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Sooooo what you're REALLY saying is that STA is like a roach motel? Players check in, but they're not supposed to check out

Damn, you make me feel old, lol. That's certainly a question for Coach Castle as I have not spoken to him since I graduated in '94. We were excited and looking forward to playing in Miami. However from what I remember, Lakeland had to eat the costs of bus rentals (football and band), paid for Cooper City to come up to replace canceled game against Miami, then didn't receive any gate from the game played at Virgil Ramage (Lake Gibson) since Bryant Stadium was booked in anticipation of Lakeland being on the road. Again, that's the short version but I'm pretty sure there's more to it than that.

I don't see Lakeland traveling to Miami as long as Coach Castle is there. The one game I remember being scheduled in Miami was canceled due to Hurricane Andrew.

This thread is funny as hell. I LOVE IT!

You know what it is. Another 2006 Lakeland/STA debate, lol. Personally, I think the game sucked but the finish was dynamic to say the least. Apparently other news outlets disagree and put together a 16 minute documentary with coach and player perspectives. You be the judge.

I hate to hear news like this. It's worse when someone young is involved. My prayers are with his family, friends and all that are impacted by this loss. RIP...

I don't care who you play. JUST WIN! Dillard, repeat these actions and you will defeat who the hell ever you play, LOL

I can't promise that anyone walking the earth can lead you to salvation, let alone the young lady in pink. However, I can promise at FAMU with the ratio of women to men at 9:1, you can have a lot of fun finding out, LOL! That's when I was in school in the 90's. I'm sure it's higher now.

Clearwater, Largo, Clearwater Academy and Lakewood.

Just ungrateful. You and the rest of your alley cats Go Home! FAMU runs this! Rattler Envy - A disease of bitterness and jealously caused by years of repeated rattle snake bites where the victim has no to access to anti-venom. Get that treated @Dan in Daytona . BYE BYE...

Crazy, Lakeland doesn't have one Hillsborough school on the schedule (KOC's don't count) but 4 Pinellas schools.

I bit the bullet and subscribed while the Ledger was running a holiday promotion; $.99 for 6 months and $1.99 a month afterwards. Like you said, having access to multiple publications is certainly a plus.

Trust, I'm not trying to change my schedule or screw up my life on your account, LOL. Seriously, if I can flip travel dates, I'll certainly let you know and welcome a meet up. Living in Georgia with a children and other responsibilities can be challenging from a Florida football perspective. It's been a while but I never miss an opportunity to see my Naughts play in person whenever I'm in the area.

I will certainly keep you posted if I can make it. I was in Lakeland this week and already have another scheduled trip the week after the game. I'll see if I can move some things around.

Why would anyone apply to be the new coach when they have had numerous coaches over last 4-5 years. To have the opportunity to take down Lakeland (again) and possibly get over the hurdle and win a state title. There's plenty of talent in Polk County in which to do so. DeMyer wanted to focus on teaching and stepped down. Paxia stepped down to take a dream job coaching at his Alma Mater. The only question mark (not really) was the departure of the latest coach. As pointed out by others, it was publicized in the local paper that his non-coaching duties were neglected. Sounds like he fired himself. Hardly a smoking gun of a toxic program.