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Alabama running back Jase McClellan runs past Florida cornerback Avery Helm, left, and linebacker Jeremiah Moon, right, to score a touchdown on Sept. 18 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Alabama running back Jase McClellan runs past Florida cornerback Avery Helm, left, and linebacker Jeremiah Moon, right, to score a touchdown on Sept. 18 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, September 18, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Bryce Young heard all about the Swamp. He knew it would be deafening at times and difficult, if not impossible, for a visiting quarterback to communicate. He also understood the key to handling such a raucous environment: a fast start.
FGC runners Ariel Anderson (from left), Merlin Leal, Savana Thomas, Fallon Flynn, Kyla Desmartin (holding 1st place team trophy) and Kayla Desmartin are pictured after the Timberwolves won the 13th Annual Alligator Lake XC Invite on Friday. (COURTESY)

FGC runners Ariel Anderson (from left), Merlin Leal, Savana Thomas, Fallon Flynn, Kyla Desmartin (holding 1st place team trophy) and Kayla Desmartin are pictured after the Timberwolves won the 13th Annual Alligator Lake XC Invite on Friday. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC wins Alligator Lake XC Invite

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Florida Gateway College won the 13th Annual Alligator Lake XC Invite on Friday thanks to five runners placing in the top 20, led by Ariel Anderson’s third-place finish. Anderson finished with a time of 21:54.4 for the Timberwolves, who tallied 59 points to edge Thomas’ 62.
Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson (23) and defensive tackle Jihycein Weston (57) tackle Englewood running back Tayshaun Solomon on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson (23) and defensive tackle Jihycein Weston (57) tackle Englewood running back Tayshaun Solomon on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia tops Englewood in district opener despite sloppy play

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Columbia started fast then stumbled for nearly two quarters. Somehow, the Tigers still led by double digits throughout. The Englewood Rams were just simply the inferior team on Friday night.
Fort White running back Kamarion Griffin escapes a tackle against Santa Fe on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White running back Kamarion Griffin escapes a tackle against Santa Fe on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White runs away from Santa Fe with second-half rally

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 18, 2021
FORT WHITE — The Indians needed something, anything, to get back in the game. After having a pair of punts blocked in the first half leading to a pair of Santa Fe scores, Fort White could’ve been content with putting together a consistent drive, even if it didn’t end with points.
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardso rushes for a fourth-quarter touchdown during a game against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 11 in Tampa. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardso rushes for a fourth-quarter touchdown during a game against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 11 in Tampa. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Tebow praises QB Richardson's mobility, mechanics, mentality

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 17, 2021
GAINESVILLE — It didn’t take Tim Tebow very long to realize Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was different. Less than an hour, actually. Tebow worked out with Richardson a few days after the freshman arrived on campus in January 2020. Richardson’s 6-foot-4, 236-pound frame stood out.
Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller responds to a question during a news conference on Sept. 16 at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/Associated Press)

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller responds to a question during a news conference on Sept. 16 at the NFL football team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/Associated Press)

NFL: Broncos stars Miller, Chubb could reunite against Jaguars

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 17, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — One of the NFL’s most dominant pass-rushing duos could be on the field together for the first time in nearly two years Sunday. It would be somewhat fitting if it happened against Jacksonville, which has lost a franchise-record 16 consecutive games.
Miami players, including Rashaun Jones (38) at left, pay their respects as they gather around a mural of teammate Bryan Pata after a game against Boston College on Nov. 23, 2006, in Miami. (AL DIAZ/Miami Herald via AP)

Miami players, including Rashaun Jones (38) at left, pay their respects as they gather around a mural of teammate Bryan Pata after a game against Boston College on Nov. 23, 2006, in Miami. (AL DIAZ/Miami Herald via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Jones pleads not guilty to killing Miami football star Bryan Pata

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 17, 2021
MIAMI — A former University of Miami football player pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of killing a teammate outside a South Florida apartment complex in 2006.
Columbia swimmer Izzy Glenn competes in the 100 breaststroke during Thursday’s tri-meet against Baker County and Middleburg. (COURTESY)

Columbia swimmer Izzy Glenn competes in the 100 breaststroke during Thursday’s tri-meet against Baker County and Middleburg. (COURTESY)

PREP ROUNDUP: CHS wins 12 events in tri-meet vs. Baker County, Middleburg; plus golf results at CHS, BHS & SHS

NEWS STAFF
Friday, September 17, 2021
Columbia’s swim teams won 12 events between the boys and girls in a tri-meet against Baker County and Middleburg on Thursday. Individual winners for the girls included Casey Fair (2:24.17 in 200 freestyle; 6:28.92 in 500 freestyle), Kaydence Clark (1:07.