Evan Alexander of the Palm Beach Post was on hand yesterday during the Gator’s first football practice. I wasn’t sure if Percy Harvin would be out there suited up and ready to go 100%. It looks like Coach Meyer had the same precautions. Here’s what Evan had to say:

In the afternoon session, the focus was on wide receiver Percy Harvin. The junior star had heel surgery in the spring but has recovered and will be ready to play. He practiced lightly, not running at full speed and skipping some drills.

Meyer said he was not concerned about Harvin’s heel, but instead another part of Harvin’s body reacting negatively to the surgery. Before having surgery, Harvin experienced pain in his knee and hip, and at the time Meyer said it was caused by Harvin compensating for the heel.

So I’m a little bit confused by the statement. Is Percy’s knee and hip acting up as a result of his light practice yesterday? Or is it a constant pain he’s had since the surgery? If Percy’s heel is fine, the I think the rest of his body should fall into place. It’s important to keep his workload light, so he’ll be ready for opening day. He knows the offense and won’t benefit at all from being out there in 100 degree heat for twoadays.