Bucs CB Ronde Barber vs. Panthers WR Steve Smith ...more

December 8, 2008

It's safe to say Armwood High's defensive coaches have had their hands full in recent years game-planning for Plant High and its standout quarterbacks Robert Marve and Aaron Murray. With a relatively new, unheralded signal-caller under center in sophomore Phillip Ely starting tonight's Class 4A regional final, one might assume the Hawks' staff could relax knowing an All-American wouldn't be leading the Panthers' offense. That would be a mistake. ...more

December 4, 2008

Armwood offensive coordinator Chris Taylor said Plant's defense is the best at getting off their blocks and getting to the ball of any team they've faced this season. Led by defensive lineman Javon Mention, team leader in sacks with 19, and Austin Clark, linebackers Beau Hume, team leader in tackles with 101 tackles, Mike Mirabella and Josh Varon and safety Hunter Baldwin, the Panthers have a knack for swarming to the ball. ...more

December 4, 2008

A former NFL player and NFL Europe coach, Plant co-defensive coordinator James Harrell learned the value of preparation. ...more

December 3, 2008

Bucs general manager Bruce Allen says he knows where Monte Kiffin will be coaching next season. He wasn't willing to share that knowledge on Monday. He really didn't have to. ...more

December 2, 2008

Hold off on Miami's return to national prominence. The Hurricanes ran into a huge roadblock: Georgia Tech's triple-option offense. ...more

November 21, 2008

University of South Florida wide receivers coach/passing game coordinator Mike Canales is among the favorites to replace fired Utah State coach Brent Guy, the Salt Lake Tribune reported. ...more

November 18, 2008

The Lake Placid football team hopes to finish the season on a positive note in tonight's game against Lemon Bay. ...more

November 14, 2008

FOOTBALL Citrus High senior quarterback Cameron West connects on 16-of-23 passes for 208 yards and three touchdowns (11, 27 16 yards) against zero interceptions to derail Hernando, 28-9. HHS' LUMSDEN RUSHES FOR GAME-HIGH 110 YDS ...more

November 8, 2008

DURANT ... 14 RIVERVIEW ... 0 THE DIFFERENCE: Two big pass plays by Je'Twan Smith - an opening-drive 55-yard touchdown to John Hicks and a second-quarter 37-yarder to David Claypool that set up the second touchdown - and a defense that stifled a potent Riverview running game led to the shutout victory. ...more

November 8, 2008