Monday, December 21, 2009

Surgery forces Gators' James out of Sugar Bowl

Florida will be without starting wide receiver and star kick returner Brandon James for the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl.UF coach Urban Meyer said Monday that James recently underwent foot surgery and will not play in the game.
Meyer said James' role in the offense will be filled by tailback Jeff Demps and Chris Rainey. Demps and Rainey also will return kicks and punts, along with cornerback Joe Haden possibly returning punts.
"(James) is a heck of a player, especially in the return game," Meyer said. "The good thing is Demps and Rainey are also capable guys. I'm kind of excited to watch them go get it."
James is the only injured player to come out of UF's four pre-bowl practices over the weekend. The Gators broke for Christmas after Monday morning's practice and will report back to campus on Saturday for the trip to New Orleans.

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1 comment:

Allstate Sugar Bowl Tickets said...

Combine this with the fact that Cincinnati has been complaining about their loss of coach and you're going to get one heck of a fun atmosphere (yes, that was sarcasm).

BCS blew it bigtime this year.