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• Booker starting for Marshall http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15534/booker-starting-for-marshall/ Andre Booker is the starting running back for the Marshall football team.The former Riverview High standout will be in the backfield Thursday, when the Thundering Hurd visit Columbus, Ohio, for a game against Ohio State. The game will be televised on the Big Ten Network.The 5-foot-10, 178-pound Booker rushed for 73 yards last year, but [...] Booker starting for Marshall
• Arlington Country Day quits FHSAA http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15527/arlington-country-day-quits-fhsaa/ Arlington Country Day has departed from the Florida High School Athletic Association.Known for its basketball program, ACD won five straight Class 2A state titles from 2005-09 before losing last year to an Orlando Christian Prep that knocked out Bradenton Christian in the regional final.In 2002, the school paid more than $33,000 in fines to the [...] Arlington Country Day quits FHSAA
• FSL announces All-Star Team http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15518/fsl-announces-all-star-team/ Charlotte Stone Crabs manager Jim Morrison and four of his players were named to the 2010 Florida State League All-Star Team, League President Chuck Murphy announced.Two Bradenton Marauders made the team.The team was selected by field managers, official scorers, and club sports writers representing the 12 teams in the league. Also announced were the Player [...] FSL announces All-Star Team
• Volleyball season is underway http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15512/volleyball-season-begins-tuesday/ Here is a quick preview of the nine volleyball teams I saw last week at preseason classics. They are from the first day at Cardinal Mooney (Tuesday) and Sarasota (Wednesday) and the second day at Venice (Thursday):The Indians were the best team among the nine, beating nemesis Tampa Plant in four games. Venice has reigning [...] Volleyball season is underway
• Manatee moves up in national polls http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15505/manatee-moves-up-in-national-poll/ Who said the Manatee High football team's kickoff classic against Tampa Plant did not count?The big debate was whether the game meant anything, even if it did not in the teams' won/loss record.In the Fab 50 ESPN RISE Team Rankings, the Hurricanes climbed to third from a preseason 19 ranking after defeating Plant, 48-10, Friday [...] Manatee moves up in national polls
• Punta Gorda Speedway results, news http://insidesports.blogs.heraldtribune.com/15501/punta-gorda-speedway-results-news/ Saturday's Punta Gorda Speedway results Sportsman1. 56 Brian Richardson2. 57 Timmy Lowe3. 67 James Dubose4. 35 Greg Krom5. 68 Gary McFall6. 10 [...] Punta Gorda Speedway results, news

T.B.'s Buc Shots

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• 'Huggy' has got it made http://bucshots.blogs.heraldtribune.com/14969/huggy-has-got-it-made/ TAMPA _ Kareem Huggins is going to make the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 53-man roster. The first-year running back has earned it, with those two explosive runs in the first preseason game in Miami, that set him on his way to becoming the preseason leading rusher of the Buccaneers. He's held his ground in the last two preseason games [...] 'Huggy' has got it made
• Is Clayton next to go? http://bucshots.blogs.heraldtribune.com/14931/is-clayton-next-to-go/  TAMPA _ Now might not be the best time to be Michael Clayton. It was fine when he was tearing it up as a rookie in 2004. Of course, it was great to be him, when he signed that nearly $26 million, five-year contract before the 2009 season, pocketing $10 million guaranteed from the Buccaneers.But since then, uh, [...] Is Clayton next to go?
• NFL suspends Talib for one game http://bucshots.blogs.heraldtribune.com/14913/nfl-suspends-talib-for-one-game/ TAMPA _ Tampa Bay cornerback Aqib Talib has been suspended for one game by the National Football League and fined one additional game check for violating the NFL Personal Conduct policy. The punishment announced Tuesday afternoon, was handed down for Talib's involvement in an altercation with a cab driver last August. The former 2008 first-round draft pick, allegedly drunk and [...] NFL suspends Talib for one game

BLOG: USF BULLS FOOTBALL

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• Former walk-on Raymond steps up for Bulls defense http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10025/former-walk-on-raymond-steps-up-for-bulls-defense/ Coaches at the University of South Florida never heard of Mistral Raymond until he showed up one day after practice with a highlight tape.Raymond, a Palmetto High graduate, talked his way into an audition. Then he showed up for a 6:30 a.m. tryout and ran his way onto the team, posting a 4.47-second 40-yard dash.At [...] Former walk-on Raymond steps up for Bulls defense
• USF Bulls opener a test for 8 freshmen http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10023/usf-bulls-opener-a-test-for-8-freshmen/ The University of South Florida Bulls are expected to win Saturday's game against Stony Brook, the Seawolves' first-ever matchup with a Division 1A opponent.But with eight Bulls freshmen expected to play, the real question is which of them will step up, especially on offense.At running back, redshirt freshman Bradley Battles is likely to start, and [...] USF Bulls opener a test for 8 freshmen
• Freshman RB set to start for USF Bulls http://usfbullsfootball.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10020/freshman-rb-set-to-start-for-usf-bulls/ Redshirt freshman RB Bradley Battles is likely to start in Saturday's game against Stony Brook.Battles was the third-string tailback when the team went to camp in August, but has risen on the depth chart as the coaches have looked for more speed and explosiveness at the position.True Freshman Marcus Shaw, from DeSoto High School, is [...] Freshman RB set to start for USF Bulls

Bart Pfankuch's Everything Golf

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• Sarasota native Scott Dunlap leads Nationwide Tour event http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10922/sarasota-native-scott-dunlap-leads-nationwide-tour-event/ Scott Dunlap, who grew up in Sarasota and was a local high school golf star and at the University of Florida, shot an opening-round 65 and is tied for the lead in the Mylan Classic tour event on the Nationwide Tour.If Dunlap wins, he would likely make his way back to the big show, the [...] Sarasota native Scott Dunlap leads Nationwide Tour event
• A few super deals at area tracks http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10920/a-few-super-deals-at-area-tracks/ For the first time in my five years in Sarasota, the Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club is offering a special that makes it affordable to play the semi-private track.The deal being offered at Stoneybrook, located on Stoneybrook Boulevard off McIntosh Road, is one of several super deals out there these hot summer days.In the mornings [...] A few super deals at area tracks
• Timely tips: Hitting out of deep, wet rough http://everythinggolf.blogs.heraldtribune.com/10914/timely-tips-hitting-out-of-deep-wet-rough/ With all this rain lately, one topic that gets a ton of chatter in my golf group is how to successfully hit out of the thick, wet rough that is present at nearly every area course these days.I suggested to a pal last week that my keys were to take more club, commit to swinging [...] Timely tips: Hitting out of deep, wet rough