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Jack Latvala still upset about NFL players sitting during national anthem

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Two weeks ago, Republican Jack Latvala posted a statement on his Facebook page blasting Tampa Bay Buccaneer wide receiver Mike Evans for choosing to sit on the bench during the playing of the national anthem. A day later, after being barraged with a firestorm of criticism, Evans said he would no longer do so. Now, the Clearwater state Senator is calling on the public to sign a petition informing the National Football League that they proudly stand for the anthem. “If NFL players are…

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Mitch Perry Report for 11.28.16 -While USF football soars, attendance doesn’t

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For the first time time since September of 2011, the University of South Florida’s football program is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25. This comes after the Bulls defeated cross I-4 rival UCF at Raymond James Stadium. They’re tied at 24, and have finished their regular season at 10-2, their most impressive record since beginning their program 20 years ago. It’s good times on Fowler Avenue, particularly for those folks who have hopes of building a new stadium on…

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Jack Latvala blasts Buccaneers player Mike Evans for protesting during national anthem

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans‘ decision to sit during the national anthem before Sunday’s game to protest Donald Trump’s election as president is provoking strong reaction, including fierce criticism from Republican state Sen. Jack Latvala. “I support the First Amendment and everyone’s right to protest,” Latvala wrote on his Facebook page. “But to disrespect our flag and national anthem especially on the day of the team’s salute to veterans is completely uncalled for.” Evans told reporters after the Bucs 36-10 victory over the Chicago…

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Hillsborough County Commission unanimously approves $1 million for NCAA football championship

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With little discussion, the Hillsborough County Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved spending $1 million in tourist development tax dollars towards marketing and hosting the 2017 national college football championship game, slated for January 9. “Similar to the Super Bowl or the RNC, this is an incredible opportunity to showcase our community, and the economic impact is considerable,” said Commissioner Ken Hagan. When the Tampa Sports Authority won the bid the host the game at Raymond James Stadium in December of…

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Sandy Murman takes a victory lap on approval of $600 million in transportation improvements

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Although Sandy Murman considers the $600 million in funding for transportation improvements over the next decade that her County Commission colleagues recently approved as a weaker version of her original proposal, she doesn’t mind taking credit for it. “I will tell you, and I’m being very honest. If it hadn’t been for me bringing my new plan forward, we would not have $600 million in transportation approved a couple of weeks ago,” she said Friday morning. Murman’s comment at the weekly “Cafe Con Tampa” event…

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Charlie Miranda riffs: ‘Let them pay for their own damn stadium’

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A discussion by Tampa City Council members about how the city will begin to implement the major stormwater improvements they voted on earlier this month led to a rolling commentary by council member Charlie Miranda that touched on the misplaced priorities of government, the sorry state of the presidential race, and mostly about his frustration with professional sports teams asking for a handout from the citizenry. His five-minute-plus “editorial,” as he dubbed it, evolved after Councilman Harry Cohen called on city…

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USF schedule gets tougher in September

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Following last week’s 56-20 rout of Towson, the South Florida Bulls move on to a tougher portion of their schedule. The Northern Illinois Huskies come to Raymond James Stadium on Saturday with an offense likely to test first-year Defensive Coordinator Raymond Woodie’s defensive unit. Over the last few seasons, Northern Illinois has risen to become one of the top mid-major teams. Florida State fans will remember NIU as their opponent in the 2013 Orange Bowl. The Huskies brought a perfect…

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