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Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse speaks during ACC Media Days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (ERIK VERDUZCO/Associated Press)

Florida State defensive lineman Jared Verse speaks during ACC Media Days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (ERIK VERDUZCO/Associated Press)

ACC MEDIA DAYS: Florida State has a chance to return to elite status, and program's history offers examples how

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Florida State pass rusher Jared Verse remembers watching the game film closely, studying moves and absorbing every possible lesson. So too does star quarterback Jordan Travis, recalling those gatherings in the team meeting room.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches players run through drills during practice on June 5 in Jacksonville. (AP FILE)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson watches players run through drills during practice on June 5 in Jacksonville. (AP FILE)

NFL: Jaguars open training camp with thoughts of scoring more points this season

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars opened training camp Wednesday wanting — expecting, really — to score about seven more points a game this season. It didn’t seem too lofty considering how newcomer Calvin Ridley looked on Day 1.
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard speaks during ACC Media Days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (ERIK VERDUZCO/Associated Press)

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard speaks during ACC Media Days on Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C. (ERIK VERDUZCO/Associated Press)

ACC MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: ACC divisional play is gone, providing a different challenge for Pittsburgh

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire made sure Wednesday to wear his 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference championship ring — bulky and hard to miss as it enveloped much of his right pinky finger. Same goes for Pat Narduzzi.
Newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key holds up a jersey during a news conference on Dec. 5, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP FILE)

Newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key holds up a jersey during a news conference on Dec. 5, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP FILE)

ACC MEDIA DAYS: Georgia Tech's Key, Louisville's Brohm aim to deliver 1st-year spark to alma maters

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
CHARLOTTE, N.C.— Brent Key grew accustomed to the days as an assistant coach with Georgia Tech players popping into his office, plopping down on the couch and venting a bit. Now that he’s the Yellow Jackets head coach? Not so much.
The NJCAA named Florida Gateway College’s women’s cross country program a 2022-23 NJCAA Academic Team of the Year on Monday. (COURTESY OF FGC)

The NJCAA named Florida Gateway College’s women’s cross country program a 2022-23 NJCAA Academic Team of the Year on Monday. (COURTESY OF FGC)

COLLEGE ATHLETICS: FGC's women’s cross country named an NJCAA Academic Team of the Year

NEWS STAFF
Monday, July 24, 2023
The NJCAA named Florida Gateway College’s women’s cross country program a 2022-23 NJCAA Academic Team of the Year on Monday, recognizing them for maintaining the second-highest GPA in the nation for women’s cross country teams.
Florida coach Billy Napier speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. (GEORGE WALKER IV/Associated Press)

Florida coach Billy Napier speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. (GEORGE WALKER IV/Associated Press)

SEC MEDIA DAYS NOTEBOOK: Pressure building on Napier, UF for quicker turnaround

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The pressure is on Billy Napier going into his second year at Florida, especially considering how his first one ended. The Gators finished 6-7 losing five of their final seven games, and the skid culminated in a 30-3 loss to Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. (GEORGE WALKER IV/Associated Press)

Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks during Southeastern Conference Media Days on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn. (GEORGE WALKER IV/Associated Press)

SEC MEDIA DAYS: Reloading Alabama welcomes doubts while chasing own goals

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Right tackle JC Latham knows only too well that Bryce Young and Will Anderson are in the NFL now, along with eight other players that were with Alabama last year. Yet Crimson Tide tradition remains.