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Urban Meyer: Never Mind!

M. Morris — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:21:05 CST

Urban Meyer, who stunned the sports world when he announced yesterday he would step down as Florida football coach, instead will take an indefinite leave of absence. Meyer, 45, cited health concerns in announcing his resignation. He could return to the Gators' helm as soon as next fall, the Gainesville...

Florida Coach Urban Meyer Will Step Down, Citing Health

M. Morris — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:32:04 CST

Urban Meyer, who coached the University of Florida to two national championships in 5 years at the helm, will step down after the Gators take on Cincinnati in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl. Meyer, 45, cited health concerns in announcing his resignation; he was hospitalized after suffering chest pains following...

Tebow to Gators: 'Let's Do It Again'

Peter Fearon — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:20:14 CST

Gator Nation has two reasons to celebrate. One is the University of Florida's national championship win. The other is star quarterback Tim Tebow's return next year, reports the Gainsville Sun. Tebow broke the news to a crowd of 42,000 at the Swamp yesterday, initially making what sounded ominously like...

Gators Win Twice with Teamwork

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:44:04 CDT

By repeating as national champions, the University of Florida men's basketball team has shown what commitment and teamwork can do, says Dick Jerardi. "It was equal parts breathtaking and mesmerizing," he writes. "If you love to watch selfless basketball in which there is one goal, you had to love watching...