Saturday, September 3, 2011
Gators DL Sharrif Floyd is ineligible for FAU game due to NCAA eligibility concerns
Scott Carter
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Senior Writer
Gators sophomore DL Shariff Floyd is out of tonight's game due to an NCAA eligibility issue.
Gators sophomore DL Shariff Floyd is not playing tonight.
Floyd was projected to start at defensive end after playing defensive tackle as a freshman.
Here is an official statement from the UF athletic department on Floyd's status:
"We have declared Sharrif Floyd ineligible and he is not eligible to compete until his eligibility is reinstated by the NCAA. We have been and will continue to work with the NCAA until this matter is resolved. This is an issue that is not related to sports agents, University of Florida boosters or his recruitment to Florida. We will not have any additional comment on this matter until it is resolved.”
Floyd is a sophomore from Philadelphia who appeared in all 13 games as a freshman, finishing with 23 tackles – 6.5 for loss.
