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 Hubert Mizell
Times sports columnist
Now retired from fulltime status, Hubert Mizell writes a once-a-week Sunday column from his new home in Gainesville. E-mail Hubert Mizell at mmizell02@earthlink.net. Click here for a retrospective of his long career as Times sports columnist.
[an error occurred while processing this directive]May 25, 2003: Remember Chang for more than French Open
May 18, 2003: For 'champion of golf,' 100's not too shabby
May 11, 2003: Bigger is not always better in league swaps
May 4, 2003: Sorenstam could learn from a Babe who preceded her
April 28, 2003: Dilfer's perspective now defined by loss
April 27, 2003: Iverson's battle cry dishonors troops in Iraq
April 20, 2003: Smith gets coach and wrath of alma mater
April 13, 2003: New 'recruits' have Spurrier expecting more
April 11, 2003: Bowden refusing to slow for speedbumps
April 6, 2003: Baseball's decline is traced to youngsters
March 30, 2003: Harris is on same path as NCAA: down the tubes
March 23, 2003: Hall of Fame for Rose? Yes. In the dugout? No way
March 16, 2003: Underachievers should note Bob Knight's gesture
March 9, 2003: Koufax unfairly blindsided by shoddy journalism
March 2, 2003: A lot changed around Tampa Bay in the last 20 months
Feb. 23, 2003: It's hard to be Woods' rival, but Big Easy can do it
Feb. 16, 2003: ESPN needs less entertainment, more conscience
Feb. 9, 2003: Chief of the Chiefs gets well-deserved spot in Hall
Feb. 2, 2003: Williams sisters have not gotten their due respect
Jan. 26, 2003: Bucs coach has been intense all of his life
Jan. 21, 2003: Buccaneer fans, this is your time
Jan. 19, 2003: Today it's okay to root, root for the home team
Jan. 12, 2003: Time to hand Madden's crown to Collinsworth
Jan. 5, 2003: Overpaid ... underworked?
Dec. 29, 2002: With Rays, Piniella will need patience above all
Dec. 22, 2002: It's time to take notice of quiet talent Harrison in Indy
Dec. 15, 2002: Pain once dispensed is now pain endured for Spurrier
Dec. 8, 2002: Red Sox pin hopes on new 'kid' to restore team to glory
Dec. 1, 2002: Why export MLB teams when nation's capital awaits?
Nov. 24, 2002: Ex-Packers GM dishes on Favre and Bucs of old and new
Nov. 17, 2002: Fab Five glory has turned into gloomy story at Michigan
Nov. 10, 2002: Virginia Tech learned painful lesson in loss to Pittsburgh
Nov. 3, 2002: Let's turn up volume on talk of college football playoff
Oct. 30, 2002: Dungy's Tampa ties still strong
Oct. 27, 2002: NFL dreams still haunt former Gator kicker
Oct. 20, 2002: No 'lock' wins for college football teams once on top
Oct. 13, 2002: What if Naimoli named me manager of the Devil Rays?
Oct. 6, 2002: When celebrating becomes clowning, the NFL suffers
Sept. 29, 2002: Spurrier faces unprecedented pressures in NFL
Sept. 22, 2002: Taking note of Tedford's success as Cal football coach
Sept. 15, 2002: Say 'see ya' to young announcers in prime-time sports
Sept. 9, 2002: Spurrier does what he usually does: win
Sept. 8, 2002: Spurrier's struggles should be short-lived
Sept. 1, 2002: Dedicated Smith nears Hall
Aug. 25, 2002: Detroit legend soon signs off
Aug. 18, 2002: Receivers run pattern of conceit, stupidity
Aug. 11, 2002: Crazed parents mar sports experience for all
Aug. 4, 2002: Money drives all things MLB
July 28, 2002: British blowup or not, Tiger's already Slammed golf world
July 21, 2002: A lot of history, honor in a number
July 14, 2002: U.S. Open champion deftly balances motherhood, golf
July 7, 2002: With football just around the corner, here's what I think
July 6, 2002: One of a kind
June 30, 2002: Tomorrow's Ventura: pigskin picker or Springer clone?
June 23, 2002: Buck's influence reached far beyond KMOX, St. Louis
June 16, 2002: Readers respond, but say area is uninspired by baseball
June 9, 2002: An apology for backing MLB dream
June 2, 2002: Tyson-Lennox bout a distasteful, money-driven spectacle
May 26, 2002: You can take the coach out of Florida but ...
May 19, 2002: Smilin' Shigeki an uplifting presence in sports
May 12, 2002: Bowden has no ill wishes for Spurrier
May 5, 2002: Jordan's legacy lacking outreach
April 28, 2002: NASCAR's fan loyalty to be envied
April 21, 2002: Justice's diverse skills unmatched
April 14, 2002: M.J. and Pete: Time to make final bows
April 7, 2002: An overlooked name for your 'greats' list
March 31, 2002: Iowa State wrestler the epitome of sporting perfection
March 24, 2002: Another slugger coming with good bloodlines
March 17, 2002: Tournament a vision of how good football could be
March 10, 2002: Author likes the book, pans Knight movie
March 3, 2002: Bonds' attitude doesn't detract from his historic talent
Feb. 24, 2002: Coaching saga produces questions
Feb. 17, 2002: Blue means bruised and battered to Tar Heels
Feb. 10, 2002: Miracle on Ice unmatched in capturing American spirit
Feb. 3, 2002: Much ado about a nobody: Let Tyson fade away
Jan. 27, 2002: Ward's steely mettle came to light in 1995 UF pounding
Jan. 20, 2002: Washington welcome wagon enthusiastic for Spurrier
Jan. 13, 2002: Golf's teen sensation faces a unique challenge on tour
Jan. 6, 2002: Don't expect a kinder, gentler Spurrier in NFL
[Times art: Rossie Newson]:
After 27 years at the St. Petersburg Times, Hubert Mizell called it quits. Here is a special tribute to him published Sunday, May 20, 2001, in the St. Petersburg Times. Please click here
mizell backfile
Recent columns
- May 18, 2001: A wide-ranging wish list for the Tampa Bay area
This is my final column.
- May 16, 2001: Please, M.J., leave us with our memories
- May 14, 2001: Wishing for playoff fever for central Florida teams
- May 12, 2001: More K's, less cries, please
- May 6, 2001: Late surge personifies team's trek
- May 5, 2001: High-octane hopes
- May 4, 2001: Pitino is right at home as a Derby dweller
- May 3, 2001: Hungry to ride
- May 1, 2001: Life, not health concerns McRae
- April 29, 2001: McGrady fights off the brooms
- April 27, 2001: Area baseball appetite put to test
- April 26, 2001: Rays can find hope in April of Twins
- April 23, 2001: Pewter bunch looking Super
- April 21, 2001: Tampa Bay could run an end around.
- April 18, 2001: Kemp's decline telling for NBA
- April 16, 2001: Forget Tiger; Annika has golf's hottest streak
- April 14, 2001: Castilla belongs on bench: It's the shortest honeymoon since Rick Rockwell and Darva Conger. Rick didn't get to first base, and the Devil Rays have had similar problems.
- April 12, 2001: Happy with Bucs? Thank Rich McKay
- April 9, 2001: Woods' trophies are four the ages
- April 8, 2001: This duel promises classic major action
- April 7, 2001: Major opportunity for taking
- April 6, 2001: Augusta rookie adds orange and blue to green
- April 5, 2001: Some will pull against Woods
- April 4, 2001: Thirty-four years of Masters memories
- March 14, 2001: Perfect fit for Knight
- March 12, 2001: In an expanded field, little dramas abound
- March 8, 2001: Hayes deserves biggest honors
- March 6, 2001: Not the best, but the best option
- March 5, 2001: Football school has a basketball jones
- March 3, 2001: New job, but same ol' batty Boggs
- March 1, 2001: Bucs' bucks not likely to be spent on a QB
- Feb. 26, 2001: Flaherty has unique perspective on Rays
- Feb. 23, 2001: Torrents of support stake Big E’s claim as greatest
- Feb. 21, 2001: Here's a ‘no’ vote for NBA in Tampa Bay
- Feb. 18, 2001: Olden Bear is ready to roar
- Feb. 15, 2001: It’s time for Rays to win over the bay
- Feb. 13, 2001: Stop dragging feet on driver safety
- Feb. 11, 2001: Trying to wrestle with XFL’s raucous image
- Feb. 8, 2001: Recruiting's biggest challenge: to keep perspective
- Feb. 6, 2001: As a person, Capriati comes back strongest
- Feb. 4, 2001: Schools must take steps to ensure athletes' safety
- Feb. 2, 2001: Bulls build solid senior foundation
- Jan. 31, 2001: Shame, Butch; you had us convinced
- Jan. 29, 2001: Trent in land of wonder
- Jan. 28, 2001: Bucs can only wonder: What if?
- Jan. 27, 2001: Attitude is a Giant difference
- Jan. 27, 2001: McGuire's touch won't be forgotten
- Jan. 26, 2001: After a painful time, life is ‘going really well’ for Sehorn
- Jan. 25, 2001: Reluctant convert finds his bliss on O-line
- Jan. 24, 2001: Master matador Dilfer handles reporters
- Jan. 23, 2001: Boys and girls, here are the Super Friends
- Jan. 22, 2001: Don’t mistake where Accorsi’s rooting interest is
- Jan. 21, 2001: After three decades of big games, these memories are most Super
- Jan. 20, 2001: Fate puts a hurting on basketball at UF
- Jan. 18, 2001: Believing the 'unbelievable'
- Jan. 15, 2001: He could gloat. But he won't
- Jan. 14, 2001: Two diverse owners, one Super goal
- Jan. 12, 2001: Latest Rays addition born for baseball
- Jan. 10, 2001: Looking for that perfect fit
- Jan. 8, 2001: A rookie traverses years in seconds
- Jan. 5, 2001: Raiders latest Gruden glory
- Jan. 3, 2001: Dungy faces possibly his most crucial season
- Jan. 1, 2001: Defense goes cold this time: PHILADELPHIA -- Another cold day in hell.
- Dec. 28, 2000: Bucs' Moore a very confident man
- Dec. 22, 2000: Florida counts when it comes to football
- Dec. 19, 2000: Offense makes this a classic
- Dec. 17, 2000: Bucs vs. Rams: The circus is in town
- Dec. 15, 2000: USF still has big mess to clean up
- Dec. 13, 2000: Patience, Dan. Oops, too late
- Dec. 7, 2000: Tiny giant's life marked by turmoil
- Dec. 4, 2000: Dunn ignites offense, and maybe a debate
- Dec. 3, 2000: UF receivers shine before their time
- Dec. 2, 2000: UF eyes SEC wait-lifting
- Nov. 27, 2000: Offensive news still is not good
- Nov. 26, 2000: Will Bucs pass, or will season?
- Nov. 23, 2000: Plenty for which to give thanks
- Nov. 19, 2000: FSU best; UM gets this vote
- Nov. 18, 2000: Tonight's game will settle several scores
- Nov. 16, 2000: Try looking for leaders in the unusual places
- Nov. 13, 2000: Gramatica's foot makes up for his butterfingers
- Nov. 12, 2000: In politics, sports it's not over ...
- Nov. 5, 2000: Columnist Mizell plans retirement
- Sunshine State basking in BCS possibilities
- Nov. 3, 2000: Clemson mother, FSU wife
- Nov. 1, 2000: Oklahoma's return to glory is overdue
- Oct. 30, 2000: For a day, Bucs chase perfection of their own
- Oct. 29, 2000: Time for Bucs to make stand
- Oct. 29, 2000: Two stars, one really big victory
- Oct. 26, 2000: Clearly, something troubling is afoot
- Oct. 23, 2000: Searching for bigger crowds
- Oct. 22, 2000: Couples is content, but fire still burns
- Oct. 20, 2000: In their hour of need, Buccaneers fall flat
- Oct. 19, 2000: Time gives Faldo new perspective :
- Oct. 17, 2000: Keyshawn needs to shine -- and soon:
- Oct. 15, 2000: Rex gives QB-starved Gators life:
- Oct. 12, 2000: Bigger crime needed to put sports in courts:
- Oct. 10, 2000: The offense gives hope
- Oct. 9, 2000: Dear Tony/Les: Please, please open your offense
- Oct. 8, 2000: A team win but a QB's emergence
- Oct. 8, 2000: Mailbag: Excitement fading fast for Bucs fans
- Oct. 4, 2000: Spurrier admits errors
- Oct. 3, 2000: Despite three strikes, he's not ou
- Oct. 2, 2000: Offensive woes set off wave of worry for fans
- Oct. 1, 2000: Dungy can see Bucs winning
- Sept. 25, 2000: Defense allows late magic act
- Sept. 24, 2000: Look for Spurrier in center of storm
- Sept. 24, 2000: Mizell's Mailbag
- Sept. 18, 2000: There's no need to fret over King
- Sept. 17, 2000: Bucs GM plotting long-term
- Sept. 14, 2000: A year later, hard to believe he's really gone
- Sept. 11, 2000: Sunday's spectacle is a rare sight around here
- Sept. 11, 2000: Knight's fall leaves lousy feeling
- Sept. 10, 2000: And an old man shall lead them:
- Sept. 7, 2000: Olympics always prove memorable:
- Sept. 4, 2000: The pizazz era begins with spike and Spike
- Sept. 3, 2000: King may be a prince, but can he be a leader?
- Aug. 30, 2000: Day of hit and miss nonpareil
- Aug. 28, 2000: Good news: cuts hard in Tampa Bay
- Aug. 26, 2000: Offense presents a scintillating lure
- Aug. 24, 2000: Rays need to shelve Rekar now
- Aug. 22, 2000: This move filled with questions
- Aug. 11, 2000: Can offense develop strength in a few weeks?
- Aug. 10, 2000: Snob sports should learn from NASCAR
- Aug. 8, 2000: 'Show' continues without Canseco
- Aug. 6, 2000: Keyshawn imparts wisdom well
- Aug. 3, 2000: Williams a combo of talent, humility
- Aug. 1, 2000: Coaches' initial offering comes alphabetically
- July 30, 2000: Bucs long shot winner either way
- July 24, 2000: Slam bam!
- July 23, 2000: There's no stopping young man in motion
- July 22, 2000: Couples goes for the green
- July 21, 2000: Begay can grin about Day 1 fall
- July 20, 2000: Great extremes
- July 19, 2000: St. Andrews never goes out of style
- July 16, 2000: A victory here and we'll call him Sir Tiger
- July 10, 2000: Sampras' emotions overflow
- July 9, 2000: (Trail)blaze of glory for Venus
- July 7, 2000: Joyless victory for Williamses
- July 6, 2000: Aussie Rafter is a real throwback
- July 5, 2000: Williams showdown is set for semifinals
- July 4, 2000: Seles already a champ with winning ways
- July 3, 2000: Tennis prodigies can learn from Raymond.
- July 2, 2000: Williams saga develops nicely
- July 1, 2000: As Martin falls apart, focused Agassi hangs on
- June 30, 2000: Injured Sampras plays on
- June 27, 2000: Rays now the team to watch
- June 25, 2000: All England fortnight set to begin
- June 23, 2000: Janikowski should wise up before it is too late
- June 21, 2000: Lakers put the glitz back in L.A. sports
- June 19, 2000: Baldelli gives glimpse of talent
- May 31, 2000: And to all, a good Knight
- May 30, 2000: Athletes should be policed well
- May 28, 2000: If Rothschild goes, look out for Piniella
- May 22, 2000: Ward in touch on, off court
- May 18, 2000: Davis, Hurricanes aim high for 2000
- May 16, 2000: Knight deserves to stay
- May 14, 2000: Trachsel trumps aces in twos
- May 12, 2000: Foerster banking on new (improved?) OL
- May 11, 2000: On an island, Knight waits
- May 8, 2000: Lakers leading L.A. renaissance
- May 4, 2000: Don't judge Beathard by Ryan Leaf debacle
- May 3, 2000: Devil Rays running into a big mound of problems
- May 1, 2000: TV viewers deserve longer sportscasts.
- April 27, 2000: Has time finally come for Pierce dominance?
- April 25, 2000: Wishing the system hadn't tempted Miller
- April 23, 2000: Hit show makes for juicy ending
- April 21, 2000: Whalen's star rises out of the bluegrass
- April 19, 2000: Nickerson is same old hearty linebacker
- April 17, 2000: No draft daze anymore, Buccaneers are winners
- April 10, 2000: Experience a good teacher
- April 9, 2000: Duval has plenty of personality
- April 8, 2000: Golden Bear growling again
- April 7, 2000: Woods' will not broken by the wind
- April 4, 2000: Cleaves embodies Spartans' fortitude
- April 3, 2000: Gators could add to run of glory in Sunshine State
- April 2, 2000: Setting the sport back a few centuries
- April 1, 2000: Unlike '94, UF not a surprise
- March 31, 2000: Guthridge's gall: Success sans Dean
- March 28, 2000: UF has come a long way on the court
- March 26, 2000: Peterson elevates Spartans
- March 25, 2000: Cyclones come together via Eustachy's molding attraction.
- March 24, 2000: Amid fires, MSU players survive test
- March 21, 2000: NCAA finds its deeper seeds are growing stronger
- March 19, 2000: Sign of times: Rose still can work a crowd
- March 16, 2000: As Rays' bats warm, their arms improve
- March 13, 2000: Excitement abounds as madness begins geographical coziness.
- March 10, 2000: Sport love matches can be found all over
- March 7, 2000: Danny boy, the pipes of retirement are calling
- March 5, 2000: In Gator flop, UF's troops don't defend
- March 3, 2000: The People vs. Rocker will be in session a while
- March 1, 2000: Ex-roomie speaks for two
- Feb. 28, 2000: Clarke (not Superman) proves he matches up
- Feb. 25, 2000: College basketball: Madness and gladness
- Feb. 24, 2000: Rays enjoy serving of optimism this spring
- Feb. 20, 2000: His legacy set, Boggs embarks on retirement
- Feb. 18, 2000: Palmer is man of people
- Feb. 14, 2000: Behind unruffled face was a heart big as Texas
- Feb. 8, 2000: If only we could have seen Tiger take over the tour
- Feb. 6, 2000: Bucs WRs, linemen are top priority
- Feb. 4, 2000: Bucs deserve new offensive leader
- Shula on Shula: Given situation, my son did well
- Jan. 31, 2000: Warner's mettle proves he belongs with best
- Jan. 29, 2000: Wycheck hopes 'miracle' victory lasts a lifetime
- Jan. 28, 2000: Marshall Faulk.
- Jan. 27, 2000: Titans defensive coordinator has drive to be a head coach
- Jan. 26, 2000: Rams' Carter has chemistry working for him
- Jan. 24, 2000: Six points doesn't cut it for King, Bucs
- Jan. 23, 2000: Weird and wild road to glory
- Jan. 20, 2000: BITTERSWEET
- Jan. 18, 2000: Savoring the moment
- Jan. 17, 2000: Bucs fortunate JJ said no and Dungy said yes-13 pain to the Redskins, a tough-to-perturb coach clearly became offended.
- Jan. 15, 2000: Bucs grow up with McKay
- Jan. 14, 2000: No. 99: talk of the town and NFL -- just ask him
- Jan. 9, 2000: Dungy: Redskins a concern
- Jan. 8, 2000: Greenberg keeps faith
- Jan. 6, 2000: Bowden continues to amaze
- Jan. 5, 2000: FSU up to the challenge
- Jan. 4, 2000: This Cinderella has the rughest road yet
- Jan. 2, 2000: Johnson did best he could
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