The question was coming and Dan Mullen knew it. With Emory Jones playing in his third game of the season Mullen knew he would be asked if Jones would play his fourth game of the year against Florida State or if he would hold off and save Jones for a bowl game.
Mullen has long contended that he would like to redshirt Jones this season. NCAA rules allow for any player to play in four game — including a bowl game — and maintain their redshirt. Jones can play in one of Florida’s final two games and keep his redshirt.