round 2, where some district rivals would get their rematch they had hoped for. Take a look at our 10 to Watch, where we tell you about the ten best games to watch around the state. Talk about this weekend's games on our Football Central message forum where you can interact with fans from all across the state]]> Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:15:00 GMT Gulliver Prep standout quarterback Michael Strauss is considered one of the top quarterbacks from Dade County, throwing for 2,714 yards and 28 touchdowns. He made an early commitment to the Tulane Green Wave, but that hasn't stopped a wave of other teams from coming in with hopes of swaying the hard throwing right handed gunslinger. One of the schools making a strong push as of late has been the Virginia Cavaliers]]> Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:02:00 GMT Even after verbal commitments are made, it isn't 'final' until the dotted line is signed. Find out which uncommitted prospects are leaning where and which commitments may be having second thoughts...in the Red Zone Premium Forum, exclusively for FV subscribers. Not a member yet? Sign up today]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:15:00 GMT It's Round 2 of the playoffs! Check out Joe Pinkos' forecast for the weekend. How do his predictions stack up against yours]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:00 GMT FV gives you a closer look Baker County athlete Darvin Ruise. The Missouri commitment can do it all on the field on both offense and defense. Check out the 6-foot-2, 220 pound standout in action now]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:09:00 GMT With the end of the season quickly approaching, another 'season' is picking up steam - recruiting. It's a time when top prospects start making decisions of where they will spend their college careers. FV breaks down the latest news, predictions, de-commitments, as well as early offers for top juniors in our latest 'War Room' report. ('Red Zone' content, exclusively for FV subscribers.)]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:42:00 GMT Welcome to the playoffs. The first round was filled with upsets - including Chaminade rolling past Pahokee, NFC getting eliminated by Melbourne Central Catholic, and the biggest stunner of them all - Venice falling to St. Pete at home! Check out our Monday Morning Quarterback where we give you our thoughts about week 1, and what you can look forward to in the weeks ahead. (Red Zone content, exclusively for FV subscribers). Not a member? Join today]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:22:00 GMT FV gives you a closer look at Plant senior linebacker Mike Mirabella. The three-year starter leads the team in tackles and in 2-1/2 years racked up 327 tackles, 126 TFL, 26 sacks, 3 interceptions and 2 touchdowns. Check out his highlights now]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:23:00 GMT The new Beef 'O' Brady's Top 25 rankings are out. Find out where your favorite team (or not so favorite team) is ranked this week. After a big 'upsetting' first round of the playoffs, does the rankings have a whole new look? Discuss your thoughts on FV's Football Central message forum about the state's only all-classification rankings]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:19:00 GMT FV's playoff brackets for Round 1 have been updated...on to Round 2! Is your favorite team still alive? Talk about games this week on our Football Central message board. Who will be upset this week]]> Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:47:00 GMT FV takes a look back at the first round game between the Ribault Trojans and the Godby Cougars. See highlights of all the big plays and scoring drives from the game's MVP, Chris St. Hilaire and Ribault's star wide receiver, Javon Bell]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:52:00 GMT FV caught up with Godby head coach Shelton Crews shortly after their win over the Ribault Trojans on Friday night. Check out our interview to find out this thoughts on their first round playoff win, the big performance of Chris St. Hilaire, their next opponent, Baker and more]]> Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:24:00 GMT When someone tells St. Petersburg DB Trey Robinson that three strikes and you're out...he'll tell you you're wrong. Twice against Venice Indian star QB Trey Burton, Robinson had interceptions bounce off his hands]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT No one gave Fort Walton Beach much of a chance in this game. But they shocked the state with an overtime win over Pine Forest 42-39]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT A day after Miami Northwestern did its part, Miami Central's football team had little trouble securing a second matchup between the rivals after dominating Columbus 36-7 in a Region 4-6A quarterfinal Friday night at FIU Stadiu]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:26:00 GMT In one of several shockers around the state, the Chaminade Lions shut out the defending state champion Pahokee, 35-0. The Blue Devils were on course to winning their fourth consecutive state title]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:21:00 GMT ORANGE PARK-Having a week off after suffering their first loss of the season paid off dividends for Deland; as Deland (10-1), ranked No. 9, won their first playoff game since 1998 with a win over #4 Orange Park 46-0 at Hoyt B Cotney Stadium.]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:55:00 GMT The first round of the playoffs is not for the faint of heart. With six minutes remaining in the the 2A regional semifinal between Ribault and Godby, the Cougars could feel their season slipping away after Ribault stormed back for a 14-13 lead. However, this Cougar team continued to scratch and claw their way back]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT In his seven years of coaching, Robert Ramsay has seen his share of talented players over the years having coached at Trinity University, Tallahassee Lincoln, Jacksonville First Coast and now Yulee High. According to Ramsay none are better than the phenom he is coaching now in freshman tailback Derrick Henry. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:00 GMT FV's Friday Night Feat's is back...and just in time for the playoffs. After your game, submit your big play, team accomplishment or any other feat. Click here to make your submission]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:44:00 GMT