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NEWS Congress seals agreement BRIEFS lawmakers that they would vote Citrus COVID-19 Lawmakers reach COVID relief, government funding deal on the legislation on Monday, and the Senate was likely to vote on update ANDREW TAYLOR The agreement, announced by and posturing, but the negotiating Monday, too. Lawmakers were According to the Flor- Associated Press congressional leaders, would es- dynamic changed in Republicans’ eager to leave Washington and ida Department of Health, tablish a temporary $300 per week favor after the election and as the close out a tumultuous year. 43 positive cases were WASHINGTON — Top Capitol supplemental jobless benefit and end of the congressional session “There will be another major reported in Citrus County Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sun- a $600 direct stimulus payment to neared. President-elect Joe Biden rescue package for the American since the latest update. day on an almost $1 trillion COVID- most Americans, along with a new was eager for a deal to deliver long- people,” Senate Majority Leader No new hospitalizations 19 economic relief package, finally round of subsidies for hard-hit awaited help to suffering people Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said in were reported; two new delivering long-overdue help to businesses and money for schools, and a boost to the economy, even announcing the agreement for a deaths were reported. businesses and individuals and health care providers and renters though it was less than half the size relief bill that would total almost To date in the county, providing money to deliver vac- facing eviction. that Democrats wanted this fall. $900 billion. “It is packed with cines to a nation eager for them. It came after months of battling House leaders informed See RELIEF/Page A2 5,985 people have tested positive (including 37 non- residents), 482 have been hospitalized and 220 have died. Input for 2021 Pace Center gets new leadership Legislative Session sought The Citrus County Leg- islative Delegation is modifying the process for receiving public input for the 2021 Legislative Session. As millions of Floridi- ans have made adjust- ments to normal events and activities, we too are making changes in re- sponse to the challenges that COVID-19 has pre- sented. All testimony, concerns, legislative input and budget requests will be received by delegation members via email. Please submit written correspondence to adele. hembree@myflorida house.gov and harrison. [email protected] by Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. Additionally, members of the community may fill out budget request forms for the House of Repre- sentatives (https://tinyurl. com/y3bh3qbh) and the Senate (https://tinyurl. KRISSY WAGNER/Special to the Chronicle com/yxca9map). Pace Center for Girls Citrus Executive Director Carole Savage looks at what students Kara Darby, left, and Faith Young are pointing at inside Keep in mind, the fi- a display within the hallways of the Lecanto campus, where young girls suffering through trauma are reintroduced back into their home nancial outlook for the schools and social settings. state has been negatively motivated Savage to take the position as impacted due to the Carole Savage ready the Pace Center campus’ executive direc- pandemic. tor, putting her skills as an educator and communicator toward another purpose. POLL to take on Executive “I have a hard time remembering life before Pace,” she said. ONLINE POLL: On Oct. 1, Savage took on a new role as Director role part of Pace’s strategy to serve girls in mid- Your choice? BUSTER THOMPSON dle and high schools whose sufferings make How do you plan on Staff writer it hard to adapt to school or social settings. celebrating the Savage is now executive director of Pace Christmas holiday this When Carole Savage visited the Pace Center for Girls Citrus in Lecanto. She week? Center for Girls Marion roughly nine years also handles daily operations of Pace Cen- A. Without thinking ago as part of a job offer, she became at- ter Marion. about COVID-19. On tached to the nonprofit’s transparent mis- “I’m really pleased to be here,” she said. Dasher, on Dancer, on sion to help struggling young women It’s Pace’s goal to reintroduce its stu- Prancer and Vixen! through their upbringings and schoolings. dents back into their home school in time B. I’m isolating myself “When I walked in and saw the girls who for graduation, or at least get them on a didn’t necessarily know if they were going path toward a GED, college or career. For like the Grinch. to eat that night ... and seeing they were so information about Pace Center Citrus, visit C. Having the whole determined to do something, it was very pacecenter.org/locations/citrus. family over like Clark inspirational to me,” she said. “I felt like Savage is no stranger to the local Pace Griswold. this is a great place; they’re doing the right Center. She acted as the organization’s re- D. Thinking about family thing.” gional executive director, overseeing six from afar like Kevin Pace’s power to instill strength within its Pace Centers, including Citrus County’s. Carole Savage, executive director of Pace McCalister. students, while also healing their trauma, See PACE/Page A7 Center for Girls Citrus in Lecanto. E. With newfound gratitude for life, family and community like George Baily in “It’s a Wonderful Life.” F. Hoping for a Miracle New PIRG report Annual homeless on 34th Street to get the coronavirus vaccination before the New Year. slams M-CORES memorial service today To vote, visit www. chronicleonline.com. JOHN HAUGHEY committed the state to allocate NANCY KENNEDY Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, at the Salva- The Center Square $1.1 billion in “veto-proof ” Staff writer tion Army of Citrus County, 712 S. Scroll down the home spending on the projects de- School Ave., Lecanto. Join them on page and look for the The Florida Legislature’s spite overwhelming opposition Each year on Dec. 21, the shortest Facebook at www.facebook.com/ poll box in the right- tentative multibillion dollar from the public and many day and longest night of the year, MidFlHomelessCoalition. hand column. plan to build 330 miles of toll officials. Mid Florida Homeless Coalition Col. Dennis Strissel of the Salva- Results will appear roads across the state by 2030 M-CORES is of one seven hosts a memorial/remembrance tion Army of Citrus County, Lt. Chris next Monday. Find last has drawn criticism within the “questionable projects poised service honoring the homeless indi- Doborwicz of the Salvation Army of week’s online poll state as a wasteful and need- to absorb billions of scarce viduals who have died during the Lake and Sumter counties, and Lt. results./Page A3 less degradation of habitat in transportation dollars” across year. Mike Chamberlain of the Salvation environmentally sensitive the nation that exemplified in “Regardless of what the weather Army of Hernando County will INDEX areas. 2020 how “states continue to is doing outside your window, the present this memorial vigil and Classifieds ...... B8 Now, Florida’s proposed spend billions of dollars on solstice marks the official start of lead in singing “I’ll be Home for Multi-Use Corridors of Re- new or expanded highways winter,” said Barb Wheeler, Mid Christmas” and “Silent Night.” Comics ...... B7 gional Economic Significance that fail to address real prob- Florida Homeless Coalition execu- Kristy Jocelyn of Mid Florida Crossword ...... B10 (M-CORES) plan is drawing lems and will create new prob- tive director. “It is on this longest Homeless Coalition will present Editorial ...... A6 censure on a national scale as lems for our communities and night of the year that communities the names of those who have passed Entertainment ...... A4 “one of the most expensive, the environment,” PIRG said. are encouraged to take time out of away this year in Citrus, Hernando, Horoscope ...... A4 damaging and wasteful high- Florida lawmakers ap- their busy days to remember those Lake and Sumter counties, and Lottery Numbers ...... B3 way-building sprees in the proved Senate Bill 7068 in who have died while experiencing Major Ken Fagan will close in Lottery Payouts ...... B3 country.” 2019. It allocated $45 million to homelessness, and to strengthen our prayer. Movies ...... B7 The U.S. Public Interest Re- create three task forces to resolve to work for a world where no For information about what you TV Listings ...... B6 search Group (PIRG) ranked study M-CORES and report to life is lived or lost in can do to help or to request a M-CORES a top 2020 “boon- Gov. Ron DeSantis by Nov. 15. homelessness.” speaker, contact Barbara Wheeler, doggle” in its annual Highway All three task force reports The community is invited to par- Mid Florida Homeless Coalition at Boondoggles report, which are on DeSantis’ desk. ticipate online on Facebook or in 352-860-2308 or email mfhc01@ claims a 2019 bill may have See M-CORES/Page A2 person for this event at 3 p.m. gmail.com. 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through fiscal 2030. M-CORES “is already Airport traffic rising despite warnings M-CORES straining the state budget,” Continued from Page A1 PIRG argued and would not MICHAEL LIEDTKE of newly reported infections in Saturday, according to the Trans- meet its goals of improving Associated Press the U.S. has risen from about portation Security Administra- None could justify the proj- hurricane evacuations and re- 176,000 a day just before Thanks- tion. Saturday’s volume was ects, which critics, including ducing congestion. SAN RAMON, Calif. — More giving to more than 215,000 a day. down 57% from the same time the 80-member Roads To Citing Cornell Consulting than 1 million people have It’s too early to calculate how last year, the smallest year-over- Ruin coalition and Florida Group reports from Septem- passed through U.S. airport secu- much of that increase is due to year decline in daily traffic at TaxWatch, have lambasted as ber that found Florida hurri- rity checkpoints in each of the travel and gatherings over U.S. airports since Nov. 22 as peo- costly and environmentally cane evacuations unhampered past two days in a sign that public Thanksgiving, but experts be- ple began their Thanksgiving intrusive. by road shortages, PIRG said health pleas to avoid holiday lieve they are a factor. getaways. Under SB 7068, construction M-CORES would induce travel travel are being ignored, despite Although lockdowns are no If that early trend continues, would begin in 2022 and end in and increase congestion. an alarming surge in COVID-19 longer in effect in many parts of U.S. public health officials fear it 2030. M-CORES would be PIRG and Cornell Consult- cases. the country, stay-at-home orders will lead to more superspreader funded through license plate ing maintain traffic would not It marks the first time U.S. air- have returned in some areas in events as people unwittingly tag revenue; $1.1 billion over a generate enough revenue for ports have screened more than 1 effort to contain the virus. transmit the virus to family and decade to finance a bond. The the toll roads to pay for them- million passengers since Nov. 29. Nearly 99% of California’s pop- friends while gathering indoors bill authorized $90 million for selves, the same conclusion That came at the end of a Thanks- ulation of roughly 40 million peo- for holiday celebrations. Health M-CORES in this year’s bud- Florida TaxWatch reached in giving weekend that saw far more ple, for instance, has been told to officials note the upcoming holi- get, $135 million in fiscal year a June analysis. travel around the country than remain at home except for essen- day period from Christmas to 2022 and $140 million annually The roads would be “enor- had been hoped as the weather tial work, shopping and New Year’s Day covers a longer through fiscal year 2030. mously expensive,” PIRG turned colder and COVID-19 exercise. timespan than the Thanksgiving “The funding is virtually ve- said, citing estimates by Cor- cases were already spiking The Centers for Disease Con- break. to-proof and built into stat- nell Consulting, Sierra Club again. trol and Prevention has issued an Even more travel is expected utes,” PIRG said, maintaining and 1000 Friends of Florida Now, hospitals in many areas advisory declaring “postponing as Christmas draws closer. AAA even with the state facing a that range from $10 billion to are being overwhelmed amid the travel and staying home is the projects about 85 million people $3.4 billion to $5 billion reve- $26 billion. largest outbreak of COVID-19 in best way to protect yourself and will travel between Dec. 23 and nue shortfall this and next fis- The Florida Department of the U.S. since March, when most others from COVID-19.” Jan. 3, most of them by car. That cal year, lawmakers have little Transportation (FDOT) said Americans were ordered to stay Nevertheless, about 1.07 mil- would be a drop of nearly one- choice but to rubber-stamp the PIRG failed to acknowledge home and avoid interactions with lion people passed through the third from a year ago, but still a $135 million earmarked for “important nuances,” noting other households. security checkpoints at U.S. air- massive movement of people in M-CORES in fiscal 2022 and the proposal is “still in the The seven-day rolling average ports on Friday and again on the middle of a pandemic. annual $140 million allocations very early planning phases.”

direct $600 stimulus pay- payment begins to phase ment to most people would out after $75,000. RELIEF also be half the March pay- After the announce- Continued from Page A1 ment, subject to the same ment, Schumer and House income limits in which an Speaker Nancy Pelosi, targeted policies to help individual’s payment D-Calif., announced addi- struggling Americans who began to phase out after tional details, including have already waited too $75,000. $25 billion in rental assis- long.” The CARES Act was tance, $15 billion for the- A fight over Federal Re- credited with keeping the aters and other live serve emergency powers economy from falling off a venues, $82 billion for was resolved Saturday cliff amid widespread local schools, colleges and night by the Senate’s top lockdowns this spring, but universities, and $10 bil- Democrat, Chuck Schumer Republicans controlling lion for child care. of New York, and conser- the Senate cited debt con- Still, Democrats wanted vative Republican Pat cerns in pushing against more. Pelosi, in a letter to Toomey of Pennsylvania. Democratic demands. colleagues, called the That breakthrough led to a Republican politicians, package an initial step. “In final round of negotiations starting with President 31 days, when Joe Biden Sunday. Donald Trump, focused enters the White House, Still, delays in finalizing more on reopening the more help will be on the the agreement prompted economy and less on tax- way,” Pelosi said. the House to pass a one- payer-financed steps like The governmentwide day stopgap spending bill supplemental jobless appropriations bill would to prevent a government benefits. fund agencies through Associated Press shutdown at midnight Lawmakers had hoped next September. That In this Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, file photo, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, of Sunday. The Senate was to pass the bill this week- measure was likely to pro- Kentucky, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, while Sen. likely to pass the measure end and avoid the need for vide a last $1.4 billion in- John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, listens at left. “There will be another major rescue package a stopgap spending bill, Sunday night as well. stallment for Trump’s for the American people,” McConnell said in announcing an agreement for a relief bill, The final agreement but progress slowed Satur- U.S.-Mexico border wall Sunday, that would total almost $900 billion. “It is packed with targeted policies to help would be the largest day as Toomey pressed for as a condition of winning struggling Americans who have already waited too long.” spending measure yet. the inclusion of a provi- his signature. It combined COVID-19 sion to close down the The bill was an engine Democrats failed in a billion would help states victims of shockingly steep relief with a $1.4 trillion Fed’s lending facilities. to carry much of Capitol monthslong battle to de- and local governments surprise medical bills, a government-wide funding Democrats and the White Hill’s unfinished business, liver direct fiscal relief to with COVID-19-related phenomenon that often plan and lots of other un- House said it was too including an almost states and local govern- health expenses. occurs when providers related measures on taxes, broadly worded and would 400-page water resources ments, but they success- The end-of-session rush drop out of insurance com- health, infrastructure and have tied the hands of the bill that targets $10 billion fully pressed for $22 also promised relief for pany networks. education. incoming Biden adminis- for 46 Army Corps of Engi- The government-wide tration, but Republicans neers flood control, envi- funding would keep the rallied to Toomey’s ronmental and coastal government open through position. protection projects. 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The legislation benefit provided under It also would carry nu- had been held up by the CARES Act in March merous clean energy pro- months of dysfunction, — to 10 weeks instead of visions, $7 billion to posturing and bad faith. 16 weeks as before. increase access to broad- But talks turned serious in The direct $600 stimulus band, $4 billion to help recent days as lawmakers payment to most people other nations vaccinate on both sides finally faced would be half the March their people, and $27 bil- the deadline of acting be- payment, subject to the lion for highways, cash- fore leaving Washington same income limits in starved transit systems, for Christmas. which an individual’s Amtrak and airports. “This bill is a good bill. Tonight is a good night. 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STATE &CITRUS L COUNTYOCAL CHRONICLE Around the COUNTY Citizens Insurance seeks higher rates JIM SAUNDERS opportunity,” Gilway said. than 10% a year. not Citizens customers. That is Chronicle spreads News Service of Florida The Citizens board had been Citizens board member Carlos because of a system of what are holiday cheer slated Wednesday to approve an Lopez-Cantera, a former lieu- known as “assessments” that pro- TALLAHASSEE — Citizens average 3.7% rate increase that tenant governor and state House vide a backstop for Citizens. Join the Citrus County Property Insurance Corp. leaders was proposed to take effect in Au- majority leader, said Citizens But while Citizens board mem- Chronicle as it brings you Wednesday supported looking for gust. But it will wait until a Jan. 26 should do what it can to move pol- bers agreed Wednesday to look three beloved Christmas ways to increase homeowners’ meeting to make a final decision icies to the private insurance for ways to raise rates more than stories, virtual. Readings rates, as they try to stem a flood of on a rate filing to give staff mem- market. But he also pointed to the an average of 3.7% next year, they will be at 7 p.m. Monday, new policies at the state-backed bers time to meet with insurance role of the Legislature in creating deadlocked on an idea that would Dec. 21,and Wednesday, insurer. regulators and consider ways that laws that govern Citizens, saying lead to many new customers pay- Dec. 23. The Citizens Board of Gover- rates could go higher. The state lawmakers can make changes ing higher rates than existing This is a free event and is nors effectively put on hold until Office of Insurance Regulation that they “see fit.” customers. open to everyone. Each late January a decision about a ultimately has to approve any While Citizens was designed as The idea, spearheaded by state rate filing, as they expressed con- increases. an insurer of last resort, it has Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Peters- night we will read a different cerns about Citizens becoming “I believe that (an average 3.7% seen a surge in policies that is burg, would involve charging new book and stream it on the what Chairman Carlos Beruff increase) is the worst-case sce- projected to continue through customers actuarially sound Chronicle Facebook page. called the “800-pound gorilla” in nario because that doesn’t solve 2021. Citizens had about 427,000 rates, which in many cases would As a special treat, you the state’s property-insurance our problems,” Beruff said. policies in 2018, a number that is be higher than current customers can pick up a free copy of market. Citizens’ rates have long been projected to increase to 532,135 pay. The Citizens board consid- each book and follow along Citizens officials said the state- controversial, with private insurers this year and 630,257 next year, ered a proposal Wednesday to with the reading. backed insurer has lower rates and some state officials arguing according to a report presented to take the idea to the Office of In- The books are available than many private insurers, giving that the rates should be increased the board Wednesday. surance Regulation, but the pro- at: Grand Living at Citrus consumers an incentive to buy and because they are not actuarially Beruff, a home builder, said he posal was blocked in a 4-4 vote. Hills, Suncoast Dermatol- keep Citizens policies. At the same sound. But lawmakers and regula- thinks growth in the housing mar- Opponents raised objections ogy & Skin Surgery Center time, Citizens President and CEO tors also have faced heavy pressure ket could push the number of Cit- about the possibility of neighbors and Suncoast Credit Union Barry Gilway said the private in- from consumers to hold down izens policies closer to 700,000 having potentially varying insur- in Crystal River and surance market has “severe profit- rates, as residents in some areas next year. ance rates for similar properties Inverness. ability problems,” limiting complained they could not find af- Part of the concern about Citi- and said they think such a policy companies’ capacity to take on fordable private coverage. zens’ growth stems from potential decision should be made by the Volunteer at new customers and helping spur One factor that has held down financial exposure if major hurri- Legislature. requests for hefty rate increases. Citizens’ rates, for example, was a canes hit the state. In such a situ- “This is more of a politicians’ Christmas Jams “As the market hardens, people decision by lawmakers to prevent ation, part of the costs of covering call than our call,” said board The Spot Family Center are going to come more and more individual policyholders from Citizens’ claims could fall on in- member Marc Dunbar, a lawyer is seeking volunteers for to Citizens to look for the seeing rate increases of more surance policyholders who are and lobbyist. their 2020 Christmas Jam. Consider volunteering at ei- ther of the following events: Christmas Jam: 1 to Bayfront 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, and/or Thursday, Health Dec. 24, at The Spot. Volunteers may sign up gathers for one or more hours. The Spot is also in need donations, of new, unwrapped toys for helps the children between the ages of 2 and 6. homeless For information on volun- teering or to donate a toy, Bayfront Health: Wound email evthespot@yahoo. and Hyperbaric Center com and Bayfront Health The Spot offers families Seven Rivers employees in Citrus County emergency recently donated Christmas care. 196 pairs of newly This program assists packaged socks to the families in need during the Mission in Citrus Christmas season with a Homeless Shelter for the hot meal, groceries, cloth- Healogics annual “Give ing, household items, toys Thanks, Give Back” and a message of hope. campaign in an effort to reduce foot wounds in the Tops club to local homeless population. Several local present Dementia organizations Q&A workshop contributed, including The Tops Club at Grace Mederi Caretenders in Bible Church, 6382 W. Inverness, Corum Infusion Green Acres St. in services, the Diamond Ridge Health and Homosassa, will present a Rehabilitation Center, Dementia Q&A workshop Horizon Homecare and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Lincare. Pictured are Amy Jan. 8. The event is free Giles, R.N., program and open to the public. director of Bayfront The workshop, featuring Health Wound and Debbie Selsavage and Ed Hyperbaric Center; and Youngblood of Coping with Tamara Lee, R.N. Dementia LCC, will explain Special to the Chronicle basic information about Alz- heimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, then open the floor to questions from the audience. CDC rules for social dis- tancing will be followed and Man’s lifetime pet ownership ban overturned masks will be required. All attendees will receive a free News Service of Florida Archer’s sentence. beating and stabbing his dog, Judge James Edwards objected to educational handout about “We view a lifetime prohibition Ponce, to death. reversing the lifetime pet-owner- dementia. A divided appeals court Friday on Archer’s ownership of ani- In 2018, state lawmakers passed ship ban for Archer, in part writing For information, call Ei- overturned a lifetime ban on pet mals, however justified, to exceed a measure, known as Ponce’s Law, that “it was announced on the re- leen at 352-201-9175. ownership for a Volusia County the trial court’s jurisdiction,” said to increase penalties for animal cord first by the state and then by — From staff reports man whose arrest for killing a dog the seven-page majority decision abuse. Archer pleaded no contest the trial court, that appellant (Ar- helped lead to a new state law by Judges Richard Orfinger and to a felony animal-cruelty charge cher) had agreed or stipulated to a about animal abuse. John Harris. “On remand, the and was sentenced to 365 days in lifetime ban on animal ownership. ONLINE A panel of the 5th District Court trial court shall modify (a condi- jail and a three-year term of pro- By his silence, appellant confirmed POLL of Appeal, in a 2-1 decision, said a tion of his probation order that bation, according to Friday’s ap- the agreement. circuit judge did not have legal imposed the lifetime ban) to be peals-court ruling. Thus, as requested by appel- RESULTS authority to impose a lifetime ban coextensive with the remainder The circuit judge also withheld lant’s counsel, he and his counsel on animal ownership for Travis of the probationary term.” adjudication of guilt, a relatively did participate in crafting the re- QUESTION: Archer. Archer was arrested in April common move that can allow de- striction on animal ownership. President-elect Joe The ruling said the ban should 2017 after police received a call fendants to avoid having convic- Stipulations are binding on the Biden said he will not exceed a three-year term of about possible animal abuse at tions on their records. parties whether they concern ask Americans to probation that was part of his home. He was accused of In a dissent Friday, appeals-court facts, procedure, or law.” voluntarily commit to 100 days of wearing STATE masks as one of his Around the first acts as president Buy a calendar, a 2021 calendar with 365 donation and receive a calen- hospitalized with COVID-19, screeched their tires and to stop the spread of daily prizes throughout the dar, contact Vera Swade, up from 5,100 the day before. drove in circles as a crowd the coronavirus. support Rotary year. One thousand calendars president of Central Citrus Florida has a population of cheered on Miami Beach’s Would 100 days of charitable causes are individually numbered, Rotary Club, at nearly 22 million people. Re- South Beach neighborhood. mask wearing make a and the calendar matching [email protected] or visit publican Gov. Ron DeSantis Several videos of the event difference? Like many during the pan- demic, the Rotary Club of the daily midday Florida Cash citrusrotary.com or its has said the state will not en- were posted online. I A. Wouldn’t amount Central Citrus County was 3 Lotto number receives the Facebook page. force a mask mandate, nor re- The Miami Herald report s to a hill of beans. forced to cancel major fund- daily prize. strict capacity at bars and that police believe the stunt (563 votes) It is never less than $35 Florida reports restaurants. was organized by a car club raising events. One traditional more than 8K new I B. Are you kidding annual event canceled was and can vary from that Florida police not that does reckless driving me? (279 votes) the Black Diamond Invita- amount to $50 up to $500 on COVID-19 cases events around the county. I C. It’s better than tional Car Show, which pro- New Year’s Day. happy with these “The MBPD is monitoring With 1,000 calendars and TALLAHASSEE — Florida these groups and will proac- not trying at all. ceeds supported several local reported 8,401 new confirmed doughnuts (245 votes) nonprofit organizations and 365 chances to win, many tively attempt to deter these people can support the club. cases of coronavirus on Sun- MIAMI BEACH — More events in the future. It was a I D. Of course, I look students of Citrus County day, and an additional than a dozen people were ar- schools through scholarships. Artwork for the 2021 calen- very busy night in Miami terrific in a mask. dar was done by local photog- 97 death attributed to the dis- rested over the weekend and Beach. Over a dozen arrests (19 votes) Due to this cancelation, the ease, according to statistics and dozens of traffic citations Central Citrus Rotary Club is rapher Jessie Owens of were made in the late evening I E. Mask wearing released by the Department were issued when a series of asking the community to sup- Crystal River, one of the orga- alone. Dozens of traffic cita- absolutely makes a of Health. drivers did “doughnuts” in the port the club and its endeav- nizations projects will support tions issued throughout the difference the Friend of Crystal River That brings the state’s total middle of a Florida city City as well,” Miami Beach (973 votes) ors through its annual to nearly 1.2 million cases and intersection. calendar program. Wildlife National Wildlife Ref- police spokesman Ernesto Total votes: 2,079. uge Complex. almost 21,000 deaths. There In what’s described as a Rodriguez said on Twitter. For $35, donors will receive were 5,235 people flash mob, several drivers If you would like to make a — From staff and wire reports N OTHING BELOW PINK LINE A4 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Today’s Today in HOROSCOPES HISTORY Birthday — Keep moving. Refuse to ENTERTAINMENT Today is Monday, Dec. 21, the let uncertainty or what others do limit 356th day of 2020. There are your freedom or stop you from follow- 10 days left in the year. Winter ar- ing your heart. Avoid people who try to manipulate you or try to interfere with Ariana Grande rives at 5:02 a.m. Eastern time. your plans. announces Today’s Highlight: Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — engagement On Dec. 21, 1620, Pilgrims Someone you live or work with will aboard the Mayflower went ashore offer false information. Verify what’s LOS ANGELES — Ariana for the first time at present-day expected of you before you jump into Grande has announced she is Plymouth, Massachusetts. action. Romance is on the rise. engaged in a series of photos of On this date: Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — A cre- her and her fiance and her en- In 1913, the first newspaper ative outlet will help you relax. A gagement ring. crossword puzzle, billed as a change of plans will turn out to be bet- The “Rain on Me” singer “Word-Cross Puzzle,” was pub- ter than anticipated. H. posted the photos of her cud- lished in the New York World. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) — Take dling with Dalton Gomez, a lux- In 1914, the U.S. government your time, think matters through and ury real estate agent, on began requiring passport applicants avoid making a premature move. Push to provide photographs of back if someone pressures you. Instagram on Sunday. Grande included a close-up shot of the themselves. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) — How In 1940, author F. Scott Fitzger- you handle your responsibilities will af- ring in the post, which was cap- fect your reputation. Make a point to tioned “forever n then some.” ald died in Hollywood, California, at align yourself with people who share The singer’s mother congratu- age 44. your motives, ethics and beliefs. lated the couple on Twitter, say- Ten years ago: The Census Bu- Aries (March 21-April 19) — Don’t ing she was excited to welcome reau announced that the nation’s make a fuss. Embrace change, and Gomez to the family. population on April 1, 2010, was turn it into a golden opportunity. A People magazine reported 308,745,538, up from 281.4 million move will turn into a positive learning Grande and Gomez started dat- a decade earlier. experience. Romance is on the rise. ing earlier this year. Five years ago: The nation’s Taurus (April 20-May 20) — A change Grande released her latest stu- three-decade-old ban on blood do- can be confusing. Be clear about what dio album, “Positions,” in Novem- nations from gay and bisexual men you are doing to avoid a misunder- ber. On Monday, Netflix will was formally lifted, but major restric- standing. Don’t offer to pay for some- tions continued to limit who could one’s mistake. release a behind-the-scenes movie on her “Sweetener” world give blood in the U.S. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Refuse One year ago: Joseph Segel, to let anyone dictate what you can do. tour, titled “excuse me, i love you.” Channel your energy into new begin- She was previously engaged founder of the home-shopping net- work QVC, died in Pennsylvania; nings and opportunities that improve to “Saturday Night Live” cast Associated Press your life. member Pete Davidson in Ariana Grande arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards at he was 88. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Don’t let 2018, but they ended their rela- the Staples Center on Jan. 26, in Los Angeles. Today’s Birthdays: Talk show anger or emotions take control. Em- tionship later that year. host Phil Donahue is 85. Actor Jane Fonda is 83. Actor Larry Bryggman brace change, and you’ll discover well for its future. Most of the theaters worldwide this summer, something you are good at and enjoy ‘Wonder Woman is 82. Singer Carla Thomas is 78. but its release date kept getting doing. Keep passwords to yourself. earnings came from Chinese Actor Josh Mostel is 74. Actor Sam- 1984’ grabs pushed back. The first film made Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Look at your theaters, where it earned an esti- uel L. Jackson is 72. Rock singer over $821 million worldwide in options, take care of responsibilities $38.5M overseas mated $18.8 million. It wasn’t Nick Gilder is 70. Actor Dennis 2017 and absent the pandemic, and leave no room for error. Don’t let a The superhero sequel “Won- enough to take first place in the Boutsikaris is 68. International Ten- the hope was that the sequel, change someone makes upset you. der Woman 1984” has earned country, however — that honor nis Hall of Famer Chris Evert is 66. which cost around $200 million Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Make ad- an estimated $38.5 million in went to a local release. Actor Jane Kaczmarek is 65. Actor- to make, would even surpass justments at home that will help keep ticket sales from international “ Wonder Woman 1984 “ comedian Ray Romano is 63. the peace. Offer suggestions that will that total. won’t open in U.S. theaters until Actor-comedian Andy Dick is 55. help solve financial issues theaters, Warner Bros. said Sun- Warner Bros. has tried a few day. The film starring Christmas Day, when it will also Rock musician Gabrielle Glaser is Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Delve into Gal Gadot different strategies with its films debut on HBO Max. The pan- 55. Actor Michelle Hurd is 54. Actor something that needs to be revised, started its rollout abroad last this year, including releasing demic has forced studios like Kiefer Sutherland is 54. Actor Karri and make the necessary adjustments. week, opening in 32 markets in- “Tenet” in theaters and sending Warner Bros. to embrace uncon- Turner is 54. Actor Khrystyne Haje Stubbornness will not solve problems. cluding China and playing on up- “The Witches” straight to HBO ventional release plans to get is 52. Actor Julie Delpy is 51. Actor Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) — Do wards of 30,000 screens. The Max. Finally last month the studio Glenn Fitzgerald is 49. Actor Rutina what’s best for you. Don’t feel obli- studio said admissions totaled films out to audiences. decided to embrace a hybrid re- Wesley is 42. Actor Steven Yeun is gated to agree to something. Use your over 6 million and that the Originally, “Wonder Woman lease for “Wonder Woman 1984.” imagination and look for solutions. largely positive reviews bode 1984” was supposed to open in — From wire reports 37. Actor Kaitlyn Dever is 24.

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OPINIONCITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE CITRUS COUNTY CHRONICLE LETTERS to the Editor ful for all he had done. EDITORIAL BOARD Address abandoned OPINIONS INVITED Gerry Mulligan ...... publisher properties I Viewpoints depicted in political Patrick Moran cartoons, columns or letters do Curt Ebitz ...... citizen member Regarding county beautifi- not necessarily represent the Floral City Mac Harris ...... citizen member cation, a great first step opinion of the editorial board. would be to revisit the pro- I Groups or individuals are Rebecca Martin citizen member Protecting our ...... cess of addressing abandoned invited to express their opinions Jeff Bryan ...... managing editor properties. in a letter to the editor. democracy Founded Brian LaPeter ...... assistant managing editor Current code enforcement I Persons wishing to address the The newly minted National by Albert M. appears to be hamstrung by editorial board, which meets Defense Authorization Act Williamson Gwen Bittner assistant managing editor, desk ...... the code process. Citizens are weekly, should call Jeff Bryan passed by the House and Sen- at 352-563-5660. “You may differ with my choice, but not my right to choose.” understandably reluctant to ate has language which re- — David S. Arthurs publisher emeritus I All letters must be signed and verses the pull out in file complaints in light of the include a phone number and inability to remain hometown, including letters Afghanistan and troop reduc- The opinions expressed in Chronicle editorials anonymous. sent via email. Names and tions in Germany ordered by are the opinions of the newspaper’s editorial board. Relook at code enforcement hometowns will be printed; the president. and take a bite out of blight. phone numbers will not be First, we entered Afghani- published or given out.. stan in search of al-Qaida Larry Harrison I SEND LETTERS TO: The Editor, members who were responsi- LOOSE LIPS 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., Floral City ble for 9-11. We didn’t know Crystal River, FL 34429; or who the Taliban were at the email to letters@chronicle online.com. time. Now our leaders tell us Congressman not to keep America safe we must representing all He has shown that that his remain in Afghanistan or the Careless talk My congressman, Daniel loyalties lie elsewhere. I call Taliban will attack us at home. Can anyone point to a Webster, has broken his oath upon Mr. Webster to resign. Taliban operation which did of office with the people of not occur in Afghanistan or this country and his district. Lynn Bechdolt Pakistan? The point is the He did so by publicly support- Beverly Hills endless war is not protecting ing Donald Trump’s lawsuit undermines our democracy. which asked the Supreme Memories of Court to disenfranchise all Germany has signed on for the voters of Georgia, Michi- Chuck Yeager the long term with Russia to gan, Pennsylvania and Wis- When I heard of Chuck Yea- provide most of their energy needs via the Nord Stream 2 defeat of consin in the November ger’s passing it reminded me pipeline. Germany and Eu- election, over 20 million vot- of an interesting story I got rope worked against the U.S. ers. The suit provided no firsthand from a gentleman to provide a banking alterna- proof that there was any rea- who grew up with him. He tive which avoided U.S. sanc- son to throw out the votes, told me this about 20 years tions and allowed them to even after recounts and certi- ago, and I noted he was from COVID-19 trade with the mullahs of fications by these states, Hamlin, West Virginia, and Iran. At the exact same time uring World War II, further undermines the herd other than the fact that Mr. was born the same year as they require NATO, and by the War Advertising immunity challenge by ele- Trump did not win. Chuck. He wore a black eye extension, the U.S. to protect Council created the vating speculation above patch and claimed that when D If the circumstances had them from, ahem, Russia. The watchwords, “Loose lips, science. he was 10 years old, he and been reversed and Joe Biden Cold War ended over 30 years Chuck were playing with sink ships,” to Lamenting the had been asking for the entire ago and Germany is not a votes of Florida, North Caro- friends and firing rocks at forewarn Ameri- THE ISSUE: federal govern- third world nation. They can can service mem- ment’s per capita lina, Ohio and Texas to be one another from homemade defend themselves, but why bers and citizens Gov. DeSantis’ vaccine distribu- thrown out because he did slingshots when suddenly would they if we will do the that careless talk one dose vaccine tion rather than a not win these states, Mr. Web- Chuck hit him in the eye, per- job and save them lots of manently blinding him. He could undermine suggestion. risk-adjusted dis- ster would be exclaiming to money? said Chuck’s family was con- the world that such a claim Everyone in Congress the war effort. tribution that sidered part of the higher was a threat to our very de- knows the facts, but there are Today, we are OUR OPINION: took into account class of citizens since his fa- mocracy. Yes, indeed, anyone extenuating circumstances at war with a re- Florida’s aged ther had his own business Speculative asking to disenfranchise mil- which necessitate the war lentless virus that population, Gov. connected to gas drilling, remark sends lions of voters in a demo- continuing and the U.S. to ca- has infected mil- DeSantis sug- while his father was a lowly wrongheaded cratic election when no proof pitulate and defend Germany lions of Ameri- gested that per- is offered is indeed a threat (his words) milkman. None message. for free. The circumstance cans, killed over haps the number to our democracy. And that is the less, his father was very being defense contractors 300,000, hospital- of vaccine recipi- what our congressman be- proud, so when Chuck’s fa- need the war and other billa- ized hundreds of thousands, ents could be increased by came by expressing his sup- ther offered $20 toward the bles to justify the ongoing and devastated our economy. giving one dose instead of port for that frivolous and medical bills, his father po- payments to Congress for As the human and economic the two doses administered unconscionable law suit. I litely refused. In that area at campaigns as well as hiring that time, there was not much toll climbs daily, the only three weeks apart, as recom- suspect Mr. Webster felt safe their relatives at six figure to do about it and he never weapon to defeat this insidi- mended by the pharmaceuti- in supporting the suit since it salaries. If you were to ask was almost guaranteed not to bothered to get a prosthetic. your congressperson, they ous enemy is the COVID-19 cal manufacturer. succeed and amounted to hol- The end of his story came vaccine that is beginning to In support of his specula- will tell you these six figure low gesture to Mr. Trump and much later when Chuck was payments and salaries are roll out. tive remark, Gov. DeSantis his followers. famous and appeared at a vital to protecting our democ- Nonetheless, victory over pointed to an opinion piece However, Mr. Webster’s ac- class reunion for Hamlin racy. After recent revelations, this insidious enemy is in se- in The Wall Street Journal tion was a direct violation of High. He said he approached they will also tell you for a rious doubt. that touted the efficacy of his oath of office to support Chuck and asked him if he re- price they can purchase elec- Despite overwhelming sci- one-dose, not the thousands the Constitution of this coun- membered him, and Chuck tion protection policies of- entific evidence that the vac- of pages of scientific data try. He was not elected to said no. He told him, “Well fered by the foreign vote cine is safe and effective, compiled during the devel- serve the interests of a per- you should, as you’re the guy tabulation companies used to loose lips, amplified by so- opment of the vaccine. While son or party or only some of that shot my eye out.” count our votes. Meaning your cial media, are spreading documents released by the his constituency, but to sup- He figured Chuck was support isn’t necessary for careless talk in the form of federal government show port the Constitution as he afraid he might try to sue the survival of the governing him, which he said he never speculation, skepticism and that the vaccine offers some represents all of his constitu- class, but the six-figure pay- ency. Since Mr. Webster has considered and held no ill ments are, in our democracy. fabrication. protection after the first willingly violated his oath of will towards him, and in fact, With a recent poll finding dose, some protection is not office, how can any of us trust was as proud of Chuck as the Dan Scallion that only 47% of the respon- the 95% protection afforded him to keep it in the future? rest of our country and thank- Citrus Springs dents plan to get the vaccine, by two doses. this careless talk threatens The governor’s careless to undermine the massive talk not only sows seeds of BOCC, make plans for animal shelter socializing. This entire column had me incredu- campaign to vaccinate doubt that reinforce the anti- lous, as we are in the middle of a pandemic and enough Americans to attain vaxxer arguments to not get Suggestions for the BOCC’s goal-setting re- have been asked to not gather with people outside COVID-19 herd immunity. the vaccine, but may well treat of Dec. 8: 1. Make plans for a new 21st of our household. However, right next to that was To counter the unwar- lead some of those getting the century animal shelter in Lecanto. 2. Save the a fantastic article by Debbie Selsavage with great ranted current of anti- vaccine to not follow up with manatees with plans for the proposed ideas about how to use Zoom to connect barge canal boat ramps. 3. A long-over- vaccine sentiment, public of- the necessary second dose. with our friends and family. Thanks for due code to limit election signs to 45 OUND ficials and community influ- Gov. DeSantis’ speculative S the wonderful suggestions, Debbie. days prior to elections that determine encers across the country one dose vaccine message OFF fate, candidate or issue. Read your driver’s handbook need to use their bully pulpit only compounds the chal- to send a clear message that lenge of convincing Floridi- Thankful for the newspaper I would like to say people need to get the vaccine is the only safe ans of the necessity for a copy of the driver’s handbook. When Happy Thanksgiving to the Chronicle. you’re pulling onto (U.S.) 19 and you and sure way to defeat the everyone to get vaccinated I am thankful this year that we get our want to make a turn at that intersection virus that is widely spread- in order to defeat newspaper every day. We have a very CALL of Goodman and (U.S.) 19, you need to ing in communities through- COVID-19. good delivery person. I enjoy reading be in the right-hand side, not the left, out our state and country. Floridians need to listen the Opinion Page and people over there 563-0579 because you block the traffic. I sat there Regrettably, Gov. DeSantis’ to the expert, scientific judg- that can actually admit when they are over five minutes for some woman in a loose lips suggestion during ments of the medical re- wrong when they write an article. To me, that’s truck ... and she was on the wrong side, which a recent mental-health searchers, not the careless the essence of a real man or a real woman that constituted a man coming and passing around roundtable in Tampa sends a talk of those who speak from can admit when they make a mistake. Anyways, me to be able to get across onto (U.S.) 19 also. wrongheaded message that ignorance. in this sad time it’s so great to have our newspa- People, read the book and know what you’re sup- per to keep a connection with everything that’s posed to do when you’re in an intersection. going on around here. We really appreciate it. Hot Corner: THANKS Thank you very much. We’ll take your VHS tapes I I want to give a big thank wonderful day. Thank you. Remember, we’re in a pandemic This is in response to Thursday’s (Nov. 26, 2020) Sound Off where someone called in and you to the gentleman who I I’m calling to give a moun- In today’s Health & Life section of the paper helped me put my recyclables in tain of “atta girls” to two of the asked, “Does anyone still use VHS tapes?” I vol- (Page A12, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020), Yai Yai wrote unteer at Harry’s Thrift and Gift, formerly Hos- the dumpsters at the landfill on best Chronicle news carriers a column giving tips for holiday hospitality that in- Dec. 10. It’s so nice to know we that you have: Lisa Wood and pice, on State Road 44 in Lecanto. We take VHS cluded party ware, gift bags, guest name tags and tapes, so please come by and donate them. have such friendly, helpful peo- Brianna Fry. They’re always on pre-dinner appetizers to get guests moving and ple here in Citrus County. It’s a time. The paper is delivered Thank you very much. joy to live here. Thank you again. promptly, even on produc- I Yesterday, Dec. 14, I was in tion-problem days. And they’re UNITED WAY NEEDS YOUR HELP line at Dollar Tree in Crystal faithful with that paper — even I The United Way of Citrus County needs your help this Christmas season. The Chronicle is asking River. A young woman told the have brought it up to the garage that residents consider contributing $36 (or whatever you can afford) to the annual campaign. cashier, “I’ll pay for hers.” I was in the rain. They’re terrific and Checks can be sent to: Gerry Mulligan, Citrus County Chronicle, 1624 N. Meadowcrest Blvd., so surprised and thanked her for they’re taking care of Sugarmill Crystal River, FL 34429. They can also be dropped off at the Chronicle office in Inverness or being so kind. “Pay it forward,” Woods, South Oak Village and I Crystal River. Thanks for being part of the solution to our community’s problems. she said. I said, “Yes, I will con- hope we have them forever. — Gerry Mulligan, publisher tinue to pay it forward.” What a Thank you.

THE CHRONICLE invites you to call “Sound Off” with your opinions about local or statewide subjects. You do not need to leave your name, and have less than a minute to record. COMMENTS will be edited for length, libel, personal or political attacks and good taste. Editors will cut libelous material. OPINIONS expressed are purely those of the callers. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE LOCAL MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 A7 Food PROGRAMS FOOD PANTRIES River — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Springs. Open to Homosassa resi- www.northoakbc.org. I St. Margaret’s Episcopal Wednesday and Thursday, 700 N. dents only. For information, call 352- I The St. Vincent de Paul Society Church’s Feed My Sheep outreach I Daystar Life Center — 9 a.m. to Citrus Ave. Call 352-795-3367. 621-3008 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. of St. Thomas the Apostle Church — 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday I The First Lutheran Church of Tuesday or Wednesday and ask for Food Pantry is open on Tuesdays 352-726-3153. (excluding holidays), 6751 W. Gulf- Inverness Food Pantry is open to all Clara. from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church I Calvary Chapel of Inverness to-Lake Highway, Crystal River. 352- from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, I Homosassa First United Meth- is located on U.S. 19, approximately hosts a soup kitchen from 11 a.m. to 795-8668. Food for dogs and cats Wednesday and Thursday. For infor- odist Church Bread of Life Pantry — 1/2 mile south of the Cardinal Street 1 p.m. every Thursday, at 960 S. may also be available. Other assis- mation, call 352-726-1637. 8 to 11 a.m. Thursdays in fellowship intersection. The pantry provides U.S. 41. All are welcome. The meal tance available. A community ser- I Living Water Ministries — hall. Bag of groceries with bread, bagged canned goods, non-perish- includes soup, bread and dessert. vice resource. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 4021 N. Le- meat and produce available for able food items and food staples for For information, call 352-726-1480. I First Baptist Church of Hom- canto Highway, in the Beverly Plaza. Homosassa residents once a month. people facing temporary hardship I Our Father’s Table — 11:30 osassa Life Care Center — 9 to 10:30 Call 352-270-8886. Call 352-628-4083. and living within parish boundaries. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the second, third, a.m. Mondays and Thursdays for I Our Lady of Fatima — 10 a.m. I Serving our Savior (SOS) — To be eligible, clients must present fourth and fifth Saturdays monthly at bread distribution at 10540 W. Yulee to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Thursdays at Good photo ID. Call 352-628-3366. Emer- St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, one Drive, Homosassa. Homosassa resi- 604 U.S. 41 S., open to needy resi- Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. gency help with utility shut-offs, pre- mile west of the Plantation Inn on dents may receive a bag of canned dents of Floral City, Hernando and Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando. scriptions and other emergency West Fort Island Trail. Call and dry goods once a month. Call Inverness. Call 352-726-1707. This is a drive-thru food pantry. Cli- services are provided. Volunteers 352-795-2176. 352-628-3858. We Care Mobile Pan- I Saint Margaret’s Episcopal ents are allowed to come every are available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. try is at the church on the first Thurs- Church hosts a food pantry from other week. SOS is an equal oppor- Monday through Thursday. GIVEAWAYS day of every month from 9-11 a.m. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays tunity provider. Email sos4food@ I El-Shaddai food ministries I A food pantry is provided by St. and Wednesdays at 114 N. Osceola gmail.com FREE MEALS “brown bag of food” distribution is Timothy Lutheran Church and Life Ave. in downtown Inverness. For in- I Calvary Church — 10 a.m. to I Peace Lutheran Church offers from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Tree Church from 9:30 a.m. to noon formation, call 352-726-3153. noon Thursdays, 2728 E. Harley St., a free community meal from 4:30 to Crystal River Church of God, 2180 every Tuesday at Life Tree Church I The Citrus County Veterans Inverness. Photo ID and proof of Cit- 6:30 p.m. the third Monday monthly. W. 12th Ave. Although food is distrib- at 1501 SE U.S. 19, Crystal River. Coalition’s food pantry, for veterans rus County residency are required. This is not a fundraiser and there is uted once a week, families are only Call 352-403-1498. and their families, operates from Visitors can receive food once per no charge. Come be our guest(s). eligible for food once a month. Call I St. Anne’s Episcopal Church — 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and the month. Calvary Church is an equal We care and you are important to 352-628-9087 or 352-302-9925. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, first and third Thursdays (excluding opportunity provider. us. All ages are welcome. The next I Inglesia Comunidad Cristiana Wednesday and Thursday in the ad- holidays) at 1801 N. Paul Drive in In- I Calvary Chapel of Inverness — meal will be served on Presidents’ Nuevo Comienzo (New Beginnings ministration building, 9870 W. Fort verness, just west of U.S. 41, on In- Free bagged groceries available Day, Feb. 17. The menu will include Church) sponsors a food giveaway Island Trail, Crystal River. Call dependence Highway. The pantry from noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays at chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, at 10 a.m. every second and fourth 352-795-2176. offers a variety of dry, canned and 960 S. U.S. 41. 352-726-1480. Cal- carrots, dinner rolls, drinks and des- Wednesday morning at Shepherd’s I St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catho- frozen goods (cereals, rice, canned vary Church is an equal opportunity serts. Peace Lutheran Church (“The Way Community Church, 965 N. Le- lic Church in Citrus Springs serves vegetables, soups and meats) for provider. Church on the Hill”) is at 7201 U.S. canto Highway, Lecanto. This is those in need with free boxes of veterans in need. For food assis- I Floral City First Baptist Church 41 South in Dunnellon (at the corner drive-thru pre-bagged groceries. For food from its food pantry. Special no- tance, call Food Pantry Director — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Thurs- of U.S. 41 and State Road 40). For more information, call 352-804-2263 tice: Gift certificates for hams will be Trish Hendry at 352-857-1171, see a day monthly. Proof of residency more information, call the church at (Espanol) or 352-527-9900 (English). given out for the Christmas distribu- member at one of CCVC’s flea mar- required. 352-489-5881. I Hernando Seventh-day Adven- tion. Call 352-465-6613 on Tuesday, kets, or ask a volunteer during food I The Food Pantry and Beyond I The Salvation Army offers free tist Church, 1880 N. Trucks Ave., Dec. 15, to sign up. The distribution pantry hours. the Bread at North Oak Church in hot meals from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays Hernando, provides food distribution will be the following Saturday morn- I Our Lady of Grace Catholic Citrus Springs, will be available on in the thrift store parking lot at Day- for needy families from 10 a.m. to ing, Dec. 19, at 9 a.m. Church — 10 to 11 a.m. the third Saturday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m. until star Life Center, 6751 W. Gulf-to- 11:30 a.m. the second Tuesday I Citrus United Basket (CUB) — Tuesday monthly, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. noon, or while supplies last. This is Lake Highway, Crystal River, and monthly. Call 352-212-5159. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Call 352-746-2144. available to anyone who has a need from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays at the I Christ Christian Bible Ministry Friday, 1201 Parkside Ave., Inver- I St. Margaret’s Episcopal and there is no charge. Both minis- Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S. In- distributes food at 1 p.m. Wednes- ness, to assist Citrus County resi- Church — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tues- tries have drive-up service. Enter the diana Terrace, Homosassa. days at 619 NE Second St., Crystal dents facing temporary hardship. days and Wednesdays. Call 352- property at the North Citrus Springs I Free hot meals are available River. Preparations are being made Call 352-344-2242 or go online to 726-3153. Feed My Sheep is closed Boulevard entrance and follow the Monday through Friday for clients to provide a hot meal once a week. citrusunitedbasket.org. until further notice. driveway around. Essential non-food ages 60-plus at the following commu- Call 352-513-8065. I We Care Food Pantry — I First Presbyterian Church of items will be brought to your car. nity centers. Call to reserve your first I We Care Food Pantry hosts 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday and Crystal River — 9:30 a.m. to noon Then drive on around to the Food meal as a visitor: Central Citrus Com- distributions twice a month in Thursday, 5259 W. Cardinal St., the second and fourth Tuesdays Pantry tent and bags of food will be munity Center at 2804 W. Marc Homosassa at the Catholic Charities Homosassa. If you need help, come monthly, 1501 SE U.S. 19. Call delivered to your car and then exit Knighton Court in Lecanto (352-527- Outreach Center. We Care also op- sign up. The pantry gives away 352-795-2259. onto North Elkcam Boulevard. In 5993; West Citrus Community Center erates three mobile pantries. Once a meat, dairy, produce, personal care I Suncoast Baptist Church — January, this ministry will go back to at 8940 W. Veterans Drive in Hom- month the mobile pantry goes to items and more. Assistance is also food pantry open for bread distribu- the regular schedule of the fourth osassa (352-795-3831); East Citrus Chasahowtizka Fire Station, First available for SNAP. Medicare, Med- tion from 7 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays, Saturday of the month. North Oak is Community Center at 9907 E. Gulf-to- Baptist Church in Old Homosassa icaid and Access Florida assistance and the second Wednesday monthly located at the corner of North Elk- Lake Highway in Inverness (352-344- and First Baptist Church in Ozello. is temporarily suspended due to is distribution of bread and vegeta- cam Boulevard and North Citrus 9666); and at the historic Hernando Hours are 9-11 a.m. For information COVID-19. bles from 7 to 9 a.m. at 5310 S. Springs Boulevard. For more infor- School on the corner of Florida Ave- or to sign up, contact the office at I First Baptist Church of Crystal Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa mation, call 352-489-1688 or go to nue and Parsons Point Road. 352-503-2079.

“It was really energizing with that same team.” “I’ve known people Savage also manages want to work toward and challenging at the Savage also visited Cit- through the years,” she Pace’s regional Reach pro- increasing community PACE same time because they’ve rus County during her said, “I’ve been here gram, which has therapists awareness.” Continued from Page A1 had a great leader,” Sav- time in Sumter and Mar- through the years.” at Crystal River middle Savage said she’s also age said, “and following ion counties to boat its Along with teaching and high schools to pro- grateful to have the back- someone who you hired coast and enjoy its wild- leadership courses and di- vide counseling for girls ing of the school district Sheila Jordan, the found- and knew was going to be life, and her community recting student activities there. and local legislators. ing executive director of great, and she was, but connections were built on at Vanguard High School Savage said she’d like to “They’ve done just a Pace Center Citrus, re- now you’re in the role of her teaching and public in Ocala, Savage was also keep familiarizing herself wonderful job in support- ported to Savage before coming in and working relations background. executive director of the with the local Pace Cen- ing us; it’s one of our stron- she transferred in late Sep- Public Education Founda- ter’s staff and foundations gest relationships,” she tember to Pace Volusia- tion of Marion County. before she implements said. “Those things are Flagler in Ormond Beach. Savage was introduced goals of her own. very much the ingredients Savage was also on the to Pace when she wrote She does want to keep of success for us.” committee that hired Jor- columns for the Ocala adapting Pace’s strength- “I have no doubt that dan to open Pace Citrus in Star-Banner newspaper, based, trauma-informed with Carol at the helm, we January 2019. diving into how nonprofits methods to the ever-chang- will continue to build that “Carol was basically the used their raised funds to ing technologies girls use partnership for years to one who helped build the impact themselves and and have access to by ex- come,” Hebert said. “We partnership between the their communities. panding services in a vir- are fortunate to have Pace school district and Pace,” Pace, and its self- tual environment. as part of the school dis- Citrus County School Dis- sustaining business model, “We believe there are trict family.” trict Chief Academic Offi- impressed Savage, who girls out there to be Contact Chronicle re- cer Dr. Scott Hebert said. would later go on to run a served,” she said. “We porter Buster Thompson at “Carol established a rela- handful of its 21 campuses already have a presence in 352-564-2916 or bthompson tionship with us early on statewide. the community, but we @chronicleonline.com. by presenting Pace to the school board at a meeting and really sold us on the I For a Day or Night of Fun benefits of having Pace in 19 our community.” and to Meet New Friends. Knowing she was taking over for Jordan to run her former staff, most of whom Come Savage helped hire, Savage wanted to respect and Play! the history and founda- tions Jordan established, To place your Bingo ads, while still progressing the KRISSY WAGNER/Special to the Chronicle B Pace Center into the Sheila A. Jordan, executive director of the Pace Center for 10 future. Girls Citrus. 9203147 call 563-5592

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NATIONC ITRUS& COUNTY CWHRONICLE ORLD Next in line for COVID-19 vaccine Panel: People over 75, essential workers to receive vaccines JOHN HANNA, MIKE STOBBE Associated Press

NEW YORK — A federal advisory panel recommended Sunday that peo- ple 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers should be next in line for COVID-19 shots, while a second vac- cine began rolling out to hospitals as the nation works to get the coronavirus pandemic under control. The two developments came amid a vaccination program that began only in the last week and has given initial shots to about 556,000 Americans, ac- A worker gives a thumbs up while cording to the Centers for Disease transporting boxes containing the Control and Prevention. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to the The COVID-19 vaccine developed loading dock for shipping. by Pfizer Inc. and Germany's Memphis, Tennessee, with the vaccine BioNTech already is being distrib- developed by Moderna and the Na- uted, and regulators last week gave tional Institutes of Health. The much- approval to the one from Moderna Associated Press needed shots are expected to be given Inc. that began shipping Sunday. Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the starting Monday, just three days after Earlier this month, the Advisory McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Miss., Sunday. the Food and Drug Administration au- Committee on Immunization Prac- projections. But at the same time, various health departments have dif- thorized their emergency rollout. tices said health care workers and some experts noted that not everyone ferent ideas about who should be Dr. Moncef Slaoui, the chief science nursing home residents — about who is recommended to get vacci- closer to the front of the line. adviser to the federal government's 24 million people — should be at the nated may choose to get a shot. Federal officials expect that vac- vaccine distribution effort, said on very front of the line for the vaccines. The committee also voted that be- cine doses will be limited for several CNN's "State of the Union" that nearly Sunday's vote by the panel was who hind those groups should be people months. CDC officials say up to 20 mil- 8 million doses will be distributed should be next in line, and by a vote of aged 65 to 74, numbering about 30 mil- lion are projected to start getting shots Monday, about 5.9 million of the Mod- 13-1, it decided that it should be peo- lion; those aged 16 to 64 with medical this month, another 30 million next erna vaccine and 2 million of the ple 75 and older, who number about conditions like obesity and cancer month, and 50 million in February. Pfizer vaccine. 20 million, as well as certain front-line who are at higher risk if they get That's 100 million out of a population Slaoui also predicted the U.S. will workers, who total about 30 million. COVID-19, numbering as many as of more than 330 million. experience "a continuing surge," with The essential workers include fire- 110 million; and a tier of other essen- Pfizer's shots were first shipped out larger numbers of coronavirus cases fighters and police; teachers and tial workers. This group of as many as a week ago and started being used the possible from gatherings for school staff; those working in food, ag- 57 million includes a wide category of next day, kicking off the nation's big- Christmas. ricultural and manufacturing sectors; food service and utility workers but gest vaccination drive. "I think, unfortunately, it will get corrections workers; U.S. Postal Ser- also those in legal and financial jobs Public health experts say the shots worse," he said. vice employees; public transit work- and the media. — and others in the pipeline — are the There won't be enough shots for the ers; and grocery store workers. They The expert panel's recommenda- only way to stop a virus that has been general population until spring, so are considered at very high risk of in- tion next goes to the CDC director and spreading wildly. Nationwide, more doses will be rationed at least for the fection because their jobs are critical to states as guidance to put together than 219,000 people per day on average next several months. President-elect and require them to be in regular con- vaccination programs. CDC directors test positive for the virus, which has Joe Biden pledged earlier this month tact with other people. have almost always signed off on com- killed over 316,000 in the U.S. and to have 100 million doses distributed It's not clear how long it will take to mittee recommendations. No matter nearly 1.7 million worldwide. in his first 100 days in office, and his vaccinate those groups. Vaccine doses what the CDC says, there will be dif- Earlier Sunday, trucks left the Olive surgeon general nominee said Sunday have come out slower than earlier ferences from state to state, because Branch, Mississippi, factory, near that it's still a realistic goal.

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RAPID COVID-19 Associated Press Turkish students Ceren Akgul, 23, and Alihan Oguz, 22, wearing masks to help protect against the spread of coronavirus, speak as she hold her 8-month-old cat, Kofte, during a testing for two-day weekend curfew, in Ankara, Turkey, Sunday. Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hit a record high last week, with the government announcing close to 30,000 new confirmed infections in a single day, pushing the total of confirmed cases since the outbreak began in March to nearly 2 million. Trump wants the Electoral College. future hacks, his chief of staff “The petition seeks all ap- said Sunday, as a GOP sena- Supreme Court to propriate remedies, including tor criticized President Donald overturn Pa. vacating the appointment of Trump for having a “blind spot” election results electors committed to Joseph when it comes to Moscow. PEDIATRICS Biden and allowing the Penn- “Those who are responsible WASHINGTON — Unde- sylvania General Assembly to are going to face conse- — N ow Available — terred by dismissals and ad- select their replacements,” quences for it,” said Biden chief monitions from judges, Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani of staff Ron Klain. “It’s not just We will submit to your insurance for payment. President Donald Trump’s said in a statement. sanctions. It’s also steps and campaign continued with its He is asking the court to things we could do to degrade unprecedented efforts to move swiftly so it can rule be- the capacity of foreign actors to Testing available overturn the results of the fore Congress meets on Jan. 6 repeat this sort of attack or, Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. 9:00am-12:00pm Nov 3. election Sunday, say- to tally the vote of the Electoral worse still, engage in even ing it had filed a new petition College, which decisively con- more dangerous attacks.” Inverness location only with the Supreme Court. firmed Biden’s win with 306 The head of the cybersecu- The petition seeks to re- electoral votes to Trump’s 232. rity firm FireEye, which dis- verse a trio of Pennsylvania But the justices are not sched- closed that it had been Supreme Court cases having uled to meet again, even pri- targeted by the spying at- to do with mail-in ballots and vately, until Jan 8, two days tempt, said it was clear the West Florida Pediatrics asks the court to reject voters’ after Congress counts votes. foreign intrusions were not will and allow the Pennsylva- Biden’s team “one and done” and sug- nia General Assembly to pick gested there was little time to Children’s Clinic its own slate of electors. vows action spare before the next one. While the prospect of the against hack as Cybersecurity experts and U. Hiremath M.D. A. Tinio M.D. highest court in the land throw- US threats persist U.S. officials such as Secre- Board Certified Pediatrician Board Certified Pediatrician ing out the results of a demo- tary of State Mike Pompeo cratic election based on WASHINGTON — Once in have been clear over the past unfounded charges of voter office, President-elect Joe week that they believe Russia fraud is extraordinary unlikely, it Biden will punish Russia for its was behind the massive hack 405 N. Central Ave. wouldn’t change the outcome. suspected cyber-espionage that infiltrated over 40 federal Inverness, FL 34453 President-elect Joe Biden operation against the United agencies, including the de- would still be the winner even States with financial sanctions partments of Treasury, Energy without Pennsylvania because and measures to hobble the and Commerce. (352) 746-3338 of his wide margin of victory in Kremlin’s ability to launch — From wire reports 000ZJ40

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Oct. 25. Texas A&M leads Only 11 schools have ever reached the playoff and all four of these participants have been list of CFP snubs there before. The Fighting Irish and Crim- RALPH D. RUSSO son Tide will meet Jan. 1 at AP college football writer AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, after a late pandemic- A season filled with uncer- related relocation from the Rose tainty brought on by the pan- Bowl in Pasadena, California. demic will end with a perfectly The Tigers and Buckeyes are set predictable College Football to play the same day at the Sugar Playoff. Bowl in New Orleans if all goes Alabama vs. Notre Dame. according to plan. Clemson vs. Ohio State. Four of The national champion is the bluest of blue bloods and the scheduled to be determined teams that have comprised the Jan. 11 in suburban Miami. top four in the rankings for The Fighting Irish (10-1) are nearly two months. Notre Dame back in the playoff for the sec- was picked Sunday over Texas ond time in three seasons, be- A&M for the final spot, ending coming the first team to lose a what little drama there had conference title game and make been. the final four. It was a novelty “It’s been a unique season in made possible only because of so many ways,” Ohio State coach the pandemic, which pushed the Ryan Day said. famously independent Irish into Not not when it comes to the a conference for the first time in teams playing for the national school history. championship. The Atlantic Coast Confer- The top four teams in the se- ence is the second league to Associated Press lection committee’s first rank- have two teams in the playoff, Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book throws a pass against Clemson during the Atlantic Coast Conference ings of the season were the same joining the SEC in 2017. championship game, Saturday in Charlotte, N.C. teams at the end, just in differ- After sitting second in the ent order. Alabama, Notre CFP rankings for a month, Notre No. 5 Texas A&M (8-1), but the field without even winning its athletic director, said Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State Dame was blown out 34-10 by Aggies were unable to become conference division. Dame’s extra victory against a have also held the first four Clemson in the ACC champion- the third team in the playoff ’s Selection committee chair- ranked opponent helped give spots in the AP Top 25 since ship. That opened the door for seven-year history to make the man Gary Barta, the Iowa See CFP/Page B3 UF’s Bucs battle back Pitts to turn pro Leaving less than 12 hours after SEC title game MARK LONG AP sports writer

GAINESVILLE — Florida tight end Kyle Pitts first talked to coach Dan Mullen about turning pro and leaving the pro- gram to prepare for the NFL draft two weeks ago, following his latest injury this season. Mullen convinced his best player to stick around for the Southeastern Conference championship game and maybe the College Football Playoff. Once the 10th-ranked Gators were officially eliminated from playoff contention, Pitts wasted little time opting out. He an- nounced his decision on social media Sunday, less than 12 hours after Florida lost to top-ranked Alabama 52-46 in the SEC title game in Atlanta and before Mullen’s team learned it was headed to the Cotton Bowl to play No. 8 Oklahoma. “It was something we dis- Associated Press cussed about where he was at, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works in the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a his future and we talked about game Sunday in Atlanta. the opportunity go play in the SEC championship game,” Mul- len said. “And he worked his tail off to get cleared to go play Comeback, Part II: Brady breaks Falcons’ hearts once again, 31-27 in that game. He said, ‘Coach, PAUL NEWBERRY Bucs to a touchdown on the first posses- Cameron Brate said. “He’s done it on I’m not sure what I’ll do after AP sports writer sion of the second half. the biggest stage. That 28-3 game. We’ve that depending on where we go Turns out, the 43-year-old was just seen him do it.” and what the situation’s going ATLANTA — Tom Brady took a knee, getting warmed up. Brady sought out Ryan as soon as the to be.’” then headed toward the Atlanta Falcons “He’s just a winner,” Buccaneers clock expired. He had no trouble find- Mullen supported Pitts’ sideline to exchange a few words with coach Bruce Arians said. “He knows ing the Atlanta quarterback, who was decision. Matt Ryan. how to do it.” headed his way wearing a mask. “You completely respect it,” It all looked so familiar. Brady certainly had plenty of experi- “He’s a great player, has been a great Mullen said. “He’s a guy that Yep, Brady did it again to Ryan and ence to fall back on when it comes to player for a long time,” Ryan said. “I has the opportunity to be a top- the Falcons. breaking Atlanta’s heart. was just telling him that he played 10 pick in the NFL draft, a phe- Rallying Tampa Bay from a pair of In the 2017 Super Bowl, Brady fa- well.” nomenal athlete, the premier tight end, I think, in the country. 17-point deficits, Brady recreated his mously led the greatest comeback in Brady capped his latest rally with a I give him a lot of credit for Super Bowl miracle by leading the Buc- championship game history, rallying 46-yard touchdown pass to Antonio working his tail off to try to get caneers on five straight scoring drives New England from a 28-3 deficit late in Brown with 6:19 remaining. The healthy enough to go play last in the second half Sunday for a the third quarter to a 34-28 overtime vic- league’s oldest player finished 31 of 45 night’s game. Had a huge game. 31-27 victory over Atlanta. tory that secured his fifth of six titles for 390 yards and two TDs. We talked that he’s going to go The stakes weren’t nearly as high and with the Patriots. “Great poise by everybody,” Brady prepare for that next step.” the deficit wasn’t quite as daunting, but Now, it looks like he’ll get a shot at an- said. “Everybody hung in there. We got The 6-foot-6 junior from Phil- Brady’s latest blow to Atlanta took the off to a tough start, but we found a way other ring with his new team. The Bucs adelphia finished with seven Bucs (9-5) to the brink of their first play- are on the cusp of wrapping up a wild- to win.” Brown, once considered the game’s receptions for 129 yards and a off berth since 2007. card berth, which is just what Brady touchdown against the Crimson It sure didn’t look that way when At- had in mind when he left snowy Massa- greatest receiver but struggling to put his career back together after extensive Tide. He’s widely expected to lanta raced to 17-0 by halftime, or when chusetts for sunny Florida. be the first tight end selected in the Falcons (4-10) restored their margin “A lot of it is his track record, the be- off-the-field troubles, scored his first TD See BUCS/Page B3 the 2021 NFL draft. to 24-7 after Brady finally guided the lief he inspires in all of us,” tight end See PITTS/Page B3 B2 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 NFL CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE

Tonight’s game: Steelers at Bengals: Pittsburgh (11-2) already has clinched its first playoff berth since 2017, but a win over the Bengals (2-10-1), in a game kicking off at 8:15 p.m. WEEK 15 on ESPN, would assure an AFC North title and at least one home playoff game at Heinz Field.

Standings Sunday’s game summaries and box scores AMERICAN CONFERENCE East The Titans (10-4) did their in the end zone with 19 sec- Was—FG Hopkins 48, :06. Fumbles-Lost 3-0 3-2 W L T Pct PF PA Dolphins eliminate Third Quarter Penalties-Yards 9-69 9-83 yx-Buffalo 11 3 0 .786 407 340 part with their second straight onds left to seal a 27-20 vic- Sea—Hyde 50 run (Myers kick), 13:12. Time of Possession 32:13 27:47 Miami 9 5 0 .643 352 257 Patriots from victory and fourth in five tory over the Houston Fourth Quarter INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS New England 6 8 0 .429 289 301 playoff race games to stay atop the AFC Texans. Was—Barber 1 run (kick failed), 14:14. RUSHING—Philadelphia, Sanders 17-64, N.Y. Jets 1 13 0 .071 206 413 Was—McKissic 6 pass from Haskins (run Hurts 11-63, Reagor 1-(minus 10). Arizona, South South. With Indianapolis MIAMI GARDENS — Un- failed), 7:16. Edmonds 11-47, K.Murray 8-29, Drake 10- W L T Pct PF PA Indianapolis 27, drafted rookie Salvon Ahmed beating Houston 27-20, the Sea Was 26, Hopkins 1-1. Indianapolis 10 4 0 .714 399 320 Titans still hold the tiebreaker Houston 20 First downs 16 26 PASSING—Philadelphia, Hurts 24-44-0- Tennessee 10 4 0 .714 436 361 and veteran Matt Breida com- Total Net Yards 302 353 338. Arizona, K.Murray 27-36-1-406, Lee in the division over the Colts Houston 0 10 3 7 — 20 Houston 4 10 0 .286 315 386 bined for 208 yards rushing Rushes-yards 26-181 20-84 1-1-0-26. Jacksonville 1 13 0 .071 275 423 Indianapolis 14 0 3 10 — 27 with two games remaining. Passing 121 269 RECEIVING—Philadelphia, Reagor 5-49, North to lead the Miami Dolphins to First Quarter Punt Returns 3-19 2--1 Goedert 4-39, Ward 4-15, Watkins 3-40, W L T Pct PF PA Ind—Taylor 5 run (Blankenship kick), a 22-12 victory over the New Tennessee 46, Kickoff Returns 1-8 2-42 Ertz 2-69, Jeffery 2-63, Fulgham 2-30, x-Pittsburgh 11 2 0 .846 349 237 5:49. England Patriots, who were Interceptions Ret. 2-20 1-0 Sanders 1-26, Scott 1-7. Arizona, Hopkins Cleveland 10 4 0 .714 368 374 Ind—Pascal 11 pass from Rivers (Blan- Detroit 25 Comp-Att-Int 18-27-1 38-55-2 9-169, Arnold 3-54, Fitzgerald 3-35, Kirk Baltimore 9 5 0 .643 403 287 eliminated from playoff con- kenship kick), :52. Detroit 7 8 3 7 — 25 Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 4-26 3-33, Edmonds 3-19, Johnson 2-38, Drake Cincinnati 2 10 1 .192 244 338 Second Quarter tention, ending their NFL- Tennessee 14 10 0 22 — 46 Punts 4-50.8 4-45.5 2-14, Williams 1-42, Turner 1-26, Daniels West Hou—Hansen 38 pass from Watson (Fair- record run of 11 consecutive First Quarter Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 1-2. W L T Pct PF PA bairn kick), 3:46. Ten—Henry 3 run (Gostkowski kick), Penalties-Yards 4-45 6-41 yx-Kansas City13 1 0 .929 435 310 postseason appearances. Hou—FG Fairbairn 23, :00. 8:40. Time of Possession 27:44 32:16 Las Vegas 7 7 0 .500 377 421 Third Quarter Mahomes’ Det—M.Jones 2 pass from Stafford INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Denver 5 9 0 .357 276 395 Miami 22, Ind—FG Blankenship 35, 8:27. (Prater kick), 1:34. RUSHING—Seattle, Carson 15-63, Hyde theatrics highlight L.A. Chargers 5 9 0 .357 327 389 Hou—FG Fairbairn 31, 1:19. New England 12 Ten—C.Davis 75 pass from Tannehill 2-55, Wilson 6-52, Penny 2-6, Dav.Moore NATIONAL CONFERENCE Fourth Quarter (Gostkowski kick), 1:22. 1-5. Washington, McKissic 13-51, Haskins Chiefs over Saints East New England 0 6 3 3 — 12 Ind—FG Blankenship 53, 13:31. Second Quarter 3-28, Barber 4-5. W L T Pct PF PA Miami 0 0 7 15 — 22 Hou—Coutee 9 pass from Watson (Fair- NEW ORLEANS — Patrick Ten—Tannehill 17 run (Gostkowski kick), PASSING—Seattle, Wilson 18-27-1-121. Washington 6 8 0 .429 302 295 Second Quarter bairn kick), 7:25. 9:28. Washington, Haskins 38-55-2-295. Mahomes had his full reper- Dallas 5 9 0 .357 339 433 NE—FG Folk 45, 8:50. Ind—Pascal 5 pass from Rivers (Blanken- Det—safety, 3:31. RECEIVING—Seattle, Metcalf 5-43, N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 .357 244 311 NE—FG Folk 36, 4:15. ship kick), 1:47. toire of side-arm throws, Det—Swift 2 run (kick failed), 1:02. Lockett 4-34, Hollister 2-17, Dav.Moore Philadelphia 4 9 1 .321 303 361 Third Quarter Hou Ind basketball-style push passes Ten—FG Gostkowski 38, :00. 2-10, Hyde 2-8, Carson 2-6, Swain 1-3. South Mia—Ahmed 1 run (Sanders kick), 10:32. First downs 22 20 Third Quarter Washington, Thomas 13-101, McKissic and underhanded flips on dis- W L T Pct PF PA NE—FG Folk 45, 4:20. Total Net Yards 425 350 Det—FG Prater 53, 4:09. 9-56, McLaurin 7-77, C.Sims 5-26, Wright play while passing for x-New Orleans 10 4 0 .714 397 297 Fourth Quarter Rushes-yards 21-83 23-127 Mia—Tagovailoa 3 run (Ahmed pass from Fourth Quarter 2-15, S.Sims 1-11, Foster 1-9. 254 yards and three touch- Tampa Bay 9 5 0 .643 401 321 Ten—Tannehill 3 run (Henry run), 14:30. Passing 342 223 Atlanta 4 10 0 .286 355 353 Tagovailoa), 12:55. Punt Returns 0-0 1-13 downs, and the Kansas City NE—FG Folk 42, 9:03. Ten—Brown 2 pass from Tannehill (Gost- Erase that 0!: Jets Carolina 4 10 0 .286 323 356 kowski kick), 9:00. Kickoff Returns 5-96 1-19 Mia—Tagovailoa 1 run (Sanders kick), Chiefs extended their winning North Det—Swift 6 run (Prater kick), 6:23. Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 3:17. edge Rams, avoid streak to nine games with a W L T Pct PF PA Ten—D.Evans 3 pass from Tannehill Comp-Att-Int 33-41-0 22-29-0 NE Mia yx-Green Bay 11 3 0 .786 434 339 (Gostkowski kick), 2:07. Sacked-Yards Lost 5-31 1-5 winless season 32-29 victory over the New First downs 18 26 Chicago 7 7 0 .500 315 318 Det Ten Punts 2-47.5 2-45.5 Orleans Saints. Total Net Yards 303 383 Minnesota 6 8 0 .429 360 388 First downs 27 28 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 0-0 INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Detroit 5 9 0 .357 335 435 Rushes-yards 22-117 42-250 Total Net Yards 430 463 Penalties-Yards 5-24 4-35 Sam Darnold passed for Passing 186 133 Kansas City 32, West Rushes-yards 27-123 38-195 Time of Possession 30:50 29:10 W L T Pct PF PA Punt Returns 2-16 0-0 207 yards and the New York Passing 307 268 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS New Orleans 29 x-Seattle 10 4 0 .714 413 339 Kickoff Returns 0-0 3-45 Jets finally earned the first vic- Punt Returns 1--1 0-0 RUSHING—Houston, Da.Johnson 8-27, Kansas City 7 7 7 11 — 32 L.A. Rams 9 5 0 .643 345 269 Interceptions Ret. 1-5 0-0 Kickoff Returns 4-116 2-45 Watson 6-25, Howell 5-22, Phillips 2-9. Indi- tory of their miserable season, New Orleans 0 9 6 14 — 29 Arizona 8 6 0 .571 391 329 Comp-Att-Int 17-27-0 20-26-1 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-0 anapolis, Taylor 16-83, Hines 5-43, Brissett First Quarter San Francisco 5 9 0 .357 333 352 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-23 2-12 holding on for a 23-20 win that Comp-Att-Int 27-38-1 21-27-0 1-2, Rivers 1-(minus 1). KC—Ty.Hill 5 pass from Mahomes (But- x-clinched playoff spot Punts 2-46.5 3-46.7 erased the possibility of the Sacked-Yards Lost 0-0 1-5 PASSING—Houston, Watson 33-41-0- ker kick), 6:18. y-clinched division Fumbles-Lost 3-1 0-0 Punts 1-36.0 1-47.0 373. Indianapolis, Rivers 22-28-0-228, Bris- third winless 16-game season Second Quarter Penalties-Yards 2-20 7-40 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 0-0 sett 0-1-0-0. KC—Kelce 1 pass from Mahomes (Butker Time of Possession 22:34 37:26 in NFL history. Schedule Penalties-Yards 3-33 3-22 RECEIVING—Houston, Da.Johnson 11- kick), 14:58. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Time of Possession 31:39 28:21 106, Cooks 6-59, Coutee 5-53, Akins 5-50, NO—Ta.Hill 1 run (Lutz kick), 10:21. Thursday’s Game RUSHING—New England, Michel 10-74, N.Y. Jets 23, INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Hansen 2-55, Warring 2-32, P.Brown 1-11, NO—safety, :03. L.A. Chargers 30, Las Vegas 27, OT Newton 9-38, White 2-3, Taylor 1-2. Miami, Saturday’s Games RUSHING—Detroit, Swift 15-67, Peter- Phillips 1-7. Indianapolis, Pascal 5-79, Hil- L.A. Rams 20 Third Quarter Ahmed 23-122, Breida 12-86, Laird 2-20, Buffalo 48, Denver 19 son 6-23, Stafford 2-12, Daniel 1-11, Agnew ton 4-71, Taylor 4-12, Pittman 2-19, Alie-Cox NO—Murray 24 pass from Brees (pass Bowden 1-9, Tagovailoa 3-9, M.Perry 1-4. N.Y. Jets 7 6 10 0 — 23 Green Bay 24, Carolina 16 1-7, Moore 1-3, Hockenson 1-0. Tennessee, 2-14, Doyle 2-14, Hines 2-11, Burton 1-8. failed), 13:16. PASSING—New England, Newton 17-27- L.A. Rams 0 3 7 10 — 20 Sunday’s Games Henry 24-147, D.Evans 8-30, Tannehill KC—Hardman 5 pass from Mahomes 0-209. Miami, Tagovailoa 20-26-1-145. First Quarter Baltimore 40, Jacksonville 14 3-21, Woodside 3-(minus 3). Bears beat Vikings (Butker kick), 8:23. RECEIVING—New England, Meyers NYJ—T.Johnson 18 pass from Darnold Chicago 33, Minnesota 27 PASSING—Detroit, Stafford 22-32-0-252, Fourth Quarter 7-111, White 4-52, Byrd 3-24, Harry 1-12, (Ficken kick), 6:25. Dallas 41, San Francisco 33 Daniel 5-6-1-55. Tennessee, Tannehill 21- to stay in stride KC—Bell 12 run (Kelce pass from Ma- Michel 1-8, Keene 1-2. Miami, Bowden 6-37, Second Quarter Indianapolis 27, Houston 20 27-0-273. homes), 13:44. Smythe 5-40, Ford 3-18, Hollins 2-18, Laird in playoff race NYJ—FG Ficken 39, 12:44. Miami 22, New England 12 RECEIVING—Detroit, M.Jones 10-112, NO—Kamara 14 pass from Brees (Lutz 2-12, Shaheen 1-15, Ahmed 1-5. NYJ—FG Ficken 25, 7:37. Seattle 20, Washington 15 Sanu 4-38, Swift 4-15, Amendola 3-20, kick), 9:43. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Miami, Sand- MINNEAPOLIS — David LAR—FG Gay 45, :00. Tampa Bay 31, Atlanta 27 Hockenson 2-18, H.Bryant 1-44, Cephus KC—FG Butker 22, 4:18. ers 52. Montgomery rushed for a Third Quarter Tennessee 46, Detroit 25 1-36, Agnew 1-13, James 1-11. Tennessee, NO—Humphrey 17 pass from Brees (Lutz career-high 146 yards and NYJ—Gore 1 run (Ficken kick), 8:30. Arizona 33, Philadelphia 26 Jackson leads J.Smith 5-52, Brown 5-44, C.Davis 4-110, LAR—Woods 15 pass from Goff (Gay kick), 2:06. N.Y. Jets 23, L.A. Rams 20 D.Evans 2-27, Henry 2-5, Firkser 1-20, two touchdowns as the Chi- kick), 6:09. KC NO Kansas City 32, New Orleans 29 surging Ravens to Pruitt 1-10, McNichols 1-5. cago Bears trampled Minne- NYJ—FG Ficken 21, 1:39. First downs 34 15 Cleveland 20, N.Y. Giants 6 Total Net Yards 411 285 sota’s depleted defense and Fourth Quarter Today’s Game rout of Jaguars Pollard scores LAR—Higbee 3 pass from Goff (Gay Rushes-yards 41-179 17-60 Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, 8:15 p.m. hung on for a 33-27 victory to kick), 13:47. Passing 232 225 Friday, Dec. 25 BALTIMORE — The Balti- 2 minus Elliott, stay in the hunt for the ex- LAR—FG Gay 42, 6:35. Punt Returns 5--15 2-26 Minnesota at New Orleans, 4:30 p.m. Kickoff Returns 0-0 1-34 more Ravens built a 26-point Cowboys beat 49ers panded playoffs. NYJ LAR Saturday, Dec. 26 halftime lead against helpless First downs 17 16 Interceptions Ret. 1-3 0-0 Tampa Bay at Detroit, 1 p.m. ARLINGTON, Texas — Total Net Yards 289 303 Comp-Att-Int 26-47-0 15-34-1 San Francisco at Arizona, 4:30 p.m. Jacksonville and rolled to a Chicago 33, Sacked-Yards Lost 4-22 1-9 Tony Pollard ran for two Rushes-yards 31-93 19-114 Miami at Las Vegas, 8:15 p.m. 40-7 victory that boosted their Minnesota 27 Passing 196 189 Punts 6-40.5 8-47.3 Sunday, Dec. 27 playoff chances and ex- touchdowns with Ezekiel El- Punt Returns 1-18 3-65 Fumbles-Lost 3-1 0-0 Atlanta at Kansas City, 1 p.m. liott sidelined by an injury for Chicago 10 10 7 6 — 33 Kickoff Returns 1-24 2-48 Penalties-Yards 5-54 10-93 Carolina at Washington, 1 p.m. tended the Jaguars’ losing Minnesota 7 3 10 7 — 27 Time of Possession 41:14 18:46 the first time in the two-time Interceptions Ret. 1-20 0-0 Chicago at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. streak to 13 games. First Quarter Comp-Att-Int 22-31-0 22-34-1 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Cincinnati at Houston, 1 p.m. rushing champion’s career, Chi—Mooney 8 pass from Trubisky (San- Sacked-Yards Lost 2-11 3-20 RUSHING—Kansas City, Edwards-He- Cleveland at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Baltimore 40, and the Dallas Cowboys beat tos kick), 9:01. Punts 5-49.4 5-35.8 laire 14-79, Bell 15-62, Mahomes 7-37, Min—Thielen 3 pass from Cousins (Bai- Indianapolis at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. the San Francisco 49ers Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Williams 3-5, Hill 1-1, Hardman 1-(minus 5). N.Y. Giants at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Jacksonville 14 ley kick), 4:46. Penalties-Yards 6-61 5-43 New Orleans, Kamara 11-54, T.Hill 2-3, Mur- Chi—FG Santos 42, 1:16. Denver at L.A. Chargers, 4:05 p.m. Jacksonville 0 0 7 7 — 14 41-33. Time of Possession 34:15 25:45 ray 4-3. Second Quarter L.A. Rams at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Baltimore 9 17 7 7 — 40 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS PASSING—Kansas City, Mahomes 26- Chi—Montgomery 1 run (Santos kick), Philadelphia at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. First Quarter Dallas 41, RUSHING—N.Y. Jets, Gore 23-59, Dar- 47-0-254. New Orleans, Brees 15-34-1-234. 6:46. Tennessee at Green Bay, 8:20 p.m. Bal—safety, 10:57. nold 5-18, Johnson 3-16. L.A. Rams, Akers RECEIVING—Kansas City, Kelce 8-68, San Francisco 33 Chi—FG Santos 35, 3:34. Monday, Dec. 28 Bal—Boykin 4 pass from Jackson (Tucker 15-63, Woods 1-40, Goff 1-9, Brown 1-4, Hill 6-53, Watkins 4-60, Hardman 3-22, Rob- Min—FG Bailey 24, :26. Buffalo at New England, 8:15 p.m. kick), 6:35. San Francisco 7 7 10 9 — 33 Henderson 1-(minus 2). inson 2-27, Bell 1-14, Yelder 1-6, Ed- Third Quarter wards-Helaire 1-4. New Orleans, Sanders Second Quarter Dallas 14 3 7 17 — 41 PASSING—N.Y. Jets, Darnold 22-31-0- Min—Cook 1 run (Bailey kick), 10:54. 4-76, Kamara 3-40, Cook 2-29, Humphrey Bal—Dobbins 2 run (Tucker kick), 14:14. First Quarter 207. L.A. Rams, Goff 22-34-1-209. Chi—Montgomery 14 run (Santos kick), 2-29, Murray 2-26, Smith 1-25, Burton 1-9. Bal—FG Tucker 46, 7:44. Dal—Pollard 1 run (Zuerlein kick), 9:34. RECEIVING—N.Y. Jets, Crowder 6-66, 5:30. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Bal—Bryant 11 pass from Jackson Dal—Gallup 3 pass from Dalton (Zuerlein Johnson 6-39, Herndon 3-48, Mims 3-18, Min—FG Bailey 22, 2:38. (Tucker kick), 1:20. kick), 6:39. Berrios 2-9, Perriman 1-21, Gore 1-6. L.A. Fourth Quarter Third Quarter SF—Reed 5 pass from Mullens (Gould Rams, Woods 6-56, Kupp 5-39, Higbee Mayfield, Browns Chi—FG Santos 48, 13:33. Jac—J.Robinson 17 pass from Minshew kick), :12. 4-67, Everett 2-28, Reynolds 2-9, Brown Min—Conklin 20 pass from Cousins (Bai- (Rosas kick), 9:09. Second Quarter 1-6, Henderson 1-5, Akers 1-(minus 1). move closer to ley kick), 8:05. Bal—Jackson 5 run (Tucker kick), 4:35. Dal—FG Zuerlein 48, 11:37. MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Chi—FG Santos 42, :56. playoffs, top Giants Fourth Quarter SF—Aiyuk 2 pass from Mullens (Gould Chi Min Bal—Andrews 3 pass from Jackson kick), 5:00. Murray, Hopkins EAST RUTHERFORD, First downs 23 26 (Tucker kick), 9:46. Third Quarter Total Net Yards 397 407 N.J. — Baker Mayfield led Jac—Conley 13 pass from Minshew SF—FG Gould 41, 10:48. lead Cardinals Rushes-yards 42-199 28-158 (Rosas kick), 1:44. Dal—Schultz 12 pass from Dalton (Zuer- two 95-yard touchdown Tampa Bay 31, Passing 198 249 Jac Bal lein kick), 7:35. past Eagles drives and the Cleveland Punt Returns 1-1 0-0 First downs 17 26 SF—J.Wilson 1 run (Gould kick), 2:08. Atlanta 27 Kickoff Returns 3-69 1-30 GLENDALE, Ariz.— Kyler Browns moved closer to end- Total Net Yards 267 409 Fourth Quarter Tampa Bay 0 0 21 10 — 31 Interceptions Ret. 1-0 1-0 Rushes-yards 22-62 37-159 Dal—FG Zuerlein 46, 10:08. Murray threw for a career- ing their 17-year playoff Atlanta 7 10 7 3 — 27 Comp-Att-Int 15-21-1 24-35-1 Passing 205 250 Dal—Pollard 40 run (Zuerlein kick), 2:27. high 406 yards, DeAndre drought with a 20-6 victory Sacked-Yards Lost 1-4 3-22 First Quarter Punt Returns 0-0 2-23 SF—FG Gould 31, :40. Punts 1-44.0 2-40.0 Hopkins had 169 yards re- over the New York Giants. Atl—Gage 5 pass from Ryan (Koo kick), Kickoff Returns 1-19 1-5 Dal—Lamb 47 kickoff return (Zuerlein Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 10:34. Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 kick), :34. ceiving and a stellar touch- Penalties-Yards 4-36 1-5 Cleveland 20, Second Quarter Comp-Att-Int 22-29-0 19-26-1 SF Dal down catch, and the Arizona Time of Possession 32:59 27:01 Atl—Ridley 12 pass from Ryan (Koo kick), Sacked-Yards Lost 5-21 1-0 First downs 28 15 N.Y. Giants 6 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Cardinals improved their po- 7:48. Punts 3-36.7 0-0.0 Total Net Yards 458 291 RUSHING—Chicago, Montgomery 32- sition in the playoff race by Cleveland 0 13 0 7 — 20 Atl—FG Koo 32, :15. Fumbles-Lost 2-1 4-0 Rushes-yards 36-150 22-87 146, Trubisky 8-34, Mooney 1-16, Patterson N.Y. Giants 3 0 0 3 — 6 Third Quarter Penalties-Yards 7-67 4-40 Passing 308 204 beating the Philadelphia Ea- TB—Fournette 1 run (Succop kick), 11:28. Punt Returns 2-23 2-26 1-3. Minnesota, Cook 24-132, Cousins 3-25, First Quarter Time of Possession 28:12 31:48 gles 33-26. NYG—FG Gano 37, 4:12. Atl—Hurst 7 pass from Ryan (Koo kick), 7:34. Kickoff Returns 1-23 5-155 Mattison 1-1. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Second Quarter TB—Godwin 4 pass from Brady (Succop Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-14 PASSING—Chicago, Trubisky 15-21-1- RUSHING—Jacksonville, J.Robinson 16- Arizona 33, Cle—Hooper 2 pass from Mayfield (Par- kick), 3:44. Comp-Att-Int 26-43-2 20-34-0 202. Minnesota, Cousins 24-35-1-271. 35, Ogunbowale 2-17, Minshew 2-9, key kick), 12:31. TB—Fournette 1 run (Succop kick), :05. Sacked-Yards Lost 2-11 2-17 RECEIVING—Chicago, Robinson 4-83, Shenault 2-1. Baltimore, Dobbins 14-64, Philadelphia 26 Cle—Landry 2 pass from Mayfield (kick Fourth Quarter Punts 4-46.5 6-47.0 Mooney 4-49, Graham 2-25, Kmet 2-12, Edwards 9-42, Jackson 10-35, Huntley 4-18. Philadelphia 0 20 6 0 — 26 failed), :21. TB—FG Succop 27, 11:10. Fumbles-Lost 2-2 0-0 Montgomery 1-16, Miller 1-13, Patterson PASSING—Jacksonville, Minshew 22-29- Arizona 16 10 0 7 — 33 Fourth Quarter Atl—FG Koo 52, 8:22. Penalties-Yards 4-39 5-58 1-4. Minnesota, Jefferson 8-104, Cook 5-27, 0-226. Baltimore, Jackson 17-22-1-243, First Quarter Cle—Chubb 1 run (Parkey kick), 12:53. TB—Brown 46 pass from Brady (Succop Time of Possession 34:56 25:04 Conklin 3-57, I.Smith 3-37, Beebe 2-21, Huntley 2-4-0-7. Ari—safety, 9:34. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Thielen 2-11, Mattison 1-14. NYG—FG Gano 39, 4:07. kick), 6:19. RECEIVING—Jacksonville, Shenault Ari—K.Murray 8 run (Nugent kick), 5:46. RUSHING—San Francisco, Mostert 14- MISSED FIELD GOALS—None. Cle NYG TB Atl 5-43, Chark 4-53, Eifert 3-51, J.Robinson Ari—Edmonds 6 pass from K.Murray (Nu- 68, Wilson 16-60, Coleman 3-11, Mullens First downs 24 14 First downs 27 23 3-18, Cole 2-22, Conley 1-13, Johnson 1-8, gent kick), 2:18. 1-7, Juszczyk 2-4. Dallas, Pollard 12-69, Total Net Yards 392 288 Total Net Yards 416 369 Ogunbowale 1-8, O’Shaughnessy 1-6, Seahawks hold on Second Quarter Dowdle 4-11, Dalton 2-8, N.Brown 1-4, Bell Rushes-yards 30-106 21-74 Rushes-yards 18-51 13-37 Ozigbo 1-4. Baltimore, M.Brown 6-98, An- Phi—Watkins 32 pass from Hurts (Elliott 1-2, Cooper 2-(minus 7). to beat Washington, Passing 286 214 Passing 365 332 drews 5-66, Edwards 2-36, Ricard 2-10, kick), 14:01. PASSING—San Francisco, Mullens 21- Punt Returns 1-6 1-12 Punt Returns 4-32 1-4 Dobbins 1-17, Bryant 1-11, Hill 1-8, Boykin Ari—FG Nugent 40, 11:37. 36-2-219, Beathard 5-7-0-100. Dallas, Dal- clinch playoff spot Kickoff Returns 2-27 2-67 Kickoff Returns 3-67 0-0 1-4. Phi—G.Ward 4 pass from Hurts (Elliott Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 MISSED FIELD GOALS—Baltimore, ton 19-33-0-209, C.Wilson 1-1-0-12. LANDOVER, Md. — Rus- RECEIVING—San Francisco, Aiyuk 9-73, kick), 6:20. Comp-Att-Int 27-32-0 19-32-0 Comp-Att-Int 31-45-0 34-49-0 Tucker 57. Bourne 4-86, James 4-56, Dwelley 2-28, sell Wilson and the Sea- Ari—Fitzgerald 14 pass from K.Murray Sacked-Yards Lost 1-11 1-7 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-25 3-24 (Nugent kick), 2:13. Punts 3-40.0 2-34.5 Punts 5-41.8 5-48.4 McKinnon 2-22, Reed 2-18, Cracraft 2-11, hawks built a big lead, and Tannehill has Juszczyk 1-25. Dallas, Pollard 6-63, Lamb Phi—G.Ward 5 pass from Hurts (run Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Seattle’s suddenly opportu- failed), 1:19. Penalties-Yards 6-60 2-25 Penalties-Yards 1-10 3-28 5 TDs, Titans stay 5-85, Gallup 3-26, Schultz 2-14, Cooper 2-10, N.Brown 1-13, Bell 1-10. nistic defense held to beat Third Quarter Time of Possession 34:03 25:57 Time of Possession 31:47 28:13 Phi—Hurts 7 run (run failed), :55. INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS hot, rout Lions MISSED FIELD GOALS—Dallas, Zuer- Washington 20-15 and clinch lein 60. Fourth Quarter RUSHING—Cleveland, Chubb 15-50, D. RUSHING—Tampa Bay, Fournette 14-49, NASHVILLE, Tenn. — a playoff spot. Ari—Hopkins 20 pass from K.Murray (Nu- Johnson 4-24, Hunt 7-21, Mayfield 4-11. Vaughn 2-4, Brady 2-(minus 2). Atlanta, I. gent kick), 7:17. N.Y. Giants, Morris 7-39, Gallman 9-29, Smith 6-24, Ryan 1-16, Gurley 1-(minus 1), Ryan Tannehill ran for two Colts recover Seattle 20, Phi Ari Lewis 1-4, McCoy 2-3, Penny 1-2, Shepard Hill 5-(minus 2). touchdowns and threw three another late First downs 26 26 1-(minus 3). PASSING—Tampa Bay, Brady 31-45-0- more, and Derrick Henry ran Washington 15 Total Net Yards 422 526 PASSING—Cleveland, Mayfield 27-32-0- 390. Atlanta, Ryan 34-49-0-356. fumble, beat Texan Seattle 3 10 7 0 — 20 Rushes-yards 29-117 30-103 297. N.Y. Giants, McCoy 19-31-0-221, Dixon RECEIVING—Tampa Bay, Evans 6-110, for 147 yards and a score to Washington 0 3 0 12 — 15 Passing 305 423 0-1-0-0. Brown 5-93, Brate 4-54, Godwin 4-36, move the Tennessee Titans INDIANAPOLIS — Philip First Quarter Punt Returns 0-0 2-0 RECEIVING—Cleveland, Landry 7-61, McCoy 3-32, Gronkowski 3-29, Miller 3-20, closer to clinching their third Rivers threw a late, tiebreak- Sea—FG Myers 43, 8:50. Kickoff Returns 5-94 1-20 Hooper 5-41, Higgins 4-76, Peoples-Jones Fournette 3-16. Atlanta, Ridley 10-163, Gage playoff berth in four seasons ing touchdown to Zach Pas- Second Quarter Interceptions Ret. 1-0 0-0 3-55, Hunt 3-7, Bryant 2-19, Chubb 2-16, 5-68, Hurst 4-21, K.Smith 3-32, Stocker Sea—FG Myers 40, 10:52. Comp-Att-Int 24-44-0 28-37-1 Njoku 1-22. N.Y. Giants, Slayton 4-74, Shep- 2-21, Gurley 2-15, Hill 2-9, I.Smith 2-9, Pow- routing the Detroit Lions cal and the Indianapolis Colts Sea—Hollister 10 pass from Wilson Sacked-Yards Lost 6-33 1-9 ard 4-51, Engram 4-46, Lewis 2-14, Tate ell 2-5, Treadwell 1-14, Blake 1-(minus 1). 46-25. defense recovered a fumble (Myers kick), 1:45. Punts 6-32.0 3-47.7 2-13, Toilolo 1-14, Penny 1-9, Smith 1-0. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE SCOREBOARD MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 B3 FOOTBALL LOTTERY SPORTS BRIEFS College Football Florida Playoff Rankings NHL, players finalize The league is allowing for the possibil- Here are the winning numbers selected ity of playing games at neutral sites if Dec. 20 agreement for season Record Sunday in the Florida Lottery: needed. Final details on where the Cana- 1. Alabama 11-0 PICK 2 (early) PICK 5 (early) Hockey is set to return Jan. 13 after dian teams will play were still pending 2. Clemson 10-1 4 - 4 3 - 4 - 7 - 2 - 2 the NHL and players completed a deal until there are agreements with federal 3. Ohio State 6-0 PICK 2 (late) Sunday to hold a 56-game season that and provincial health officials. 4. Notre Dame 10-1 PICK 5 (late) 5. Texas A&M 8-1 7 - 5 would include playoffs lasting into July to 6. Oklahoma 8-2 5 - 2 - 4 - 3 - 9 Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M PICK 3 (early) award the Stanley Cup. 7. Florida 8-3 FANTASY 5 8. Cincinnati 9-0 6 - 8 - 3 The league’s Board of Governors extension with Lakers 11 - 14 - 18 - 19 - 35 voted to approve the agreement that was 9. Georgia 7-2 LOS ANGELES — Forward Kyle 10. Iowa State 8-3 PICK 3 (late) backed by the NHL Players’ Association CASH 4 LIFE Kuzma has agreed to a three-year, 11. Indiana 6-1 2 - 6 - 2 executive board Friday night. The regular 12. Coastal Carolina 11-0 20 - 21 - 36 - 47 - 53 $40 million extension to remain with the 13. North Carolina 8-3 PICK 4 (early) season is scheduled to go until May 8 CASH BALL NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, a 14. Northwestern 6-2 5 - 7 - 7 - 5 with a 16-team playoff to follow. 15. Iowa 6-2 3 “It’ll be exciting to get going again,” person familiar with the deal said Sunday. 16. BYU 10-1 PICK 4 (late) San Jose general manager Doug Wilson The person spoke to The Associated 17. Southern Cal 5-1 2 - 1 - 3 - 8 18. Miami 8-2 said on a video call. “It’s been a challeng- Press on condition of anonymity because 19. Louisiana 9-1 ing year and journey.” the Lakers didn’t disclose the terms of 20. Texas 6-3 Saturday’s winning numbers and payouts: the deal in their announcement of an ex- 21. Oklahoma St. 7-3 The season will be highly unusual in at 22. San Jose St. 7-0 Powerball: 27 – 32 – 34 – 43 – 52 5-of-6 5x No winner least one respect: There will be four divi- tension. ESPN first reported the terms of 23. NC State 8-3 Powerball: 13 5-of-6 10x 1 winner $30,000 sions — North, South, East and West — Kuzma’s rookie contract extension, 24. Tulsa 6-2 5-of-5 PB No winner Fantasy 5: 5 – 16 – 32 – 33 – 36 which begins in 2021 and includes a 25. Oregon 4-2 and all play will be within them through No Florida winner 5-of-5 3 winners $72,358.75 player option for the 2023-24 season. Playoff semifinal pairings: No. 1 Alabama vs. 5-of-5 No winner 4-of-5 222 $157.50 the first two rounds of the playoffs to min- No. 4 Notre Dame and No. 2 Clemson vs. No. Kuzma has been a key component of No Florida winner 3-of-5 8,617 $11 imize travel and the potential for the 3 Ohio St. The semifinals will be hosted at the the Lakers’ core for three seasons since Sugar Bowl and in Arlington, Texas on Lotto: 2 – 8 – 35 – 37 – 40 – 53 Cash 4 Life: 25 – 31 – 48 – 56 – coronavirus to disrupt the season. The Jan. 1, 2021. The championship game will be 6-of-6 No winner 57 North Division contains only the seven the team acquired him in a draft-day played on Jan. 11, 2021 at Miami Gardens, 5-of-6 2x 10 winners$6,000 Cash Ball: 3 Canadian teams. trade in 2017. Fla. 5-of-6 3x 1 winner $9,000 5-of-5 CB No winner “It is the current plan to play games in Kuzma made the All-NBA rookie first team AP Top 25 5-of-6 4x 5 winners $12,000 5-of-5 No winner the home arenas of participating teams in 2018, and the smooth scorer averaged a The Top 25 teams in The Associated Press while understanding that most arenas will career-best 18.7 points in his second pro college football poll, with first-place votes not, at least in the initial part of the sea- season after the arrival of LeBron James. in parentheses, records through Dec. 19, son, be able to host fans,” the NHL said. — From wire reports total points based on 25 points for a On the AIRWAVES first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote, and previous ranking: Team Record Pts Prv TODAY’S SPORTS even worse because of the guy who 1. Alabama (62) 11-0 1550 1 MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL led the comeback. 2. Clemson 10-1 1482 4 BUCS Brady did it again to the Falcons. 12 p.m. (ACCN) Morehead State at Clemson Continued from Page B1 3. Ohio State 6-0 1424 3 1 p.m. (SEC) Wofford at Texas A&M “He’s never out of the fight,” Atlan- 4. Notre Dame 10-1 1338 2 ta’s Grady Jarrett said, “as I’ve 5. Texas A&M 8-1 1297 5 3 p.m. (ESPNU) Buffalo at Syracuse (Taped) learned too many times. 6. Cincinnati 9-0 1262 6 5 p.m. (ESPNU) UCF at Florida State (Taped) since joining the Bucs and his first with 7. Indiana 6-1 1123 7 7 p.m. (ESPNU) Purdue vs Notre Dame (Taped) 8. Oklahoma 8-2 1088 12 anyone since Week 2 of the 2019 season TOM’S FORMER TEAM 7 p.m. (FSNFL) Gardner-Webb at Florida State 9. Coastal Carolina 11-0 1024 9 with Brady in New England. Brady’s latest triumph came on the 10. Florida 8-3 1001 11 8 p.m. (ACCN) Longwood at Virginia Tech He fell to his knees and raised both same day the Patriots were elimi- 11. Georgia 7-2 959 10 8 p.m. (ESPN2) Tulsa at Memphis arms toward the stadium roof after 12. Iowa State 8-3 845 8 nated from playoff contention for the 13. Brigham Young 10-1 779 14 9 p.m. (ESPNU) Murray State at Austin Peay State hauling in the scoring pass. first time in 12 years with a loss to the 14. North Carolina 8-3 685 16 9:30 p.m. (FS1) New Mexico at Boise State “It’s been a long journey for me,” Dolphins. 15. Northwestern 6-2 666 15 Brown said. 1 a.m. (SUN) Gardner-Webb at Florida State (Same-day “They have their own thing going,” 16. Louisiana-Lafayette 9-1 642 17 Tampa Bay scored on five straight Tape) Brady said. “They’re focused on what 17. Iowa 6-2 556 18 possessions after halftime — four 18. Miami (FL) 8-2 475 19 4 a.m. (ESPNU) Youngstown State at Northern Kentucky they need to do and I’m focused on touchdowns and a field goal. 19. San Jose State 7-0 372 25 (Taped) what I need to do.” 20. Texas 6-3 291 21 WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Leonard Fournette had a pair of 21. USC 5-1 276 13 1-yard TD runs, Brady hooked up with 2 p.m. (ACCN) UCF at Georgia Tech WHITE’S BIG DAY 22. Tulsa 6-2 274 20 Chris Godwin on a 4-yard scoring 23. Liberty 9-1 207 22 COLLEGE FOOTBALL pass, and Ryan Succop connected on It was the second second time this 24. North Carolina State 8-3 181 24 6 a.m. (ESPNU) ACC Championship: Clemson vs Notre season that White has made three 25. Oregon 4-2 126 - a 27-yard field goal. Others receiving votes: Oklahoma State 115, Dame (Taped) Ryan was 34 of 49 for 356 yards and sacks in a game. He also did it on Army 36, Buffalo 15, UCF 14, Marshall 13, Ball 12 p.m. (ESPNU) Stanford at UCLA (Taped) three touchdowns for the Falcons, but Oct. 25 against the Raiders, making State 11, Washington 7, UAB 5, TCU 4, North 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Myrtle Beach Bowl: Appalachian State vs him the only player with two three- Dakota State 4, Memphis 2, Colorado 1. he did little after connecting with North Texas Hayden Hurst on a 7-yard TD throw sack games this season Amway Coaches 11 p.m. (ESPNU) Arizona State at Oregon State (Taped) midway through the third quarter. “Man, I just played instinct foot- 3:30 a.m. (ESPN2) Appalachian State vs North Texas (Same- The Bucs suddenly started getting ball,” White said. “I was seeing some Top 25 day Tape) pressure on the Atlanta QB, who was things and took advantage of it.” The Amway Coaches Top 25 football poll, NFL sacked three times— all of them cred- White had only 2 1/2 sacks a year with first-place votes in parentheses, team ago as a rookie. He’s stepped up his records through Saturday, total points 8 p.m. (ESPN) Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals ited to Devin White. game after watching the Michael Jor- based on 25 points for first place through Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals Atlanta failed to pick up a first 4:15 a.m. (NFL) dan documentary over the offseason. one point for 25th, and previous ranking: (Same-day Tape) down on four of its last five posses- Team Record Pts Prv “When you play with that edge and SOCCER sions, the only exception being a drive 1. Alabama (61) 11-0 1525 1 that ended with Younghoe Koo’s confidence, you can do some really 2. Clemson 10-1 1456 3 12:25 p.m. (NBCSPT) Premier League Burnley vs Wolver- 52-yard field goal with 8:22 remain- spooky things,” White said. 3. Ohio State 6-0 1379 4 hampton Wanderers 4. Notre Dame 10-1 1317 2 ing, giving the Falcons a 27-24 lead. 5. Texas A&M 8-1 1297 5 It didn’t hold up. INJURY REPORT 6. Cincinnati 9-0 1204 6 Note: Times and channels are subject to change at the It never does against Brady, who Buccaneers: CB Carlton Davis, who 7. Oklahoma 8-2 1104 10 discretion of the network. If you are unable to locate a game improved to 7-0 against the Falcons in leads Tampa Bay with four intercep- 8. Indiana 6-1 1056 7 on the listed channel, please contact your cable provider. 9. Georgia 7-2 1021 9 his long career. tions, was ruled out early in the sec- 10. Oklahoma 8-3 981 11 The Falcons took another demoral- ond half with a groin injury. 11. Coastal Carolina 11-0 911 12 izing loss in a season filled with them. 12. Iowa State 8-3 838 8 They already became the first in NFL UP NEXT 13. Northwestern 6-2 724 14 Prep CALENDAR 14. North Carolina 8-3 699 15 history to blow fourth-quarter leads of Buccaneers: Look to clinch a play- 15. Brigham Young 10-1 657 16 at least 15 points in two straight off berth when they play their final 16. Iowa 6-2 583 17 TODAY’S PREP SPORTS games. road game of the season next Sunday 17. Louisiana-Lafayette 9-1 556 18 BOYS BASKETBALL Now, this — which may have hurt against the Detroit Lions. 18. Miami 8-2 471 19 6 p.m. Lecanto vs. HCA at Weeki Wachee 19. Southern California 5-1 388 13 20. San Jose State 7-0 360 25 21. Oklahoma State 7-3 211 22 Tuesday, Dec. 29 Florida said Pitts was dealing with 22. North Carolina State 8-3 207 23 Cheez-It Bowl How The 23. Liberty 9-1 206 21 a lingering injury from the previous Orlando, Fla. AP Top 25 Fared PITTS week at Tennessee. He lobbied to play 24. Texas 6-3 198 24 No. 18 Miami vs. No. 21 Oklahoma St., 5:30 Continued from Page B1 25. Tulsa 6-2 191 20 p.m. (ESPN) No. 1 Alabama (11-0) beat No. 11 Florida 52- but was ultimately overruled, with his Others receiving votes: Oregon (4-2) 115 Army Alamo Bowl 46. Next: TBD health and his future as the main con- (9-2) 61 Auburn (6-4) 27 Colorado (4-1) 16 San Antonio No. 2 Notre Dame (10-1) lost to No. 4 Clem- “I have many great memories siderations. There’s little doubt, Ball State (6-1) 13 Washington (3-1) 11 Wis- No. 20 Texas vs. Colorado, 9 p.m. (ESPN) son 34-10. Next: TBD consin (3-3) 10 SMU (7-3) 10 Buffalo (5-1) 9 during my three years at Florida and though, that Pitts would have made a Wednesday, Dec. 30 No. 3 Ohio State (6-0) beat No. 15 North- Alabama-Birmingham (6-3) 5 Boise State (5-2) I will always be a Gator,” Pitts said. “I difference. Duke’s Mayo Bowl western 22-10. Next: TBD 4 Utah (3-2) 2 Nevada (6-2) 2. Charlotte, N.C. No. 4 Clemson (10-1) beat No. 2 Notre Dame hope to continue to make Gator Na- He’s expected to win the Mackey Wisconsin vs. Wake Forest, Noon (ESPN) 34-10 Next: TBD tion proud throughout my career. I Award given annually to college foot- Bowl schedule Music City Bowl No. 5 Texas A&M (8-1) beat Tennessee 34- will forever miss running out of the ball’s top tight end and surely will get 13. Next: TBD Canceled Nashville, Tenn. No. 6 Cincinnati (9-0) beat No. 20 Tulsa 27- tunnel on Saturdays with my brothers some Heisman Trophy votes. Bahamas Bowl No. 15 Iowa vs. Missouri, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) 24. Next: TBD in front of 90,000 fans. Pitts will be one of many significant Birmingham Bowl Cotton Bowl Classic No. 7 Indiana (6-1) did not play. Next: TBD. Celebration Bowl Arlington, Texas “I know it’s time for me to move on losses on Florida’s high-scoring of- No. 8 Iowa State (8-3) lost to No. 12 Okla- Fenway Bowl No. 6 Oklahoma vs. No. 7 Florida, 7:15 p.m. to the next chapter of my life.” fense. Quarterback Kyle Trask, re- homa 27-21. Next: TBD Frisco Bowl (ESPN) No. 9 Coastal Carolina (11-0) did not play. Pitts caught 43 passes for 770 yards ceivers Kadarius Toney and Trevon Guaranteed Rate Bowl Thursday, Dec. 31 Next: TBD. and 12 touchdowns in 7 1/2 games this Grimes, and offensive linemen Brett Hawaii Bowl Armed Forces Bowl No. 10 Georgia (7-2) did not play. Next: TBD. season. He missed 10 quarters follow- Holiday Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Heggie, Stone Forsythe, Stewart No. 11 Florida (8-3) lost to No. 1 Alabama Independence Bowl No. 24 Tulsa vs. Mississippi St., Noon (ESPN) ing a vicious hit against Georgia in Reese and Jean Delance are all se- 52-46. Next: TBD LA Bowl early November that knocked his hel- Liberty Bowl No. 12 Oklahoma (8-2) beat No. 8 Iowa State niors expected to move on. Las Vegas Bowl Memphis, Tenn. 27-21. Next: TBD met so sideways that his facemask “Kyle Pitts is the only one I’ve Pinstripe Bowl Big 12 vs. SEC, 4 p.m. (ESPN) No. 13 Southern Cal (5-1) did not play. Next: TBD. Quick Lane Bowl fractured his septum. He had surgery talked to. I’ve talked to other guys that Arizona Bowl No. 14 BYU (10-1) did not play. Next: TBD. Redbox Bowl and sat out two full games. are just viewing what they’re options Tucson, Ariz. No. 15 Northwestern (6-2) lost to No. 3 Ohio Sun Bowl He returned and scored three times are for the future as they’re getting No. 22 San Jose St vs. Ball State., 4 p.m. State 22-10. Next: TBD Today (CBSSN) No. 16 North Carolina (8-3) did not play. Next: against Kentucky, including a 56-yard with family to go make a decision,” Myrtle Beach Bowl Texas Bowl TBD. reception early in which he ran away Mullen said. “Everybody’s just trying Conway, S.C. Houston No. 17 Louisiana-Lafayette (9-1) did not play. Appalachian St. vs. North Texas, 2:30 p.m. from a starting cornerback. to catch their breath here for TCU vs. Arkansas, 8 p.m. (ESPN) Next: TBD. (ESPN) He was on the sideline again for 24 hours. Friday, Jan. 1 No. 18 Iowa (6-2) did not play. Next: TBD. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl No. 19 Miami (8-2) did not play. Next: TBD. Florida’s regular-season finale, a “I don’t have any other reports of Famous Idaho Potato Bowl ACC/American/SEC, Noon (ESPN2) No. 20 Tulsa (6-2) lost to No. 6 Cincinnati 27- 37-34 loss to LSU in which the Gators who will or will not play the bowl Boise Peach Bowl 24. Next: TBD Tulane vs. Nevada, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) had three turnovers in the second game for us. We’ll see as the week Atlanta No. 21 Texas (6-3) did not play. Next: TBD. Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl quarter and three three-and-outs in goes on and as these guys make deci- No. 8 Cincinnati vs. No. 9 Georgia, 12:30 p.m. No. 22 Liberty (9-1) did not play. Next: TBD. UCF vs. BYU, 7 p.m. (ESPN) the fourth. sions about their future.” (ESPN) No. 23 Buffalo (5-1) did not play. Next: TBD. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Citrus Bowl No. 24 North Carolina State (8-3) did not New Orleans Bowl Orlando, Fla. play. Next: TBD. Louisiana Tech vs. Georgia Southern, 3:30 p.m. No. 14 Northwestern vs. Auburn, 1 p.m. (ABC) No. 25 San Jose State (7-0) beat Boise State (ESPN) with far fewer cross-conference College Football Playoff Semifinal 34-20. Next: TBD Montgomery (Ala.) Bowl Game 1 games than usual — was a challenge Memphis vs. FAU, 7 p.m., (ESPN of ESPN2) CFP Arlington, Texas for the committee all season. But Ohio Thursday, Dec. 24 BASKETBALL Continued from Page B1 No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 4 Notre Dame, 5 p.m. New Mexico Bowl State’s six-game schedule was not as (ESPN) Frisco, Texas NBA schedule important to the panel as the Buck- Sugar Bowl Hawaii vs. Houston, 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday’s Games the Irish an edge over Texas A&M. New Orleans eyes going undefeated and winning Friday, Dec. 25 Golden State at Brooklyn, 7 p.m. No. 2 Clemson vs. No. 3 Ohio St., 8:45 p.m. “A great part of our discussion was the Big Ten. Camellia Bowl L.A. Clippers at L.A. Lakers, 10 p.m. related to those two resumes,” Barta Montgomery, Ala. (ESPN) Wednesday’s Games Oklahoma surged to sixth in the Buffalo vs. Marshall, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan 2 Charlotte at Cleveland, 7 p.m. said. final rankings after closing with seven Gator Bowl Notre Dame beat Clemson and Saturday, Dec. 26 Miami at Orlando, 7 p.m. straight victories and a Big 12 title. Gasparilla Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. New York at Indiana, 7 p.m. North Carolina, which had been 15th No. 23 NC State vs. Kentucky, Noon (ESPN) The Sooners will face seventh-place At Tampa, Fla. Washington at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. in the previous playoff rankings. UAB vs. South Carolina, Noon, (ABC) Outback Bowl Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m. Florida in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30. Texas A&M’s only victory against a Cure Bowl Tampa, Fla. New Orleans at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Unbeaten Cincinnati finished No. 11 Indiana vs. Ole Miss, 12:30 p.m. (ABC) CFP team was Florida. The Aggies Orlando, Fla. Atlanta at Chicago, 8 p.m. eighth, making the Bearcats the top- No. 12 Coastal Carolina vs. Liberty, Noon, Fiesta Bowl Detroit at Minnesota, 8 p.m. played Alabama in October and lost (ESPN) Glendale, Ariz. Oklahoma City at Houston, 8 p.m. by 28 points. ranked team among Group of Five No. 10 Iowa vs. No. 25 Oregon, 4 p.m. (ESPN) SERVPRO First Responder Bowl San Antonio at Memphis, 8 p.m. The decision didn’t go over well in conference champions and guaran- Dallas Orange Bowl Sacramento at Denver, 9 p.m. teeing them a spot in one of the New No. 19 Louisiana vs. UTSA 3:30 p.m. (ABC) Miami Gardens, Fla. Utah at Portland, 10 p.m. Aggieland: Texas A&M quarterback Lendingtree Bowl No. 5 Texas vs. No. 13 North Carolina, 8 p.m. Dallas at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. Kellen Mond tweeted: “JOKE.” The Year’s Six bowls. Cincinnati will meet Mobile, Ala. (ESPN) Aggies can take out their frustrations Georgia in the Peach Bowl on New W. Kentucky vs. Georgia St., 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 11 TRANSACTIONS on North Carolina in the Orange Bowl Year’s Day. Monday, Dec. 28 College Football Championship FOOTBALL Pac-12 champion Oregon will face Military Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. National Football League on Jan. 2. Annapolis, Md. Semifinal Game 1 winner vs. Sugar Bowl win- NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Placed QB Ja- Barta said the disparate number of Iowa State in the Fiesta Bowl on ACC vs. American, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) ner, 8 p.m. (ESPN) meis Winston on the reserve/COVID-19 list. games played by contenders — along Jan. 2. B4 MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 SPORTS CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE Michigan Alabama escapes from Gators State The senior running back Harris scores had 31 bruising carries, scoring on plays of 8 and 1 yards and leaping like a upset 5 TDs for Tide hurdler over a defender who tried to go low on a PAUL NEWBERRY 19-yard run. AP sports writer Amazingly, Harris was Houston rolls even more dynamic in the ATLANTA — In a season passing game. He hauled of blowouts, Alabama fi- in five throws for 67 yards, minus several nally got tested. Against a including touchdown team that just wouldn’t plays of 23, 17 and 7 yards key players quit, the Crimson Tide re- in Alabama’s first-half quired every last point. blitz. The shortest of those Associated Press Nick Saban needed his scoring catches may have offensive stars to shine as been his best, as Harris EVANSTON, Ill. — bright as they have all sent a would-be tackler Boo Buie scored a season. tumbling to the turf with a career-high 30 points Boy, did they ever. dazzling spin move. and Northwestern beat Najee Harris rushed for “I’ve been catching the Michigan State for the 178 yards and scored five ball since birth,” he first time in almost a de- touchdowns. Mac Jones quipped. “People don’t ex- cade, topping the No. 4 threw for 418 yards and pect it because of the run- Spartans 79-65 on Sun- five TDs. DeVonta Smith ning back name, but I can day night. hauled in 15 receptions for catch.” Pete Nance added 184 yards and two scores. Harris set an SEC cham- 15 points, 12 rebounds It was just enough to send pionship game record with Associated Press and four assists in No. 1 Alabama to the Col- his five touchdowns, break- Florida players console Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) after the Southeastern Northwestern’s biggest lege Football Playoff with a ing the mark of four scored Conference championship game against Alabama, Saturday in Atlanta. victory since its first perfect record, holding off by Auburn’s Tre Mason in NCAA Tournament ap- No. 11 Florida in a 2013. The Alabama senior 52-46 shootout for the South- Give Florida credit: last gasp. drive for Tulsa, the Bearcats pearance in 2017. Fresh- also knocked off a couple Coming off a shocking Alabama recovered an went ahead 7-0 on Ford’s man Ty Berry had eastern Conference cham- of school records, setting pionship Saturday night. home loss to LSU, the Ga- onside kick and ran out all 42-yard touchdown run. 12 points in the Big Ten new standards for career tors fought to the very end. but the final 16 seconds. opener for each school, “Those guys are pretty rushing TDs (44) and over- Pierce had a pair of acrobatic phenomenal. They have “I thought we showed a Trask was sacked on the catches in the first quarter. He including three of the all TDs (54). lot of character,” coach final play of the game. been all year,” Saban said. The two quarterbacks had a one-armed catch to Wildcats’ 10 3-pointers. Dan Mullen said. “That Northwestern (4-1) “They certainly delivered did nothing to hurt their help set up the first touch- was an excellent team we No. 6 Cincinnati stopped a 12-game slide tonight when we needed standing as two of the down. His 45-yard grab led to played ... give them credit. 27, No. 20 Tulsa 24 in the series with its them to.” leading Heisman Trophy a field goal. That’s why they’re ranked first victory over Michi- The Crimson Tide (11-0, contenders. Neither did CINCINNATI — Cole Smith Jaxon Player’s recovery of No. 1 in the country.” gan State since Jan. 14, No. 1 CFP) got its toughest Smith, the Crimson Tide’s made a 34-yard field goal as Ridder’s fumble at the Bear- The final quarter was a 2012. It also was the challenge in a season of other top candidate. time expired to give No. 6 Cin- cats 28 set up Corey Taylor’s thriller for the socially dis- Wildcats’ first win over a blowouts, but the result After Saturday night’s tanced crowd of 16,520 cinnati a 27-24 victory over 10-yard TD run that tied it at top-five team in the AP was the same. Another performance, Harris scattered throughout the No. 20 Tulsa on Saturday night 10. poll since an 83-65 vic- win. Now, with one of his should probably be in the 75,000-seat stadium. in the rainy American Confer- Tulsa struggled to cover tory over Magic Johnson best teams yet, the 69-year- mix as well. ence Championship game. Pierce. He had 126 yards re- old coach heads to the After Harris’ lunged and then-No. 4 Michigan “I’m not worried about Alec Pierce had a career ceiving yards in the first half, playoff in search of his over from the 1 for the State on Jan. 27, 1979. that,” he said. “The two -high 146 yards receiving on including a 36-yard TD catch seventh national title. guys we’ve got up there final TD to extend Ala- This year’s Spartans five catches, Desmond Ridder to help Cincinnati take a looked rusty in their “This has been a year now is good enough.” bama’s lead to 45-31, the passed for 269 yards and a 17-10 lead into halftime. first game in a week and with a lot of disruptions,” In addition to catching Gators responded with a just their second overall said Saban, who had his all those passes, Smith nine-play, 75-yard scoring touchdown and ran for a Deneric Prince’s 8-yard TD since Dec. 7. They were own bout with COVID-19. came up with a key fumble drive that culminated with score, and Jerome Ford run capped a 55-yard drive on supposed to play Vir- “The resiliency this team recovery after Florida’s Damien Pierce’s own added a 42-yard scoring run Tulsa’s opening possession of ginia on Dec. 9, but that has shown this season to Trey Dean picked off a 1-yard touchdown plunge. for the Bearcats (9-0, No. 9 the third quarter, tying it at 17. game was postponed be- win 11 games is pretty throw from Jones, snatch- Alabama’s high- CFP). Ridder scored on a 10-yard cause of COVID-19 is- phenomenal.” ing the ball away from the powered offense struck Tulsa (6-2, No. 23 CFP) run to put the Bearcats back sues with the Cavaliers. After trailing 35-17 at intended receiver, only to right back. Harris ripped reached the conference ahead. Aaron Henry scored halftime, Florida (8-3, cough it up on a brutal, off a 29-yard run deep into championship game following In last year’s AAC champi- 11 points for Michigan No. 7 CFP) made a game of blind-side hit by Alabama Florida territory, and three straight losing seasons. onship game, Cincinnati led State (6-1, 0-1), and it with a pair of third- receiver John Metchie. Smith finished it off by It was the Golden Hurricane’s Memphis by one point with Malik Hall finished with quarter scores. And the Jones threw a 31-yard hauling in a 15-yard scor- first appearance in the AAC four minutes remaining, but ing pass from Jones after a 10 points and nine Gators fought to the bitter touchdown pass to Smith title game. lost 29-24. play-action fake to Harris boards. The Spartans end, adding two more TDs on the very next play. Tulsa tied it with 3:41 re- The Golden Hurricane have in the fourth period before froze the Gators defense. shot just 39% from the Trask was 26 of 40 with a maining on Zach Smith’s had 16 come-from-behind the clock hit zero. 51-yard scoring pass early Florida had one more field. 13-yard touchdown pass to wins since Philip Montgomery “We were rolling pretty on to Kadarius Toney, who big drive in its arsenal, No. 6 Houston good,” said quarterback finished with eight recep- zipping down the field on JuanCarlos Santana. But the took over as head coach in 88, Alcorn St. 55 Kyle Trask, who threw for tions for 153 yards. The another 75-yard posses- Golden Hurricane defense 2015. They nearly pulled off 408 yards and three TDs. Gators quarterback also sion that ended with Trask jumped offside on a hard another. HOUSTON — Quentin “We just ran out of time.” hooked up with Trevon lofting a 22-yard TD pass count on fourth-and-2, giving Cincinnati hadn’t played Grimes had 27 points and Harris, the game’s MVP, Grimes on a 50-yard touch- to his star tight end, Kyle the Bearcats a first down at since Nov. 21 due to COVID- 10 rebounds, Reggie essentially established resi- down throw, in addition to Pitts. Trask then ran for a the 19 to set up Smith’s kick. 19 issues, and the rust Chaney added 18 points dency in the Mercedes-Benz scoring one of his own two-point conversion. After Jarrell White’s inter- showed with 12 penalties and and six rebounds and Stadium end zones. with a 1-yard run. That would be the ception ended a promising two lost fumbles. Houston overcame the ab- sence of several key plays to rout Alcorn State. Houston (5-0) was lim- ited to nine players be- AP keeps cause of COVID-19 Florida set for Cotton Bowl protocols and injuries. The Cougars played without ND over second-leading scorer Mar- Will face Big 12 cus Sasser, preseason American Athletic Confer- champ Oklahoma ence player of the year A&M Caleb Mills, reserve guards STEPHEN HAWKINS RALPH D. RUSSO Cameron Tyson and Ryan AP sports writer AP college football Elvin and center Caleb writer Broodo. ARLINGTON, Texas — Oklahoma is going right back to the stadium No. 9 Creighton where the Sooners just won their Alabama, Clemson 76, Uconn 74, OT sixth Big 12 championship in a row and Ohio State topped to play SEC runner-up Florida in the final Associated STORRS, Conn. — the Cotton Bowl. Press college football Christian Bishop scored The only other time Oklahoma poll of the regular sea- 19 points and Creighton and Florida played each other was son Sunday with No. 4 had a 9-0 run in overtime to 12 seasons ago in the BCS title game Notre Dame comfort- beat UConn in the Huskies’ that the Gators won 24-14 for their ably ahead of No. 5 first Big East game since last national championship. Texas A&M. March 2013. “That’s why guys go to Florida and Before the College Football Playoff selec- Mitch Ballock added Oklahoma, to play in big-time tion committee revealed 13 points for the Bluejays games,” Gators coach Dan Mullen Associated Press its selections for the (6-2, 2-1), and Marcus Ze- said Sunday. “This has been such a trying, crazy year for everybody. But Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) runs into the end zone for a touchdown final, AP Top 25 voters garowski had 11 points and it’s awesome for these young men, against Alabama linebacker Ben Davis (1) during the second half of the released their final eight rebounds. that both schools, they’ve been able Southeastern Conference championship game, Saturday in Atlanta. rankings. The Fighting No. 11 Texas 77, to persevere to get to this point, and Irish were a comfort- finish out the season playing in this players asked Mullen was where the Angeles area, but also the ban on fans able 41-point margin Oklahoma St. 74 type of a game.” Cotton Bowl was played. Then they at spectator sports in California. ahead of the Aggies. AUSTIN, Texas — The Dec. 30 game at AT&T Sta- found out it was the home of the Riley is 44-8 in his four seasons as Unbeaten Cincinnati Freshman Greg Brown had dium will be the first Cotton Bowl Cowboys, where Mullen has been a Oklahoma’s head coach. Mullen is was No. 6. Indiana, 24 points and 14 rebounds for the 10th-ranked Gators (8-3), who couple of times to watch Dak 29-8 in three seasons with the Gators Oklahoma, Coastal Car- olina and Florida com- to help Texas beat Okla- are coming of a 52-46 loss to No. 1 Prescott, his former quarterback at since their former offensive coordina- Alabama in the SEC championship. Mississippi State. tor returned after nine seasons as Mis- pleted the top 10. homa in the Longhorns’ Big The only team to fall 12 opener. The eighth-ranked Sooners (8-2) “I think everybody was pretty ex- sissippi State’s head coach, a job he ended a three-year run of making cited when they found out where was transitioning to while preparing out of the rankings this Brown made four free the College Football Playoff even week was Buffalo, which throws during the final we’re going to play,” Mullen said. for that national title game 12 years ago. after winning another Big 12 title Oklahoma is in the Cotton Bowl for Redshirt freshman Spencer Rat- lost the Mid-American 37 seconds as Texas (7-1) with a 27-21 win Saturday over Iowa only the third time, its first since a tler, the fourth different quarter- Conference title game. survived a late Oklahoma State at the home stadium of the 41-13 loss to Texas A&M on Jan. 4, back for the Sooners to win a Big 12 Oregon’s upset of State rally that included two NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Oklahoma 2013. That was 11 years after the title the past four seasons, has Southern California in 3-point baskets by Bryce Wil- finished sixth in the final CFP rank- Sooners beat Arkansas when that thrown for 278 yards per game. His the Pac-12 title game liams in the final 11 seconds. ings released Sunday, one spot bowl was still played in its namesake 25 touchdowns are the most for a pushed the Ducks back Brown made a pair of ahead of Florida. stadium near downtown Dallas. freshman QB and he has thrown into the rankings at 3-pointers during a 17-0 Texas “We’ve had some pretty good Both the Gators and Sooners seven interceptions. No. 25. USC dropped run in the second half. He also memories over the last several score just more than 41 points a Florida senior quarterback Kyle nine spots from 13 to 22 had three blocks. years. Now is that going to make a game with big-play offenses. Florida Trask is the NCAA’s top passer at after its first loss of the difference in this game? I doubt it,” averages 509 total yards a game, and 375 yards per game with 43 touch- season. No. 19 Rutgers 91, Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said. Oklahoma about 476. downs and only five interceptions. San Jose State made No. 13 Illinois 88 “It’s just going to be two good foot- The Cotton Bowl will be played two “He’s been impressive, a real im- the biggest jump in the ball teams going at it, like it should days before Alabama faces No. 4 pressive guy,” said Riley, who has rankings this week. The PISCATAWAY, N.J. — be. ... I guess if you’ve got to choose, Notre Dame at AT&T Stadium in a coached quarterbacks who were unbeaten Spartans Ron Harper Jr. scored having some good memories there is CFP semifinal originally scheduled to two of the last three Heisman Tro- moved up six spots to 28 points, Jacob Young a good place to start.” serve as the 107th Rose Bowl in Pasa- phy winners. “He’s done a really from No. 25 to 19th after added 24 and Rutgers over- During a Gators team meeting on dena. That game on Jan. 1 was moved, good job of using the weapons. They winning the Mountain came a double-digit, first-half Zoom to discuss their bowl destina- ostensibly based on the growing num- have a tremendous scheme that re- West championship deficit to beat Illinois. tion, one of the first questions ber of COVID-19 cases in the Los ally features what he does well.” against Boise State. CITRUS COUNTY (FL) CHRONICLE SPORTS MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 B5 Team Thomas wins PNC, Tiger celebrates with son CME Group Tour Championship Sunday At Tiburon Golf Club Associated Press Kentucky and the only this at 11 years old. I didn’t five strokes over Hannah Naples, Fla. Purse: $3 million coach he’s ever had. when I was with my dad. Green and Sei Young Kim. Yardage: 6,556; Par: 72 ORLANDO — Justin Team Thomas birdied As the years go by, you “I still can’t believe it, that Final Round Thomas and Tiger Woods the opening seven holes start appreciating it I’m here, that I won this tour- Jin Young Ko $1,100,000 68-67-69-66—270 -18 traded text messages on the and the father delivered a more.” Hannah Green $209,555 69-68-71-67—275 -13 nament,” Ko said. Sei Young Kim $209,555 67-69-67-72—275 -13 eve of the final round at the 5-foot birdie putt on the Ko takes LPGA’s With a birdie on the final Mina Harigae $117,279 70-69-69-68—276 -12 PNC Championship, their 18th hole that gave them a hole, the LPGA’s final putt of Lydia Ko $82,319 74-65-69-69—277 -11 Lexi Thompson $82,319 65-71-71-70—277 -11 teams tied for the lead and 15-under 57 in the scram- CME Group title the season, Ko finished at in contention. Neither men- ble format and a one-shot Brooke M. Henderson $52,021 73-68-66-71—278 -10 NAPLES — Jin Young Ko 18 under for her seventh ca- Austin Ernst $52,021 69-69-69-71—278 -10 tioned winning. victory over Vijay Singh missed most of the LPGA reer LPGA win. Green’s Georgia Hall $52,021 69-69-68-72—278 -10 This was about Woods and son Qass. Ariya Jutanugarn $37,162 72-70-71-67—280 -8 getting to play alongside They won the Willie Park Tour season and still won the final-round 67 — on her 24th Anna Nordqvist $37,162 68-72-70-70—280 -8 11-year-old son Charlie, Trophy. It only felt like the yearlong money title. birthday — helped push her Cristie Kerr $37,162 68-74-66-72—280 -8 That’s what a $1.1 million into the second-place tie. Brittany Lincicome $27,839 72-71-71-67—281 -7 watching him twirl the other 19 teams won a par- So Yeon Ryu $27,839 71-73-69-68—281 -7 club after a good drive and ticipation trophy. check does. Kim, who took a one-shot Madelene Sagstrom $27,839 72-72-68-69—281 -7 yes, even deliver a fist “Memories we’ll have Ko, the No. 1 player in the lead into the final round, shot Perrine Delacour $27,839 70-71-68-72—281 -7 world, put an emphatic capper 72 and that was good enough Charley Hull $27,839 72-69-66-74—281 -7 pump in his red shirt on for our entire lives,” Minjee Lee $27,839 68-73-66-74—281 -7 Sunday. For Thomas, it Woods said after he and on her truncated year by for her to clinch Rolex Player Christina Kim $21,970 73-72-69-68—282 -6 was about competing with Charlie posted another shooting a final-round 6-under of the Year honors. Danielle Celine Boutier $21,970 71-71-70-70—282 -6 his father Mike, a longtime 62 to finish seventh. “He’s 66 and winning the CME Kang won the Vare Trophy for Nelly Korda $21,790 72-66-74-70—282 -6 Cheyenne Knight $21,790 71-72-68-71—282 -6 club professional in not going to appreciate Group Tour Championship by the lowest scoring average. Bowling SCORES

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Hoyt and Jeff Knurek You deserve to be with your Newspaper Enterprise Assn. spades, and West guesses well to Unscramble these Jumbles, children, spouses and grand- lead the heart king. one letter to each square, children in your own home Our friend A.N. Onymous said, In the auction, South’s three- to form four ordinary words. without feeling like this cou- “Many of us have heard opportu- diamond rebid was a help-suit ple is ruining your holidays. nity knocking at our door, but by game-try, indicating a six-loser NUHDO @PlayJumble While your husband hesi- the time we unhooked the chain, hand that needed help in tates to hurt his brother’s feel- pushed back the bolt, turned two diamonds. ings, he is clearly hurting locks and shut off the burglar alarm North, with more than half of his yours and your children’s feel- — it was gone.” points in diamonds, jumped to four ings by not setting boundaries We have an alarm-clock play in spades. He did wonder about three PLIME with his brother. Have another bridge. It isn’t to wake partner, be- no-trump, though. talk with him and ask him to cause he isn’t asleep; it is to tell If he had bid that, presumably app • Follow us on Twitter ask his brother to not domi- him that an unusual play is needed East would have led the heart jack, nate the conversation or act to defeat the contract. Can you spot and the defenders would have MITFIS rude. It is not fair to your chil- taken the first five tricks. dren. If they can’t behave, then West led the heart king and con- they can’t be invited to either tinued with his second heart. East holiday. You are not being self- took that trick and cashed a third ish; you are being a good

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