Fall camp is underway in Gainesville, Fla., and Jim McElwain addressed the media today.
Here’s what the Gators’ head coach had to say:
Mac: Feels good about team, but "everybody in country feels good about themselves right now"
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: Defense needs to establish 9-10 man rotation up front
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: There will be "huge battles" in secondary
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: A lot of playing time to be had at receiver positions
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: Running back strong as any position on the team
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: There's some really good leadership on this team
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
More injuries: Khalif Jackson, Case Harrison will be back when school starts. Cannot practice right now
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac announces Thomas Holley and Andrew Ivie careers over due to injuries. Can keep scholarship for school.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: No change in Callaway status, will practice. No timeframe.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac points out Brandon Powell's strong start last year
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac asked about Spurrier calling Del Rio starter. "I guess those three practices he watched. I guess he picked it." Brushes off LDR = QB1
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Freshman wideouts Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells "dealt with," Mac cites ongoing consequences. Will be practicing tomorrow.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac praises LDR, Appleby for how they handle "daily business," how they handle being asked to do something.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac on Spurrier: "This is where he belongs. He's a Gator – always will be a Gator."
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac on Spurrier, potential ego conflict: "Egos get you fired."
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Martez Ivey likely to play more inside, eventually move back to tackle (recruited position)
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac praises Maye, Davis for returning to get their degrees. "They promised their mothers. And we promised their mothers…"
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac on freshman QBs: No set plans for playing time/redshirt. Team excited about both. Development boosted by spring, summer.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac on Nick Washington: We don't talk about him because he does his job. DBs trust him. Huge part of special teams.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac says new recruiting Twitter rules make sense. Prefers to embrace instead of enforce.
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac on Worton: "He has come a long, long ways." Hints he's in great shape. "outstanding summer"
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: Excited to see Pineiro "grow as a kicker." "He has the talent to do it."
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
Mac: Pineiro fun to be around, good teammate
— Andy Olson (@ByAndrewOlson) August 3, 2016
A graduate of the University of Florida and founder of Saturday Down South, Kevin is a college football enthusiast.
