Rookie quarterback Josh Freeman's poise has been, frankly, a little on the eerie side, writes Joe Henderson. ...more

December 23, 2009

The Bucs' defense received nearly every negative label imaginable the first half of the season. ...more

December 21, 2009

The Gators may have lost in big in the Southeastern Conference championship game, but that didn't relieve City Commissioner Dan Raulerson from making good on his losing bet that called for the Seminoles fan to pay tribute to Florida. ...more

December 20, 2009

The Miami Dolphins won another close game with another late defensive stop. This one put them right in the middle of the AFC playoff picture. ...more

December 14, 2009

Michael Vick felt the tears welling up as he headed to the Georgia Dome on Sunday. ...more

December 8, 2009

GIANTS ...31 COWBOYS ...24 Brandon Jacobs had the Giants' longest play of the season for just a few minutes, then Domenik Hixon topped it, lifting New York past Dallas. The Giants tightened the NFC East with their win, dropping Dallas into a tie with Philadelphia for the lead. New York has swept Dallas this season and plays Philadelphia at home Sunday night. Jacobs covered 74 yards after taking a short pass from Eli Manning, his touchdown putting the Giants ahead 21-17 in the third quarter. Not to be outdone, Hixon went 79 yards with a punt return for a 31-17 lead in the final period. New York won despite career-best stats for Dallas tight end Jason Witten and quarterback Tony Romo, who is 5-9 in December games. Witten included his 500th career catch among a career-best 14 receptions for 156 yards. ...more

December 7, 2009

Florida lost so much Saturday. Gone is the repeat. Gone is perfection. Gone is No. 1. Gone is Pasadena. There won't be three national championships in four seasons. ...more

December 6, 2009

Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib missed a second consecutive day of practice Friday because of a hamstring injury and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Carolina. ...more

December 5, 2009

Lakewood (9-2) at Jefferson (9-1) A rematch of a regular-season game which didn't end so well for the Spartans in a 27-6 loss to the Dragons in St. Petersburg. Jefferson quarterback Quentin Williams threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns. Dragons running back Demetrius Russell had a huge night as well, running for 105 yards on 15 carries and a touchdown. ...more

November 26, 2009

While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers enter Sunday's game against New Orleans with a healthy roster, the Saints will be well below full strength. ...more

November 21, 2009