AVON PARK — His voice is unmistakable. The loud yawp has been heard at every home game at Joe Franza Stadium for over a decade, prying into the hearts of Avon Park's youth, demanding their very best. Red Devil defensive line coach Dwayne Council has walked the hallways of Avon Park High School with quiet assertiveness, an architect of men that have gone on to bigger and better things — on and off the football field. "Football is a passion of his, but I think he is much more interested in every kid at this school — no matter if they are an athlete or not," said Avon Park head coach Earnest Perkins. "The things he always asks when he talks with a kid is 'How is your family?' and 'How are your grades?' He knows what's most important." Dubbed Avon Park's "Minister of Defense," Council, who is an associate pastor at the Vision Christian Church, has proved that discipline and attitude are the key ingredients to success — and not just on the scoreboard, but in life. ...more

October 31, 2007

TAMPA – A new question has been posed: Who had the more scary Tampa-based presence? USF coach Jim Leavitt or Bucs coach Jon Gruden? ...more

October 30, 2007

TAMPA Something's got to give Saturday when the University of South Florida plays Central Florida. ...more

October 11, 2007

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October 11, 2007

Something's got to give Saturday when the University of South Florida plays Central Florida. ...more

October 10, 2007

As Daunte Culpepper skipped across the back of the end zone, showboating in celebration of another touchdown, his surgically repaired right knee looked plenty sturdy. ...more

October 1, 2007

The Oakland Raiders have agreed to pay No. 1 draft pick JaMarcus Russell at least $31 million guaranteed after lengthy negotiations with the quarterback's agents the past four days, according to two people familiar with the situation. ...more

September 11, 2007