Florida will begin full preparation for Hawaii on Tuesday with a game-situation scrimmage.

UF coach Urban Meyer said the team's second string will emulate Hawaii in Tuesday's second, and possibly final scrimmage, as the Gators get ready for the Aug. 30 opener.

Meyer said last week that because the team has more veterans returning this season, the Gators are able to begin game preparations sooner than was possible last season when the team had so many new players.

IN OTHER NEWS
- Freshman DT Omar Hunter practiced for the first time on Monday. He has had limited contact since practice began due to muscle spasms in his back.
- Freshman Matt Patchan is still unable to have full contact in practice as he recovers from a pectoral muscle strain.
- The Gators have gotten in one extra practice, which Meyer said may come in handy if inclement weather from tropical storm Fay forces the cancellation of practice sometime later this week. For now, Meyer has no plans to change the week's practice schedule.