Coming into this season, junior quarterback Todd Boeckman had attempted 10 passes for the Ohio State Buckeyes. And he was replacing Troy Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner. ...more

January 5, 2008

A quarter of a century later, Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden can still hear the strange sounds coming from the stands. If he tries hard enough, he can picture Billy Allen's 95-yard kickoff return and MVP Greg Allen's two touchdown runs that night in Jacksonville. ...more

December 30, 2007

The Hialeah Police Department is investigating an incident in which an off-duty Hialeah police officer allegedly displayed a handgun to Armwood fans after the Hawks' state semifinal game in Miami on Dec. 7. ...more

December 17, 2007

The scene looks so familiar. A linebacker-sized quarterback in the shotgun. Five receivers, spread the entire width of the field. ...more

December 8, 2007

If Friday night's Class 4A state quarterfinal was indeed a statement game, it was clear and concise. ...more

December 6, 2007

Chamberlain High junior quarterback Dontae Aycock stumbled off the field in the arms of assistant coach Jason Silbert, bent over in pain with tears streaming down his face. ...more

December 1, 2007

TAMPA - Chamberlain High junior quarterback Dontae Aycock stumbled off the field in the arms of assistant coach Jason Silbert, bent over in pain with tears streaming down his face. ...more

November 30, 2007

Class 5A REGION 2 FINAL Kissimmee Osceola at Chamberlain WHERE: John Adcock Stadium, 9401 North Blvd., Tampa RECORDS: Osceola 12-0, Chamberlain 9-3 OUTLOOK: Unranked Chamberlain hosts top-ranked and undefeated Osceola for a trip to the Class 5A state semifinals. Osceola eliminated defending state champ Lakeland in the region semifinals and also snapped the former national champion Dreadnaughts' win streak of 53 games earlier this season. The Kowboys are led by running back Bubba Brown, who has rushed for 1,936 yards and 34 touchdowns this season, including 109 yards and three touchdowns in last week's playoff win against Lakeland. Chamberlain has lost only two games at home this season, that being to Hillsborough and Plant. Junior quarterback Dontae Aycock leads the Chiefs' offense with 1,065 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns and 853 passing yards with five touchdowns. ... Chamberlain's secondary has a total of 14 interceptions, three of which have been returned for touchdowns. Senior defensive back Justin Bell has been the defensive catalyst, recording 99 tackles, three interceptions and has also been a standout on special teams with six blocked punts and two blocked kicks. Nick Williams REGION 3 FINAL Cape Coral at Largo WHERE: Packers Stadium, 410 Missouri Ave. N., Largo RECORDS: Cape Coral 10-2, Largo 12-0 OUTLOOK: The first real test to see how legitimate of a state playoff contender Largo is comes tonight when the Packers play a team from outside Pinellas County. Largo coach Rick Rodriguez stated emphatically Cape Coral is "the toughest team we have faced so far." Rodriguez noted Cape Coral has a balanced offense with a strong offensive line. Like Largo, its best players play on both sides of the ball. Spencer Boyd is Cape Coral's leading rusher with 1,027 yards. Quarterback David Pasquale has thrown for 1,707 yards. Fortunately for Largo, the Packers have faced a quality quarterback before in Clearwater's Luke Loucks and solid running backs like Dunedin's Adaris Bellamy, and effectively handled them. But Largo has yet this season faced an opponent with as many weapons. Despite having Pinellas County regular-season rushing record holder Brynn Harvey (2,237 yards and 26 touchdowns through 12 games), don't be surprised if Rodriguez opens up the offense utilizing quarterback Leonard Johnson's arm as well as his legs (862 yards rushing, nine rushing touchdowns) which excites Johnson. "I have to admit, handing the ball off to the same guy 20 or 25 times can get a little boring," Johnson said. If Johnson can hit some key passes to open up the field for Harvey, the Packers just might advance. Lee Diekemper ...more

November 30, 2007

Aaron Murray may have set a new state record Friday night, but it was his favorite go-to-guy who made him look good in the process. ...more

November 24, 2007

Throughout the season, Chamberlain junior quarterback Dontae Aycock received criticism for not being a pocket passer. Going into Friday night's Class 5A regional semifinal against Gaither, Aycock had actually rushed for more yards than he had passed. ...more

November 24, 2007