When Florida State cut its teeth as a nationally prominent football program, Bobby Bowden was "King of the Road." He would play any team, anywhere, any time. ...more

September 4, 2008

The Tenoroc football team may not have played a game yet, but the Titans do have their own Web site. ...more

August 29, 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

Kirk Herbstreit has a message for the University of South Florida's football program: The gig is up. ...more

August 25, 2008

The Tribune is counting down the top 10 football teams in Hillsborough County. 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 25, 2008

The Tribune is counting down the top 10 football teams in Hillsborough County. 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 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

Alvin Wyatt clearly enjoys being flashy. Bethune-Cookman's football coach has maybe the most distinctive sideline wardrobe in the game. Shirts opened to mid-chest, gaudy jewelry dangling from his neck, sunglasses, pointed shoes with a glossy shine. And when he's away from the football field, he sometimes can be found driving around Daytona Beach in his luxury sedan. It's simply part of his lore, the way he's always been, the way he'll always be. ...more

August 18, 2008

Dale Grubb was driving around Wauchula last fall, mulling over a request from parents and coaches about starting a booster club for the Sebring High School football program. ...more

August 16, 2008

University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt knows his team, ranked No. 21 in the preseason coaches' poll, will be a good one this season. When it reaches its potential, however, is not as clear. ...more

August 10, 2008