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Brantley's father to have cancer surgery

Updated: February 26, 2010, 12:45 PM ET
Associated Press

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida quarterback John Brantley has much more on his mind these days than replacing former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.

Brantley said Friday that his father, former Florida quarterback John Brantley III, has prostate cancer and will have surgery next month. Speaking to reporters three weeks before spring practice begins, Brantley said his dad is scheduled to have surgery March 10.

"I don't talk about it too much," said the younger Brantley, who is ...

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