Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Meyer plans to use two QBs at Florida

Coach Urban Meyer plans to play two quarterbacks this fall, much like the Gators did with starter Chris Leak and Tebow in 2006.
“We’re going to try and play two quarterbacks this year,” Meyer said. “We have to. On third-and-3, we know what we want to do, and John probably is not going to do it because he’s not that kind of player.”
So those single-wing formations that became a staple of Florida’s offense during Tebow’s tenure aren’t leaving with the former Heisman Trophy winner. The Gators have turned those short-yardage plays over to freshman Trey Burton and tight end Jordan Reed.
With running back Jeff Demps missing spring practice to concentrate on track and backup Emmanuel Moody missing time because of injuries, Burton and Reed have gotten the bulk of the work in goal-line and wildcat formations. They’ve had success, too.
“Everyone says we ran Tim because he’s a great player. That’s partially true. The other part is single-wing offense gives you plus one in the run game,” Meyer said. “Jordan Reed has proven he can do it, and Trey Burton can run well, too. This is the year I think we actually will play two like we played Tim and Chris Leak.”

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