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Alajajian and Wilson making first starts of season on Gators' offensive line
Monday, January 2, 2012 | Football, Women's Tennis, Scott Carter
In the final game of the season, the left side of the Gators' offensive line will feature two players making their first starts of the season in today's Gator Bowl against Ohio State.
Redshirt sophomore Nick Alajajian will start at left tackle in place of injured Matt Patchan, and fifth-year senior James Wilson is starting at left guard. Dan Wenger, who has started at left guard and center, is hobbled by an ankle injury. It is uncertain if he will play.
This is the first start of Alajajian's career. Wilson, who has battled various injuries during his career, has made five career starts, including four during UF's 12-0 regular season in 2009.
Meanwhile, Jon Harrison is starting at center, Jon Halapio at right guard, and Chaz Green at right tackle.
With Alajajian and Wilson starting, the Gators have now used nine different starters on the offensive line in Will Muschamp's first season.
Muschamp has repeatedly said that building depth on both lines of scrimmage is one of the top priorities heading into the offseason.
(PHOTO: Nick Alajajian)
