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Bob Sparks is President of Ramos and Sparks Group, a Tallahassee-based business and political consulting firm. During his career, he has directed media relations and managed events for professional baseball, served as chief spokesperson for the Republican Party of Florida as well as the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Attorney General of Florida. After serving as Executive Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Charlie Crist, he returned to the private sector working with clients including the Republican National Committee and political candidates in Japan. He lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Sue and can be reached at [email protected].

The Al Golden vigil is underway at The U

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Thirty years ago, Notre Dame came into the Orange Bowl to face Miami for the final game of the regular season. Gerry Faust, the embattled Fighting Irish Coach in his fifth season, was under fire for not returning Notre Dame to the national stature they once enjoyed. On Saturday, the embattled Al Golden brought his 4-2 Miami Hurricanes onto the field at Sun Life Stadium hoping to pull an upset against No. 6 Clemson. He is under the same level…

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Can Rick Pitino survive Louisville recruiting scandal?

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Rick Pitino has shown himself to be one of college basketball’s finest coaches. With two national titles and seven Final Four appearances, Pitino is in the upper echelon of his profession. Most of that success came in the state of Kentucky. Of his 722 career wins, 587 came while leading either the Kentucky Wildcats or now their arch-rival Louisville Cardinals. He won an NCAA title at both schools. With basketball practice fully underway, talk of Louisville’s first game against Bellarmine should…

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30 days later, Sunshine Summit boasts full agenda

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One month ago the Republican Party of Florida’s Sunshine Summit was in the news for reasons other than those intended. With only former Gov. Jeb Bush and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio committed to appear before those gathering on November 13 and 14, some drastic action to boost participation was contemplated. Those presidential candidates failing to appear in Orlando would also not appear on the Republican primary ballot next spring. Reaction to this tactic was mostly negative from outside the party…

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Joe Maddon should seek advice from Terry Francona

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Joe Maddon has his work cut out for him. He must convince his team that they can accomplish the next-to-impossible. Good luck with that. Maddon’s Chicago Cubs are looking at a 3-0 deficit in their National League Championship Series against the New York Mets. New York’s pitching has been better than their opponents from Chicago’s north side. More importantly, the Mets’ starters have been better than the Cubs’ potent, but young, hitters. So what does a manager say to his…

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Michigan punter’s miscue brings out the worst in people

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Quick question: How many know the name Blake O’Neill? For those who do not, here is a hint. In Ann Arbor, Mich., this young man has assumed a new middle name as of early Saturday evening. Blake ****ing O’Neill. That is the mild stuff. O’Neill is, of course, the Wolverines’ punter. He became an infamous celebrity when he mishandled a long snap, then turned the ball over to arch-rival Michigan State, who scored the winning touchdown as time expired. Over…

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Joey Logano bumps his way to victory; championship cutdown a week away

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Joey Logano bumped aside race leader Matt Kenseth 5 laps from the finish and went on to win the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday. Kenseth wound up in 14th leaving him with the task of needing to win next week in order to remain in contention for the NASCAR Sprint Cup title. Kenseth led 153 of the race’s 267 laps, but could not hold off Logano, who won his second consecutive race. Denny Hamlin finished second, Jimmie…

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Noles rise, Gators slip in AP Top 25 poll; Buckeyes still on top

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Buoyed by an impressive 41-21 win over Louisville, the Florida State Seminoles returned to the top 10 in the AP Top 25 college football poll. After slippage in recent weeks despite winning, the Seminoles rose 2 spots to No. 9. After a highly competitive 35-28 loss to LSU, the Florida Gators were one of two SEC teams to drop from the top 10. The Gators’ strong effort on the road with a new quarterback against a top 10 team was…

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