Mike Bianchi
SPORTS COMMENTARY
Mr. Two-Bits to hang it up after 60 years at Florida
November 21, 2008
Three decades ago, Hugh Culverhouse, then the owner of the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, came to George Edmondson with a proposal.
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No BCS: President-elect has his priorities in order
November 19, 2008
His presidency has yet to start and he's already turned the sports realm into a blue state. Just as promised during the election, he is concentrating on the problems at home rather than abroad.
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Jaguars season all but over after loss to Titans
November 17, 2008
Their team mascot's head caught on fire before the game.
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Meyer humbles Spurrier in a way once thought unimaginable
November 16, 2008
Come on, Florida fans, how can you not feel a little sorry for Steve Spurrier after mean ol' Urban Meyer swamped him worse than he'd ever been swamped before -- and in a stadium Spurrier himself nicknamed The Swamp? This was dog abuse pure and simple. Spur-Dog abuse.
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Shaquille O'Neal, Grant Hill want to buy Magic after bailing out on franchise
November 15, 2008
Running off at the typewriter . . .
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What if Jaguars had shown patience with Tom Coughlin?
November 13, 2008
Nearly a decade ago, Jeff Fisher and Tom Coughlin were two of the best coaches and biggest rivals in the NFL.
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Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow set for another run at Heisman Trophy
November 12, 2008
Who was it who predicted early last season that Tim Tebow -- after only two games as a starting quarterback at the University of Florida -- would become the first sophomore in history to win the Heisman Trophy, would, in fact, win multiple Heismans and would go down as one of the greatest college football players in history?
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How does UCF go from league champs to league tramps in one year?
November 9, 2008
Homecoming is traditionally a time where campuses come together for parties, pep rallies and parades; where old grads return to renew acquaintances and feel good about their school and their team.
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Like Croom, Barack Obama faces massive rebuilding project
November 8, 2008
Running off at the typewriter . . .
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Transplant recipient plays at Disney golf tournament
November 7, 2008
This is a story about a man with a broken heart.
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Athletes of color paved way for Barack Obama's run
November 5, 2008
If you're searching for tangible reasons why it became possible for Barack Obama to make his historic run at the presidency of the United States, then look no further than the golf course, basketball court or football field.
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Gators silence the Bulldogs' barking with some chomping of their own
November 2, 2008
Once again, there was an excessive celebration.
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Florida, Georgia don't toast to 'cocktail party'
November 1, 2008
Running off at the typewriter. . . .
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Hype just part of the game for Gators, Dawgs
October 31, 2008
You probably don't know Buddy Martin, but you should. Because he's a perfect example of what makes college football the greatest sport in the world.
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New Magic look like original team with uninspired play against the Hawks
October 30, 2008
Not much has changed in 20 years.
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New Magic look like original team with uninspired play against the Hawks
October 30, 2008
Not much has changed in 20 years.
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An Orlando title run would be truly Magical
October 29, 2008
It's our time, Orlando.
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Hewitt made Orlando place for NBA, Magic
October 28, 2008
"Orlando is the place to be."
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Brad Johnson powers Cowboys to victory
October 27, 2008
The home fans booed him Sunday.
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Gators rip 'Cats, now eye Dawgs
October 26, 2008
Look who's back in the national championship race.
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Rays hope 'Big Game James' lives up to his nickname
October 24, 2008
A loss, and the Series and the season would essentially be over.
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Phils fans deserve World Series victory
October 23, 2008
There is no denying the Tampa Bay Rays are the more inspirational story of this World Series. They are young, carefree and charismatic, and trying to spin one of the greatest rags-to-riches tales in sports history.
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It's great to hear George O'Leary just talk UCF football again
August 6, 2008
It was good to hear him talking about a quarterback battle instead of a battle with the newspaper.
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George O'Leary's snub of Sentinel hurts everyone
July 23, 2008
A few years ago, I shredded Bobby Bowden.
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Deadly football drills should be outlawed
July 19, 2008
Cause of death: Mat drills.
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We really never got to know UCF football player Ereck Plancher
March 30, 2008
We never knew Ereck Plancher.
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Ereck Plancher's death brings tragic end to promising life
March 19, 2008
Almost always it happens during offseason workouts.
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Appropriately, a cheat sheet for FSU's AD
February 8, 2008
Perhaps it is only coincidence that new Florida State Athletic Director Randy Spetman is a retired Air Force colonel who was once in charge of the European nuclear weapons arsenal.
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Loss leaves UCF Knights with blues
December 30, 2007
So this is why they call this city the "Home of the Blues."
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Don't second-guess Smith's decision to stay at UCF
December 19, 2007
Admit it, your first thought when you heard UCF's Kevin Smith would be turning down potential NFL millions to stay in school for his senior season was . . .
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Knights are kings of Conference USA
December 2, 2007
You can keep the Heisman.
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Florida Classic matters -- now more than ever
November 18, 2007
This is their last vestige of hope.
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Almost everyone was rooting for Martin to win
February 19, 2007
A bitter, blustery day and a dark, dastardly week came to a fitting finale Sunday at the Disheartening 500.
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Rest of the state should hate Florida Gators
January 14, 2007
OK, Florida State fans. And UCF fans. And, yes, even the half-dozen Miami fans still out there. Time for all of you to come together for that one unifying, galvanizing goal:
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Gators stand alone on top of the sports world
January 9, 2007
The sun that shines on the mountaintop of college athletics is now a distinct shade of Florida orange.

