No. 17 Florida to start QB Aaron Philo against Georgia in the ‘Cocktail Party,’ AP source says
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 17 Florida will start quarterback Aaron Philo against third-ranked Georgia in the Southeastern Conference rivalry known as “The World s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” on Saturday, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because coach Jon Sumrall had not made his choice public. Philo and backup Tramell Jones Jr. were listed as questionable on Wednesday and Thursday for the game in Atlanta. They split repetitions in practice all week, and Sumrall said the decision would come down to “health and availability.” Philo sat out a victory at then-No. 7 Texas on Oct. 17 because of an injured throwing shoulder. He hurt his right shoulder while getting tackled late in a home loss to South Carolina the previous week. He made the trip to Austin, Texas, and served as the team’s emergency quarterback behind Jones and Aidan Warner. Jones became the first Florida quarterback since Jesse