Sunday Night QB: 3rd downs improving 
September, 23, 2012
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Michael DiRocco | ESPN.com
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida coach Will Muschamp was obviously pleased that his offense had so much success on third down against Kentucky, because that was something the Gators hadn’t had much of through the first three games.
But so was DT Omar Hunter.
UF’s 12-of-17 performance on third downs was just as helpful to the defense. It gave the Gators time to rest, which meant they had more energy on the field -- and that contributed to UF’s first shutout of a Southeastern Conference opponent since a 52-0 rout of Mississippi State in 2001.
But so was DT Omar Hunter.
UF’s 12-of-17 performance on third downs was just as helpful to the defense. It gave the Gators time to rest, which meant they had more energy on the field -- and that contributed to UF’s first shutout of a Southeastern Conference opponent since a 52-0 rout of Mississippi State in 2001.
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Michael DiRocco came to ESPN.com in 2011 after spending 10 and a half years covering UF for the Florida Times-Union. He lives in Middleburg, Fla., with his wife and two sons. Email him at espndirocco@gmail.com.
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