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Football: Three Gators players suspended for first game of season

The Florida Gators will be without three players in the season opener.

Rob Bolden #1 of the Eastern Michigan Eagles is sacked by Alex McCalister #14 of the Florida Gators during the game at Ben Hill Stadium on September 6, 2014 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

The University of Florida Athletic Department announced Friday that starting safety Marcus Maye, starting defensive end Alex McCalister and backup wide receiver Latroy Pittman are suspended for the opener against New Mexico State on Sept. 5 due to a violation of athletic department policy.