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Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson tries to escape a tackle by Riverside defensive lineman Masiah Wells on Oct. 8 (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Kade Jackson tries to escape a tackle by Riverside defensive lineman Masiah Wells on Oct. 8 (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Jackson back at QB for Columbia, Tolliver out for season

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, November 8, 2021
The bad news? Receiver Tray Tolliver is done for the season. The good news? Quarterback Kade Jackson made a speedy recovery from a separated shoulder and is back at practice.
Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson leaps over Riverside linebacker Jamari Allen after a catch on Oct. 8. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson leaps over Riverside linebacker Jamari Allen after a catch on Oct. 8. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia hosts Riverside, Fort White travels to Lafayette for playoff openers

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, November 8, 2021
Columbia and Fort White are both in the playoffs. The Tigers (6-4), despite the eighth highest RPI in Region 1-6A at .578, are the No. 4 seed as the District 3-6A champions and will host district rival Riverside (9-1) in the regional quarterfinals this Friday. The Indians received the No.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during Saturday’s game against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. (SEAN RAYFORD/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during Saturday’s game against South Carolina in Columbia, S.C. (SEAN RAYFORD/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen contrite, confident he can fix Florida's problems

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 8, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen fired two close friends in hopes of saving his program — and maybe, ultimately, his job. Mullen also took responsibility for the team’s failures, offering an assessment that anyone who has watched the Gators’ slide this season already knew.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence celebrate after defeating the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence celebrate after defeating the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in Jacksonville. (AP Photo/STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars' stunner vs. Bills 'no good unless we build on it'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 8, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars ended the NFL’s longest losing streak in nearly 45 years by winning in London last month. They topped that with a stunning victory against Super Bowl favorite Buffalo on Sunday that resulted in their first celebration on American soil in 420 days.
Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles out of the pocket while being chased by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker on Oct. 30 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles out of the pocket while being chased by Georgia defensive lineman Travon Walker on Oct. 30 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida QB Richardson hurts knee dancing in hotel, sits out

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, November 8, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night before losing at South Carolina. Coach Dan Mullen said Monday that Richardson was “gimping around” the football facility Monday.
Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham coaches from the sideline during a game against Georgia on Oct. 30 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham coaches from the sideline during a game against Georgia on Oct. 30 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida fires veteran assistants Grantham, Hevesy

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 7, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida fired defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy on Sunday, parting with the two assistants one day after a 40-17 loss at South Carolina. Coach Dan Mullen made the moves official Monday.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during Sunday's game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) sacks Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during Sunday's game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars get the better Josh Allen in win over Bills

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, November 7, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville linebacker Josh Allen wanted his namesake's jersey — badly. He figured the white, No. 17 top with blue numbers and red trim worn by Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen would look good on a wall somewhere in his home, especially if it still has all those grass stains.