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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) celebrates his touchdown run against the New York Giants with wide receiver Zay Jones (7) on Oct. 23 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) celebrates his touchdown run against the New York Giants with wide receiver Zay Jones (7) on Oct. 23 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags move forward with Etienne, who plans to 'grow up fast'

JACKSONVILLE — Coach Doug Pederson insists the Jacksonville Jaguars never shopped demoted running back James Robinson. He says the New York Jets called Monday to inquire about a trade and the Jaguars were faced with a tough decision.
Fort White defensive back Tafari Moe runs after an interception against Ridgeview last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White defensive back Tafari Moe runs after an interception against Ridgeview last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White ready for ‘physically talented’ Chiefland

FORT WHITE — Lee Dorsett has raved about the talent level of opponents before. When the Indians faced off against still-unbeaten Williston back on Sept. 23, he said it’d be the toughest matchup Fort White would have all year.
Suwannee receiver Kodi Lang (left) raises up running back Marquavious Owens as the two celebrate following Owens’ touchdown against Madison County on Oct. 14. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Kodi Lang (left) raises up running back Marquavious Owens as the two celebrate following Owens’ touchdown against Madison County on Oct. 14. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee faces Wakulla for District 4-2S crown

LIVE OAK — Two weeks after snapping one streak, Suwannee can end another. And this time, the Bulldogs would get an even bigger reward.
Lafayette running back Kiami McKnight run past a Trenton tackler last Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

Lafayette running back Kiami McKnight run past a Trenton tackler last Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Lafayette aims to continue rolling vs. winless Jefferson County

MAYO — Lafayette is riding high, having won five of its last six games as it heads to Monticello to face winless Jefferson County on Friday. The Hornets (6-2) are looking to continue increasing their confidence, coming off a 42-0 victory over Trenton at home last Friday.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson runs past Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo on Oct. 16 in Indianapolis. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson runs past Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo on Oct. 16 in Indianapolis. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

NFL: Jets make trade for Jaguars RB James Robinson official

James Robinson has officially joined the New York Jets' backfield as the replacement for injured rookie standout Breece Hall. The Jets and Jaguars announced the trade for the running back Tuesday with New York sending Jacksonville a conditional late-round draft pick.
LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins, left, makes a reception in front of Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill for a 54-yard touchdown on Oct. 15 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins, left, makes a reception in front of Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill for a 54-yard touchdown on Oct. 15 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Woeful defense has Florida as 3-TD underdog vs. No. 1 Georgia

GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was surprised, maybe even shocked, to learn the Gators were three-touchdown underdogs against rival and top-ranked Georgia. “That’s crazy,” Richardson said. It has little, if anything, to do with Richardson.
Columbia safety Amare Ferrell returns an interception for a touchdown against Gadsden County on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia safety Amare Ferrell returns an interception for a touchdown against Gadsden County on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: 3 things of interest from Week 9's games

Big-time players make big-time plays. Two of Columbia’s best did that on Friday against Gadsden County, and they were critical plays in a 35-22 win. The first came on the opening kickoff when Florida State commit Camdon Frier returned the boot 86 yards to put the Tigers up 8-0 13 seconds in.