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CB Anderson May Be Playing Soon

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 11, 2007

GAINESVILLE - University of Florida CB Markihe Anderson has had a rough start to the year, but things may be looking up for the sophomore.

Anderson was named a preseason starter, but he injured his medial collateral ligament days before the season opener.

Then, against Tennessee, he injured the posterior cruciate ligament in the same knee.

"It's been a real tough season," Anderson said. "You want to be careful with all kind of injuries, especially knee injuries because it's easy to retweak it. … It's just something that I want to look at and take it slow. Do as much as I can one day at a time."

Anderson said he's following the team's doctors' advice carefully, but he expects to be on the field against Kentucky next week.

"I've been out here all week flying around, just doing as much as I can," Anderson said. "I'll be back. No doubt."

CUNNINGHAM DEVELOPS: It hasn't taken long for DE Jermaine Cunningham to make an impression this season.

The sophomore racked up 17 tackles against Louisiana State, and fellow defensive lineman Derrick Harvey isn't the least bit surprised.

"As coach says, when you practice good, you're going to play good," Harvey said. "He's been doing that, so he's playing better."

During his freshman year, Cunningham recorded just two tackles.

This year, his first as a starter, he's tied with Major Wright as the third-leading tackler on the team with 36.

"Every day in practice he's working hard, listening to coach," Harvey said. "He's just been competing, trying to make plays. Now he's stepping up."

Jenna Marina

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