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Midweek Grab Bag: Stuff ...just a whole bunch of stuff
The Grab Bag is compiled by me, John C. Cotey, digging my nose into stats provided by coaches to MaxPreps and HomeTeam. So if you want to get in here, your stats will need to be in one of these places. You can always reach me at cotey@tampabay.com or on ...
Read moreWed. Sept. 26, 2012 at 12:37 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Pinellas: Week 4 Sunday Morning QB
Super 7 1. Largo (4-0, 1-0): Balanced offense gets Packers off to another good start in Class 6A, District 7. 2. Countryside (3-1, 1-0): After last week's loss to Largo, the Cougars bounce back in a big way against Seminole. 3. East Lake (3-1): Defense gets five turnovers, including three interceptions against Ocala ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 22, 2012 at 10:32 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Tarpon Springs 31, Dixie Hollins 7
ST. PETERSBURG — Coming off of what Tarpon Springs coach Ron Hawn called an emotional game against East Lake, the Spongers responded by defeating Dixie Hollins 31-7.Trailing 14-0, the Rebels (0-4) got back in it when QB Drew Boylson scored on a keeper. But after stopping the Spongers, Dixie Hollins ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 21, 2012 at 9:24 p.m. | Anthony Salveggi
Pinellas County: Sunday Morning QB
Times super seven 1. Largo (3-0): Thanks to a balanced offense and a nasty defense, the Packers end Countryside’s 27-game regular-season win streak and vault to the top of the standings. 2. Countryside (2-1): Despite being manhandled against Largo, the Cougars do not drop far considering they beat Lakewood in ...
Read moreSun. Sept. 16, 2012 at 11:11 a.m. | Times Staff
Football: East Lake 20, Tarpon Springs 14
TARPON SPRINGS — East Lake’s hunger for the big play is insatiable. And the Eagles’ penchant for producing them comes with the deep strike. By going vertical, East Lake pulled out a much-needed victory as Pete DiNovo hit George Campbell on a 63-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter for the ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 15, 2012 at 1:15 a.m. | Bob Putnam
Midweek Grab Bag: Upset special to end all upset specials, and more
The Grab Bag is getting bigger and bigger, and you don't need to do any panning to find the nuggets here. The're everywhere. And do not EVER forget, people: Big bank take 'lil bank. P.S. Coaches, players, fans, parents, to reach the Grab Bag, and you should, email cotey@tampabay.com or ...
Read moreWed. Sept. 12, 2012 at 12:46 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Coach stepping in, reaching out at Tarpon Springs
TARPON SPRINGS — Besides his weekly radio show, Ron Hawn takes other pulse readings for perceptions of Tarpon Springs High School football. He chats with locals each Tuesday during a coaches’ dinner at various community restaurants. He holds practices that are open to the public Wednesday nights at the stadium. ...
Read moreMon. Sept. 10, 2012 at 9:40 p.m. | Bob Putnam
Pinellas: Week 2 Sunday Morning QB
Super 7 1. Countryside (2-0): Bruising running game was the difference as the Cougars beat rival East Lake for a fifth straight season. 2. Largo (2-0): The defense, which has allowed 16 points, gets a big test against Countryside next. 3. Lakewood (2-0): First two opponents (Seminole and Blake) are winless, but the ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 08, 2012 at 9:56 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Tarpon Springs 33, Clearwater 17
CLEARWATER — Clearwater's Devijion Smith connected with Adam Harris for two touchdowns, including one for 73 yards in the third quarter, but the Tornadoes defense could not stop Tarpon Springs, which rolled up 413 yards of offense in a 33-17 victory Friday.Last week, it was a lack of offense that ...
Read moreFri. Sept. 07, 2012 at 9:48 p.m. | Michael Hinman
Midweek Grab Bag: Here to feed the football minds of millions
Grab Bag time! Read this, and tell me how the GB wasn’t nominated last year for a Pulitzer, or an Emmy, or something. I dare you. This isn’t a plastic sandwich bag, folks. Put on a bib, grab a salad fork and sit your butt down so we can get ...
Read moreWed. Sept. 05, 2012 at 10:05 a.m. | John C. Cotey
Sunday Morning Quarterback: Pinellas County edition
Pinellas County Super 7 1. Countryside (1-0): After a slow start, the Cougars score 37 straight points to beat Boca Ciega in a season opener for the fourth straight season. 2. Largo (1-0): Showing a flair for the dramatic, the Packers score the winning touchdown on the last play of ...
Read moreSat. Sept. 01, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. | Times Staff
Football: Tarpon Springs 24, Dunedin 7
DUNEDIN — Kenyatta Merriex had an interception and two touchdowns during the second half to lead the Spongers. Tied at 7 with 4:06 left in the third quarter, Merriex picked off Mack Benson's pass and returned it 42 yards to the Falcons 11. That set up Louis Zervos' 25-yard field ...
Read moreFri. Aug. 31, 2012 at 8:12 p.m. | Colby Cole
Midweek Grab Bag: It's back and better than ever
If I got asked one thing more than anything elsethis offseason, it was this: when is the Grab Bag coming back? My answer was always the same: I know, riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight? So here it is, Season 2, Episode I of your predictions, projections and for many of you excited to be ...
Read moreWed. Aug. 29, 2012 at 1:12 p.m. | John C. Cotey
Preseason football: Tarpon Springs 14, Miami Gulliver Prep 13
TARPON SPRINGS — Tarpon Springs defeated Gulliver Prep 14-13 at home in a preseason game on Friday night.Two crucial fumble recoveries keyed the victory for the Spongers.With his team trailing 13-7 midway through the third quarter, Tarpon's Arkell Jones recovered a fumble by Gulliver Prep running back Bo Ellis in ...
Read moreFri. Aug. 24, 2012 at 7:49 p.m. | Colby Cole
HomeTeam 100: Spotlight on Kenyatta Merriex
Spend some time with Tarpon Springs senior receiver, No. 52 in our HomeTeam 100 (see Nos. 51-60 here): 2011 stats: 15 carries, 243 yards rushing, two TDs; 57 receptions, 1021 yards receiving, four TDs The breakdown: The college recruiters have all stopped by to size up the kid with sure ...
Read moreSat. Aug. 11, 2012 at 2:17 p.m. | John C. Cotey