Gators’ Lagway ‘touch and go’ to play vs
GAINESVILLE, Fla.– Florida quarterback DJ Lagway practiced in a limited capability Wednesday regardless of a strained left hamstring.The Gators(4-4
, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) officially noted Lagway as questionable to play at No. 5 Texas (7-1, 3-1) on Saturday.Lagway was hauled
off the field in the second quarter of last weekend’s loss to Georgia. He tweaked his hamstring throughout a 3-yard run in the 2nd quarter and later on returned to the sideline with his legged wrapped and utilizing crutches.Editor’s Picks 2 Related Coach Billy Napier said Monday that Lagway’s injury was”less substantial “than at first feared and added that there was “a pathway for recovery “that would allow the extremely promoted freshman to play once again this season– maybe even versus the Longhorns.”He’s attempting,”Napier said following Wednesday’s practice
.” He’s a competitor. He’s going back to his home state. He wishes to try to find a pathway to make this work. Clearly, it’s touch and go. Look, the guy’s providing it his best shot.”Napier said it will be clear by Saturday whether Lagway can play. Florida is currently down beginning quarterback Graham Mertz, who is out for the season after tearing a ligament in his left knee at Tennessee last month.When Lagway left the game last Saturday, the Gators turned to walk-on and Yale transfer Aidan Warner versus one of the SEC’s top defenses. Warner is booked to start vs,. the Longhorns if Lagway can’t go. “I believe he’s gotten a little much better every day,” Napier stated of Warner.
“I thought today was his best day. I think he’s gotten a bit more comfortable. He’s obviously taking a few more associates than he usually does. “Regardless of who starts at QB, the Gators will be down among their best receivers at Texas.
Sophomore Eugene Wilson III had hip surgical treatment in Chicago on Tuesday and is out for the season. Napier said Wilson is dealing with a four-month recovery.The sophomore from Tampa and the kid of a two-time Super Bowl champ security ranks third on the team with 19 receptions for 266 yards and a goal.”(Wilson) had a hereditary hip concern that got to a point where we had to clean it up, “Napier stated.
“We exhausted all resources. … I believe we made the best choice for his long-term career in terms of little things that the injury was causing from a competition viewpoint.”