Morning links: Latest headlines on UF-LSU game.
Friday, October 8, 2010 | Football, Scott Carter
Hey folks, good Friday morning. You know what that means. We're getting close to kickoff for Saturday's Florida-LSU game at The Swamp.
Here are some of the latest headlines leading up to the game:
--The Gators have spent a lot of time this week preparing to face LSU's two-headed quarterback. Click here to read a Palm Beach Post story about Florida's strategy to defend LSU's Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee.
--One player the Gators hope to use more is TE Jordan Reed. Click here for a St. Petersburg Times note on Reed.
--The health of Gators quarterback John Brantley and running back Jeff Demps has been a hot issue this week. Click here for a Miami Herald notebook for more information.
--To read more about LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson, click here for an AP story out of Baton Rouge.
--With Tim Tebow no longer around, short-yardage situations provide a new challenge this season. Click here for an Orlando Sentinel blog.
--Based on what happened at the end of last week's game at Tennessee, some are calling LSU coach Les Miles the luckiest man around. Click here to read a Florida Times-Union piece on Miles.
--The Gators welcome fullback Steve Wilks back on Saturday. Wilks has missed the first five games due to a back injury. Click here for a Florida Today story.
--Florida coach Urban Meyer is eager to see how his team responds following last week's loss at Alabama. Click here for an AP story on TBO.com.
--The Gators have played much better in the second half this season. Click here for more details from The Gainesville Sun.
--LSU is adjusting to the loss of defensive end Sam Montgomery for the season. Click here for a story in the Baton Rouge Advocate.
