University of South Florida coach Jim Leavitt celebrated his 51st birthday Wednesday as the Bulls began preparations for the Sun Bowl. ...more

December 6, 2007

At the tender age of 64, Larry Coyer feels born again. ...more

December 6, 2007

Shortly after the completion of tonight's game, Florida International University defensive line coach Bernard Clark will gather a clump of grass and dirt and discreetly place it into a plastic bag. ...more

December 1, 2007

AVON PARK — After 22 games and two seasons without a playoff appearance, Earnest Perkins has been fired as Avon Park High School varsity football coach. AP Principal Stu Guthrie said the decision "was his alone," and although he characterized the move as "not easy," Guthrie said a change at the top was "one that was necessary." "Sometimes in coaching, much like life, things just don't work out the way we would have liked for them to," Guthrie said in a written statement. "I think this is the case in this situation. I have the utmost respect for coach Perkins, but a change was necessary." ...more

November 28, 2007

College football's latest fad - the spread offense - is, well, spreading throughout the country. ...more

November 17, 2007

Ever since University of South Florida defensive end George Selvie had four sacks in the season opener against Elon, NFL scouts have been curious about George's future plans. ...more

November 16, 2007

Jefferson coach Mike Fenton remains in limbo while awaiting word on whether he'll be able to coach in tonight's Class 4A-District 10 title game against Plant. ...more

November 2, 2007

Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna and his wife dressed up as a naked man and a fast-food drive-through attendant at teammate Mike Furrey's Halloween party, depicting an embarrassing moment for one of the team's assistant coaches. ...more

November 1, 2007

AVON PARK — His voice is unmistakable. The loud yawp has been heard at every home game at Joe Franza Stadium for over a decade, prying into the hearts of Avon Park's youth, demanding their very best. Red Devil defensive line coach Dwayne Council has walked the hallways of Avon Park High School with quiet assertiveness, an architect of men that have gone on to bigger and better things — on and off the football field. "Football is a passion of his, but I think he is much more interested in every kid at this school — no matter if they are an athlete or not," said Avon Park head coach Earnest Perkins. "The things he always asks when he talks with a kid is 'How is your family?' and 'How are your grades?' He knows what's most important." Dubbed Avon Park's "Minister of Defense," Council, who is an associate pastor at the Vision Christian Church, has proved that discipline and attitude are the key ingredients to success — and not just on the scoreboard, but in life. ...more

October 31, 2007

Last year, Jefferson coach Mike Fenton had to fight to get out of jury duty the week of the district showdown with Plant. ...more

October 29, 2007