Donovan returns, apologizes, says he wants to stay a Gator.

From: Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) | Date: June 7, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Dave Curtis

GAINESVILLE, Fla. _ Billy Donovan placed a hand on each side of the podium, steadying himself once more in these unsteadiest of times. He had endured five days of feelings and events he never figured he'd face. Thursday morning brought a final one.

"Well, the first thing I'd like to say," Donovan said into the microphone, into the cameras, and into Gator Nation on Thursday morning, "is I'd like to apologize."

So began Donovan's ...

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