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Florida Gators receiver Justin Shorter cleared to leave hospital; Jacob Copeland transferring to Maryland

Florida receiver Justin Shorter has been cleared to leave the hospital on Friday after being carted off the field in the Gators' 29-17 loss to UCF in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl.

In a statement, the Shorter family said, "We are happy to share that Justin is doing well, is clear to head home today and is on his way to a full recovery! We would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of prayers, love and endless support - he is going to be fine! Special thanks to everyone on the UF athletic staff and St.