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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].

Week 6 college football by the numbers

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A memorable game occurred in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, but several individual and team performances were also worthy of mention. Here, by the numbers, are just a few. 712 – Passing yards allowed by Florida State’s defensive unit over the last two games against Miami and Louisville; both wins, but a cause for concern for the near future (see the next item). Louisville’s freshman QB Lamar Jackson threw for 307 in the Cardinals’ 41-21 loss to FSU. 532 –…

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Dalvin Cook’s second half helps offense, fans relax

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The stat sheet shows Florida State running back Dalvin Cook ran for 163 yards on 22 carries and caught 4 passes for 60 more in FSU’s 41-21 victory over Louisville. Not bad for a guy motoring on one healthy hamstring. His bad wheel has the attention of FSU coaches and fans, not to mention opponents. Despite the handicap and the added attention, Cook somehow keeps cooking and the Seminoles keep winning. Since injuring his left hamstring two weeks ago against…

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Fewer top 25 matchups dot college football schedule

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Last week gave us several key matchups in college football. This week has a limited menu, but some are clearly worth watching. One game gaining a great deal of national attention is No. 8 Florida traveling to No. 6 LSU for a 7 p.m. matchup on ESPN. This game would have normally attracted fan and media interest just because it’s the SEC, but the suspension of burgeoning star quarterback Will Grier adds even more intrigue. Odds makers have installed the…

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Will baseball’s dramatic playoff series translate into viewers?

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With dwindling interest in baseball’s post season over the past two decades, Major League Baseball hoped for some exciting competition that might raise the level of interest. It is too soon to tell if the interest is up, but all four division series have been dramatic and, in some cases, historic. Three of the series are heading for a decisive fifth game, while the other ended in four, home-run-filled games. The Chicago Cubs have been around for 139 years and…

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Did Steve Spurrier quit on his team?

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Monday brought two major headlines in the world of college football, both involving USCs. The sad story surrounding the resignation of troubled University of Southern California Coach Steve Sarkisian dominated the daylight hours. Later in the day, word began to trickle out that University of South Carolina (the other USC) Coach Steve Spurrier was voluntarily stepping down. Most of us thought he would say good- bye at season’s end, but the Ole Ball Coach is leaving immediately. He has accomplished…

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High-profile alcohol abuse cases rock sports world

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There is plenty of drama on the field in the months of autumn. College football is now fully into its conference seasons while Major League Baseball will determine the participants in the National and American League Championship Series this week. Unfortunately, plenty of off-the-field drama surfaced in recent days involving two different teams, two different people and two different sports in our nation’s two largest cities. The two people involved need help and will get it one way or another.…

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Logano wins at Charlotte; qualifies for next Chase round

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Joey Logano outdueled Kevin Harvick to win the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday. Logano dominated the race, leading 227 of the 334 laps. With his victory, Logano becomes the first driver to qualify for the next round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Two more races, next week at Kansas and in two weeks at Talladega, Ala., remain before the 12 remaining drivers in contention will be reduced to 8. Finishing third on Sunday…

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