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A masked Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks with defensive back Josh Jobe (28) during a game against Mississippi on Oct. 2 in Oxford, Miss. (ROGELIO V. SOLIS/Associated Press)

A masked Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks with defensive back Josh Jobe (28) during a game against Mississippi on Oct. 2 in Oxford, Miss. (ROGELIO V. SOLIS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The Southeastern Conference had to postpone two games in the last three days because of positive covid-19 tests, and now Alabama coach Nick Saban and his athletic director have tested positive for the virus ahead of the league’s biggest regular-season showdown.
Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver scrambles out of the wildcat package against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Tray Tolliver scrambles out of the wildcat package against Madison County last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia aims to improve offense in matchup vs. Lee

JORDAN KROEGER
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Columbia coach Brian Allen always tells his team he has a ‘24-hour rule.’ Whether you win or lose, you forget about it and move on by Sunday. There’s no more talk about getting shut out by Madison County 12-0. The Tigers (0-3) have moved on to Lee, which will travel to Lake City this Friday.
Columbia’s girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday at Quail Heights. Pictured are Reece Chasteen (from left), Kayla Hardy, coach Tammy Winnett, Payton Gainey and Ashley Nelson. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday at Quail Heights. Pictured are Reece Chasteen (from left), Kayla Hardy, coach Tammy Winnett, Payton Gainey and Ashley Nelson. (COURTESY)

GIRLS GOLF: Columbia wins first district title since 2014, Suwannee sends 2 to regionals and Branford advances with third-place finish

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Columbia’s girls golf team won the District 2-2A title on Tuesday at Quail Heights, its first championship since 2014.  Payton Gainey led the Lady Tigers with an 85, while Ashley Nelson carded an 89 and Reece Chasteen finished with a 90.
Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half a game against Mississippi on Sept. 26 in Oxford, Miss. (THOMAS GRANING/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts during the second half a game against Mississippi on Sept. 26 in Oxford, Miss. (THOMAS GRANING/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida halts meetings, practices amid uptick in covid cases

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
GAINESVILLE — No.10 Florida paused all team activities Tuesday following “an increase in positive covid tests among players," putting Saturday's home game against defending national champion LSU in jeopardy.
Retired Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden applauds following a Rotary Club luncheon on Jan. 10, 2018 in Omaha, Neb. Bowden, hospitalized last week after contracting covid-19, says he is feeling better and hopes to go home soon. Bowden, 90, told the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020,"I am doing good. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts, I really do.” (AP FILE PHOTO)

Retired Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden applauds following a Rotary Club luncheon on Jan. 10, 2018 in Omaha, Neb. Bowden, hospitalized last week after contracting covid-19, says he is feeling better and hopes to go home soon. Bowden, 90, told the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020,"I am doing good. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts, I really do.” (AP FILE PHOTO)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Bowden says he is improving after contracting covid-19

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Former Florida State football coach Bobby Bowden, hospitalized last week after contracting covid-19, says he is feeling better and hopes to go home soon. Bowden, 90, told the Tallahassee Democrat on Monday, "I am doing good. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts, I really do.
Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against Florida on Saturday in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against Florida on Saturday in College Station, Texas. (SAM CRAFT/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida's defensive debacle could prompt changes before LSU

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s offense is potent enough to win championships. Its defense is porous enough to lose every game. The 10th-ranked Gators found out how little margin for error they have in last week’s 41-38 loss at Texas A&M.
Columbia quarterback Ty Wehinger unloads a pass against Madison County on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Ty Wehinger unloads a pass against Madison County on Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Winless at 0-3, it’s time for a QB at Columbia to step up

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, October 12, 2020
It’s been a long time since Columbia started 0-3. Twenty-four years to be exact. And 0-4? That hasn’t happened since 1986. Do the 2020 Tigers want to join that dismal group? Or will somebody step up and get this offense off of the ground?