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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and assistant head coach Charlie Strong get their players motivated before the start of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and assistant head coach Charlie Strong get their players motivated before the start of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Plenty of blame to go around as Jaguars’ skid reaches 20

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 11, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s losing streak is far from a fluke. The Jaguars (0-5) have dropped 20 consecutive games, including a 37-19 loss to Tennessee on Sunday in which coach Urban Meyer’s team had so much go wrong. “Desperate for a win,” Meyer said. “But we can’t worry about the past.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry dives for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dakota Allen on Oct. 10 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry dives for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dakota Allen on Oct. 10 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Titans send Jags to 20th straight loss

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 10, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Derrick Henry enjoyed another happy homecoming while continuing to torment his hometown team.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) runs the ball against North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) on Oct. 9 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) runs the ball against North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) on Oct. 9 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis sparks Florida State past North Carolina again

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 9, 2021
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores as Florida State upset North Carolina for the second year in row, winning 35-25 on Saturday. The Seminoles (2-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won back-to-back games for the first time since 2019.
Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Jones' career day helps No. 20 Florida blank Vanderbilt

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 9, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Emory Jones has unwaveringly supported backup Anthony Richardson all season. He eagerly coached Richardson from the sideline. He enthusiastically cheered for Richardson after every big play. He openly pulled for Richardson's return from a strained right hamstring.
Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson celebrates with receiver Brae Deal after a fumble recovery against Riverside on Friday. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson celebrates with receiver Brae Deal after a fumble recovery against Riverside on Friday. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia takes control of district with 19-point comeback over Riverside

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 9, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Riverside has had a habit of winning wild games late against Columbia. But Friday night, it was the Generals who imploded in the final quarter and the Tigers finally flipped the script to take control of District 3-6A.
Suwannee running back Malachi Graham is tackled by a host of Madison County defenders on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to Reporter)

Suwannee running back Malachi Graham is tackled by a host of Madison County defenders on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee shut out in 22nd straight loss to Madison County

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 9, 2021
MADISON – It was a new night but the same old story for the Suwannee Bulldogs. Suwannee’s offensive woes continued Friday at Boot Hill Stadium and the Bulldogs also struggled to slow down rival Madison County’s rushing attack.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia tops Bell in four sets

NEWS STAFF
Friday, October 8, 2021
Columbia beat Bell 3-1 (28-26, 18-25, 25-14, 25-7) on Thursday at the Richardson Sixth Grade Academy. Brandi Oliver led the Tigers (12-9) offensively with 17 kills and seven aces to go with seven blocks and eight digs.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, front, celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 30 in Cincinnati. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, front, celebrates with teammates after rushing for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 30 in Cincinnati. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags trying to move on from 'negative stuff' against Titans

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, October 8, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer got a slap on the wrist and then a pat on the back. He received support from players, coaches, family members and his boss during a tumultuous week that was as humbling as it was humiliating for the Jacksonville Jaguars coach. He’s ready to move forward.
Columbia receiver Jace Hoskey runs up the field on his way to scoring a touchdown against Westside on Oct. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Jace Hoskey runs up the field on his way to scoring a touchdown against Westside on Oct. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Columbia meets Riverside with district title on the line

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, October 7, 2021
It’s the same story every year in the rivalry that’s developed between Columbia and Riverside. The winner wins the district crown.  When the Tigers and Generals meet tonight in the Backyard at 6, that’ll be the case again, this time in District 3-6A.