John Romano Jolted Joe [AP photo (2000)] Penn State coach Joe Paterno is taking a beating from opponents and critics

FSU wants a repeat of history
Not like last week's but like 1998 when the 'Noles came back strong.

Okay, it's not a gem, but it's still the home opener
USF hosts North Texas as Bulls begin mishmash part of schedule.

22-point win leaves Miami feeling empty
CORAL GABLES -- You have to admire their conviction -- and their goals.

Davie deserves the heat
For nearly two games, Notre Dame quarterback Matt LoVecchia failed to direct the Fighting Irish on a scoring drive, the only two touchdowns being set up by special-teams plays.

Bucs
Defensive backs know the Minnesota threat is deep
The long pass is the top Vikings weapon, and the one the Bucs are geared up for.

NFL, NADA resume Super Bowl shuffle
"It's a fresh sharing of information and further sharing of the complexities involved . . ."

WR saddled with hip, ankle pain
TAMPA -- Bucs receiver Reidel Anthony rolled his left ankle late Thursday running a deep route. He limped back to the huddle and finished practice.

Devil Rays/baseball
Bonds records 68th home run
The Giants slugger moves within two of Mark McGwire with eight games to play.

Big inning boosts Rays to 6-1 victory
Jays starter Kelvim Escobar gives up 6 runs in the second, and Tampa Bay starter Bryan Rekar earns his 2nd straight win.

Rekar wins what may be his final Rays game
ST. PETERSBURG -- Bryan Rekar knew Friday's game was his last start of the season. What he doesn't know is whether it was his last start for the Rays.

Today's game: Blue Jays at Rays, 4:15 p.m.
The game

Lightning
Both sides make a move in Lecavalier negotiations
TAMPA -- There has been movement in contract negotiations between 21-year-old captain Vinny Lecavalier and the Lightning, though the sides remain far apart.

Outdoors
Daily fishing report
If pompano aren't on your list, they should be. Pompano are a migratory species that move north along our coast in the summer and south in the fall. They move into shallow water adjacent to sandy beaches searching for crustaceans. It's common to see a school cruising the swash channel where the surf crashes onto the beach.

Motorsports
Montoya finds bigger, colder world
The Colombian traded the relaxed atmosphere in CART for Formula One, which allows for few friends in the paddock.

Preps
Jesuit takes charge for fifth straight
Robinson's Kwane Doster goes down with an ankle sprain and the Tigers take advantage late.

Eagles go to air to ground Hawks
BRANDON -- Armwood has been hearing it all season; the Hawks defense just isn't what it used to be.

Tomlin paces Wildcats to big win
The Wesley Chapel running back rushes for 210 yards and scores five times in 43-14 win.

What Ridgewood starts, Land O'Lakes finishes in 37-20 victory
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Ridgewood came out firing Friday against visiting Land O'Lakes, scoring on the first play from scrimmage and two of its first three possessions.

Knights give Mitchell opportunities, still win
Up only 14-7 after a first half full of mistakes, River Ridge rises up to score 21 points in 14 minutes.

Panthers no match for Pirates
Ryan McNally rushes for 217 yards and three touchdowns to lead Crystal River past Lecanto, 56-18.

Fortuitous bounce rescues Hernando
The Leopards fall behind Hudson, but take a loose ball 59 yards and go on to the victory.

Packers ride fast start to win over Cougars
Countryside comes back in the second half, but falls short in front of a Homecoming crowd.

Crusaders earn huge A-8 win over Chargers
The Schooley brothers have big games in leading Keswick over Shorecrest.

Seven is enough for Plant victory
The Panthers control King running back Raymond Neal and eke out a 7-0 victory.

Lakewood holds off Tarpon for crucial win
Both teams, 0-1 in the district going into Friday night, needed a victory to stay in the playoff hunt.

Indians hold off Sharks
East Bay blocks a field goal in the final minute to defeat Riverview 21-19 and move into first place in Class 5A, District 5.

Hillsborough football notebook
PALMETTO -- The Palmetto Tigers scored the most points in head coach Bob Bowling's nine years at the school Friday when they rolled past visiting Blake 56-24 in a Class 3A, District 8 matchup.

Pinellas football notebook
St. Petersburg Cath. 60, Tampa Cath. 0

Last-minute score gives Deltona its first win
DELTONA -- Deltona no longer is winless.

Central holds off comeback by Eagles
The Bears dominate the first half, but then have to hang on to earn county bragging rights.