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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer stands on the field before a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 5 in Inglewood, Calif. Meyer's tumultuous NFL tenure ended after just 13 games — and two victories — when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired him early Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 because of an accumulation of missteps. (JAE C. HONG/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer stands on the field before a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Dec. 5 in Inglewood, Calif. Meyer's tumultuous NFL tenure ended after just 13 games — and two victories — when the Jacksonville Jaguars fired him early Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 because of an accumulation of missteps. (JAE C. HONG/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars fire Urban Meyer after 13 games, countless missteps

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, December 16, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer never fit in the NFL. His mottos. His methods. Even his moods seemed to go against what's considered normal behavior in a league filled with professionals and grown men. He rubbed just about everyone the wrong way: assistants, players and eventually his bosses.
This still image from Bally Sports and the Stadium Network’s live US Army Bowl/Takis USA National Signing Day event on Wednesday shows Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson as he gets set to sign his letter of intent with Cincinnati. (COURTESY OF BALLY SPORTS/STADIUM NETWORK)

This still image from Bally Sports and the Stadium Network’s live US Army Bowl/Takis USA National Signing Day event on Wednesday shows Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson as he gets set to sign his letter of intent with Cincinnati. (COURTESY OF BALLY SPORTS/STADIUM NETWORK)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia WR Marcus Peterson signs with Cincinnati on live TV

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
There was no drama on Early Signing Day for Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson. Peterson signed his letter of intent on Wednesday with Cincinnati after being committed to the school since June, doing so on live television as part of the US Army Bowl/Takis USA National Signing Day in Frisco, Tex.
Billy Napier speaks during a press conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the campus of the University of Florida in Dec. 5 in Gainesville. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

Billy Napier speaks during a press conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the campus of the University of Florida in Dec. 5 in Gainesville. (STEPHEN M. DOWELL/Orlando Sentinel/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Gators sign five-star prospect Kamari Wilson to top off signing day

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
GAINESVILLE — When Florida coach Billy Napier took over the Gators 10 days ago, he said he wouldn’t add many recruits in the early signing period. Which meant he was pleased with the nine prospects UF did sign Wednesday.
Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders points during a game against Louisiana Monroe on Sept. 18 in Monroe, La. Travis Hunter, the No. 1 high school football recruit in the country, pulled a signing day shocker on Wednesday deciding to attend Jackson State and play for coach Deion Sanders after being verbally committed to Florida State for months. (MATTHEW HINTON/Associated Press)

Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders points during a game against Louisiana Monroe on Sept. 18 in Monroe, La. Travis Hunter, the No. 1 high school football recruit in the country, pulled a signing day shocker on Wednesday deciding to attend Jackson State and play for coach Deion Sanders after being verbally committed to Florida State for months. (MATTHEW HINTON/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Top recruit Travis Hunter spurns FSU to play for Coach Prime at Jackson State

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The top-rated high school football recruit in the country pulled a signing day shocker Wednesday, deciding to attend Jackson State and play for coach Deion Sanders after being verbally committed to Florida State for months.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes in the pocket against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 12 in Nashville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence passes in the pocket against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 12 in Nashville, Tenn. (WADE PAYNE/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence on Jaguars drama — you can't always be in headlines

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence has never experienced this much drama in a football season. Not in college. Not in high school. Not as a kid growing up in Cartersville, Georgia. Jacksonville’s starting quarterback is ready for it to end, too.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Brackin leads Suwannee past Santa Fe in girls hoops

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Katie Jo Brackin poured in 19 points to lead Suwannee's girls basketball team past Santa Fe 50-32 at home Tuesday night. V’kaylynn Ward added eight points for the Buldogs (6-4) while Amyah Jones, Janeah Mitchell and Shadavia Jones all added seven points in the win over the Raiders (3-3)..
Columbia players celebrate with Olivia Kelly (middle left) after she scored a goal against Gainesville on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia players celebrate with Olivia Kelly (middle left) after she scored a goal against Gainesville on Tuesday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

GIRLS SOCCER: Ziegaus' game-winner caps off Columbia's thrilling comeback over Gainesville

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Skyler Ziegaus couldn’t see much. Not that she could recall, anyway. Perhaps it’s for the best. The Tigers’ sophomore sensation took on a defender one-on-one down the far sideline and into the penalty box with just seconds remaining in stoppage time against rival Gainesville.
FGC guard Jazan Johnson drives past Santa Fe College guard Nicolas McClain on Tuesday night at the Howard Center. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

FGC guard Jazan Johnson drives past Santa Fe College guard Nicolas McClain on Tuesday night at the Howard Center. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FGC's rough start continues with loss to Santa Fe College

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Last month’s meeting against Santa Fe College was a disaster for Florida Gateway College. It was such a disaster that the Timberwolves were doubled up in a 100-47 loss. Tuesday night’s rematch was much more competitive, but it still produced the same result — a Saints victory.