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Florida head football coach Billy Napier speaks to the media during his introductory news conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Dec. 5, 2021, in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Florida head football coach Billy Napier speaks to the media during his introductory news conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Dec. 5, 2021, in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida paying $1M to each of Billy Napier's 3 coordinators

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, July 1, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Florida is paying each of coach Billy Napier's three coordinators $1 million annually. Offense coordinator Rob Sale and co-defensive coordinators Sean Spencer and Patrick Toney will make seven-figure salaries, according to contracts the Gators shared Friday.
Columbia forward Ty’jahn Wright drives to the basket against Orange Park during summer league play on Thursday at FGC. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia forward Ty’jahn Wright drives to the basket against Orange Park during summer league play on Thursday at FGC. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Columbia shows off potential as summer ball comes to a close

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, June 30, 2022
A busy month is finally over for Columbia. It went pretty well, too. The Tigers played 35 games since June, wrapping up shot clock league play at FGC with a loss to Orange Park on Thursday night.
Branford running back Caden Coker meets a Bell defender during the teams’ matchup last September. The teams will face off again this fall on Sept. 9. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

Branford running back Caden Coker meets a Bell defender during the teams’ matchup last September. The teams will face off again this fall on Sept. 9. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Recent success leads to some new faces on Branford's 2022 schedule

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
BRANFORD — When the process of assembling a schedule begins, Branford coach Tim Clark has three known quantities. Rivals Bell, Lafayette and Trenton will be on the slate, no matter what. Finishing up the Buccaneers’ schedule for this fall, though, provided a bit more work and challenges.
Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger cuts down the net after their win against Oregon in the regional finals of the NCAA Tournament on March 26, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. Kruger, who also led Florida to a Final Four, is part of a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November. (AP FILE)

Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger cuts down the net after their win against Oregon in the regional finals of the NCAA Tournament on March 26, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif. Kruger, who also led Florida to a Final Four, is part of a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November. (AP FILE)

MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Kruger among coaches headed to Hall of Fame

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Roy Williams and Jim Calhoun will join John Beilein and Lon Kruger in a star-studded cast of coaches who will be inducted into the National College Basketball Hall of Fame in November.
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC basketball media day on Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP FILE)

Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips speaks during ACC basketball media day on Oct. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: ACC changing scheduling model in '23 and beyond

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
GREENSBORO, N.C.— The Atlantic Coast Conference is going forward with a plan to change its football scheduling model, with the biggest change being the elimination of divisions.
Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell reacts after making an interception against Riverside during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals last season. (FILE)

Columbia cornerback Amare Ferrell reacts after making an interception against Riverside during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals last season. (FILE)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia DB Amare Ferrell commits to Indiana

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 27, 2022
One official visit was all Amare Ferrell needed to make a college decision. One week after visiting Indiana, the Columbia senior defensive back verbally committed to the Hoosiers on Sunday night.
Columbia's Jaden Robinson makes a tackle against Riverside last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia's Jaden Robinson makes a tackle against Riverside last season. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia 4-star prospect Jaden Robinson announces top 4 schools

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, June 27, 2022
Columbia 4-star rated linebacker Jaden Robinson announced his top four schools on Sunday, narrowing down his choices to Maryland, Michigan, Kentucky and South Carolina. Robinson, a senior, has taken official visits so far to Maryland, South Carolina and Kentucky.