Christian Ponder didn't get off to a fast start. He rarely does. But FSU's sophomore quarterback finished strong in the Seminoles' 42-13 Champs Sports Bowl win against Wisconsin on Saturday, proving to offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher that he made the right decision in August when he chose Ponder over senior Drew Weatherford, out of Land O' Lakes High, to be the No. 1 quarterback. ...more

December 28, 2008

A year ago, most Americans would never have thought "bailout" would become a household phrase. Today, it is not only heard on a daily basis, it's also attached to billions of hard-earned taxpayer dollars. As our government continues down a slippery slope of spending in record amounts to plug the dam before it breaks, this term is one that should more readily be classified as a four-letter word by the American people. ...more

December 17, 2008

Quarterback Jeff Garcia spent most of Friday's workout at One Buc Place watching from the sidelines. He's not likely to do the same come game time Sunday in Atlanta. ...more

December 13, 2008

Hudson 1, Gulf 1 ...more

December 12, 2008

The fact Armwood had a chance at the end to tie Plant in Friday's Class 4A regional final should say a lot about the Hawks. ...more

December 6, 2008

Late in Sunday's win at Detroit, the Bucs throttled down. The comeback was more than assured. The lead was 18 points. ...more

November 26, 2008

A road win and a Rhodes win. Not a bad Saturday for the Florida State football program. ...more

November 23, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - When Tanner Stocker began playing football as a sixth-grader, he was immediately transfixed on the quarterback position. ...more

November 21, 2008

Tampa Bay running back Warrick Dunn saw his offensive role change after two plays against Minnesota. ...more

November 17, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: East Bay RB Chaz Burrows took over in the second half. Burrows carried 12 times for 96 yards after the break, including a 39-yard carry and the clinching touchdown on an 11-yard run late in the fourth quarter. He finished with 113 yards on the night. ...more

November 15, 2008