It’s a minor miracle Jeremy Brown played on Saturday.
The Gators cornerback injured his ankle on Thursday, putting him in crutches and doubtful for Florida’s game against Miami of Ohio. While Gators coach Urban Meyer reminded Brown that it was a long season, Brown worked with the training staff all Friday night to devise a plan to get him on the field.
On Saturday morning he received a solid tape job, a shot and was ready to go. Less than 24 hours after walking around on crutches.
“I was in the gym the whole night,” said Brown, who registered one of the Gators’ four interceptions in the34-12 victory.
Now, with cornerback Moses Jenkins out at last six weeks with an elbow injury, Brown will take on an even bigger role.
“It definitely puts a little pressure on me to step up because behind me and Janoris [Jenkins] we have three freshmen,” said Brown, referring to freshmen Josh Shaw, Jaylen Watkins and Cody Riggs. “I know how that is. It’s a little tougher as a true freshman.
“I’m definitely stepping up and taking the leadership role in that secondary because those are some talented corners. I’m trying to help them mature as fast as I can, because one of them is going to have to step up and play.”
You know that Brown, after missing the last two years with a back injury, is pumped to be back on the field and playing a big role with the team.
