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LISTEN: Steve Spurrier impressed with Florida QB Feleipe Franks after Hail Mary
By Adam Spencer
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One of the most improbable wins of the season occurred in Gainesville last weekend, where the Florida Gators took down the Tennessee Volunteers on a last-second Hail Mary.
The pass from QB Feleipe Franks to WR Tyrie Cleveland was an impressive one, traveling a long way in the air before landing perfectly in Cleveland’s hands.
Though the Florida offense has certainly struggled this season, the play earned Franks the praise of former Florida coach Steve Spurrier, who complimented the redshirt freshman on ESPNU Radio on SiriusXM:
Fmr. Fla. HC @SteveSpurrierUF surprised by Fla. QB "He chucked it all the way & threw it all the way from the Swamp to [Tyrie] Cleveland." pic.twitter.com/cR0WSizX4B
— College Sports on SiriusXM (@SXMCollege) September 20, 2017
“He can throw it a long way, there’s no question,” he said. “He chucked it all the way and threw it all the way from the Swamp to [Tyrie] Cleveland.”
Franks’ growth as a quarterback will be crucial for the Gators as the season wears on. He’ll face another tough test in Lexington on Saturday night, as Florida will try to win its 31st-straight game over the Kentucky Wildcats.
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.
