Florida Gators tackle each other… again

“At the end of the day, it’s about doing what’s right and really what you put on film”, McElwain said when asked about Robinson being the No. 3 WR.

The Gators were flagged six times for 40 yards in the first half against the Pirates.

“You always get hyped for the first game of the season”.

When it was over, instead of celebrating, McElwain delivered a message to the Gators as they turn their attention to the SEC opener on Saturday at Kentucky.

Considering the apprehension – ranging in grade from caution to “I HATE THIS!” loathing – that VH3 as returner has met from Florida fans this offseason, that idea is sure to get some Gators up in arms. “They weren’t great. It wasn’t earth-shattering by any stretch of the imagination. I look for them to hopefully take another step this week”.

Star running back Kelvin Taylor’s 7-yard touchdown run gave the Gators a 14-point lead with 6:57 left, but he gave a throat slash after the score and was properly penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct.

His final numbers were a Carden-like 34 of 54 for 333 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

Florida made a throwback fashion statement by choosing to wear orange jerseys with orange trousers Saturday night against East Carolina.

Eight months later, the Gators look like a different team. “We can do everything”.

The second penalty was a running into the kicker penalty by McCalister that allowed East Carolina to convert a fourth down and retain possession in the second quarter.

INJURY UPDATES: McElwain did not share more information about defensive back Vernon Hargreaves out of Wharton High, who missed the game with a leg injury, or linebacker Alex Anzalone, who left the game with a shoulder injury.

“Monday was very weird for us”, Davis said. The senior has 19 career receptions for 188 yards. Both are expected to start against East Carolina. Florida could never get comfortable.

The East Carolina football team came out of its season opening win against Towson last week with more questions than answers.