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Urban Meyer: Never Mind!

Florida football coach will take leave of absence, not resign

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 27, 2009 3:21 PM CST

(Newser) – 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... Read full story »

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