Highlights:  Three University of Florida player ill and were flown to Kentucky on a separate plane:  Tim Tebow, Major Wright and Joe Haden!

Riley Cooper, a senior and one of Florida’s most reliable receivers, was on the same extra plane that transported ill Gator players Tim Tebow, Joe Haden and Major Wright to Lexington for today’s 6 p.m. game against Kentucky.

Tim Tebow, Joe Haden, Major Wright all ill; travel separately

Cooper is Tebow’s roommate and is also ill, although details were not immediately available. Cooper, like Tebow, has respiratory problems, not the flu.

Tebow, and other Florida Gators, sick with flu-like symptoms

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According to ESPN.com’s Chris Low, and citing unnamed sources, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow, safety Major Wright and cornerback Joe Haden are suffering from a respiratory-related illness and not the flu as has been previously been reported.The report did offer further reports.  Read more here

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Relative strengths: Quarterback, Linebacker Relative weaknesses: Offensive Line, Running Back What to watch for on offense: The I-formation?! New offensive coordinator Steve Addazio was experimenting this offseason in an attempt to add a few more wrinkles to the equation. Read more here

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