DON'T TAKE THESE GUYS LIGHTLY The Seahawks are a mess right now, especially on offense. They started the season in a rebuilding mode, and things got worse when QB Matt Hasselbeck got hurt. The situation is so bad that the Seahawks are making regular use of WR Koren Robinson, who they gave up on three years ago. This is a team ripe for a beating, but that's why they're so dangerous. ...more

October 18, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: After allowing a touchdown on the Knights' first drive of the game, the Lions' defense took over and led King (2-4) to a victory against Robinson (1-6) in front of the homecoming crowd at King. ...more

October 17, 2008

Bucs coach Jon Gruden has a tape that includes footage of all the things that supposedly constitute taunting in the NFL. A shot of someone turning a cartwheel is not on that tape, but the Bucs were flagged for it anyway on Sunday. ...more

October 14, 2008

About midway through Sunday's game at Raymond James Stadium, you had the impression the Bucs could pick their offense from a hat and it wouldn't have made any difference. ...more

October 13, 2008

THE DIFFERENCE: The Alonso defense, led by Demonte McAllister, spent much of the night in the Robinson backfield and didn't allow a first down until late in the second quarter. ...more

September 6, 2008

Etienne Turner never hesitated. So when he found himself running out of time during a 7-on-7 summer league game, he knew there was only one place to throw the ball. Cambridge opponents should take heed. ...more

September 4, 2008

At Winter Haven All Saints', Cambridge Christian quarterback Etienne Turner threw for one touchdown and ran for another as the Lancers defeated CDS Prep 21-6 in one half of a Kickoff Jamboree. ...more

August 30, 2008

The most noticeable thing about Tuesday's election is the turnout, or more specifically the lack thereof. Last I checked, 10 percent of those eligible to vote actually voted. Frankly, I am astonished and extremely disappointed. For the judicial races, which represent the third branch of our government, it is as if the entire county said, "Who cares?" ...more

August 29, 2008

Bucs safety Sabby Piscitelli was only 5 years old when his mother got her first glimpse of his ultra-competitive nature. ...more

August 13, 2008

This is a partial list of crimes and service calls reported May 25-31 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the sheriff's office at (813) 247-8200. ...more

June 4, 2008