The hits. The fans. The sweet, sweet sound of voices rising as one to cheer him. Florida running back Jordan Scarlett had almost forgotten what it was like.
He, along with eight other players, spent last season suspended for accusations of credit card fraud. For Scarlett and the other suspended players who stuck around, Saturday’s Orange and Blue Debut was their return to football’s main stage.
And Scarlett, a St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus, didn’t waste the opportunity.
He led all running backs in yards (57) and touchdowns (two). He showed that despite the time off, he’s ready to resume what was once a promising career.