker.
Here’s what coach Jim McElwain had to say after Florida’s crucial win:
McElwain: "What a great win for those seniors." #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) November 12, 2016
McElwain fumbles water bottle. "looked like the game for chrissakes" #Gators
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) November 12, 2016
Jim McElwain: "These seniors are gonna remember that for a long, long time."
— Ian Cohen (@icohenb) November 12, 2016
McElwain says great win for seniors and lived the way they were in locker room. Proud of young guys that stepped up for 9 starters out.
— Bob Redman (@Bob_Redman67) November 12, 2016
McElwain praises third-string center TJ McCoy for "playing his tail off" today. #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) November 12, 2016
McElwain still peeved about fumble inside 10 yard line in first half.
— Bob Redman (@Bob_Redman67) November 12, 2016
McElwain on LBs David Reese & Kylan Johnson stepping up w/injuries: "You know what, they're pretty good players also."
— Patrick Pinak (@pinakk12) November 12, 2016
Marcus Maye is out for the year, McElwain said. "I feel horrible." #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) November 12, 2016
#Gators HC McElwain says Alex Anzalone and Jarrad Davis were on the sidelines calling out formations and involved in defense strategies. pic.twitter.com/gmKes6LeZG
— Darwin Patterson (@darwin_patt) November 12, 2016
McElwain on #Gators QB Austin Appleby: "He did a good job."
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) November 12, 2016
McElwain: "To be able to win a game with three turnovers, you're not going to win many doing that." #Gators
— Jordan McPherson (@J_McPherson1126) November 12, 2016
McElwain says the turnovers kept fans in the stands, he's happy for the concession stands folks who were able to sell more hotdogs ?
— Ashlyn Sullivan (@ashlynrsullivan) November 12, 2016
McElwain says coaches have to have thick skin when asked about criticism of offense. #Gators
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) November 12, 2016
McElwain: "There wasn't a panic. There were times a year ago now if things went wrong you would have thought the sky was falling." #Gators
— Ryan Young (@RyanYoungRivals) November 12, 2016
McElwain said he told Will Muschamp he did an outstanding job here developing defensive players. #Gators
— Patrick Pinak (@pinakk12) November 12, 2016
"I'm happy for him. He prepared well. He's prepared well the whole time he's been here" McElwain on Appleby #Gators
— Grace Remington (@GraceRemiTV) November 12, 2016
McElwain says it looks like LB Jarred Davis will be out next week, too.
— Matt Baker (@MBakerTBTimes) November 12, 2016
Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
