Gators coach Jim McElwain was in Destin on Tuesday for the SEC spring meetings. (File photo)
McElwain on Callaway, Injury updates, Muschamp's return to Swamp, more tidbits and links
Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | Football, Scott Carter
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Southeastern Conference spring meetings opened Tuesday in Destin, where Florida head football coach Jim McElwain and basketball coach Mike White met with reporters.
Not much new from the Florida contingent, but here are some highlights gathered via social media:
For more from the SEC spring meetings, here are a few links covering the spring meetings:
--Arkansas coach Bret Bielema wants an SEC-Big Ten football challenge writes Matt Baker of The Tampa Bay Times.
--Satellite camps and more are hot topics on docket for SEC spring meetings writes Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun.
--Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze says he's not a cheater via Mark Inabinett of AL.com.
--Alabama coach Nick Saban offered some strong opinions on satellite camps via Wendell Barnhouse of TodaysU.com.
--South Carolina coach Will Muschamp announces loss of linebacker Skai Moore due to neck surgery writes Chip Patterson of CBSSports.com.
--Tennessee coach Butch Jones defends his program amidst a difficult offseason writes Seth Emerson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Not much new from the Florida contingent, but here are some highlights gathered via social media:
- McElwain says nothing has changed with suspended receiver Antonio Callaway, adding that Callaway is not enrolled in Summer A classes. Callaway remains away from the football program along with quarterback Treon Harris.
- On the injury front, McElwain said linebacker Alex Anzalone (shoulder), offensive lineman Martez Ivey (shoulder) and receiver Brandon Powell (foot) have been cleared for contact for the fall. McElwain said Powell will wear special shoes to protect his surgically repaired foot from further injury.
- McElwain was asked about the absence of Steve Spurrier, the former UF and South Carolina coach who always delivered a few one-liners at the SEC meetings. "I'm going to miss Coach Spurrier,'' McElwain said. "He had a way of keeping it light."
- Speaking of good one-liners, former Gators coach Will Muschamp offered up a gem when asked about his Nov. 12 return to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the visitors' sideline as South Carolina's coach. "I've been there before,'' he said. "Some Gator fans wanted me over there when I was there."
- McElwain emphasized the Gators must come to fall camp ready to defend their SEC East title and maintain a sense of urgency to improve in Year 2. "If you're comfortable, usually that's when you get your tail beat,'' he said.
- White discussed the transformation of redshirt freshman Keith Stone, who has developed physically into a player the Gators have high hopes for during the 2016-17 season. "You don't worry about where he is on Thursday or Friday night,'' White said. "He's in the basketball facility working."
For more from the SEC spring meetings, here are a few links covering the spring meetings:
--Arkansas coach Bret Bielema wants an SEC-Big Ten football challenge writes Matt Baker of The Tampa Bay Times.
--Satellite camps and more are hot topics on docket for SEC spring meetings writes Robbie Andreu of the Gainesville Sun.
--Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze says he's not a cheater via Mark Inabinett of AL.com.
--Alabama coach Nick Saban offered some strong opinions on satellite camps via Wendell Barnhouse of TodaysU.com.
--South Carolina coach Will Muschamp announces loss of linebacker Skai Moore due to neck surgery writes Chip Patterson of CBSSports.com.
--Tennessee coach Butch Jones defends his program amidst a difficult offseason writes Seth Emerson of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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