THE DIFFERENCE: Ryan Gallagher and James Hamilton rushed for 70 yards each and both scored a touchdown to lead the Mustangs in Coach Scott Schmitz's final game as Mitchell coach. ...more

November 15, 2008

IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS 1. Giants. They run when they want to run and throw when they want to throw. ...more

November 11, 2008

WIREGRASS RANCH ... 30 SUNLAKE ... 26 THE DIFFERENCE: Josiah Johnson was a workhorse, rushing for 193 yards on 28 attempts, scoring two TDs and leading the Bulls to their first win of the season on homecoming night. ...more

November 8, 2008

Player Of The Game: Jeff Garcia It's games like this that make you wonder why Bucs QB Jeff Garcia was pulled from the lineup in the first place. Yeah, we know; he was injured and out of rhythm. Well, he's sure back in form now. In his second start since regaining his starting job, Garcia looked as lively and as sharp as he ever did a year ago while driving the Bucs to the playoffs. He completed 27 of 36 throws and a touchdown this time out and seemed to have a real connection with Antonio Bryant. Garcia's 47-yard throw to Bryant on the Bucs' sixth play from scrimmage was right on the mark, and the touchdown it produced seemed to set the tone for the game. This was a game the Bucs were expected to win, and with their typically stellar defensive play and Garcia's sound play under center, they easily met expectations. ...more

October 20, 2008

They can stay out of third-and-long situations. The Bucs have converted only 27 percent of third-down plays when they needed to gain 6 yards or more for the first down. That's not an unusual number. What is unusual is that the Bucs have faced third-and-6 or more 51 times already. It is hard to play winning football when you have to play so many difficult downs. Playing penalty free will allow that number to drop and the Bucs' chances of winning to rise. ...more

October 19, 2008

DON'T TAKE THESE GUYS LIGHTLY The Seahawks are a mess right now, especially on offense. They started the season in a rebuilding mode, and things got worse when QB Matt Hasselbeck got hurt. The situation is so bad that the Seahawks are making regular use of WR Koren Robinson, who they gave up on three years ago. This is a team ripe for a beating, but that's why they're so dangerous. ...more

October 18, 2008

With starter B.J. Askew still on the shelf and backup Byron Storer headed to injured reserve, the Bucs are officially out of fullbacks. ...more

October 14, 2008

Ira Kaufman's Week 6 Power Rankings ...more

October 13, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: Zephyrhills converted two interceptions into touchdowns as the Bulldogs won its Class 3A-District 8 game to earn its first victory of the season. ...more

September 27, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Despite the loss to Land O' Lakes last week, Sunlake girls coach Heather Geisler still had a smile on her face. ...more

September 24, 2008