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GAINESVILLE, Fla. Jaren Jackson Jr. Grizzlies Jersey . -- No. 25 Florida will be without its most versatile player for the rest of the season.Coach Jim McElwain said Monday that receiver Dre Massey will have season-ending knee surgery, a big blow considering the Gators were counting on the junior college transfer to make an immediate impact this fall.Massey injured his right knee during the opening kickoff in Floridas 24-7 victory over UMass on Saturday night. He continued to play until halftime.Theres obviously disappointment any time something like that happens, McElwain said. And yet the beautiful thing about teammates, family, is theyre there to support, elevate, pick him up. Thats what we saw. He had a lot of family members here, too, for the first (game).I know it was disappointing for him and yet hes got a lot of ball in front of him. Hell get this thing handled.Massey is capable of lining up at receiver, running back, quarterback, returner and even punter. He did it all at Holmes (Mississippi) Community College last year. He caught 21 passes for 548 yards and six touchdowns, and carried 59 times for 452 yards and three scores. He also punted three times (averaged 22.3 yards) and threw three passes (all incomplete).The Gators (1-0) had planned to get him on the field alongside fellow speedsters Antonio Callaway and Brandon Powell. Now, though, Massey will have to wait until 2017 to make an impact at the major college level. He will have two more years of eligibility remaining.Thats a hard injury to have happen to him, but I think he showed how tough he is, quarterback Luke Del Rio said. Its going to be tough to lose a great player like Dre, but were talented in that room and well rally around him and support him through the rehab process.Florida will turn to several freshmen to fill the void. Freddie Swain and Josh Hammond caught passes in the opener, and Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells are back after serving one-game suspensions. Cleveland and Well were suspended for firing BB guns inside a residence dorm in July. The legal case is still pending.Cornerback Jalen Tabor and tight end Cyontai Lewis also are returning from one-game suspensions for fighting in practice.All four could play when the Gators open Southeastern Conference play Saturday against Kentucky (0-1).Lewis is expected to bolster the teams receiving corps in Masseys absence, and Tabor should solidify a secondary that allowed receptions of 24, 30 and 53 yards against the Minutemen.Were going to have a lot more exciting plays, linebacker Jarrad Davis said. I think a lot of guys are going to be able to really let their guard down and go play now. Were locked tight back there, and its going to be really exciting to see what goes down when hes there.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org Custom Memphis Grizzlies Jerseys . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country. Zach Randolph Grizzlies Jersey http:///...on-Grizzlies-Jersey/ . He said Tuesday thats a big reason why he is now the new coach of the Tennessee Titans. Whisenhunt said he hit it off quickly with Ruston Webster when interviewing for the job Friday night. Andy Robinson has insisted Bristol do not need to rush into recruiting a new head coach for their long-awaited Aviva Premiership return.Sean Holley left his head coaching role in June after helping guide Bristol back to Englands top-flight for the first time in seven years. Bristol will start their Premiership return by taking on Harlequins in the London double-header on Sep. 3.Bristol only lost forwards specialist Steve Borthwick to England in December, but rugby director Robinson believes the west country club still boast a strong coaching ticket.Long-term well be looking for somebody to come in but it needs to be the right appointment, said former England head coach Robinson. But with Mark Bakewell leading the coaching at the moment across pre-season work, and having Dwayne Peel and Jonathan Thomas as attack and defence coach, Mark and my ability to unlock the knowledge that is there.These two guys have got phenomenal rugby knowledge, and its unlocking that enthusiasm theyve had to start with. Now weve got to unlock that knowledge so that our players can perform in our attacking and defensive games.The experience those two boys have had playing in the Premiership and also their rugby experience is as good as any. Im going to unlock that, and thats the big challenge. Developing young players and coaches is why Im in the game.Its great to be able to see the next crop of coaches come through, and the way they see the game. Its great to empower them to make decisions and with Mark and myself were able to help them make those calls and to progress.Bristols keenly-anticipated Premiership return follows seven years battling to climb back to the top-flight, following relegation in 2009. Robinsons side will not have long to wait to hostt their first league match of the season at their Ashton Gate home, taking on Northampton Saints on Sunday, Sep. Shareef Abdur-Rahim Jersey. 11.Robinson has challenged his inexperienced Bristol stars to showcase their talents on the big stage, while also calling on the clubs elder statesmen to guide those green youngsters through. Former Wales playmaker Gavin Henson is among those charged to mentor as well as perform on the park, and Robinson believes the 34-year-old is now well-placed to do exactly that.Since weve signed him from Bath Gavins been very good for the squad, said Robinson. Hes worked very hard and hes been a first-class professional, a great pro, and hes come back in great shape.We didnt miss him in the play-off finals Im pleased to say, because young Callum Sheedy stepped up, but he was only able to do so because of the guidance and support that Gavin had given him throughout the year.We wanted to keep as many of the squad together, so they have chances to perform. Weve got a number of old heads, guys with international experience and recent Premiership experience.Weve also got a number of young guys, who have done well in championship rugby but we dont really know how good they can be. So this is their opportunity to showcase their talents on the big stage.Having played in the Premiership and having coached in it I understand how tough it can be. For our guys we need them to embrace it, to take on every challenge thats there. They cant take a backward step.But if we can show some courage, fight to the end of every game, focus on ourselves in how we perform, then well get some success out of this season. ' ' '