Surprisingly, "Keep It Hid" was not produced by T-Bone Burnett. Burnett, the Margaret Dumont of roots-rock, is a master at smothering any spark of excitement that might threaten to disrupt his oh-so tasteful productions. Let loose in the musical petting zoo, Burnett will have the critters stuffed and mounted. ...more

February 19, 2009

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

Browsing in Barnes & Noble one afternoon, I found myself drawn to the "Summer Reading" table, where neatly stacked piles of books by Charles Dickens and John Steinbeck and Zora Neale Hurston sat waiting for the teenagers who were supposed to read them by the first day of school. I had to wonder how many students were in fact turning the pages with any real desire to get to the next one. ...more

September 14, 2008

Executive Responsibility Regarding "Party's Task Is Just Beginning" (Commentary, Aug. 31): ...more

September 7, 2008