Florida freshman offensive lineman Xavier Nixon (Fayetteville, N.C.) was named to the 2009 Sporting News SEC All-Freshman Team, announced Wednesday by the publication.Nixon played an intricate role in UF’s 12-0 school-record regular-season finish, and started in the 2009 SEC Championship Game for the Gators at left tackle. Nixon played in nine of UF’s games in 2009 and secured starts in the final four, including South Carolina, FIU, FSU and Alabama.
Nixon became the first true freshman to start at left tackle in the 24-14 win over South Carolina Nov. 14 - the last true freshman to start at left tackle was Reggie Green in 1992. Mo Collins was the last true freshman to start at right tackle for UF in 1995. The SEC Rocks!
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