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FEARS OVER A LOOMING RECESSION SEND STOCKS FREE FALLING.
WITH HIS SECOND TERM SECURED, WHAT PRESIDENT OBAMA MUST DO TO AVOID A FINANCIAL DISASTER.
:09:52 Moving forward, I will do whatever it takes to ensure that this does not happen again in Lee County
ACCEPTING RESPONSIBILITY FOR VOTER OUTRAGE.
THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS APOLOGIZES FOR LEE COUNTY'S VOTING NIGHTMARE.
TRAFFIC TRAINWRECK.
AFTER TUESDAY'S CRASH -
ABC 7 FINDS OUT WHY IT WILL TAKE SO LONG TO REPAIR THE DANIELS PARKWAY OVERPASS AT I-75.
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ABC 7 IS STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS AT 6.
A FORKLIFT FELL ONTO A STREET IN NAPLES.
THIS IS AT THE ROBB AND STUCKEY CONSTRUCTION SITE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 41 AND THIRD STREET SOUTH.
THE FALL HAPPENED LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND IS SLOWING TRAFFIC ON 41.
PART OF THAT FORKLIFT IT IS STILL BLOCKING ONE LANE OF NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC.
CREWS ARE WORKING TO MOVE IT.
THE DRIVER IS FINE.
NO ONE ELSE WAS HURT.
STAY WITH A-B-C SEVEN AS WE CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE SITUATION.
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THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION DAY, STOCKS SUFFERED THEIR WORST ONE-DAY LOSS OF THE YEAR.
THE DOW DROPPED 312 POINTS.
THE NASDAQ AND S-AND-P 500 BOTH SANK MORE THAN TWO-PERCENT, CLOCKING THEIR WORST DROP SINCE EARLY JUNE.
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STOCKS FELL DRAMATICALLY AS INVESTORS ARE FOCUSED ON HOW PRESIDENT OBAMA PLANS TO AVOID THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.
THAT'S THE ONE-TWO PUNCH OF EXPIRING BUSH-ERA TAX CUTS THAT COULD TOTAL 800 BILLION DOLLARS NEXT YEAR.
AUTOMATIC TAX INCREASES AND ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING CUTS ARE SET TO TAKE EFFECT JANUARY FIRST UNLESS A BUDGET DEAL IS REACHED TO AVOID IT.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WANTS TO IMPOSE HIGHER TAXES ON PEOPLE EARNING OVER 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR AS A COMPROMISE.
ANALYSTS SAY THAT'S NOT ENOUGH.
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:09:52 "I want to close by apologizing to the voters of Lee County,--CUT TO --to those who waited in long lines --CUT TO-- and to those who got discouraged and left without voting.
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LEE COUNTY'S SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS BROKE DOWN TODAY-- OFFERING AN EMOTIONAL APOLOGY TO THE THOUSANDS OF ANGRY VOTERS WHO WAITED UP TO SIX HOURS TO CAST THEIR BALLOTS.
AS RACES WERE CALLED.SOME IN LEE COUNTY WAITED UNTIL TWO IN THE MORNING TO VOTE.
ABC 7'S STEVE CAMPION GOT ANSWERS FROM SHARON HARRINGTON.WHO CLAIMS SHE NEVER EXPECTED WHAT UNFOLDED ON A KEY DECISION DAY.
STEVE.
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Sharon Harrington, Lee Co. Supervisor of elections
0954 "I want to close by apologizing to the voters of Lee county.
Lee county supervisor of elections' teary eyes -- tell a tale -- of decision 2012's dismal times.
Sharon Harrington "To those who waited in long lines to early vote, to those in long lines at their precincts, and to to who got discouraged and left without voting. Moving forward, I will do what ever it takes to ensure this does not happen in Lee County."
Broken voting machines left Americans -- in line until late into the evening.
Some so aggravated, so annoyed, and so angry -- they simply walked away.
Brien Beenwate, Voter "I feel like the wait lines disenfranchise us.
Angie Frank, Voter
"angry, frustrating. We don't understand why it took so long."
The voter outrage -- left the supervisor siting alone today -- grilled with question after question.
Harrington 1253 "we did not try to sabotage this election. We did try to suppress anyone from voting."
Harrington explained -- her office underestimated the situation.
She blamed the lengthy ballot for the massive lines.
Harrington 1313 "we've had a problem this year because we had something totally unusual that 4 page ballot that bogged us down."
The supervisor of elections -- say training issues with polling staff further slowed getting voters in and out of
Ballot boxes.
This afternoon -- she promised to
Change what some consider poor planning.
Sharon Harrington
4327 "Steve: Despite 6 hour lines, voters walking away. You don't think the problem was big enough for you to step aside? No, sir."
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HERE IN FLORIDA, THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS *STILL* TOO CLOSE TO CALL.
ELECTION OFFICES ACROSS THE STATE ARE STILL COUNTING THOUSANDS OF ABSENTEE AND PROVISIONAL BALLOTS.
RIGHT NOW, PRESIDENT OBAMA HOLDS A SLIM LEAD.
IN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, IT WAS A STAGGERING 6-TO-7 HOUR WAIT FOR MANY ON ELECTION DAY.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SAYS HE'S WILLING TO LOOK AT WHETHER CHANGES ARE NEEDED TO MAKE VOTING SMOOTHER IN THE STATE.
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AND IN COLLIR COUNTY. A RECORD BREAKING TURNOUT.
83 PERCENT OF REGISTERED VOTERS TURNED OUT.THAT'S THE HIGHEST NUMBER IN THE STATE!
ELECTION OFFICIALS SAY EARLY AND ABSENTEE VOTING HELPED.
MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF COLLIER VOTERS CAST A BALLOT BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
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AFTER COMING SO CLOSE TO THE OVAL OFFICE --
WHERE DOES MITT ROMNEY GO FROM HERE?
AT 65 YEARS OLD, ROMNEY COULD RUN AGAIN IN FOUR YEARS.
BUT THAT SEEMS UNLIKELY.
RECENTLY ON A-B-C'S "THE VIEW" HIS WIFE ANN RULED IT OUT.
AND EVEN IF ROMNEY WAS INTERESTED, A PRESIDENTIAL HISTORIAN THINKS HE G-O-P WILL MOVE ON FAST.
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sot Michael Beschloss Presidential Historian
Mitt Romney will now unfortunately for him be cited by Republicans as "our problem in 2012". Some republicans will say he wasn't conservative enough, that's why he lost. Other republicans will say he was too moderate. That's the conflict we're now going to see for the next four years.
MOST ANALYSTS GUESS ROMNEY WILL RETURN TO PRIVATE LIFE.
HIS FORMER RUNNING MATE PAUL RYAN SAYS HE WILL RESUME HIS RESPONSIBILITIES AS HOUSE BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIR.
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LEE COUNTY VOTERS BET ON SLOT MACHINES FOR THE NAPLES - FORT MYERS GREYHOUND TACK.
THEY OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVED ALLOWING THEM. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN SLOT MACHINES ARE HEADED TO THE TRACK JUST YET.
THIS VOTE WAS THE FIRST HURDLE.
IN MARCH TRACK OWNERS WILL LOBBY STATE LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE ALLOWING FOR MORE GAMING AT THE TRACK.
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Every drug dealer lows that the place to go to launder your money is at a casino, and it happens, this is not the casino crime, the casino is a magnet for crime."
" it's going to be a huge economic boom for the area, as soon as the legislature passes enabling legislation we plan on breaking ground."
TRACK OWNERS ARGUE SLOTS WILL BRING A BOOST TO THE ECONOMY. CREATING 800 CONSTRUCTION JOBS AND 500 PERMANENT ONES.
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NEW AT 6 --
ON THE ABC 7 CRIME WATCH --
SOMEONE STOLE EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF GOODS FROM AN ORAGNIZATION KNOWN FOR GIVING BACK.
AND TONIGHT --
THE SALVATION ARMY TELLS A-B-C 7, THEY THINK THE CROOK WAS ONE OF THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES.
OFFICIALS FROM THE SALVATION ARMY IN FORT MYERS SAY THEY DISCOVERED THE MISSING ITEMS DURING AN AUDIT.
THEY SAY THE EMPLOYEE TOOK SEVERAL THINGS FROM THEIR RECYCLING PROGRAM.
THEY DIDN'T TAKE CASH.
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MAJOR THOMAS LOUDEN, SALVATION ARMY: Anytime someone takes something from the Salvation Army its actually taking something from the community and it impacts everyone especially those in the most need
THEY KNOW WHO THE WORKER IS.
THEY FIRED THEM.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING.
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IN CAPE CORAL TONIGHT--
PLANS TO BUILD A NEW FAMILY DOLLAR STORE DOWNTOWN HAVE HIT A SNAG.
SOME MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CALL THE ORIGINAL PLAN FOR THE VALUE STORE CHEAP AND SUBSTANDARD.
IN ORDER TO GET APPROVAL.THE STORE'S ARCHITECT AGREED TO TWEAK THE EXTERIOR DESIGN.
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-Patti Martin/Planning & Zoning Chair-20:02:31-"I do not mean to be offensive or insulting but look at the difference between the architecture of those two buildings. There's no comparison."
COMMITTEE MEMBERS GAVE THE ARCHITECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 20-TH TO COME UP WITH A NEW DESIGN.
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THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT JUST ISSUED A NEW WARNING TONIGHT ABOUT RED TIDE ON SEVERAL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES.
DEAD FISH AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON BUNCHE BEACH, ALGIERS LANE, TARPON BAY BEACH AND DING DARLING PRESERVE.
PEOPLE CAN STILL ENJOY THE BEACHES.
BUT THOSE WITH ASTHMA OR BREATHING PROBLEMS SHOULD STAY AWAY.
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11:01:34 the important thing for people to be aware of when they go to the beach is if they feel any of these symptoms to leave if theyre walking the beach they wanna make sure to wear shoes so they dont step on any fish bones from dead carcasses of fish 11:01:53
SHELL FISHING IS CLOSED IN LEE COUNTY WATERWAYS, BUT SHELL FISH SOLD AT RESTAURANTS AND STORES IS SAFE TO EAT.
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ADDING INSULT TO INJURY. A NOR'EASTER IS CLOSING IN ON A REGION ALREADY REELING FROM SANDY.
NEW JERSEY IS STILL IN RECOVERY MODE.
TODAY WE STILL SAW OFFICIALS ASSESING THE DAMAGE TO STORM-RAVAGED COMMUNITIES.
WE COULD SEE THE STORM DUMP UP TO A FOOT OF SNOW AND CAUSE NEW COASTAL FLOODING. IN MANY AREAS THAT ARE STILL WATERLOGGED.
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Sound - Chris Christie - Governor - New Jersey -:11 -:19
It's expected to arrive with heavy winds and rains as we go further into the day today through tonight and into tomorrow morning.
SOME RESIDENTS ON THE JERSEY SHORE AND IN LOW-LYING AREAS OF NEW YORK CITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO EVACUATE.
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IN CENTRAL CONNECTICUT WE'RE ALREADY SEEING HEAVY SNOW FALL.
IN WINDSOR IT LOOKS LIKE A WINTER WONDERLAND.
THAT SAME NOR'EASTER COULD DROP AN ADDITIONAL THREE INCHES THERE.
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A THREE-LEGGED CAT IN COLLIER COUNTY NEEDS A NEW HOME.
LOOK AT THIS LITTLE ONE.
ANGEL IS SEVEN MONTHS OLD.
SHE LOST HER LEG WHEN A CAR HIT HER.
SOMEONE FOUND HER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES ARE TAKING CARE OF HER NOW.
AND THEY SAY -- DESPITE A LIMP -- SHE'S STILL A PLAYFUL ONE.
IF YOU WANT TO ADOPT HER, CALL COLLIER DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
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Sot: Daniel Christenbury, Collier DAS
"42:22 bc she has overcome such a grave injury she is special and you can tell she has an attitude of gratitude I think."
ANGEL NEEDS A HOME WHERE SHE CAN BE CARED FOR AS AN INDOOR ONLY CAT.
IF YOU WANT TO ADOPT HER, CALL COLLIER DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES.
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OPERATION "LOCK UP" HAS NETTED MORE THAN 53-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION.
SEVERAL CITY LEADERS INCLUDING CAPE CORAL'S MAYOR AND COUNCILMAN CHRIS CHULAKES-LEETZ - WERE "ARRESTED" LAST MONTH TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY.
IN ORDER TO "POST BAIL". ALL OF THOSE LOCKED UP HAD TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE M-D-A.
THAT MONEY WILL FUND SUPPORT GROUPS IN ADDITION TO THE CLINIC AND M-D-A SUMMER CAMP.
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"december? Oh my god, I guess I'll have to leave earlier."
TRAFFIC JAMS FOR WEEKS.
THAT'S WHAT THOUSANDS OF DRIVERS WILL SEE FOLLOWING A SEMI TRUCK CRASH ON DANIELS PARKWAY.
WHY IT WILL TAKE SO LONG TO FIX THE OVERPASS.
"It brings such an honor to know that he really did love our country and he served this country." 5 seconds
A LONG, WELL DESERVED HONOR.
DECADES AFTER SERVING IN WORLD WAR TWO AND YEARS SINCE HIS DEATH, A VETERAN FINALLY RECEIVES RECOGNITION.
WEATHER IS COMING UP.
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SOME SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE EYE 75 OVERPASS AT DANIEL'S PARKWAY COULD IMPACT DRIVERS FOR WEEKS!
WE'RE TALKING TRAFFIC BACKUPS.LANE CLOSURES.
YESTERDAY A SEMI TRUCK CARRYING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SLAMMED INTO THE OVERPASS.AND LOOK AT WHAT IT DID.
ABC 7'S KELLY CRESWELL EXPLAINS WHY THE REPAIRS WILL TAKE SO LONG.
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The traffic on Daniels pkwy eastbound sometimes crawls, but mostly is a parking lot.
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"it's a good thing we didn't have anything to do. No plane to catch, just trying to get back to Sarasota."
Crews trying to fix this overpass have a lot to do. There are several damaged beams under the i75 overpass. A Lehigh acres man was driving eastbound Tuesday afternoon when the arm of a backhoe that was sitting on a trailer struck the bridge several times-causing this damage--and ultimately this traffic.
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"it's bad."
While FDOT says the overpass is structurally sound, lanes need to be closed in the affected areas so crews can repair the damaged beams. And the estimated time--a few weeks.
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"december? Oh my god, I guess I'll have to leave earlier."
FDOT Spokesperson Debbie tower says drivers need to expect lane closures and shifts over the next month on both daniels parkway and i75 as work continues.
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Debbie Tower, FDOT Spokesperson
"the nature of the work involving both structures kind if extends the timeline, we also have to order some beams, that takes a bit if time and just simply mobilizing and getting the work done, and we have to manage traffic."
Drivers also need to use caution, safety, and most importantly---patience.
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Debbie
"no one likes lane closures or traffic. This is an experience that we're all in together let's not complicate it, be safe and go slow."
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DECADES AFTER BEING INJURED IN WORLD WAR TWO, A FALLEN VETERAN IS FINALLY GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES.
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RICHARD WILLING WAS INJURED IN ITALY FIGHTING FOR THE U-S ARMY.
HE BECAME ELIGIBLE FOR A PURPLE HEART AND OTHER MEDALS, BUT NEVER RECEIVED THEM.
SINCE HIS DEATH, HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTERS HAVE WORKED TO GET HIM THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES.
THEIR HARD WORK PAID OFF TODAY WHEN CONGRESSMAN TOM ROONEY PRESENTED THEM WITH THE MEDALS.
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it's unbelievable that this is all happening now so many years later
it was an honor, it was an honor that people still care
we in America are better off because of veterans like their father who made it a better, safe place.
WILLING'S FAMILY DOESN'T KNOW WHY HE DIDN'T GET THE AWARDS RIGHT AFTER THE WAR, BUT THEY THINK HE JUST DIDN'T PURSUE THEM.
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THE FGCU WOMEN BEGIN THEIR QUEST FOR ANOTHER ASUN TITLE THIS WEEKEND. THE FLORIDA GATORS. NEED SOME HELP TO GET TO THE ACC TITLE GAME
PLUS THE FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT. IS NEXT MONTH. WE'VE GOT THE PAIRINGS TODAY. INCLUDING THE DEFENDING CHAMPS
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WORLD NEWS TEASE
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TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN
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ABC 7 GETTING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A NEW RED TIDE WARNING IN LEE COUNTY.
IN A LIVE REPORT, WE EXPLAIN WHY THE DEAD FISH ARE CAUSING TWO HEALTH PROBLEMS--
A RESPIRATORY ONE AND FOOT INJURIES.
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VOTING DAY TURNS INTO A DISASTER FOR ONE WOMAN.
HER HOUSE BURNS DOWN WHILE SHE'S AT THE POLLS.
THAT'S ALL NEW AT 7 AFTER WORLD NEWS.
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SPORTS OPEN
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PGA GOLFER BRENDAN STEELE IS A HUGE HOCKEY FAN AND SAYS. WANYE GRETZKI AND MARIO LEMEUIX WOULD BE A PART OF HIS DREAM FOURSOME. HE MIGHT WANT TO ADD KEEGAN BRADLEY TO THE MIX.LAST YEAR BRADLEY AND STEELE LOOKED LIKE THE DREAM TWOSOME IN WINNING THE FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT
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AND THOSE GUYS WILL BE BACK TO DEFEND THEIR CROWN.
TODAY STEELE AND BRADLEY LEARNED WHO THEY WILL BE UP AGAINST. PAIRINGS WERE ANNOUNCED.
GREG NORMAN. OF COURSE THE HOST OF THIS EVENT WILL BE PAIRED WITH FREDRIK JACOBSON. DUSTIN JOHNSON AND IAN POULTER. PLAYED IN THE RYDER CUP AGAINST EACH OTHER. SHOULD BE INTERESTING.
TWO YOUNG GUYS. BUD CAULEY AND RICKIE FOWLER.
AS FOR THE SHARK. HE SAYS. THIS TOURNAMENT IS THE PERFECT FORMAT
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IF WE'VE LEARNED ANYTHING ABOUT THE FGCU WOMEN. NUMBER ONE. THEY ARE REALLY GOOD. AND TWO. THEY HATE TO LOSE. ESPECIALLY AT HOME. IN FACT. THE LADIES HAVE NOT LOST A REGULAR SEASON GAME AT HOME SINCE JANUARY OF 2009. TALK ABOUT RUDE HOSTS. LADIES LOOKING TO KEEP THE GOOD TIME ROLLING THIS SATURDAY
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EAGLES OPEN THE SEASON. AT ALICO ARENA VERSUS WARNER. TIP OFF IS AT 130
THE LADES OF COURSE MADE THEIR FIRST TRIP TO THE NCAA TOURMAMENT LAST SEASON.
BUT SUFFERED A BIG TIME LOSS THIS OFFSEASON. WHEN STAR SOPHOMORE. WHITNEY KNIGHT WAS LOST FOR THE SEASON WITH A TORN ACL.
SO SHE'S GONE AND THE EAGLES ARE YOUNG BUT EXPECTATIONS ARE STILL HIGH
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HOW ABOUT THIS FOR A NICE GESTURE. DOLPHINS OWNER STEPHEN ROSS HAS DONATED 500-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS.
MEANWHILE. AS FAR AS THE DOLPHINS ARE CONCNERNED. THEIR LOSS TO THE COLTS ON SUNDAY IS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR.
THEY HAVE MOVED ON.
THE FOCUS NOW IS ON TO THE TENNESSEE TITANS
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THE FLORIDA GATORS ARE OUT OF SEC GAMES. IT'S NON-CONFERCNE FROM HERE ON OUT.
ACTUALLY. THE GATORS HOPE TO HAVE ONE MORE CONFERENCE GAME. THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.
BUT IF THAT'S TO HAPPEN. THEY NEED SOME HELP. AUBURN NEEDS TO BEAT GEORGIA THIS SATURDAY.
BUT IF THE BULLDOGS DO NOT COOPERATE. HEAD COACH WILL MUSCHAMP. SAYS 7-1 IN THE SEC IS PRETTY SPECIAL
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SAD DAY IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL. LONGTIME TEXAS LONGHORN COACH DARRELL ROYAL PASSED AWAY TODAY AT THE AGE OF 88
IN 22 YEARS AT TEXAS. ROYAL WON 2 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
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4SHOTAD LIB GOODBYE
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