GAINESVILLE -- Florida’s running game should get a boost this week, as speedy back Jeff Demps is expected to be completely healthy for Saturday’s game against Georgia.
Demps has been limited in recent weeks, carrying the ball just twice against LSU and sitting out the Auburn game on Oct. 15.
Without Demps, and with starting quarterback John Brantley injured, the Gators’ rushing attack has been stagnant as teams stack the box with an eighth defender. Since Brantley went down against Alabama on Oct. 1, Florida has averaged a scant 2.7 yards per carry.
TOP RECRUIT
Land O’Lakes High tight end Kent Taylor, the nation’s top-ranked recruit at the position, picked Florida over Penn State, Alabama, Georgia and Florida State, among others. He’s the 17th oral commit in Will Muschamp’s first class at UF.
