DESTIN — Florida Gators star receiver Antonio Callaway is not enrolled in Summer A classes at the University of Florida, according to Jim McElwain. Speaking at the SEC spring meetings McElwain initially answered a question regarding the status of Treon Harris and Antonio Callaway saying, “same deal.” When asked directly if Callaway was taking classes in the first Summer session, — Summer A — McElwain responded, “no, not right now.”
Neither player has been around the team since January. Gainesville attorney Huntley Johnson released a statement in March, saying Callaway was being suspended for a violation of the UF Student Code of Conduct.
“That’s being handled,” McElwain said of the situation.
Three injury updates
On a lighter note, McElwain updated the status of three injured players on Tuesday.
Linebacker Alex Anzalone, (shoulder) receiver Brandon Powell (foot) and offensive lineman Martez Ivey (shoulders) have all been cleared for contact. Of course, given that the team is in the strength and conditioning portion of the offseason, there is not contact or football practice currently going on.
“They’ve been cleared to do everything,” McElwain said. “Right now there’s obviously no contact. It will be no different than what we did even with Antonio [Morrison] a year ago. You still have to test it before you throw them out on Saturday, but everything’s been going great.”
Powell has been dealing with a foot issue that began when he enrolled early as a freshman. The issue continues to pop back up, but McElwain hopes a wardrobe change will alleviate the issue.
“He’s got a new set of shoes,” said McElwain. “I took every other shoe out of his locker.”