Florida QB Skyler Mornhinweg, Star Frosh Gerald Willis III Involved in Fight

Florida earned a huge road win at Tennessee on Saturday, but since then it's been nothing but bad news for the Gators.

Backup quarterback Skyler Mornhinweg and reserve defensive lineman Gerald Willis III reportedly got into a fight with each other outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Monday night, according to Thomas Goldkamp of GatorBait.net. 

A University of Florida spokesman told Goldkamp that Mornhinweg, a redshirt sophomore, and Willis, a true freshman, had "a misunderstanding" that university police Major Brad Barber confirmed was a fight.

No charges were filed, as both players opted to withdraw their complaints, according to Goldkamp.

The fight stemmed from an argument over missing cleats, according to Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel:

Mornhinweg received treatment for his lip lacerations—the result of being punched in the face—at a local hospital, as USA Today's David Jones reported.

Florida coach Will Muschamp called the incident a "total misunderstanding," according to Adam Silverstein of OnlyGators.com, referring to Willis as being "a little excitable." In speaking with the media Wednesday, Muschamp said no disciplinary action will result from the scuffle, per Mike Herndon of AL.com:

Willis "had been on shaky ground" prior to the fight, missing two games this season for disciplinary reasons, according to Goldkamp. 

The 6'2", 255-pound Willis has four tackles, 0.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry this season. He was a 4-star recruit from New Orleans, rated No. 35 overall in the 2014 class and the nation's third-best defensive tackle prospect, according to 247Sports.   

The 6'3", 212-pound Mornhinweg started Florida's final three games in 2013, completing 44 of his 63 passes for 344 yards and three touchdowns. He hasn't played this season and isn't listed on the Gators' depth chart heading into Saturday's home game against LSU.  

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The incident occurred on the same day that quarterback Treon Harris was suspended by the school from all football activities amid allegations of sexual assault. 

Harris, a true freshman who came off the bench to lead the Gators to their 10-9 win at Tennessee on Saturday, has been implicated in an incident that occurred just after midnight Sunday at a campus residence hall. A statement from school president Bernie Machen released Monday said that Harris was suspended by the University Athletic Association:

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We have no tolerance for sexual assault on our campus. The university is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for every member of the UF community. We must strive to protect all of our students from sexual harassment and assault, and do everything in our power to promote a safe learning environment.

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Harris' attorney, Huntley Johnson, told Thompson that Harris would cooperate with the investigation. He said Harris hasn't been arrested and that he doesn't expect his client to be detained.

Florida trailed 9-0 in the fourth quarter Saturday when Harris entered the game. He led the Gators on both of their scoring drives, including the one capped by Austin Hardin's game-winning, 49-yard field goal with 6:20 left. Harris came in for starter Jeff Driskel, who was 11-of-23 for 59 yards and three interceptions before being benched.

The Mornhinweg-Willis scuffle, combined with the allegations against Harris, is the last thing Florida coach Will Muschamp needs as he battles through a make-or-break season that's featured offensive inefficiency despite a new offensive coordinator. The Gators are 3-1 overall and 2-1 in the SEC but have scored only 31 points in their last two games in Kurt Roper's offense. 

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