Quarterback DJ Lagway reiterated his dedication for Florida on Monday, sooner or later after the college fired coach Billy Napier.
Lagway, a five-star recruit, was essentially the most outstanding participant reeled in by Napier throughout his 3 1/2-season stint with the Gators.
“I am a Florida Gator, man,” Lagway, a sophomore, informed reporters. “My largest focus proper now could be these 5 (remaining) video games and persevering with to raised my craft and persevering with to develop as a participant.”
Florida (3-4, 2-2 SEC) has a bye this week earlier than resuming Southeastern Convention play in opposition to Georgia on Nov. 1 at Jacksonville, Fla.
Lagway turned the starter final season throughout his freshman marketing campaign. He completed the season with 1,915 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and 9 interceptions.
This season, he has handed for 1,513 yards, 9 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. 5 of the interceptions got here throughout a 20-10 loss at LSU.
Standout sophomore linebacker Myles Graham, who has a team-leading 40 tackles, made it clear he is not all in favour of exiting Gainesville.
“I am a Gator, and I am simply centered on rallying these guys for these final 5 video games and simply maintain rolling,” Graham mentioned.
Napier had a 22-23 document as Florida coach. He went out a winner because the Gators seized a 23-21 victory in opposition to Mississippi State on Saturday.
Longtime receivers coach Billy Gonzales was tabbed to function the workforce’s interim coach.
–Area Stage Media
