Redskins CBs may play some offense
TAMPA -- It's no surprise Les Steckel has been preparing his offense to deal with cornerbacks Champ Bailey and Deion Sanders, but defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin has been doing the same thing.

NFL briefs
Father of Chargers DT killed

College football
Weinke's injury not serious
FSU expects QB to recover from a sprained foot and play against Miami next week.

Kicking woes baffle Bowden
COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Coach Bobby Bowden seemed a bit mystified and concerned after another installment of Florida State's weekly drama, adventures in placekicking.

Gators present needed challenge
Mississippi State sees a prime opportunity to improve its long-suffering national image.

No. 3 Florida at Mississippi St.
WHEN/WHERE: 3:30 p.m.; Scott Field, Starkville.

No drop-off for USF
After facing I-A Baylor, the Bulls see Troy State as another tough test.

Troy State at USF
WHEN/WHERE: 7; Raymond James Stadium, Tampa.

College football sideline
NO. 3 FLORIDA VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE

College football games around the state
No. 10 Miami at Rutgers

Dayne gone, but another great Badgers back emerges
Michael Bennett is averaging 237 rushing yards and leads the nation in all-purpose yards. Michigan awaits today.

Extra points
Player profile: Quincy Carter

Death Valley mystique is din memory
More than a decade ago, LSU's geology department registered an earthquake-sized tremor on campus from fans rocking the football stadium at the very moment the Tigers scored a winning touchdown.

Devil Rays/baseball
Closer says to A's: Don't expect a win
ST. PETERSBURG -- Roberto Hernandez, fresh from eliminating the Boston Red Sox from the post-season, wants former bullpen mate Jim Mecir and the rest of the Oakland Athletics to know what to expect if they have to play here Monday.

Baseball briefs
Pulitzer-winning photographer dies at age 86

Lightning
Dwyer: Style won't change
BRANDON -- Gordie Dwyer was first in line for almost every drill during Lightning practice on Friday.

Outdoors
Captain's corner
With good numbers of kingfish being caught in the Panhandle, it's only a matter of time until it's our turn. Weather will dictate when they arrive, and those same conditions plus the bait supply will affect how long they stay once they are here.

Et cetera
Sports briefs
FSU basketball player is charged with rape

Motorsports
Five Olympic rings, all shaped like an oval
An auto race in Dallas as part of the 2012 Games? Eddie Gossage of Texas Motor Speedway has support for the idea.

Auto racing on tap
Today

Preps
Raiders' defense blanks Citrus
INVERNESS -- If games really are won or lost up front, then Citrus never had a chance.

Pirates pounce on errors
CRYSTAL RIVER -- It doesn't seem to matter who the coach is or where the game is played. When Dunnellon and Crystal River meet, it's always the Tigers that do the most damage: to themselves, that is.

Finally . . . Springstead wins
SPRING HILL -- Springstead coach Bill Vonada was looking for a sign that things would turn around for his team.

Lethargic Leopards fall to Forest
BROOKSVILLE -- Ocala Forest was supposed to be the cream between tough cookies on Hernando's schedule.

Pestana paces struggling Gators past Wildcats 29-15
LAND O'LAKES -- Land O'Lakes charged out of the locker room for the second half, scored two quick touchdowns to go up 23-7, and went on to beat Wesley Chapel 29-15.

River Ridge romps 42-7
HUDSON -- River Ridge traveled to Hudson on Friday night seeking its first win of the season and a boost of confidence. The Royal Knights' offense had mustered just 19 points in three games.

Bears dive into Gulf for relief from upset
Central recovers from last week's defeat by hammering the Bucs.

Bulldogs escape with double OT victory
NEW PORT RICHEY -- Wayne Parzik is a true believer.

CCC dispatches Melbourne easily
MELBOURNE -- Clearwater Central Catholic made easy work of No. 8 Melbourne Central Catholic, winning 42-0 behind another efficient game from senior quarterback Jay Davis.

Seminole (5-0) rallies to topple Gibbs
The Warhawks rush for 384 yards and make two key interceptions, the last returned 70 yards for a touchdown.

Late surge carries Gaither
TAMPA -- A sudden downpour of rain during halftime of the King-Gaither football game was so hard, the field could not be seen.

Packers lay big hurt on Green Devils in shutout
LARGO -- They don't wear blue and gold for nothing. Largo's offensive line painted black and blue all over the St. Petersburg defense, and offensive coordinator Bob Hagen's game plan was as good as gold in the Packers' 38-0 bruising of the visiting Green Devils.

Small player keys big half for Jesuit
TAMPA -- Tampa Jesuit's smallest player gave St. Petersburg Catholic the largest headache.

Sickles gives long losing streak the boot
TAMPA -- There are a lot of forgettable moments that make a 14-game losing streak.

Armwood dominates Brandon 34-0
In a game marred by ill will on both sides, the Hawks knock the Eagles from the unbeaten ranks.

Blue Jackets win by forfeit
Admiral Farragut improved to 4-0 this season when Lakeland Evangel forfeited. A coach from Evangel, a first-year program, called AFA coach Mike Jalazo earlier this week to say Evangel had sustained several injuries and did not have enough healthy players.

Tonight's prep games
Berkeley Prep (2-1) at Northside Christian (2-2), 8

Terriers play like dogs, but win
TAMPA -- A great week of practice was one thing. The game was something entirely different.

Osceola finishes off PHU 23-13
PALM HARBOR -- Two sustained drives in the game were enough for Osceola to drop Palm Harbor University, 23-13. Both resulted in touchdown passes.

Other games roundup
Warhawks need rally to beat Gladiators

Clearwater routs Tarpon Springs
CLEARWATER -- Tarpon Springs quarterback Achilleas Houllis stood on his own 15-yard line, head down as teammate Corey Burrowes raced toward the end zone for an apparent third quarter touchdown. Two penalty flags lay on the ground to Houllis' left.

Keswick snaps three-game skid
SEMINOLE -- They say persistance pays off, but in the last three weeks Keswick Christian's patience has been tested after losing three in a row following a win over Northside Christian to start the season.

Frostproof 20, Tampa Catholic 14

Riverview 44, Bloomingdale 0

East Bay 21, Durant 19

Chamberlain 36, TBT 33

Jefferson 27, Plant 0