dirk koetter will have to find a way to get the ball to all three. doug martin returned a few weeks ago, rogers may return sunday in san diego. rogers and charles seems practicing today. rogers had a foot injury while sims has a near injury. sims should return next week and. whenll to get all three involved in an offense that excels when it establishes the running attack.>> there will be a trick to that, we will see how the game goes, tim spencer does a good job of handling that. the other thing we will see going through practice to see how he adjusts. that will turn into a positive has strep again rob gronkowski needs back surgery to repair a herniated disc. he could return in time for the afc title game if new england gets that far. the latest football star to be on the cover only to have the following season be a disaster. due to a major injury or huge drop in stats. finally the lightning bolts returned to the ice in st. louis. a surprise move at why the surprise? the first time he has started in back-to- back games. trying to snap a three-game lo

back to coach koetter. but he wouldn't take it. well jameis found someone he could give it to wednesday.. you. that's right, all at the game sunday get the gameball... jameis says that was the loudest he's heard the stadium and hopes it continues for the rest of the season. and... get ready for some big changes in major league baseball next season. the owners and players union just reached a tentative contract for the next five years. details of the contract have not been ?officially disclosed... but insiders are the biggest change could be the all-star game. the ?winner is no longer expected to ?host the world series. instead, it would go to the pennant winner with the best overall record. when we come back, i'll have another check on your thursday plus... these could be the ?cutest co-eds you'll ever see. why these furry friends were the big ?canines making headlines across america: another police officer ?shot in the line of duty. and the manhunt is underway this morning in washington state... for the man who pulled the trigger.

dirk koetter says the tight ends and runningbacks are also giving winston more time in the pocket.the coaching rumors are swirling... a recent report in the usa today said jim mcelwain may be interested in leaving florida for the recently opened oregon head coaching job... mcelwain is from montana... coached early on in his career at eastern washington... well, he addressed the rumors today. it helps when you have top-flight talent... and the bulls certainly do in quarterback quinton flowers... who today, was named the american athletic conference's offensive player of the year... the junior broke several records... he's the only player in school history to tally 1,000 rushing and 2,000 passing yards in a season... a program-record 10 bulls earned all-conference honorsthat's a look at sports... let's send it back ((wally)) they're scared... and stranded... but don't worry... help is on the way. the big animal rescue... going on this morning... when we come back. ((wally and... we're just two months from the florida state fair. and this year's menu... is more decadent, and ?creative, t

dirk koetter said it is amazing to see how the rookie has improved in all aspects of the game in spite of the injury. >> this is weird are you going to miss the rest of the year or play with the harnett, he started playing it better after he put it on. and the defensive end we had to throw him out there. only in pass rush situations. and there were not many bodies. he got better against the run. >> looks like the patriots tight-end season is over. the all pro will undergo surgery to repair a herniated disk. he will have surgery coming up friday. >> to baseball now. and baseball will not a repeat of the lock out that cost the plans and players the world sireries in 1994. there is in place. the deal does not address the divide between thes have and the teams that have not, like the rays. >> and the past year the indians were the lone small revenue club to have success. and we hope that's not a sign going forward. the league to be healthy needs small market clubs and high competitive -- to be competitive and come in feeling like they have a chance. otherwise the sport is not as rich as it

how dirk koetter plans to use (scott/and the bolts with another furious final period of play... was it enough to snap their 3-game losing (mark/ >> mark: now is time for some good stuff. firefighters paid a visit to elementary school students stay. >> they lined the sidewalk. they were so excited. and a santa they had some of the restart first responders. it was santa claus at the kids were most interested in.ere he comes. he arrived on a fire engine. the event kicked off the sincerely center program so people can buy gifts for kids. there's plenty of time to help a child. >> we have probably over 4000 children's letters that are still currently waiting to be sponsored. the letters are at the shopping center in brandon. they are delivered by firefighters and police officers to the kids. after today's parade santa held a storytime and they even got the gift of a will to take home. they are so excited. >> looks like they are having a great time. quest an 11-year-old girl in massachusetts is being called a hero tonight. >> the quick thinking saved the life of her two day old baby s

dirk koetter on what it will take to remain in that playoff race. >>> we are in the thick of the high school playoff football season. plant and jesuit headline tonight, state semis. in atlanta for the s.e.c. championships. we will have reports on florida and alabama. >>> to south africa for some soccer. down 1-0. final seconds. the goalie comes out to help the offense and he scores on the bicycle kick. unbelievable! check out the fan's face right happen? the celebration, it is even better. we are celebrating tonight in 10sports. >> that was pretty crazy to watch. >> the bicycle kick? >> yeah. nailed it. i mean, he got it. >> yeah, he did. >>> all right. our 10news school of the week powered by duke energy florida this week is at lakeland high school. >> we have been spending the week at the home of the dreadnaughts in polk county. want to get back out to this morning's" tammie fields. good morning. >> reporter: hey, good morning everyone. we are so excited to be here at our 10news school of the week powered by duke energy florida. we have the principal here of the high school, mr. mar