LB Michael Boley has become the Falcons' biggest playmaker on defense. He has the ability to make plays all over the field, much like Derrick Brooks and Cato June, but his best trait may be his blitzing. He is fast, and the Falcons make good use of his skills. They line him up on the strong side much the way the Bucs do with June, so the Bucs should have a tight end there to help when he attempts to invade their backfield on a blitz. With a chip-blocker left in as well, the Bucs should be able to pick up not only Boley but Keith Brooking and the occasional blitzing defensive back. It's imperative that the Bucs are sound against the blitz this week. The Falcons take a lot of chances on defense, and Boley, in particular, has the ability to get to the quarterback and make him pay with a heavy hit. ...more

December 16, 2007

At the start of the season, junior RB Antone Smith envisioned snapping Florida State's decade-long streak without a 1,000-yard rusher. At the end, he simply wants to be healthy enough to play a significant role in FSU's trip to the Music City Bowl on Dec. 31. ...more

December 15, 2007

Mario Williams knows the code of conduct for rookie defensive linemen in the National Football League. ...more

December 7, 2007

When RB Michael Bennett was traded from Kansas City to Tampa Bay on Oct. 16, following Michael Pittman's ankle injury, his speed was supposed to energize a desolate backfield. ...more

November 30, 2007

By now, University of Central Florida junior running back Kevin Smith expects the question. By now, it is practically old news. ...more

November 30, 2007

Returning home for their first game following the Arnold High School Girl's Thanksgiving Tournament in Panama City, Gulf responded by completely dismantling district foe Pasco 5-0. ...more

November 27, 2007

Florida State's defense performed like most second-graders taking a college algebra test would on Saturday against Florida's offense and quarterback Tim Tebow. The Seminoles had few answers before, during or after the game. ...more

November 25, 2007

Tampa Bay had a solid backfield for one week, but once again, the Bucs are forced to deal with injuries to key players. ...more

November 23, 2007

At first, Florida State coach Bobby Bowden was hesitant to toss the Noles' most productive receiver into the backfield. When offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher first proposed using Preston Parker at tailback against Maryland, Bowden had a list of concerns: ...more

November 19, 2007

From time to time Friday night, Hudson assistant Vince Felita would shout, "Don't give in!" ...more

November 18, 2007