Recruiting
Buckeyes had Ross in the bag
[Times photo: Ken Helle]
And vice versa, as the Gaither star reaches into a sack and pulls out an Ohio State hat and necklace at his announcement.
Hands down, it's the Seminoles
FSU's class could be "as good as there's ever been." Top area recruit Lydell Ross of Gaither signs with Ohio State.
Knights' mining finds several defensive gems
The class, potentially the strongest in UCF history, features Hillsborough High linebacker Andra Hoston.
Wins outweigh losses for Leavitt
USF coach Jim Leavitt is happy with his recruits but says you can't judge them on signing day.
Change of heart puts some prize in UM's surprise
Two top players who orally committed to other schools decide to become Hurricanes.
Sign of the times? UF hopes not
Analysts are less than enamored with Gators recruits. Many big names turn away at the last minute.
'Noles need help -- and get it
Many of the 27 signees could get considerable playing time in the fall.
Rattlers, Wildcats bolster offensive, defensive lines
Both schools draw from bay area. The likely gems are St. Petersburg Catholic's Larry Woods (B-CC) and Armwood's Ron Buskey (FAMU).
FAU, FIU fill up on homegrown talent
Out of more than 50 signees for the schools, only two are from outside the state of Florida.
Armwood creates noise with 7 signees
SEFFNER -- Armwood broke out all the bells and whistles -- literally -- as seven Hawks signed football letters of intent Wednesday. Six signed with Division I schools. |
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Hubert Mizell
Recruiting's biggest challenge: to keep perspective
If you're a college football coach, recruiting has to be a pain. Especially as the young and ambitious mature into the aged and accomplished.
College basketball
Bulls way off-target in bid for first place
50 percent shooting at the line sends USF to a 100-89 C-USA loss to Memphis.
Lightning
Cloutier sent packing
The Lightning sends the goalie to the Canucks for defenseman Adrian Aucoin and a draft pick.
Lecavalier might return tonight vs. Blues
After a 12-game absence, the Lightning captain could play despite a broken foot unless the pain is too great.
Bucs
Bucs news conference today
TAMPA -- The Bucs have scheduled a news conference for 2 p.m. today to announce the hiring of three new coaches. Former Wake Forest coach Jim Caldwell will coach quarterbacks, former 49ers defensive assistant Joe Barry will coach linebackers and former University of Cincinnati assistant Mike Tomlin will coach defensive backs.
Devil Rays
Lopez, Rays split the difference
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Rays made a deal Wednesday with Albie Lopez because it enabled them to avoid the potential rancor of an arbitration hearing today. |
Olympics
NBC experimenting to find right Games mix
With Salt Lake City a year away, the network works on what it learned at Sydney.
A city's shame
In November 1998, a Salt Lake City television station was the first to report that the Salt Lake Organizing Committee had paid for a scholarship for the daughter of late International Olympic Committee member Rene Essomba of Cameroon.
2002 Winter Olympics
WHEN: Feb. 8-24.
ThunderDawgs
Detroit businessman takes on ThunderDawgs
ABA 2000 franchise hopes new owner addresses problems with attendance and debt.
Shorts
NBA briefs
Armstrong leads Magic to 6th straight win
Women's college basketball briefs
UConn deals Hokies brutal reality check
Sports briefs
Austrians sweep skiing gold, silver
Horse racing
Female jockeys dominating at Turfway Park
To acknowledge the dominance of female jockeys at Turfway Park this season, the Florence, Ky., track will card a race exclusively for women on Valentine's Day.
Preps
East Lake coach won't interview for Manatee job
East Lake coach Tom Keeler is one of 11 finalists for the Bradenton Manatee coaching job, Manatee principal Lynda Boyer said Wednesday. But Keeler told the Times he will not interview for the job.
Falcons focus on future, not on near-miss
TAMPA -- This year's Leto boys track team couldn't beat its Class of 2000 squad, but then again, only one team did. Barely.
Outdoors
Captain's corner
You can count on sheepshead to save the day. Even with improving weather, the sluggish tides before today's full moon have slowed the bite. Sheepshead, however, have been caught consistently in residential canals. Species such as snook, redfish, snapper and grouper also inhabit these areas but are seldom as cooperative as the sheepies.
Golf
Courses will give lessons on manners
Course operators see dollar signs with the influx of players taking up the game.
Love, Huston eyeing Ryder Cup
The official season is barely off the first tee, and already there is quite a bit of talk about the Ryder Cup -- which is seven months away. The 2001 version at the Belfry in England promises to offer a compelling competition, heightened by the stirring U.S. comeback in 1999.
Golf briefs
Mickelson ready to play after food poisoning
