Florida recruit driven by personal loss

Dwyer senior Matt Elam has used the memory of his late sister and brother to become one of the nation's top football recruits.

Stars align at AAU Super Showcase

The AAU Super Showcase presented by Champion has attracted some of the nation's top teams and players -- and will give us a glimpse into the upcoming season, writes Chris Lawlor.

Sep 15, 2007; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Dan Mullen before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben...

Father knows best

Joe Haden Sr. has three Division I-A sons, but his proudest moments have nothing to do with football.

Aesthetics play role in recruit's decisions

Sure, college football recruits make decisions based on academics, program strength and available playing time. But if you think team colors, brand sponsorship and fan support don't factor into the equation, you're wrong.

2008 EA SPORTS Football All-America team

2008 EA SPORTS Football All-America team

...Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) ATLANTA - DECEMBER 06: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators looks for an open receiver against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the game at the Georgia...

Got Game Indiana

Check out who's got game in your region

...5) Tim Tebow against the Hoover Bucaneers. Tebow announced his intention to go play for the Florida Gators at a news conference on December 13th. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Marvin Gentry-US PRESSWIRE © Copyright...

Talent, coaching, weather boost Florida

In the second head-to-head matchup of the Great State Debate, SportsNation came out in droves to decide which state has produced the best high school football: No. 2 seed Florida or No. 7 seed Louisiana.

Sep 6, 2008; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow (15) pumps his fist after defeating the Miami Hurricanes 26-3 at Ben...

Young has always had star power

Her coach predicted her future on the day she was born, and she proved him right: Astronaut's Deaundra Young will go down as one of the area's all-time best.

Injury, firings, future decisions weigh on Washington's mind

Buchholz High (Gainesville, Fla.) stud LeVon Washington has a scholarship offer from Florida and scouts crowding the stands of his games. But that doesn't mean his prep career has been a smooth ride, writes Jeff Miller.

When coaches leave, recruits follow

For most high school players, choosing a college is the most important decision they have had to make. When a college coach leaves, it makes the choice even tougher, writes Ryan Canner-O'Mealy.

Carlton, Embree navigating the world of junior tennis

Naples-area friends Tripper Carleton and Lauren Embree have successfully navigated the crazy world of elite junior tennis