Debose catching on

<p>Florida sophomore receiver Andre Debose was aware he could make an impact early Saturday night against Alabama.</p><p> Debose said Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis told him that he was going to go to him on the game's first play.</p><p> "Coach Weis kind of just told me that he was going to go at me the first play and try to make something happen," Debose said.</p><hr/> <center> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Gatorsports" target="_blank"> <img src="/assets/images/widgets/GXsports/Teezers/GXFacebookTeaserSmall.jpg"/><br /> </center> </a> <hr /><p>Debose caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback John Brantley giving the Gators a quick 7-0 lead. Unfortunately for Florida, Debose was one of the few bright spots in a 38-10 loss to Alabama at Florida Field.</p><p> "This loss kind of opened our eyes up and kept us grounded and humbled us really," Debose said. "Now we know we have to work hard."</p><p> The 65-yard TD catch was the first receiving touchdown of Debose's career. Debose finished with a team-high 90 yards receiving on two catches.</p><p> Debose nearly had another TD catch, but had a five-yard touchdown grab overturned when TV replays showed he didn't have full possession of the ball.</p><p> "I really felt like that was a big moment," Debose said. "I really felt I was in and I had it but once I saw the replay I realized I didn't."</p><p> Debose had two touchdowns on kickoff returns last year. The third-year sophomore flashed similar speed down the sideline on his 65-yard TD catch, beating All-SEC cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick down the sideline to catch a perfectly-timed throw from Brantley.</p><p> "Andre has done a good job," Florida coach Will Muschamp said. "He's done a good job in practice. He's practiced hard. He's presented those opportunities to be in the position he is right now. I'm very pleased with his progress.</p><p> There were rumblings that Debose had issues grasping the playbook last season as a redshirt freshman. But Debose said that was not the case.</p><p> "I always understood the offense," Debose said. "I just feel like I got my opportunity to make a play."</p>