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Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS)

Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (TAMPA BAY TIMES/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen focuses on Florida amid concerns

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year, none more head-scratching than talking about – and doubling down on – packing the team’s home stadium during a pandemic.
Florida outfielder Jud Fabian bats during a against Florida A&M last season in Gainesville. The Gators are in a familiar place as the consensus No. 1 team in the preseason. Fabian might be the best position player in the country. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida outfielder Jud Fabian bats during a against Florida A&M last season in Gainesville. The Gators are in a familiar place as the consensus No. 1 team in the preseason. Fabian might be the best position player in the country. (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE BASEBALL PREVIEW: Vandy set for another deep run, but Gators are team to beat

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
OMAHA, Neb. — Vanderbilt returns most of its everyday lineup, features the top two pitchers in college baseball and won the most recent national championship.
Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) looks for a target while under pressure during second quarter action against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27 in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/TNS)

Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) looks for a target while under pressure during second quarter action against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27 in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/TNS)

NFL: Jags add 3 to personnel staff, including Davis, MacCracken

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars added to their personnel staff Tuesday by hiring Michael Davis as senior personnel executive, Trip MacCracken as director of roster management and Drew Hughes as player personnel coordinator. All three will report to general manager Trent Baalke.
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PREP ROUNDUP: Columbia splits tennis matchups with Santa Fe

NEWS STAFF
Monday, February 15, 2021
Columbia's boys tennis team defeated Santa Fe 5-2 at home on Monday, while the girls fell to Santa Fe 6-1. BOYS  Singles — CHS No. 1 Aidan Boudreau d. Nick Athearn 8-5 — SFHS No. 2. Nitai Rose-Dewill d. R.J. Dutch 8-5 — CHS No. 3 Caleb Stengel d. Evan Carnall 8-0 — CHS No. 4 McKinnen Bell d.
Jacksonville Jaguars' coach Urban Meyer, along with owner Shad Khan, ought to be embarrassed over Chris Doyle being forced to resign his position as Director of Sports Performance after a little more than 24 hours. The truth is Doyle should have never been hired in the first place. (RALPH FRESO/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars' coach Urban Meyer, along with owner Shad Khan, ought to be embarrassed over Chris Doyle being forced to resign his position as Director of Sports Performance after a little more than 24 hours. The truth is Doyle should have never been hired in the first place. (RALPH FRESO/Getty Images/TNS)

COMMENTARY: Meyer should know by now he's not in college anymore

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, February 15, 2021
If nothing else, Urban Meyer should know by now that he’s not in college anymore. The fact he didn’t seem to grasp that before his ill-advised hire of controversial strength coach Chris Doyle, though, doesn’t bode well for Meyer’s chances of long-term success in the NFL.
Michael McDowell celebrates in Victory Lane early Monday morning after winning the Daytona 500. (NIGEL COOK/News-Journal/TNS)

Michael McDowell celebrates in Victory Lane early Monday morning after winning the Daytona 500. (NIGEL COOK/News-Journal/TNS)

AUTO RACING: McDowell beats 100-1 odds for upset Daytona 500 victory

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Monday, February 15, 2021
DAYTONA BEACH — Michael McDowell was glued to Brad Keselowski's bumper, watching and waiting for his chance to win the Daytona 500.  Joey Logano was the leader, the laps were winding down and yet no one had the nerve to pull out of traffic.
Columbia lifters Reece Chasteen (from left), Da'Niya Lewis and Trachelle Williams at the Class 2A state meet on Saturday at Suwannee. (COURTESY)

Columbia lifters Reece Chasteen (from left), Da'Niya Lewis and Trachelle Williams at the Class 2A state meet on Saturday at Suwannee. (COURTESY)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Chasteen places second to lead Columbia at Class 2A state meet

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Reece Chasteen placed second in the 183 class at the Class 2A state meet on Saturday at Suwannee High School. Chasteen hit just one of her bench presses and one of her clean and jerk attempts, posting a 205 and a 165 for a 370 total.