Six days ago, no one was quite sure what Florida running back Jeff Demps was going to do: run track, or play football for the Gators.
Well, now we know.
By way of multiple media outlets, the senior has put to rest all the speculation by announcing he will finish out 2011 in a football uniform.
“When I came to Florida I wanted to compete at a very high level in both sports and I’ve done that. Football has been my first love, but I also love running track. All of my coaches have been supportive and I’ve always been able to concentrate on whatever sport I’m competing in during that season,” Demps said. “I concentrated on track this past spring and summer, and I’m now ready to concentrate on football. I’m looking forward to getting back together with my football teammates and having a great senior season.”
“As I stated last week in Birmingham, Jeff Demps will be joining our football program when our squad reports for camp on Aug. 5 and when we start practice on Aug. 6,’' coach Will Muschamp added. “I met with him today and Jeff is looking forward to focusing on football for his upcoming senior season.’'
Demps rushed for 531 yards and 3 touchdowns for the Gators in 2010.