Eddy Pineiro has never kicked a field goal in a game, but he’s considered the clear front-runner to be Florida’s starting kicker this upcoming season.
That could be a problem.
But the Gators are doing everything they can to avoid any issues that could surface due to Pineiro’s lack of experience on the football field. Florida has been working on Pineiro’s timing when it comes to in-game situations with the snap, hold and kick.
“The thing I’ve been happy with is the operation times have come down,” coach Jim McElwain said Monday.