When the Jim McElwain era in Gainesville gets underway in just over two weeks, it will do so with a few players serving a suspension. On Friday Florida announced three players will be suspended for the 2015 season opener; defensive end Alex McCalister, safety Marcus Maye and wide receiver Latroy Pittman.
The reason, or reasons, for the suspensions is not known beyond the typical and rather routine “violation of team rules.” All three players will be a dent in the depth at their respective positions, but Florida should be able to manage through one game without much problem. Florida’s season opener is at home against New Mexico State, and they are no Georgia Southern.
This is not the first time Pittman has been suspended at Florida either. This will be the second straight season opener Pitman will miss due to suspension after being one of a number of Gators suspended before the start of last season under former head coach Will Muschamp.