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UF football player shot Friday night
Published: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2:37 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2:37 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 2:37 p.m.
Florida football coach Urban Meyer confirmed Monday that freshman defensive lineman Matt Patchan was shot in the shoulder Friday night in a Tampa area park and is now recovering in Gainesville.
Brandon Kruse/The Gainesville Sun
University of Florida's Tim Tebow dodges Matt Patchan's tackle during practice Wednesday.
"Matt Patchan was a gunshot victim Friday night at a Tampa area park. He was a bystander and shot in the left shoulder and is expected to fully recover in three weeks," Meyer said in a statement released by UF.
The incident occurred at Sadie Park in Brandon.
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