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Columbia defensive back Jerome Fulton (3), defensive tackle Jihycein Weston (57) and defensive end Rashod Bradley (43) converge for a tackle vs. Westside on Oct. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive back Jerome Fulton (3), defensive tackle Jihycein Weston (57) and defensive end Rashod Bradley (43) converge for a tackle vs. Westside on Oct. 1. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia drops in latest RPI rankings ahead of pivotal district game vs. Riverside

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Even following a win last week, Columbia fell in the latest FHSAA RPI rankings on Wednesday. Despite the Tigers topping Westside 27-9 for a District 3-6A win, they dropped a spot to fifth in Region 1-6A.
Branford DS Evie Pitts defends a shot against Columbia on Oct. 29. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Branford DS Evie Pitts defends a shot against Columbia on Oct. 29. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP VOLLEYBALL: Area teams stay put in FHSAA rankings

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
All four local teams stayed put in the latest FHSAA rankings on Tuesday. Columbia is still last out of seven teams in District 3-6A, though its rating improved again from 2.124 to 2.399. Leon (19-4) is still first with a 27.658 rating, followed by Chiles (18-4) at 25.215, Forest (12-7) at 16.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks down the sidelines during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Tmes-Union/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks down the sidelines during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Tmes-Union/TNS)

COMMENTARY: Meyer can't apologize enough for another regrettable decision

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Urban Meyer couldn't apologize enough for his latest misstep in what's become the bumpiest jump to the NFL ever attempted by a college coaching great.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during Thursday’s game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during Thursday’s game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Kahn reprimands Meyer for 'inexcusable' behavior

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer's NFL venture always had the chance to be a complete debacle. A longtime college coach making the jump to a league he knew little, if anything, about? A renowned motivator using inspirational tactics on professional players driven mostly by money?
Columbia running back Tony Fulton tries to run through a tackle against Westside on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Tony Fulton tries to run through a tackle against Westside on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: CHS running game shows signs of life; plus more notes from FWHS, SHS & BHS

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, October 4, 2021
It took until the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game against Westside, but Columbia head coach Demetric Jackson caught a glimpse of what he’s been looking for all season — a running game. The rushing attack, namely Tony Fulton, finally showed some promise in Tigers’ 27-9 win over the Wolverines.
Bubba Wallace celebrates in victory lane with his dog Asher after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday in Talladega, Ala. (CHRIS GRAYTHEN/Getty Images/TNS)

Bubba Wallace celebrates in victory lane with his dog Asher after winning the rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on Monday in Talladega, Ala. (CHRIS GRAYTHEN/Getty Images/TNS)

AUTO RACING: Milestone for Bubba Wallace as he earns 1st NASCAR victory

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 4, 2021
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Bubba Wallace became just the second Black driver to win at NASCAR's top Cup Series level when rain stopped Monday's playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway. Wallace had driven through a crash and to the front of the field five laps before the second rain stoppage of the race.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during Thursday’s game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer looks on against the Cincinnati Bengals during Thursday’s game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: Urban Meyer apologizes for being 'just stupid' in viral video

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 4, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer apologized to his family, his team and owner Shad Khan for actions he called “just stupid." A video surfaced Saturday night showing a woman dancing close to Meyer's lap, a clip that quickly went viral and made headlines across the country.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark dives but can't make a catch as he is defended by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark dives but can't make a catch as he is defended by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags place Chark, Cann on IR, activate Little off COVID list

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 4, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed receiver DJ Chark and guard A.J. Cann on injured reserve Monday, and coach Urban Meyer said “it's going to be awhile” before they're able to return. The team also activated rookie offensive lineman Walker Little from the reserve COVID-19 list.