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Three Gators to miss opener against New Mexico State

Friday, August 21, 2015 | Football, Scott Carter

By: Scott Carter

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gators will be without three players the first game of the season.

Due to University Athletic Association policy, defensive lineman Alex McCalister, defensive back Marcus Maye and receiver Latroy Pittman will not play Sept. 5 against New Mexico State.

A redshirt junior, McCalister had six sacks last season. Also a redshirt junior, Maye has started 11 games in his career. Meanwhile, Pittman has served primarily as a role player in his three seasons, catching 19 passes for 188 yards entering his senior season.

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