No BCS: President-elect has his priorities in order

November 19, 2008

His presidency has yet to start and he's already turned the sports realm into a blue state. Just as promised during the election, he is concentrating on the problems at home rather than abroad.

Recent columns

• Jaguars season all but over after loss to Titans

  November 17, 2008

  Their team mascot's head caught on fire before the game.

• Meyer humbles Spurrier in a way once thought unimaginable

  November 16, 2008

  Come on, Florida fans, how can you not feel a little sorry for Steve Spurrier after mean ol' Urban Meyer swamped him worse than he'd ever been swamped before -- and in a stadium Spurrier himself nicknamed The Swamp? This was dog abuse pure and simple. Spur-Dog abuse.

• Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill want to buy Magic after bailing out on franchise

  November 15, 2008

  Running off at the typewriter . . .

• What if Jaguars had shown patience with Tom Coughlin?

  November 13, 2008

  Nearly a decade ago, Jeff Fisher and Tom Coughlin were two of the best coaches and biggest rivals in the NFL.

• Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow set for another run at Heisman Trophy

  November 12, 2008

  Who was it who predicted early last season that Tim Tebow -- after only two games as a starting quarterback at the University of Florida -- would become the first sophomore in history to win the Heisman Trophy, would, in fact, win multiple Heismans and would go down as one of the greatest college football players in history?

• How does UCF go from league champs to league tramps in one year?

  November 9, 2008

  Homecoming is traditionally a time where campuses come together for parties, pep rallies and parades; where old grads return to renew acquaintances and feel good about their school and their team.

• Like Croom, Barack Obama faces massive rebuilding project

  November 8, 2008

  Running off at the typewriter . . .

• Transplant recipient plays at Disney golf tournament

  November 7, 2008

  This is a story about a man with a broken heart.

• Athletes of color paved way for Barack Obama's run

  November 5, 2008

  If you're searching for tangible reasons why it became possible for Barack Obama to make his historic run at the presidency of the United States, then look no further than the golf course, basketball court or football field.

• Gators silence the Bulldogs' barking with some chomping of their own

  November 2, 2008

  Once again, there was an excessive celebration.

• Florida, Georgia don't toast to 'cocktail party'

  November 1, 2008

  Running off at the typewriter. . . .

• Hype just part of the game for Gators, Dawgs

  October 31, 2008

  You probably don't know Buddy Martin, but you should. Because he's a perfect example of what makes college football the greatest sport in the world.

• New Magic look like original team with uninspired play against the Hawks

  October 30, 2008

  Not much has changed in 20 years.

• New Magic look like original team with uninspired play against the Hawks

  October 30, 2008

  Not much has changed in 20 years.

• An Orlando title run would be truly Magical

  October 29, 2008

  It's our time, Orlando.

• Hewitt made Orlando place for NBA, Magic

  October 28, 2008

  "Orlando is the place to be."

• Brad Johnson powers Cowboys to victory

  October 27, 2008

  The home fans booed him Sunday.

• Gators rip 'Cats, now eye Dawgs

  October 26, 2008

  Look who's back in the national championship race.

• Rays hope 'Big Game James' lives up to his nickname

  October 24, 2008

  A loss, and the Series and the season would essentially be over.

• Phils fans deserve World Series victory

  October 23, 2008

  There is no denying the Tampa Bay Rays are the more inspirational story of this World Series. They are young, carefree and charismatic, and trying to spin one of the greatest rags-to-riches tales in sports history.

• Tampa Bay Rays turnaround would be greatest sports story ever

  October 22, 2008

  The grumps and grinches already have surmised the TV ratings for this World Series may be the lowest in history. The nabobs and naysayers are talking about how boring it will be. "This Series has the sexiness of Dick Vitale modeling underwear," wrote Mike Freeman of CBSsports.com. "The Rays are a good story and the perennially losing Phillies aren't bad either. But that's it. There's absolutely . . . no drama at all." Mike Freeman is a friend and I'd like to give him some advice: Escape from your joyless abyss. Get out while you can.

• Priceless: Tampa Bay Rays earn 1st trip to World Series with Game 7 win over Boston Red Sox

  October 20, 2008

  This wasn't just a victory for Tampa Bay.

• It's great to hear George O'Leary just talk UCF football again

  August 6, 2008

  It was good to hear him talking about a quarterback battle instead of a battle with the newspaper.

• George O'Leary's snub of Sentinel hurts everyone

  July 23, 2008

  A few years ago, I shredded Bobby Bowden.

• Deadly football drills should be outlawed

  July 19, 2008

  Cause of death: Mat drills.

• We really never got to know UCF football player Ereck Plancher

  March 30, 2008

  We never knew Ereck Plancher.

• Ereck Plancher's death brings tragic end to promising life

  March 19, 2008

  Almost always it happens during offseason workouts.

• Appropriately, a cheat sheet for FSU's AD

  February 8, 2008

  Perhaps it is only coincidence that new Florida State Athletic Director Randy Spetman is a retired Air Force colonel who was once in charge of the European nuclear weapons arsenal.

• Loss leaves UCF Knights with blues

  December 30, 2007

  So this is why they call this city the "Home of the Blues."

• Don't second-guess Smith's decision to stay at UCF

  December 19, 2007

  Admit it, your first thought when you heard UCF's Kevin Smith would be turning down potential NFL millions to stay in school for his senior season was . . .

• Knights are kings of Conference USA

  December 2, 2007

  You can keep the Heisman.

• Florida Classic matters -- now more than ever

  November 18, 2007

  This is their last vestige of hope.

• Almost everyone was rooting for Martin to win

  February 19, 2007

  A bitter, blustery day and a dark, dastardly week came to a fitting finale Sunday at the Disheartening 500.

• Rest of the state should hate Florida Gators

  January 14, 2007

  OK, Florida State fans. And UCF fans. And, yes, even the half-dozen Miami fans still out there. Time for all of you to come together for that one unifying, galvanizing goal:

• Gators stand alone on top of the sports world

  January 9, 2007

  The sun that shines on the mountaintop of college athletics is now a distinct shade of Florida orange.