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Michael Lev column: Quick hits, key themes, snarky commentary and more on Arizona’s Week 10 game against TCU and other happenings around the Big 12 Conference.
Attorneys for Arizona forward RJ Godfrey filed a lawsuit against the Arizona Board of Regents and UA, seeking a temporary restraining order to declare him eligible to play this season after NCAA eligibility was withheld.
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