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No. 6 Georgia rallies to beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eighth overtime, bolsters playoff hopes
Read full article: No. 6 Georgia rallies to beat Georgia Tech 44-42 in eighth overtime, bolsters playoff hopesNate Frazier ran for a 2-point conversion in the eighth overtime of a marathon for the ages after No. 6 Georgia pulled off an improbable fourth-quarter comeback, giving the Bulldogs a 44-42 victory over Georgia Tech. After falling behind 17-0 at halftime and being dominated most of the game, the Bulldogs may have locked up a spot in the College Football Playoff — no matter how they fare in next weekend’s Southeastern Conference championship game.
Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17
Read full article: Beck throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead No. 11 Georgia past No. 6 Tennessee 31-17Carson Beck threw for two touchdowns and ran for another, leading No. 11 Georgia to a 31-17 win over No. 6 Tennessee that gave a huge boost to the Bulldogs’ College Football Playoff hopes.
Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankings
Read full article: Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankingsOregon, Georgia, Miami, and BYU remained the top four seeds in the The Associated Press College Football Playoff projection.
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions and No. 2 Georgia escaped “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 34-20 victory over Florida.
Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31
Read full article: Beck passes for 459 yards and 3 TDs as No. 5 Georgia holds off Van Buren, Mississippi State 41-31Carson Beck passed for a career-high 459 yards with three touchdowns and No. 5 Georgia withstood Mississippi State’s second-half comeback bid for a 41-31 win.
NCAA's $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approval
Read full article: NCAA's $2.78 billion settlement with colleges to allow athlete payments gets preliminary approvalA judge has given preliminary approval to the $2.78 billion legal settlement that figures to transform college sports.
No. 5 Georgia bounces back from loss at Alabama, makes it 8 in a row over Auburn 31-13
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia bounces back from loss at Alabama, makes it 8 in a row over Auburn 31-13Trevor Etienne ran for two touchdowns as No. 5 Georgia bounced back from its first regular-season loss in almost four years with a 31-13 victory over Auburn.
As NFL scouts flock to campus, Big Ten players seek to catch their eye
Read full article: As NFL scouts flock to campus, Big Ten players seek to catch their eyeNFL scouts filled an entire row of the Michigan Stadium press box, scouting top prospects in the upcoming draft when the Wolverines beat Southern California two weeks ago.
Milroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 in DeBoer's SEC opener
Read full article: Milroe-to-Williams TD connection helps No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 in DeBoer's SEC openerRyan Williams caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Milroe with 2:18 left and No. 4 Alabama beat No. 2 Georgia 41-34 on Saturday night in a wild Southeastern Conference debut for Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminshed by expanded CFP
Read full article: AP Top 25 Takeaways: Georgia-Alabama play a thrilling classic, undiminshed by expanded CFPNo. 2 Georgia and No. 4 Alabama played a classic, a wild affair that included a 28-0 run by the Crimson Tide to start the game and a resilient comeback by the Bulldogs.
Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12
Read full article: Branson Robinson runs for 3-yard go-ahead touchdown, top-ranked Georgia rallies past Kentucky 13-12Branson Robinson rushed for a 3-yard, go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and top-ranked Georgia overcame a lethargic performance to rally past and then hold off Kentucky 13-12.
Beck throws 2 TD passes and No. 1 Georgia manhandles No. 14 Clemson 34-3
Read full article: Beck throws 2 TD passes and No. 1 Georgia manhandles No. 14 Clemson 34-3Carson Beck threw for 278 yards, including a pair of touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia opened the season by stifling 14th-ranked Clemson 34-3.
Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first team
Read full article: Caleb Downs leads 4 Ohio State players selected to Associated Press preseason All-America first teamOhio State safety Caleb Downs is one of the second-ranked Buckeyes’ high-profile transfers.
Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles
Read full article: Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex musclesGeorgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight year.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrest
Read full article: Georgia coach Kirby Smart announces dismissal of wide receiver Rara Thomas following arrestGeorgia has opened practice without wide receiver Rara Thomas, who has been dismissed from the team following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery.
5-star potential: Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold and Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava are SEC wild cards
Read full article: 5-star potential: Oklahoma QB Jackson Arnold and Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava are SEC wild cardsOklahoma's Jackson Arnold and Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava are the Southeastern Conference's wild-card quarterbacks.
They’re in the game! Tracking all the local players in EA Sports new college football game
Read full article: They’re in the game! Tracking all the local players in EA Sports new college football gameMore than 100 players who played high school football locally or list the area as their hometown are in the new EA Sports College Football 25 video game.
No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFP
Read full article: No. 6 Georgia routs No. 4 Florida State 63-3 in Orange Bowl matchup of teams missing out on CFPCarson Beck passed for 203 yards and two touchdowns, backup QB Gunnar Stockton passed for two more scores and No. 6 Georgia routed previously undefeated and fourth-ranked Florida State 63-3 in the Orange Bowl in a matchup of teams missing out on the College Football Playoff.
Georgia's Carson Beck details what went into his decision to return to Bulldogs in 2024
Read full article: Georgia's Carson Beck details what went into his decision to return to Bulldogs in 2024There is a silver lining of sorts for Georgia, even after seeing its school-record run of 29 consecutive victories end and not being selected for the College Football Playoff to take a shot at what could have been a third consecutive national championship.
Georgia QB, Mandarin High grad Carson Beck returning for senior season with Bulldogs
Read full article: Georgia QB, Mandarin High grad Carson Beck returning for senior season with BulldogsGeorgia junior quarterback Carson Beck has announced he plans to return for the 2024 season instead of entering the NFL draft.
Kirby Smart says 'no question' Georgia belongs in College Football Playoff after loss to Alabama
Read full article: Kirby Smart says 'no question' Georgia belongs in College Football Playoff after loss to AlabamaGeorgia coach Kirby Smart challenged the College Football Playoff selection committee to believe what that see when judging his No. 1 Bulldogs following the end of their 29-game winning streak.
No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fate
Read full article: No. 8 Alabama knocks off No. 1 Georgia 27-24 for SEC title. Both teams await postseason fateAlabama is again top dog in the Southeastern Conference — and perhaps headed to the College Football Playoff.
Georgia's Beck, Alabama's Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBs
Read full article: Georgia's Beck, Alabama's Milroe lead teams to SEC title game after replacing big-name QBsGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck and Alabama's Jalen Milroe have led their teams into the Southeastern Conference championship game after replacing big-name stars.
Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4
Read full article: Georgia jumps to No. 1 in CFP rankings past Ohio State. Michigan and Florida State remain in top 4Georgia has moved up to No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, nudging past Ohio State, with third-place Michigan and fourth-place Florida State holding their spots in the top four.
Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East title
Read full article: Bowers returns, No. 1 Georgia routs No. 10 Ole Miss 52-17 to punctuate another SEC East titleCarson Beck threw for 306 yards, Kendall Milton ran for 127 yards and Brock Bowers made a triumphant return for No. 1 Georgia, which punctuated its return to the Southeastern Conference championship game with a 52-17 rout of No. 10 Mississippi on Saturday night.
Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21
Read full article: Stackhouse has key late pick as No. 1 Georgia holds off No. 14 Missouri, 30-21Defensive tackle Nazir Stackhouse’s fourth-quarter interception helped protect No. 1 Georgia’s slim lead and the Bulldogs beat No. 14 Missouri 30-21 for their 26th consecutive win.
Cocktail Party in Atlanta, Orlando? Georgia, Florida eye neutral sites for 2026-27, AP sources say
Read full article: Cocktail Party in Atlanta, Orlando? Georgia, Florida eye neutral sites for 2026-27, AP sources sayDon’t expect Georgia and Florida to play their annual rivalry on campus sites anytime soon, if ever again.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
No doubt: Georgia pummels Florida in ‘Cocktail Party’ blowout
Read full article: No doubt: Georgia pummels Florida in ‘Cocktail Party’ blowoutThe Bulldogs flipped the game in an instant, grabbing control in the second quarter and crushing the Gators 43-20 on Saturday in a one-sided version of the ‘World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party’ at EverBank Stadium.
Florida turns to Steve Spurrier for advice before playing No. 1 Georgia in the ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: Florida turns to Steve Spurrier for advice before playing No. 1 Georgia in the ‘Cocktail Party’When Florida coach Billy Napier started looking for someone to motivate his team before facing two-time defending national champion and top-ranked Georgia, he turned to the Head Ball Coach.
Florida-Georgia rivalry returns to sold-out EverBank Stadium
Read full article: Florida-Georgia rivalry returns to sold-out EverBank StadiumThe rivalry dubbed ‘The World’s Largest Cocktail Party’ is being played in Florida’s First Coast for the 91st time dating back to 1933. Georgia owns a 55-44-2 advantage in the series history when the game was played in Jacksonville.
No. 1 Georgia loses Bowers early, scores 27 straight to beat Vandy 37-20
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia loses Bowers early, scores 27 straight to beat Vandy 37-20Carson Beck threw for 261 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score as top-ranked Georgia shook off both an early kickoff and losing star tight end Brock Bowers to a left foot injury before halftime in beating Vanderbilt 37-20 Saturday.
Beck, Bowers pace No. 1 Georgia’s offensive attack in dominant victory over No. 20 Kentucky
Read full article: Beck, Bowers pace No. 1 Georgia’s offensive attack in dominant victory over No. 20 KentuckyCarson Beck passed for 389 yards and four touchdowns, Brock Bowers had seven catches for 132 yards and No. 1 Georgia cruised to a 51-13 victory over No. 20 Kentucky.
Beck-to-Bowers combo rallies No. 1 Georgia to 27-20 win over Auburn
Read full article: Beck-to-Bowers combo rallies No. 1 Georgia to 27-20 win over AuburnWith Georgia’s No. 1 ranking and lengthy winning streak on the line, Brock Bowers caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Carson Beck in the final minutes of a 27-20 win over Auburn.
No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14
Read full article: No. 1 Georgia bounces back from 11-point halftime deficit to beat South Carolina 24-14Carson Beck passed for 269 yards, Daijun Edwards, Dillon Bell and Cash Jones ran for second-half touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia rallied from 11 points down to beat South Carolina 24-14.
Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7
Read full article: Beck throws and runs for TDs to launch new era as No. 1 Georgia rolls past UT-Martin 48-7Carson Beck overcame a sluggish first half to throw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Mekhi Mews and No. 1 Georgia, the two-time defending national champion, leaned on its defense to beat Tennessee-Martin 48-7.
Smart names Beck the starting quarterback as No. 1 Georgia seeks 3rd straight title
Read full article: Smart names Beck the starting quarterback as No. 1 Georgia seeks 3rd straight titleCarson Beck will open the season as No. 1 Georgia’s starting quarterback as the Bulldogs begin their quest for a third straight national championship.
Beck closes Georgia spring as QB leader, but not yet winner
Read full article: Beck closes Georgia spring as QB leader, but not yet winnerCarson Beck has ended Georgia's spring practice at the front of the line to replace Stetson Bennett, who led the Bulldogs to back-to-back national championships for the first time in school history.
No. 2 Georgia's defense dominates in shutout of Samford
Read full article: No. 2 Georgia's defense dominates in shutout of SamfordStetson Bennett passed for 300 yards while throwing and running for touchdowns and No. 2 Georgia’s rebuilt defense delivered another dominant performance in the Bulldogs’ 33-0 win over Samford.
Mandarin promotes Toby Bullock to head football coach
Read full article: Mandarin promotes Toby Bullock to head football coachThe Mustangs promoted offensive coordinator Toby Bullock to the head coaching position on Thursday morning, keeping the job in-house after parting ways with Bobby Ramsay last month.
Georgia’s quarterback situation set with JT Daniels with Mandarin’s Carson Beck developing
Read full article: Georgia’s quarterback situation set with JT Daniels with Mandarin’s Carson Beck developingGeorgia went from a program with very little quarterback talent to a program with a lot of quarterback talent. This year, the Bulldogs are heading into the season with arguably the most talented quarterback in the entire SEC, JT Daniels, and that should just tell you where their expectations are for this Bulldogs offense this fall. They're pretty high.
Trask, Florida upend Georgia 44-28 in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Trask, Florida upend Georgia 44-28 in 'Cocktail Party'8 Florida beat fifth-ranked and undermanned Georgia 44-28 on Saturday. The Bulldogs (4-2), who entered the game as 3½-point favorites, were likely eliminated from College Football Playoff consideration and probably have a quarterback competition moving forward. Trask and the Gators took advantage, burning Georgia repeatedly with wheel routes while overcoming a 14-0 deficit. POLL IMPLICATIONSGeorgia likely will fall out of top 10 of T he Associated Press' college football poll for the first time this season. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25
SEC East champion likely to be decided in ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: SEC East champion likely to be decided in ‘Cocktail Party’The "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” is one step shy of serving as the SEC East Division title game, with the winner gaining a chokehold on a spot in the league championship game in Atlanta next month. The Gators are averaging 42 points a game thanks to quarterback Kyle Trask, dynamic receiver Kadarius Toney and matchup nightmare tight end Kyle Pitts. The Bulldogs are giving up 16.2 points a game and has been downright dominant in every game outside a 41-24 loss to No. Georgia: QB Stetson Bennett has been far from perfect in the last two games, throwing a combined five interceptions against Alabama and Kentucky. … The Bulldogs are the home team, which means they only got four at Sanford Stadium when the SEC went to a 10-game, league-only schedule.
Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgias 2nd scrimmage
Read full article: Smart finds no QB clarity in No. 4 Georgias 2nd scrimmage4 Georgia on Saturday provided no clarity to the quarterback competition that continues without a top contender. After Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman announced his decision to opt out on Wednesday, the competition took on a different look. Smart said another transfer, former Southern Cal starter, JT Daniels, and DWan Mathis worked with the first-team offense in the scrimmage. Nobody has really taken charge and taken over. I am under the assumption that that is going to happen, but that is not my decision, Smart said.
USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB job
Read full article: USC's Daniels heading to Georgia to compete for QB jobATLANTA Georgia has picked up another high-profile transfer to compete for its starting quarterback job, landing former Southern California starter JT Daniels. Daniels started for the Trojans in 2018, but lost his job to Kedon Slovis after going down last season with a knee injury. He announced Thursday that hes heading to Georgia, which is seeking a replacement for three-year starter Jake Fromm. Daniels won the starting job again out of camp last summer in new offensive coordinator Graham Harrells up-tempo scheme, but the sophomore tore a ligament in his knee in the Trojans season opener against Fresno State. Slovis stepped into the starting job and excelled in Harrells offense as a freshman, passing for 3,502 yards with 30 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
High school football: Playoff road begins Friday for area teams
Read full article: High school football: Playoff road begins Friday for area teamsRB AJ Jones (1,124 rushing yards, 22 TDs) is the big name but this unit is diverse. Otis is the big name (1,600 passing yards, 19 TDs, 496 rushing yards, 5 TDs), but he's got help all around him. Ahmari Mahan (585 rushing yards, 8 TDs) and Jared Ealey (619 receiving yards, 10 TDs) provide the most offensive support. RB Amos Porter (509 rushing yards, 12 TDs) is effective and QB Bryce Tompkins (2,172 passing yards, 21 TDs) can sling it. QB Lyle Bennett (968 passing yards, 14 TDs) and RB Tywuan Lee (770 rushing yards, 7 TDs) lead the offense.
Beck, Johnson eager for their spots in Florida-Georgia game
Read full article: Beck, Johnson eager for their spots in Florida-Georgia gameIt will be the last time that Beck and Johnson are on the outside looking in at one of the best sporting events in college sports. Im excited Ill get to witness it as a Gator.But it wasnt always football for Beck and Johnson. When he went to the Florida-Georgia game in 2017, a game that hed frequented, Beck wasnt in orange and blue. For players who grew up with the Florida-Georgia game in their backyard, how different will it be playing in it? Beck and Braun would be the fifth and sixth area players to sign to Georgia since 2016.
Talk back: High school football players sound off on today's topics
Read full article: Talk back: High school football players sound off on today's topicsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - High school football is at the midway point of the season. The most recent data from the NCAA cites that just 7.1% of high school football players will make the transition from the high school field to college. Just 2.8% of high school football players will suit up for a NCAA Division I program and 1.8% for a Division II school. In all my years of asking this question or one similar, I can't recall a high school coach appearing on here. What is the biggest issue facing high school athletes today?
High school football: Top games, schedule in Week 5
Read full article: High school football: Top games, schedule in Week 5JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A glance at four of the top high school football games in Week 5. Mandarin has had an uneven offensive start, with QB Carson Beck having thrown more interceptions (seven) than TDs (three). The ground game has been solid behind Martranius Mack (205 rushing yards, two TDs), and the Mustangs still have a strong defense. Bolles (2-1) at Creekside (3-1): One of the better matchups in Week 5. RB Ershod Jasey is one of the top rushers in the area (552 yards, four TDs).
News4Jax Super 10: Columbia jumps to top spot, UC, Fleming in
Read full article: News4Jax Super 10: Columbia jumps to top spot, UC, Fleming in(4) Columbia (1-0), Class 6ALast week: d. Trinity Christian, 38-7This week: at No. (7) Sandalwood, Class 8ALast week: d. Parker, 20-14This week: at No. (NR) University Christian, Class 2ALast week: d. Bolles, 20-14This week: at Christ School, North Carolina (0-0)Glance: What a Week 1 showing by the Christians. Dropped out: Bolles (0-1, Class 3A), lost to University Christian, 21-14; Lee (0-1, Class 6A), lost to Bartram Trail, 48-20. Others: Bolles (0-1, Class 4A), Creekside (1-0, Class 7A), Flagler Palm Coast (1-0, Class 8A), Lee (0-1, Class 6A), Ponte Vedra (1-0, Class 6A), St. Augustine (1-0, 6A), West Nassau (1-0, Class 4A).
Mandarin tops Atlantic Coast in Bold City Showcase
Read full article: Mandarin tops Atlantic Coast in Bold City ShowcaseThe Mustangs got three touchdowns from Carson Beck, but rival Atlantic Coast made them work for every bit of their 28-12 win in the Publix Bold City Showcase on Saturday. Beck, the state's reigning Mr. Football, had touchdown passes of 22 and 43 yards to Jaylen Smith, and added a 1-yard touchdown plunge. Jordyn Williams had an acrobatic interception in the end zone to stop one Mustangs drive and Josh Williams had another. The Mustangs took away every bit of Atlantic Coast's rushing attack and made life difficult on quarterback Ridge Jacobs. The Mustangs picked off two passes, including the clincher by Uriel Richardson that allowed Mandarin to hold on to a 21-12 lead.
High school football Snaps: What a wild Week 1 in the area
Read full article: High school football Snaps: What a wild Week 1 in the areaJACKSONVILLE, FLA - Week 1 of high school football is in the books and Ill throw out a few thoughts on the week in a Snaps notebook following games. The fact that the Tigers put up yards without much resistance (519, according to the Florida Times-Union) is telling. The Christians have been a state power for probably as long as anyone currently involved with high school football can remember. And Bolles is Bolles, owner of a state-record 11 championships. The Bolles icon won 466 career games, sixth-most in high school history, and he was honored with a special plaza during the game.
News4Jax Super 10 football: Trinity opens first poll at the top
Read full article: News4Jax Super 10 football: Trinity opens first poll at the topJACKSONVILLE, FLA - This is the first installment of the News4Jax Super 10 high school football poll. Trinity Christian, Class 3A: The Conquerors went 13-1 last season and lost in the Class 5A state semifinals. Columbia, Class 6A: A 10-2 season ended in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs last year. Oakleaf, Class 8A: At 5-6 a year ago, this may seem a bit high for the Knights. Sandalwood, Class 8A: The talent is always there for the Saints and this year is certainly no exception.
Mandarin, Sandalwood get national TV game in October
Read full article: Mandarin, Sandalwood get national TV game in OctoberESPN officially announced on Tuesday that the Oct. 18 game between Mandarin and Sandalwood would be shown on ESPNU. Both were named Elite 11 selections, becoming just the third and fourth players in area history to earn the prestigious honors. Sandalwood is 1-0 on national TV under coach Adam Geis, beating DeLand 28-14 in an October 2012 game on ESPN2. Mandarin coach Bobby Ramsay is 1-1 on national TV games, losing to Buford (49-7) in 2011 on ESPNU when he was the coach at Yulee. Ramsays Hornets crushed Belle Glade Glades Day 42-6 in an ESPNU game in September 2012.
Jeff Sims on summer, his nickname and expectations
Read full article: Jeff Sims on summer, his nickname and expectationsSandalwood quarterback Jeff Sims has had quite the busy summer. He became just the third area player to be named to the Elite 11. He soared up the recruiting rankings and has done his best to network to try and bring in more recruits to a growing Florida State class. What it means to him to go out strong in his final season and how he and fellow Elite 11 quarterback Carson Beck are approaching 2019.
Raines, Mandarin among teams opening high school football practice
Read full article: Raines, Mandarin among teams opening high school football practiceJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Monday was the first day high school football teams in the state of Florida could begin practicing. At Raines and Mandarin, the Vikings and Mustangs began fall practice as defending state champions. Mandarin held practice number one in the parking lot Monday morning. At Raines, the Vikings know what it's like to start the season as the hunted. "We're fully healthy at the quarterback position to start the season, which last year, we weren't.
Carson Beck, Jeff Sims become rare Elite 11 selections from area
Read full article: Carson Beck, Jeff Sims become rare Elite 11 selections from areaSandalwood QB Jeff Sims, left and Mandarin QB Carson Beck, finished as two of the top 12 quarterbacks in the country at the Elite 11 event. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Carson Beck and Jeff Sims are officially Elite. Both Beck and Sims earned spots on the final Elite 11 team, becoming the first area quarterbacks from outside of St. Johns County to make the prestigious list. While a handful of area players have qualified for the Elite 11 over the years, only two have garnered elite status when all was said and done. Bartram Trails Kyle Parker followed as an Elite 11 finisher in 2007.