Wilson may get start at guard for UF
By Bryan Jones
news-press.com sports bureau
Originally posted on October 12, 2006
GAINESVILLE — Redshirt freshman guard Ronnie Wilson may crack the starting lineup Saturday against Auburn. Wilson and left guard Jim Tartt have been splitting time at practice, but Wilson got the bulk of the playing time during Wednesday's practice, Meyer said.
"I think Ronnie played 40 (minutes) and Jim Tartt played 35 or 25," Meyer said.
Meyer said he likely won't name either player a starter, and they will shuffle in and out of the game.
When Wilson fractured his ankle prior to the season, Meyer shifted right tackle Drew Miller to guard and inserted Carlton Medder into the lineup at tackle.
Medder, however, has impressed Meyer, earning a spot in the coach's "Champion's Club" every week so far this season.
NO CHANGE AT KICKER
• K Chris Hetland will continue to handle place-kicking duties, Meyer said. Hetland is 0-for-4 on field goal attempts this season. The Gators have yet to convert a field goal this season, one of only two Division I-A schools in the nation — the other being Utah State (1-5) — with that distinction. On Tuesday, Meyer said he was considering making a change, but no one has been able to beat out Hetland in practice. "He had an excellent day today," Meyer said Wednesday.
INJURY UPDATE.
• RB DeShawn Wynn practiced Wednesday and WR Percy Harvin is getting closer to full strength, Meyer said. "I am feeling good about those two guys," Meyer said. On Tuesday, Wynn guaranteed reporters that he will play Saturday. Wynn was listed on the participation report against LSU, but he only entered the field for the game's final series. Harvin played a limited role against LSU, rushing once for 9 yards and catching two passes for 18 yards.