- ABC News
- November 8, 2021
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, who recently emerged as the team's starter, injured his knee while dancing at the team hotel the night before a 40-17 loss at South Carolina on Saturday. Coach Dan Mullen told reporters on Monday that Richardson had been cleared to practice that Thursday after suffering a concussion against Georgia on Oct. 30. He then injured his knee on Friday and received medical treatment Saturday morning. Richardson, a freshman, dressed for the game against South Carolina in case of emergency, but he did not participate. He is expected to practice Monday. Emory Jones started against the Gamecocks, completing 17 of 30 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. But the Florida offense struggled overall, rushing for only 82 yards on 26 carries, and converting just 3 of 10 attempts on third down. The loss dropped the Gators to 4-5 this season. On Monday morning, Mullen announced that he'd fired defensive...