Tom Layberger has written about college football and Tampa Bay area sports for forbes.com since 2018. He is also a broadcast statistician and contributor to the Tampa Free Press. A graduate of the University of South Florida, Layberger is a member of the Football Writers
CFP Quarterfinal Matchups Include Penn State’s Run Defense Against Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty
Three of the top four and five of the nation’s top 10 defenses will be on display in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal that gets underway New Year’s Eve.
CFP First Round Highlights: Bracket Tweaking Must Be Addressed
Four first-round winners were at home and are pretty darn good teams. Still, the first round should provoke examination of a bracket and seeding that has flaws.
CFP First-Round Intrigue Includes Little Or No History Between Opponents
The first round of the CFP includes a matchup between two teams that have been playing football since the late 19th century, but have never met on the gridiron.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s Support Of Active, Retired Military Plays Out On The Ice
The Tampa Bay Lightning are unwavering in their support of active and retired military members. Such dedication provides opportunities to lace up the skates.
College Football Coaching Hires Include 39-Year Age Gap Between Bill Belichick And Zach Kittley
While North Carolina turned to 72-year-old Bill Belichick to coach the Tar Heels, FAU tabbed 33-year-old Zach Kittley as its new leader.