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Compiled from staff and wire reports
Published April 16, 2006

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Every once in a while someone rudely informs Jenn Sterger , the FSU student who has become an Internet sensation, that her 15 minutes are just about up. But here's a memo to the so-called Sterger haters:

The Lutz native apparently isn't going anywhere.

At least, not any time soon.

Sterger, an attractive, laid-back and relatively humble 22-year-old senior who was spotted by ABC announcer Brent Musburger during last year's FSU-Miami game, has appeared in Maxim, is featured in the current issue of Playboy and has started writing a weekly column for the popular sports Web site CNNSI.com in which she answers questions from readers.

A drum major and self-described geek at Gaither High, Sterger finds all the attention a bit amusing. That's because, as she puts it, she doesn't consider herself anything special.

"I'm really just one of the guys," Sterger said.

Although she enjoys modeling, what Sterger really loves is talking sports. And that's why her CNNSI.com column is a particular source of pride. She says she puts great thought and energy into the job and it seems to come across in her replies.

"I have some street cred," Sterger said, laughing. "I take a lot of flak. People say that because I'm a female I don't know what I'm talking about. But I do, and I keep up with a lot of players."

Sterger, a criminology-psychology double major who will graduate in two weeks, plans to either attend law school or attempt a career in sports broadcasting. "ESPN has expressed interest," Sterger said.

THUMBS UP

Shaquille O'Neal. After hearing that his beloved fourth-grade teacher was going through some rough times, the NBA star treated her to a pick-me-up trip to Miami, and then thanked her for the guidance she gave him as a child.

THUMBS DOWN

Barry Bonds. He isn't hitting his weight, his TV show is the worst thing since Alf and a federal grand jury is investigating whether he committed perjury. But other than that, things are cool.

BY THE NUMBERS

3.4-million

Video streams of Amen Corner Live served via Masters.org and SportsLine.com during the Masters.

FINAL THOUGHTS

When I started watching Bonds on Bonds, I thought I'd be getting insight into the big leagues, not the big house.

Compiled by Times staff writer Keith Niebuhr.

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