The tip of the SEC recreation acquired ugly on Saturday evening after Florida’s quarterback took a knee, and he nonetheless harm.
Graham Mertz formally knelt to the ice unclassified in Florida’s 29-16 win over No. 11 Tennessee. Nevertheless, the knee wasn’t unintended, as Mertz tried to waste a while first (it was four-and-16, and there have been 9 seconds remaining).
Besides, members of Tennessee’s line of defense are nonetheless attempting to interrupt by the trenches.
When it grew to become actually clear that Mertz was about to kneel, defensive lineman Omari Thomas made contact with the quarterback.
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Graham Mertz #15 of the Florida Gators warms up earlier than the beginning of the sport in opposition to the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Photos)
It appeared like Thomas needed to intervene at first, however realized on the final second that it wasn’t a good suggestion. Though he raised his palms with the intention to cease himself, it was too late.
Thomas known as, Mertz fell to the turf, and the Gators’ offensive line was not amused.
Two Gators went to Thomas to confront him, and one other lineman, Damion George Jr., shoved the recruit.
After that push, Florida’s Micah Mazzuca and Tennessee’s Kamal Haden squared off, and every appeared to go at one another’s throats.
There was extra pushing and shoving in a close-by pile.
George was initially reported for unsportsmanlike conduct, and Thomas for taking pictures.
Graham Mertz #15 of the Florida Gators celebrates together with his staff after a recreation in opposition to the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Photos)
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The commotion occurred close to the Florida bench, so there was an enormous quantity of gamers attempting to separate the gamers from one another.
Trevor Etienne ran for 172 yards and a landing, and Montrell Johnson scored twice within the Gators’ win.
The Volunteers have now misplaced 10 straight video games in The Swamp, with their final win coming in 2003.
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) takes a knee after an harm throughout the second half in opposition to the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (Matt Pendleton-USA As we speak Sports activities)
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Florida hosts Charlotte subsequent week, whereas Tennessee, which is predicted to be down within the polls, will host USF.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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