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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Opinion: Columns

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Looking ahead not always bad

With Florida clinging to a 17-14 lead against South Carolina at halftime, defensive coordinator Charlie Strong knew exactly how to get his defense back on track after the worst half of football his unit has played this season.


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Meyer, Spurrier not to be compared

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It has been almost five full seasons since Steve Spurrier took over as South Carolina’s coach, but as I watched his post-game press conference on the video screen at Williams-Brice Stadium, it still felt unnatural.


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Gay marriage is inevitable

Gay marriage recently suffered a devastating setback in Maine. This loss was made all the worse because it not only amended the constitution to outlaw gay marriage, it was also in a state that previously allowed it.


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Picks Column: South Carolina

We’re nearing the home stretch of this year’s picks column, and maybe picking against the spread wasn’t such a good idea.


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Tebow’s path to win second bronze statue

Shortly before last year's Academy Awards, I remember listening to an NPR broadcast that featured a panel of respected film critics discussing who would take home the top honors.


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Republicans should move away from fringe

Conservatives are like a group of elephants being led in circles by circus masters. Slowly, they sway back and forth, huffing and puffing, only to gain little ground after completing a circle.


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Media overblows Spikes’ eye-gouging situation

When Brandon Spikes was done explaining why he wanted to have his suspension for the Vanderbilt matchup lengthened from a half to the full game Wednesday, a smattering of reporters thanked him for his time.


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Pick Column: Vanderbilt

We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks column know Florida has already punched its ticket to Atlanta, but this weekend will go a long way toward determining who it faces for the Southeastern Conference title.



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