When you're the Heisman Trophy winner, it's difficult to maintain a relatively anonymous lifestyle. ...more

January 4, 2009

When Dabo Swinney was named Clemson's interim coach in mid-October, the Tigers had lost three games, longtime head coach Tommy Bowden and just about every bit of confidence the program had coming into the season. ...more

January 1, 2009

QUARTERBACK The Bucs have a real quandary here. Their best quarterback remains Jeff Garcia, but he posted a disappointing 63.9 passer rating in the fourth quarter, turns 39 in February and will be a free agent in March. The Bucs might like to move on, but they are not sure about backup Luke McCown, also due to become a free agent, and rookie Josh Johnson isn't ready yet. Backup Brian Griese remains under contract. Given the circumstances, the Bucs could look to add someone through free agency and possibly the draft. Failing that, look for Garcia to come back as the "starter," but with competition for his job to be more wide open. ...more

December 30, 2008

Chad Pennington was in the opposing locker room at the stadium where he spent the first eight years of his career, a big smile peeking out from a gray Miami Dolphins "Division Champions" cap. ...more

December 29, 2008

The Buccaneers will look to improve in several areas this offseason, including the defensive line. ...more

December 29, 2008

The wrap on Jimbo Fisher's second season as Florida State's offensive coordinator comes today in the Champs Sports Bowl. ...more

December 27, 2008

Bucs RB Earnest Graham, who sustained a season-ending ankle injury against Minnesota, was medically cleared to walk without crutches. ...more

December 26, 2008

Jimmy Black watched enough Florida State football games on television and in person to be optimistic about the program's future. ...more

December 25, 2008

In between a season that fell short of ACC championship aspirations and another important offseason on the recruiting trail, there is a Champs Sports Bowl game Saturday for Florida State to play. ...more

December 22, 2008

It's a good thing Plant High coach Robert Weiner loves roller coasters, since he has been on one heck of a ride this season. ...more

December 20, 2008