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Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after the Crimson Tide's win against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 12 in Miami Gardens. (AP FILE)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after the Crimson Tide's win against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 12 in Miami Gardens. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Alabama is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 again

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 16, 2021
Another college football season will start with everyone chasing the Tide. Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll for fourth time in the past six seasons.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin (bottom) is able to get by the block of Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (L) to get a sack on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ/TNS)

Cleveland Browns defensive end Porter Gustin (bottom) is able to get by the block of Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor (L) to get a sack on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ/TNS)

NFL: Lawrence debuts with sack, fumble, preseason loss to Browns

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 14, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Trevor Lawrence’s professional debut opened with a sack and a fumble, hardly ideal but not overly concerning for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Sons Terry Bowden, left, and Tommy Bowden hold hands with their mother, Ann, second from left, during a celebration of life ceremony for their father and her husband, longtime Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, as he lies in repose at the Tucker Civic Center on Saturday in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

Sons Terry Bowden, left, and Tommy Bowden hold hands with their mother, Ann, second from left, during a celebration of life ceremony for their father and her husband, longtime Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, as he lies in repose at the Tucker Civic Center on Saturday in Tallahassee. (MARK WALLHEISER/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Bobby Bowden remembered for faith, family and football

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, August 14, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Bobby Bowden lived life with three guiding principles: faith, family and football. The longtime college football coach may have been known across the country for winning two national championships and 377 games, including 314 of them at Florida State from 1976 to 2009.
Branford offensive lineman John Coker blocks during practice on Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford offensive lineman John Coker blocks during practice on Friday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford’s O-line showing progress

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, August 13, 2021
BRANFORD — It wasn’t a good start Friday for Branford’s front line. A group trying to replace two key cogs from a year ago was getting pushed around during the early parts of an intrasquad scrimmage Friday afternoon.

NFL: Jaguars trade LB Joe Schobert to Steelers

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, August 12, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to trade linebacker Joe Schobert to the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday night because neither side had formally finalized the deal.
Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot throws a pass during practice on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White quarterback Clayton Philpot throws a pass during practice on Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White adds players to roster as season approaches

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, August 12, 2021
FORT WHITE — While Fort White may not have the biggest roster, it is slowly growing. The Indians came into the first days of practice in early August with just enough varsity players to run 11-on-11 drills.