MARK LONG

AP Pro Football Writer
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh looks on during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sept. 29, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, file)
Jaguars schedule second interviews with head coaching candidates Coen, Graham and Saleh
The Jacksonville Jaguars are seemingly narrowing their coaching search. The Jaguars have scheduled in-person interviews with three of their 10 initial candidates: Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen, Las Vegas defensive coordinator Patrick Graham and former New York Jets coach Robert Saleh.
 
Florida guard Me'Arah O'Neal, right, rebounds past LSU guard Aneesah Morrow (24) during the first half an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Mikaylah Williams scores 22, No. 5 LSU stays unbeaten with 80-63 win at Florida in front of Shaq
Mikaylah Williams scored 22 points, Aneesah Morrow had her 18th double-double of the season and No. 5 LSU stayed unbeaten with an 80-63 victory at Florida in front of Tigers great Shaquille O’Neal.
 
Texas guard Tre Johnson (20) drives on Florida guard Will Richard, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Martin and Clayton lead No. 5 Florida to an 84-60 win over Texas to start a new streak at home
Alijah Martin scored 22 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 and No. 5 Florida beat Texas 84-60 to start a new home-winning streak.
 
FILE- Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten Conference championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
‘Maniacal approach’ led Urban Meyer to success, fatigue and the College Football Hall of Fame
When former Florida and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer reflects on his career, he remembers the losses as much as the wins. He calls it a “maniacal approach” and acknowledges it’s what made him one of greatest coaches in college football history.
 
Florida head coach Todd Golden protests a call during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Florida’s Golden rips Title IX confidentiality, says assistant ‘will be with us’ despite complaint
Florida assistant coach Taurean Green will continue working with the men’s basketball team despite being accused of sexual assault.
 
Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen pressures Missouri guard Tony Perkins during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Grill scores 22 as Missouri stuns No. 5 Florida 83-82 to end its 16-game home winning streak
Caleb Grill scored 22 points, including two free throws with 5 seconds remaining, and Missouri stunned No. 5 Florida 83-82 to end the Gators’ 16-game home winning streak.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) heads out of the tunnel during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Jaguars QB Lawrence says ‘we need to get some juice back in this place’ with new coach
Even though he was wearing a sling on his left arm, Trevor Lawrence was able to point plenty of fingers — most of them at himself.
 
Tennessee guard Chaz Lanier (2) drives on Florida forward Alex Condon, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
‘This is good for us': No. 1 Tennessee falls by 30 to No. 8 Florida, becoming last unbeaten to lose
Tennessee coach Rick Barnes believes losing at Florida will be good for his team. At least in the long run. The top-ranked Volunteers became the last Division I team to lose this season, getting thumped 73-43 at No. 8 Florida.
 
Florida forward Alex Condon (21) and the rest of the Florida team celebrate defeating Tennessee 73-43 after an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
No more unbeatens: No. 8 Florida topples top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 with stifling defense
Alijah Martin scored 18 points, Denzel Aberdeen added 16 and No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten in Division I basketball.
 
Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Jaguars request interviews with 8 coaching candidates, including Detroit’s Johnson and Glenn
The Jacksonville Jaguars are conducting their coaching search with transparency for the first time in franchise history.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson pauses during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 26-23 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Jaguars fire coach Doug Pederson, keep GM Trent Baalke after ‘best team assembled’ wins just 4 games
Doug Pederson is out as Jacksonville’s head coach after the franchise’s “best team assembled” won just four games. Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired Pederson following a 26-23 overtime loss at Indianapolis.
 
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) throws a pass during the first quarter of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game against Duke, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jaxson Dart ends his Ole Miss career with 4 TD passes and a 52-20 romp over Duke in the Gator Bowl
Jaxson Dart threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns in his final collegiate game, leading No. 16 Mississippi to a 52-20 romp over Duke in the Gator Bowl.
 
Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart gestures as he leaves the playing field following an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Jaxson Dart’s final college game comes in the Gator Bowl, with No. 16 Ole Miss facing Duke
Jaxson Dart never considered skipping Ole Miss’ bowl game. Not after the Rebels were eliminated from College Football Playoff contention. And not after Dart announced he was leaving school early to enter the NFL draft.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd, second from left, makes an interception over Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut (36) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
If Jaguars owner Shad Khan cleans house, there’s plenty to like about the potential openings
How appealing would the Jacksonville Jaguars’ openings be if owner Shad Khan fires coach Doug Pederson and/or general manager Trent Baalke?
 
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., left, and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones, right, celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Rookie Brian Thomas Jr. scores again as Jaguars beat Titans 20-13 for rare series sweep
Mac Jones threw two touchdown passes, including one to standout rookie Brian Thomas Jr., and the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 20-13 in the rain to sweep the season series for the fourth time in 30 years.
 
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Titans WR Calvin Ridley wants to ‘chirp’ in his return to Jacksonville to face his former team
Calvin Ridley was relatively quiet at EverBank Stadium in 2023. He caught 31 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns in eight games in Jacksonville last season. He was held to 40 yards or fewer in seven of those.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
There’s no defending Jaguars GM Trent Baalke, especially amid his latest free-agent class
There’s no defending Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke. His four-year tenure has been filled with draft mistakes and free-agency blunders.
 
Former Oregon football signee Dallas Wilson, left, attends a Florida basketball game against North Florida Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. Wilson, a five-star receiver is considering signing with the Florida. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Former Oregon football signee Dallas Wilson visits Florida and gets full-court recruiting press
Former Oregon signee Dallas Wilson, a five-star receiver from Tampa, is getting the full-court press from Florida.
 
Florida guard Will Richard (5) drives against North Florida guard Ametri Moss (55) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0
Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points, three teammates notched double-doubles and No. 7 Florida remained undefeated with a 99-45 victory over North Florida.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) scores on a 3-yard touchdown reception in front of New York Jets safety Chuck Clark (36) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Brian Thomas sets team rookie records and gives the Jaguars hope for a brighter future
Jaguars rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has been Jacksonville’s biggest bright spot in another dismal season. Thomas caught 10 passes for 105 yards and two touchdowns in a 32-25 loss to the New York Jets.
 
New York Jets wide receiver Davante Adams (17) gets between Jacksonville Jaguars safety Darnell Savage (6) and linebacker Devin Lloyd (33) tomscore on a 71-yard touchdown reception during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Vintage performances by Davante Adams and Aaron Rodgers carry Jets past defenseless Jaguars 32-25
Davante Adams caught nine passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns all in the second half and the New York Jets rallied to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25 to end a four-game skid.
 
Florida guard Alijah Martin (15) drives on Virginia guard Andrew Rohde, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
No. 9 Florida hoops team embraces its lofty ranking. Face Arizona State with chance to start 10-0
No. 9 Florida has its highest ranking in five years. The undefeated Gators (9-0) have won every game by double digits heading into the Holiday Hoopsgiving in Atlanta. They face Arizona State (8-1) on Saturday.
 
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates his game-winning touchdown in overtime against Texas during the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
More playing time? A fresh start? Extra cash? The transfer portal produces winners and losers
Some were upset about playing time. Others just needed a change of scenery. In a lot of cases, it was a matter of cold, hard cash — either the money they would get by going elsewhere, or the money they never got at the place they were at.
 
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) talks to the coaching staff on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jets and Jaguars playing out the string again while facing uncertain futures for coaches
The New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars can sulk together Sunday. Two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL this season will meet with little at stake in Jacksonville.
 
Oklahoma players run onto the field before the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Florida State, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Bowl games miss out on 4 CFP teams, the latest twist and turn for college football’s postseason
First-round games in the College Football Playoff mean four ranked teams won’t make traditional bowls. The setup had the potential to shake up the bowl system.
 
Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, left, questions an official on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin calls college football’s crammed calendar ‘a dumb system’
Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin says college football’s crammed calendar is “a dumb system.” It’s Kiffin latest complaint.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jaguars have a chance at a December surge with games against other woeful teams ahead
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a chance at a late-season surge, even with quarterback Trevor Lawrence sidelined. Coming off a 10-6 victory at Tennessee, the Jaguars have the easiest part of their schedule ahead.
 
FILE - Denver Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) reacts to a play on the sidelines against the Las Vegas Raiders during an NFL football game Oct. 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young, File)
Jaguars WR Josh Reynolds ready to put Denver shooting — ‘a crazy ordeal’ — behind him
Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Josh Reynolds was ready for another change of scenery after getting shot in Denver in mid-October.
 
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) pressures Virginia guard Andrew Rohde (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Walter Clayton scores 27 points, No. 13 Florida beats Virginia 87-69 in SEC/ACC Challenge
Walter Clayton scored 27 points, Alex Condon added 19 points and eight rebounds and No. 13 Florida beat Virginia 87-69 in the SEC/ACC Challenge on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jaguars coach Doug Pederson defends his team’s reaction to illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has no problem with how his team reacted to the illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
 
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