Jackson continues stellar workouts for Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Chad Jackson is having no problems handing the transition phase of Florida football.<br> <br> ``He&#39;s our play-maker,&#39;&#39; said new Florida coach Urban Meyer. ``When we say who made the play, it&#39;s Chad Jackson. He&#39;s been consistent all spring.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Jackson, a junior who averaged a team-best 22.3 yards on 26 receptions as an outside receiver last season, has been moved to an inside spot in Meyer&#39;s spread-option attack. The adjustment to the new offense hasn&#39;t been smooth, but Jackson is making it look simple.<br> <br> ``It&#39;s a lot different playing inside,&#39;&#39; Jackson said after catching four passes for 67 yards in Florida&#39;s scrimmage Saturday. ``You&#39;re running in there with the linebackers and bigger guys and you just have to fight them off. I&#39;ve still got a lot more work to do.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> Quarterback Chris Leak completed 5 of 7 passes for 80 yards, yet was sacked on three straight plays against the first-team defense. The offensive line struggled all day, yielding six sacks.<br> <br> Meyer has questioned Florida&#39;s toughness all spring, and chided the Gators for a poor practice on Friday. But he praised the way the Gators rebounded Saturday.<br> <br> ``They weren&#39;t out on a Friday night in Gainesville,&#39;&#39; Meyer said. ``We are putting them through some tests, and they passed the first one. It was an important scrimmage. We got a lot done.&#39;&#39;<br> <br> (Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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