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Columbia receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch as linebacker Wilson Philemon gives chase during Friday’s scrimmage. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch as linebacker Wilson Philemon gives chase during Friday’s scrimmage. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: CHS WR Frier hoping to play in Classic vs. Suwannee despite injury

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Camdon Frier was jumping at the opportunity to face his former team again. Now he’s just hoping he can play. Columbia’s senior receiver exited practice Tuesday after aggravating his sports hernia injury, which he had surgery for in the offseason.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker during their wild-card playoff game on Jan. 14 in Jacksonville. (CHRIS CARLSON/AP File)

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hit by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Travon Walker during their wild-card playoff game on Jan. 14 in Jacksonville. (CHRIS CARLSON/AP File)

NFL: Jaguars DE Travon Walker plans to use his 'superpower' in Year 2 as he eyes gold jacket

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — Travon Walker heard the whispers during his rookie year: He’s a project. He's a bust. He's an interior defensive lineman, not an edge rusher. He’s hardly the answer for the Jacksonville Jaguars. And he’s certainly not Aidan Hutchinson. He insists none has bothered him.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley carries the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (SAM HODDE/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley carries the ball against Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland on Saturday in Arlington, Texas. (SAM HODDE/Associated Press)

NFL: Ridley has 2 catches in 1st game in almost 2 years as Jags get preseason win over Cowboys

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 12, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas — Calvin Ridley wasn't around to answer questions about his first NFL action in almost two years. Any extended insight into how the Jacksonville receiver feels about working with his new quarterback in a game will have to wait.
Columbia receiver Camdon Frier is tackled by linebacker Wilson Philemon (right) and safety Jerome Carter during Friday’s scrimmage. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Camdon Frier is tackled by linebacker Wilson Philemon (right) and safety Jerome Carter during Friday’s scrimmage. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Defense dominates, offense struggles in Columbia scrimmage

JORDAN KROEGER
Friday, August 11, 2023
The good news from Columbia’s team scrimmage on Friday? The defense looked great. The bad news? The offense didn’t. It’s left head coach Brian Allen searching for answers with one week to go until the Tigers’ Preseason Classic at Suwannee.