Muschamp turns attention to first SEC road game at Kentucky, provides injury updates
Monday, September 19, 2011 | Football, Scott Carter
The 15th-ranked Gators (3-0) cleared one hurdle by opening their SEC schedule with a 33-23 win over Tennessee. They will return to practice this afternoon in preparation for another hurdle -- their first SEC road game.
Florida plays at Kentucky on Saturday in the first road game since Will Muschamp took over the program.
The game is the SEC opener for the Wildcats (2-1), who are coming off a 24-17 loss to Louisville after opening with wins against Western Kentucky and Central Michigan.
During his weekly press conference on Monday, Muschamp had already put his first career SEC victory in the rearview mirror.
"I told the guys this morning — it's a season of one-game series,'' Muschamp said. "We now have to get ready for Kentucky.''
Here are some key highlights from Muschamp's press conference:
--In updating injuries, Muschamp said junior CB Jeremy Brown is expected to miss at least a couple of more games recovering from a knee injury suffered during camp. He said Brown's knee has not responded to treatment as quickly as expected and that there are no plans for surgery.
--Muschamp said LB Dee Finley will return against Kentucky. Finley missed Saturday's game following a traffic stop on campus last week that involved legal ramifications.
--Muschamp noted that freshman offensive lineman Trip Thurman had shoulder surgery Monday morning and is out for the season. The only other injury concern for the Gators is TE Jordan Reed, who did not play against Tennessee and remains questionable with a hamstring injury.
--Muschamp noted that 16 players on the Gators' two-deep roster will be making their first road trip this week.
--Chris Rainey was named Florida's Offensive Player of the Week against Tennessee and DT Dominique Easley earned Defensive Player of the Week. Caleb Sturgis earned Special Teams Player of the Week.
Check back with GatorZone.com later for a more in-depth preview of the Gators-Kentucky game.
