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Orlando Sentinel's 2007 Football Season Preview

	ALL HAIL THE KING Hear, ye! Hear, ye! The people have spoken -- football is king! Despite all the issues facing the sport today (see: Michael Vick), the game and its essence remain atop the pantheon of American sport. We chose to celebrate football's reign this year by featuring some of the game's kings and portraying some of our other subjects photographed in a royal theme. Of course, we threw in some surprises.
If I were king Mike Bianchi \| Sentinel Columnist Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! His Eminence, the Exalted King Hut has polled his royal subjects and come up with a 10-point plan to make America's royal game even more regal. More regal features Greene: Surely you jest; fantasy season now all too real Today's Titans of Football: 10 People Who Rule the Game Football is king because of legends Don Shula: King of coaches keeps eye on game 'Lord of the Rings' Bobby Bowden reigns in Tallahassee Q&A with Don King: Only in America can common man become King of his own sport Football's line of succession: Most important persons in football since the game began 10 key events in football's rise to the top of the sports world Legendary quotes from famous football personalities

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National Colleges
	EMPIRE STRIKES BACK: USC PREPARED TO MAKE TITLE CLAIM Forget all that talk about Los Angeles not having an NFL team. There is one -- on the campus at USC. Coach Pete Carroll's Trojans are loaded and ready for bear -- and Fighting Irish and Beavers and Ducks and Wildcats and . . . well, you get the idea. Heisman contenders College teams that are worth watching Future kings who will bust out Line of succession -- a brief USC football history The Kingmaker -- umm . . . O.J. Simpson is biggest personality in USC's football history Royally cool -- One of the coolest things about USC football How we see it: Our ranking of all 120 Division I-A football teams Mike Huguenin's bowl projections for 2007 season Football is king because of television Televisions through the years Catchphrases define the game Broadcasting by the numbers

Florida Gators
	PLENTY OF PUNCH -- HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPS EAGER IN '07 It's a trend at Florida now -- when the football program needs an example of how to achieve, then handle, success, it takes a three-block, fact-finding trip over to the basketball complex. Breakdown of the Gators Line of succession -- A brief history of Gators football Royally Cool -- Coolest thing about Gators football Gators depth chart Gators will have to avoid SEC trap before any repeat SEC East Outlook SEC West Outlook Football is king because of fans What these fans have to say Pregame tailgating celebrations often involve complex game plan A taste of tailgating while sitting at home
2007 Schedule \| 2006 Results \| 2006 Photos \| Roster \| Stats \| News \| SEC 2006 Standings \| SEC Stats \| Sentinel coverage

Florida State Seminoles
	RULING CLASS -- FSU PONDERS RETURN TO ELITE STATUS Around here, they once spoke of football victories, of championship dreams, as if they were guaranteed to become reality. They once spoke of rings. Conference championships. It might have been arrogant, but warranted, too. Royally cool -- Florida State's circus FSU fans guide FSU depth chart Football is king because of marching bands FSU's band -- by the numbers Types of marching bands 'Marching Chiefs' bring intensity go Game Day
2007 schedule \| 2006 results \| 2006 Photos \| Roster \| Stats \| News \| 2006 ACC Standings \| ACC Stats \| Sentinel coverage

UCF Knights
	KINGDOM HEIRS -- NEW CASTLE, OLD GOALS FOR KNIGHTS The name on the uniform has changed. So have many of the faces in the locker room and the place they call home. Line of succession -- A brief history of Knights (and Golden Knights) football Royally cool -- The name, and logo, keep a changin' UCF fans guide UCF depth chart C-USA Preview Football is king because of stadiums Venues evolve from start in Olympia 10 Top 10 stadiums in college football Construction of new castle inspiration for Knights Bright House Networks Stadium at a glance
2007 Schedule \| 2006 Results \| 2006 Photos \| Roster \| Stats \| News \| 2006 C-USA Standings \| C-USA Stats \| Sentinel coverage

Miami Hurricanes / Other state teams
	HOGWARTS & ALL -- NEW WIZARD STARTS SEARCH FOR OZ First-year University of Miami Coach Randy Shannon wasted little time setting the tone. Breaking down the Hurricanes The Kingmaker -- Ted Hendricks is the biggest personality in UM history Royally Cool -- Team logo sets tone for athletics programs USF \| FAU Bethune-Cookman \| FAMU MEAC
2007 schedule \| 2006 results \| 2006 Photos \| Roster \| 2006 ACC Standings \| ACC Stats \| News \| Sentinel coverage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
	STAYIN' ALIVE -- BUCS FIND BEAT IN NFC SOUTH This is a dangerous time for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since dominating the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII, the Bucs have posted losing records in three of the last four years. It's doubtful Coach Jon Gruden will survive a fourth in five. More Bucs Bucs line of succession Royally cool: Buccaneers Cove The Kingmaker: John McKay Bucs fans guide Football is king because of personalities Derrick Brooks Q&A: Brooks adds education to his legacy The NFL rivalries The good guys The bad guys NFL Team-by-team previews Sentinel playoff predictions
2007 schedule \| 2006 results \| 2006 Photos \| Stats \| Roster \| Depth chart \| Team directory \| Standings \| Sentinel coverage

Miami Dolphins
	READY TO ROAM -- ONCE-MIGHTY EMPIRE SEEKS REVIVAL There's a new coach, a new offensive system run by a new starting quarterback and a new locker room at team headquarters. More Dolphins Dolphins line of succession Royally cool: The coolest thing about Miami The Kingmaker: Don Shula Miami Dolphins fan guide NFL Team-by-team previews Sentinel playoff predictions
2007 schedule \| 2006 results \| 2006 Photos \| Stats \| Roster \| Depth chart \| Team directory News \| Standings \| Sentinel coverage

Jacksonville Jaguars
	PYRAMID SCHEME -- NO MIRAGE HERE, JAGS STILL UPBEAT Most teams in the NFL say they don't like seeing Jacksonville on their schedule. More Jaguars Jaguars line of succession Royally Cool: Lynyrd Skynyrd The Kingmaker: Mark Brunell Jags fan guide NFL Team-by-team previews Football is king because of mascots Best mascots take game to next level They're not always so cute and cuddly Actions speak louder than words for mascots Sentinel playoff predictions
2007 schedule \| 2006 results \| 2006 Photos \| Stats \| Roster \| Depth chart \| Team directory \| Standings \| Sentinel coverage

Varsity
	PREVIEW YOUR TEAM WITH MYTEAM Use our Varsity MyTeam feature to get schedules, rosters and news, view and submit photos and video. Lake County preview Orange County preview Osceola County preview Seminole County preview Volusia County preview Central Florida has talent fit for a king Bill Buchalter's Top 100 prospects Week-by-week games not to miss Cummings' record stands test of time

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