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Trey Marshall.

Trey Marshall.

NFL: Broncos release Columbia alum Trey Marshall

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
The Denver Broncos cut safety Trey Marshall on Tuesday as they narrowed down their 53-man roster. Marshall, a 2014 Columbia High alum, spent the past three seasons with the Broncos after going undrafted in 2018 out of Florida State.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones (21) breaks up a touchdown pass attempt intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones (21) breaks up a touchdown pass attempt intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge during a preseason game at TIAA Bank Field on Aug. 14 in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ/TNS)

NFL: Jags trade CB Sidney Jones to Seahawks

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 30, 2021
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks added depth to their biggest position of concern, acquiring cornerback Sidney Jones IV from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday. Seattle’s cornerback position has emerged as one of the biggest unknowns for the Seahawks heading into the season.
Columbia defensive end Adeon Farmer returns a fumble for a touchdown against American Heritage-Delray on Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia defensive end Adeon Farmer returns a fumble for a touchdown against American Heritage-Delray on Friday. (JEN CHASTEEN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Notes & quotes from Week 1 at Columbia, Suwannee & Branford

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, August 30, 2021
Good luck blocking Columbia defensive ends Adeon Farmer and Bobby Miller. American Heritage-Delray sure couldn’t do it. The menacing duo were in the backfield constantly during Friday’s 46-23 victory over the Stallions.
Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) fends off Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during last year's Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (RONALD MARTINEZ/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) fends off Oklahoma safety Pat Fields (10) during last year's Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (RONALD MARTINEZ/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida QB Emory Jones gets his chance after waiting 3 years

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 30, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Emory Jones first landed on Dan Mullen’s recruiting radar seven years ago. Jones was a high school freshman in LaGrange, Georgia, and Mullen was scouring the country for another spread quarterback at Mississippi State.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on July 19 in Hoover, Ala. (AP FILE)

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks to reporters during SEC Media Days on July 19 in Hoover, Ala. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEC won’t allow makeup games for short-handed teams

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 30, 2021
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Southeastern Conference teams that don’t have enough available players will have to forfeit games this year. The league released its policy on dealing with covid-19 issues during the 2021-22 seasons in all sports on Monday.
FGC runners Kayla Desmartin (from left), Merlin Leal, Kyla Desmartin, Savana Thomas, Ariel Anderson and Fallon Flynn are pictured at the starting line prior to Saturday's TCC Open. (COURTESY)

FGC runners Kayla Desmartin (from left), Merlin Leal, Kyla Desmartin, Savana Thomas, Ariel Anderson and Fallon Flynn are pictured at the starting line prior to Saturday's TCC Open. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC opens season with second-place finish at TCC Open

NEWS STAFF
Monday, August 30, 2021
Florida Gateway College opened the season on Saturday with a runner-up finish in the TCC Open XC 5K with 43 points, while Pasco-Hernando State College, which placed sixth last season in the NJCAA DII National XC meet, won the meet with 25 points.