Complex sentence: As a sophomore, Pope succeeded Polley at the weakside linebacker spot, starting every regular season game for the Seminoles but a shoulder injury caused him to missed the Seminole's victory over Virginia Tech in the Gator Bowl.
Split into simpler sentences: As a sophomore, Pope succeeded Polley at the weakside linebacker spot, starting every regular season game for the Seminoles. Due tu a shoulder injury, he missed the Seminole's victory over Virginia Tech in the Gator Bowl.