Florida's Nelson probably sidelined for Outback Bowl

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Florida safety Reggie Nelson probably will miss the Outback Bowl because of a knee injury.<br> <br> Coach Urban Meyer said Tuesday that Nelson sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during practice Monday and could miss the Jan. 2 game against No. 25 Iowa.<br> <br> ``It&#39;s going to be tough for him to be ready for that game,&#39;&#39; Meyer said. ``He&#39;s not ruled out yet.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Meyer added that Nelson had only a ``very, very slight&#39;&#39; chance of playing.<br> <br> ``I&#39;d say it&#39;s a good chance he won&#39;t play,&#39;&#39; Meyer said.<br> <br> Nelson, a sophomore who started the last four games at free safety in place of Kyle Jackson and has 467 tackles this season, was wearing a hard cast on his leg but will not need surgery.<br> <br> Jackson or Tony Joiner would start for No. 16 Florida if Nelson can&#39;t go.<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)