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GAINESVILLE - The lingering effects of a hard hit quarterback Chris Leak took in the first half of Saturday’s win against Georgia may have factored into the Gators’ offensive struggles in the second half, Gators coach Urban Meyer and Leak’s father, Curtis, said Sunday. Meyer also ripped his offensive line, citing poor blocking as the reason Leak had to absorb several vicious hits.

In a telephone interview, Curtis Leak said he believed the hit his son took from Georgia linebacker Jarvis Jackson on the Gators’ first play from scrimmage did the damage. He said his son complained of having “blurred vision” for much of the game. Meyer said in a teleconference that Chris Leak told him after the game that he thought he may have suffered a concussion.

Athletic department spokesman Steve McClain said Sunday afternoon that Leak was examined by Florida’s medical staff either Saturday night or early Sunday, and Leak did not have a concussion.

The medical staff didn’t test Leak for a concussion during the game, Meyer said. Leak completed 14 of 28 passes for 163 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He participated in postgame interviews, but he didn’t mention any injury. The Gators’ offense went scoreless, gained just 113 yards and made six first downs in the second half after scoring 14 points, gaining 206 yards and making nine first downs in the first half.

Meyer said he believed the hit in question came late in the first half. That play likely was Florida’s final play of the first half. Georgia defensive tackle Jeff Owens unloaded on Leak just as the senior released an incomplete pass intended for receiver Jemalle Cornelius.

Meyer said he understands why Leak would want to continue playing, but Meyer said he wished Leak had told coaches or trainers during the game that he felt impaired.

“I appreciate the fact that he’s fighting through and battling,” Meyer said, “but at the same time, we’ve got to be smart.”

Meyer was more concerned about the protection issues that led to Leak getting hit.

“I don’t have a lot of confidence in our drop-back passing game,” Meyer said. “We’re having a hard time protecting Chris.”

Meyer said the Gators have “six functional offensive linemen,” which means he doesn’t have many options to replace players who aren’t blocking well. Redshirt freshman Ronnie Wilson, who returned three weeks ago from a broken ankle, will have a chance this week to take a starting job.

Meyer said he would prefer to have more depth so that competition for playing time would force players to improve in practice.

“It shouldn’t be like [the current situation],” Meyer said. “We should have guys across the board competing for spots.”