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Collin Finnerty back on the lacrosse field

Collin Finnerty rejected an offer to return to

Photo credit: Loyola Athletics / Undated | Collin Finnerty rejected an offer to return to the Duke lacrosse team and instead transferred to Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, where he became co-captain of the team.

Months after being exonerated in a highly publicized rape case, former Duke University lacrosse player Collin Finnerty will finally play again - this time for Loyola College in Maryland.

"It will be good for him to be a kid again," said Finnerty's father, Kevin, of Garden City.

Finnerty, 21, said in a statement that the decision to attend Loyola marks a milestone for him.

"I am...

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