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Fort White running back Maliki Clark rushes up the field against Lafayette during Friday’s Region 3-1A quarterfinal. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White running back Maliki Clark rushes up the field against Lafayette during Friday’s Region 3-1A quarterfinal. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: 'Little dogs' found their way in surprising season at Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, November 15, 2021
I’ll admit to something few sports writers do nowadays: I was not expecting to have much fun covering football this season. From our sports editor to our news editor to myself, we all anticipated my covering a losing season with few feel-good stories and many more losses than wins for Fort White.
Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) scrambles for yardage as he gets past Samford defensive tackle Seth Simmer (99) and cornerback Coutrell Plair, right, during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) scrambles for yardage as he gets past Samford defensive tackle Seth Simmer (99) and cornerback Coutrell Plair, right, during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida sticking with QB Jones at Mizzou, moving forward

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 15, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen is sticking with quarterback Emory Jones for Saturday’s game at Missouri and probably the rest of the season. Jones is coming off a record-setting performance in a 70-52 victory against lower-division Samford.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is hit by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is hit by Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Lawrence 'disappointed in myself' as struggles continue

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 15, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence has never endured anything close to this. The No. 1 overall draft pick is going through a stretch of offensive dysfunction that’s left him looking little like a generational quarterback.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence fumbles the ball as he's hit by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (54) during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (DARRON CUMMINGS/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence fumbles the ball as he's hit by Indianapolis Colts middle linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) and defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo (54) during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (DARRON CUMMINGS/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence, Jaguars' offense struggle again in loss at Indy

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 14, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — Trevor Lawrence finally got a chance to play for the win. Trailing 23-17 with 2:17 left on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts, the rookie jogged onto the field, confident he could lead the Jaguars to the winning score and end nearly two years of road futility.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during Sunday’s game in Indianapolis. (AJ MAST/Associated Press)

NFL: Taylor's big day, blocked punt lead Colts past Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 14, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — Jonathan Taylor's gashing runs and a blocked punt helped the Indianapolis Colts open with a flourish Sunday. Then their defense held tight for the final three quarters. It was a winning combination.
Florida forward Colin Castleton blocks a shot by Florida State forward Malik Osborne during Sunday’s game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida forward Colin Castleton blocks a shot by Florida State forward Malik Osborne during Sunday’s game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Florida beats rival FSU to end 7-game skid in series

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 14, 2021
GAINESVILLE — When the final buzzer sounded, Florida coach Mike White and sidelined forward Keyontae Johnson jumped toward each other and shared an emotional embrace. This one was for “Coach Key,” and everyone knew it. Even Florida State.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis scores a 2-point conversion with 25 seconds left against Miami on Saturday in Tallahassee. Florida State defeated Miami 31-28. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis scores a 2-point conversion with 25 seconds left against Miami on Saturday in Tallahassee. Florida State defeated Miami 31-28. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis sparks late rally as Florida State beats Miami

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 13, 2021
Florida State delivered a comeback that belongs among the great down-to-the-wire finishes in the history of the rivalry with Miami. And Mike Norvell has a signature win to continue building the Seminoles’ foundation.
Florida quarterback Emory Jones scores a touchdown on a 31-yard run as he gets past Samford defender Tay Berry, left, and defensive tackle Seth Simmer on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones scores a touchdown on a 31-yard run as he gets past Samford defender Tay Berry, left, and defensive tackle Seth Simmer on Saturday in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida rallies to beat Samford in Swamp shootout

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, November 13, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen celebrated his team's 70-52 victory against lower-division Samford like nothing was wrong. He sang with his team, posed for pictures, shook hands with fans and then made excuses for one of the worst defensive performances in school history.