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What Jim McElwain said after Florida’s dramatic win over Tennessee
By Paul Harvey
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The Florida Gators provided a dramatic ending at the Swamp Saturday evening.
The Gators and Tennessee Volunteers were locked in a defensive battle for much of the contest. Florida held a 6-3 after three quarters, but the fourth quarter would provide plenty of fireworks.
The two teams combined for 37 points in the fourth quarter alone. The score stood tied at 20-20 with nine seconds to go before this happened.
The Gators walk away with a win in a crucial game after a dealing with a tough week following Hurricane Irma. Here is a look at what head coach Jim McElwain said following the victory:
Florida's Jim McElwain on QB Feleipe Franks: "He showed me he can throw it a long ways"
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) September 16, 2017
McElwain: "Just look at them. What they've gone through. This is about them. Look at these fans. Pretty cool deal." #Gators
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) September 16, 2017
"We've got some young guys and stuff, but this is a fun group to be around. They know I love them. I'm just happy for them." — Mac
— OnlyGators.com: Florida Gators news (@onlygators) September 16, 2017
McElwain: "That was a lot of fun. I just want to say how happy I am for Gators fans, how happy I am for our players. I just love those guys"
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) September 16, 2017
McElwain — "It was not pretty, but sometimes in this business, you've got to find a way to win." #Gators
— Gatorhoops (@gatorhoops) September 16, 2017
McElwain: "Just want to thank the responders, the police, to give us an opportunity to play in The Swamp and give the people some relief."
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) September 16, 2017
"That's what it's about playing in the Swamp, playing at home." — McElwain
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) September 16, 2017
McElwain said CB Duke Dawson left game with a head injury, S Chauncey Gardner left with an ankle injury. #Gators
— Gatorhoops (@gatorhoops) September 16, 2017
McElwain: "There were a bunch of rookies running around doing some things. That will be a cherished memory for them."
— Graham Hall (@GrahamHall) September 16, 2017
Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.
