Flu holds six more players out of Florida practice, including LB A.J. Jones

Top-ranked Gators missing 6 more due to flu

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 1 Florida kept six more players out of practice because they had flulike symptoms.

Gators coach Urban Meyer says starting linebacker A.J. Jones was among those feeling ill. No player has had a confirmed case of swine flu, but Meyer has expressed concern that the virus could ravage the defending national champions.

Receivers coach Billy Gonzales, who was sent home the day before because he had a fever, was at practice, wearing gloves and a mask.

Also not at practice were defensive back Josh Evans, receiver Justin Williams, offensive lineman Shawn Schmieder and running back Mike Gillislee. The sixth player was not immediately known.

Also, linebacker Brandon Spikes (Achilles’ tendon) and WR receiver Deonte Thompson (hamstring) did not practice.