On Sep 6, 2010, at 4:16 PM, Randy Platt wrote:
Somehow, I missed this information. I knew Robey had banged his
arm. Didn't catch that they were considering moving Pouncey back
to guard. I saw the Pouncey's play in high school. Lakeland is
about 30 mins away from Plant City. One was a tackle the other a
guard. Neither had played center until college. Obviously that
puts a different spin on the situation. If Robey can't go, we may
have serious issues at center.
It was hinted at in late August.
Here is an example:
On Aug 26, 2010, at 7:25 AM, Juno Gator wrote:
Florida Gators football pre-practice notes from John Brantley
by Jason Lieser
Quarterback John Brantley met with reporters prior to Wednesday’s
practice, which will be half-pads. He was the only one.
Here are some notes from what they said:
– If injuries force C Mike Pouncey to start at tackle and back-up
Sam Robey steps in at center, Brantley is comfortable with that. He
said has taken snaps from Robey in practice the past two years and
added that Florida has not had any issues with snap handling during
the pre-season.
Then Robey bursts the bursa in his right elbow, and we see this
article:
UF offensive line coming together
By Robbie Andreu
Gainesville SUN Staff writer
Published: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:06 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 2:06 p.m.
With Florida's top two left offensive tackles out of the opener with
injuries, there was speculation earlier in the week that a reshuffled
line would see standout center Mike Pouncey moving to tackle. But
Pouncey is staying put.
I take from this exchange that Robey would have started last Saturday
but for his elbow injury, and find it strange that his injury status
has never been disclosed. Instead, the press releases have steered
the rationale for Pouncey back at Center by focusing on the benefit
of putting Wilson on the field as opposed to the possibility that we
may not really have a choice right now.
-Zeb
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