After watching Aaron Murray throw for 378 yards and seven touchdowns with an interception - in the first half - and leading his team to a 56-14 victory against Middleton on Friday, there were only four words Plant coach Robert Weiner figured his quarterback would say to his offensive line after the game. ...more

September 20, 2008

Allen Sampson stated in a politically correct manner that he just didn't "fit" in Gaither's offense last year. In his new Plant offense, Sampson appears to fit like a glove. ...more

September 13, 2008

Plant at Gaither ...more

September 12, 2008

NEWS AND NOTES Gaither's Giles Remains In Neutral Friday night's matchup between Plant and Gaither was supposed to showcase an air assault against a ground attack. ...more

September 9, 2008

Rivalry or not, Armwood certainly has Plant's number. But that number is getting smaller. The Hawks won their third consecutive game in the series, but not without a fight from the Panthers. ...more

September 6, 2008

Aaron Murray and Allen Sampson were 8 years old when they first began playing football together. Nine years later, the two are together again on the football field and hope to perform as if they've never been apart. ...more

September 4, 2008

Plant quarterback Aaron Murray picked up where he left off last season, putting up big numbers and leading his team to victory, but this time with help from a different cast of supporting characters. ...more

August 30, 2008

The Tribune is counting down the top 10 football teams in Hillsborough County. Today: No. 2 Plant. The rankings were compiled in a vote by the Tribune's four staffers who cover high-school football and News Channel 8's Dan Lucas. ...more

August 27, 2008

University of Miami quarterback Robert Marve was told Friday he has been suspended for the season opener against Charleston Southern, his former high school coach and others confirmed Saturday. The suspension stems from an incident last year in Coconut Grove. ...more

August 24, 2008

In 2003, Plant High School won all of one football game. The once-proud Panthers had fallen on the hardest of times; they were now Friday Night Lightweights. Dad's Stadium orphans. Enter new head coach Robert J. Weiner, who seemed almost oblivious to the riches-to-rags challenge. The whispers had grown deafening that the iconic, 82-year-old South Tampa institution, synonymous with affluence and academic achievement, had grown too soft to excel at a tough, noncountry club sport. But the longtime Jesuit High assistant had seemingly been preparing for this opportunity his whole career. His philosophy of old-school work ethic, zealot-like motivation, unwavering loyalty and community commitment -- plus a fun, high-octane spread offense – may have found the perfect fit in high-profile, under-performing Plant High. He also realized that South Tampa was unique: a de facto small town within a major city and would likely rally around a revived football program. ...more

August 19, 2008