GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway has gone from appearing rusty to looking lost. It's not what anyone envisioned even though he missed nearly nine months dealing with various injuries.
He is dancing in the pocket, leading to off-balance throws that end up sailing over receivers or spinning into the ground. He is failing to get through his progressions, allowing defenders to lock onto his first read. He is lacking situational awareness — when to audible, when to run and when to slide — and showing little feel for the game.
He is still coach Billy Napier’s guy, and that is unlikely to change.
Napier is sticking with his turnover-prone starter despite a five-interception performance in a 20-10 loss at No. 3 LSU on Saturday night.
“DJ’s our quarterback,” said Napier, now 20