Gators coach Billy Napier deserves 4th year no matter what happens this season | Commentary • High school scores and top performers from Tuesday, Aug. 20
Sentinel Sports Final Thursday, August 22, 2024 | | |
| | | | | Barring a disaster in Gainesville, a fourth season for Billy Napier is likely even if the Gators are a middling SEC team this season? That's what columnist Mike Bianchi suggests, and he makes a good case for why that could is. And it has to do with more than UF having perhaps the toughest schedule in the country ... Lake Mary plays their third consecutive game in the Little League World Series tonight after breaking open Tuesday's game in the 6th to make Staten Island tap out. ... While a lot of high school coaches leaving the state because of low pay has been a recurring theme in recent years, there are many who have stayed put -- and for a long time -- for reasons far more important to them than money. Chris Hays has the inside scoop on this unique trend. ... | | | | Lake Mary now faces Wailuku, Hawaii, on Wednesday for a place in the U.S. bracket championship game. | | | | | No matter what happens — barring a disastrous 2-10 type of record — Billy Napier needs more time to build a winner after taking over a program bereft of talent, culture and character. | | | | | Among girls volleyball winners were Kissimmee Osceola, St. Cloud, Orangewood Christian, Boone, Sanford Seminole and Olympia. Bishop Moore and Mount Dora Christian had boys golf wins. | | | | | With fall camp winding down, the Knights have turned their focus toward their season opener against the Wildcats on Aug. 29. | | | | | A pick-six by Florida defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp was a cause for celebration during Saturday's scrimmage in the Swamp. The Gators hope it's a harbinger after a 5-7 season when the defense was largely the culprit. | | | | | While some Florida football coaches take higher-paying jobs in other states, many stay true to their programs. "I don't know if I would be this happy other places, but it's a good situation here. It's the people who are around you that make a big difference," said Timber Creek coach Jimmy Buckridge. | | | | | Shane Baz (1-2) allowed three hits, struck out four and walked three over a career-best 7 2/3 innings to win for the first time since July 3, 2022, at Toronto. | | | | | The veteran D-lineman that came to the Dolphins this offseason appreciates that owner Steve Ross sets an expectation to win a Super Bowl. | | | | | This got MLB to thinking, never a good thing. If one wild card per league could yield such drama, imagine what two might do? This yielded the play-in game, which sounded terrible and turned out worse. | | | | | As I think of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's recent criticism of ex-Dolphins coach Brian Flores, it occurs to me that the old-school method still works. | | | |
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