University of South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt finally could talk about two of the Bulls' most highly touted recruits Tuesday: junior college transfers Claude Davis and Curtis Weatherspoon. ...more

December 23, 2009

The Bucs' defense received nearly every negative label imaginable the first half of the season. ...more

December 21, 2009

Even Peyton Manning's inconsistency couldn't derail history for the Indianapolis Colts. ...more

December 14, 2009

The New Orleans Saints are still perfect, which is all that matters. They're not the least bit worried about another close call. ...more

December 14, 2009

To the Plant football program, the phrase "defense wins championships" isn't a cliche. ...more

December 11, 2009

It's all about progress now. That's what the Bucs want to make in their last four games. In at least one area they already have made some. And you don't need pewter-colored glasses to see it. ...more

December 10, 2009

We knew there would be days like this. Rookie quarterbacks are like that. Bucs rookie Josh Freeman had one of those days Sunday, and then some. ...more

December 6, 2009

For those who travel a lot, you fully understand there is no place like home. ...more

December 6, 2009

They call this rivalry weekend in college football, and for fans here in the Sunshine State, we all know what that means: bragging rights between Gators and Seminoles are on the line for another year. ...more

November 28, 2009

COWBOYS ...24 RAIDERS ...7 Tony Romo snapped the Dallas Cowboys from their offensive slumber by leading them to a season-high 494 yards, with receiver Miles Austin delivering 145 yards and a touchdown. By winning for the sixth time in seven games, Dallas (8-3) is guaranteed of going into the final month of the season atop the NFC East. Now comes the real challenge: Staying there. The Cowboys are 5-10 in games after Thanksgiving since Romo became the starting quarterback in 2006. Oakland (3-8) and its new starting quarterback, former Buc Bruce Gradkowski, were coming off a victory vs. division-leading Cincinnati just a few days before, but couldn't even cross midfield in the first half. The Raiders' lone highlight was top draft pick Darrius Heyward-Bey making the first touchdown catch of his career. Dallas' defense continued its strong play, with linebacker Anthony Spencer coming up with his first two sacks of the season. Romo went 18 of 29 for 309 yards with two touchdown passes and no turnovers. Tight end Jason Witten not only made his 102nd straight start, but also caught five passes for 107 yards. ...more

November 27, 2009