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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1997 THE TAMPA TRIBUNE SPORTS. 9 Bobo's arrest won't keep Georgia QB out of bowl 'I I rg $SlX-'l IB I Green likely to leave Gators for NFL Draft GAINESVILLE Barring a bad report from NFL advisors, Florida wideout Jacquez Green likely will bypass his senior season. By JOEY KNIGHT of The Tampa Tribune While reeling off the names of several seniors, ones he's hoping will finish their Gator careers with triumphant flair at the Citrus Bowl, Florida coach Steve Spurrier also dropped Jacquez Green's name. And a major hint. Yes, Spurrier suspects what many Gator fans fear: His junior All-American wide receiver, the one with more than twice as many catches as any of his teammates, will bypass his final year of eligibility and run a fly pattern for NFL fortune.

"Yeah, I did mention Quezzie," Spurrier said. "I would guess there's a good chance that he'll leave this year." The only thing that can bar Green from bolting, it seems, is a bad report from NFL advisors. The red-shirt junior, who was in the same recruiting class with 1997 first-round selections Ike Hilliard and Rei-del Anthony, said he hopes to hear from the advisors within days. If they tell him he could go high in the draft like the first or second round the Gators' Jan. 1 contest against Penn State in the Citrus Bowl likely will be Green's last in Gator garb.

"I'll probably see what the NFL advisory board says next week," said Green, who had 61 catches for 1,024 yards and nine touchdowns in the regular season. "Hi the report is good, I might. I'm not sure yet though." All signs, however, indicate Green is gone. He already has spent one more year in college than Hilliard and Anthony, as Spurrier pointed out Wednesday. He also has three Southeastern Conference rings, a national title and virtually nothing more to prove at the college level.

And Spurrier dismisses any questions about Green's 5-foot-9, 172-pound frame holding up at the next level. "There are a lot of receivers his size out there," he said. "Plus, he's got tremendous leaping ability and when the ball hits his hands, it usually sticks." "We hope he comes back, but if he decides to go ahead and make himself available for the NFL Draft, we'll certainly understand and wish him the best." By BRETT McMURPHY of The Tampa Tribune Georgia quarterback Mike Bobo made a boo-boo, but it won't keep him from playing in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 1. Bobo was arrested and charged with obstruction of a police officer early Thursday after he ran from the police outside an Athens, qqIIGOG Bobo was arrested at 12:52 fOOtPOll a.m.

in a nightclub after Athens-Clarke County police responded to a reported fight. He ran into the nightclub after a officer called out to him, according to the police report. Bobo, 23, posted a $5,000 bond and was released less than two hours later, police said. Georgia school officials said Bobo would play against Wisconsin. "We're reviewing the situation as are the police," said Georgia coach Jim Donnan.

Bobo, who was unavailable for comment, told The Tampa Tribune on Tuesday he came back for this season so he wouldn't let down his teammates. "After last year 5-6 season, I didn't know if I wanted to keep doing this," Bobo said. "I could have graduated, gone on with my life and done something else. But all my teammates were here. Everyone was counting on me.

I didn't want to let anyone down." Bobo, the SEC's top-rated passer, led the Bulldogs (9-2) to a No. 12 ranking and a bowl berth for the first time 1995. Outback Bowl officials announced 52,000 tickets already have been sold, only 1,361 less than last year's game between Michigan and Alabama. "With two weeks to go, the 52,000 tickets are terrific," Outback Bowl executive director Jim McVay said. "We're a little further ahead then we thought we'd be at this time." McVay also said if the bowl sells 63,500 tickets, the TV blackout would be lifted and the game would be televised locally on ESPN.

The 1995 and 1996 games both drew more than 60,000. For ticket information, call (813) 287-8844 or (813) 874-BOWL. Tribune staff writer Bill Chastain contributed to this report Manning studies film from hospital KN0XVILLE, Tenn. Peyton Manning spent Thursday in a hospital bed with a VCR and game films of Ne braska while his Tennessee teammates practiced for the Orange BowL Manning, who has missed only one practice during his four-year career, has an infected knee, but school officials expect him to be released today. Manning already has worn out a set of batteries working the VCR remote control.

His teammates, meanwhile, worked out with backup Tee Martin. "Tee is not the vocal leader that Peyton is," receiver Peerless Price said. "But Tee is doing a good job trying to handle Peyton's duties. It's different, and it takes some getting used to and hopefully, we won't have to get used to it too long." Manning isn't expected to practice until Dec. 26.

No answers in UNC bar fight probe CHAPEL HILL, N.C. North Carolina athletics officials playing coach and detective say resolution of a bar brawl may have to wait until football players involved in the fracas play in the Gator Bowl. University officials questioned players Wednesday and said there were so many conflicting stories that they plan to search for witnesses to the Dec. 5 fight outside a Street nightclub. Coach Carl Torbush said in light of conflicting accounts about the incident, he will not take immediate action against the players.

UNC freshman David Beyer made complaints against defensive starters Greg Williams, Robert Williams and Kivuusama Mays, as well as Varian Ballard, Stephon McQueen, Ricco McCain and Greg Harris. Michigan autographs violate ban DETROIT Despite NCAA rules against the practice, some sports memorabilia shops have been selling autographed pictures of Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson and other Michigan athletes. Derrick Gragg, who oversees compliance with the NCAA rule book for the school, said he believes players have no knowledge of the sales and are not profiting from them. UCF's Gooch finalist for award ORLANDO UCF's Alan Gooch has been named a finalist for the American Football Coaches Association Division I Coach of the Year honor that will be awarded Jan. 5 at the NCAA's kickoff convention in Dallas.

Gooch, UCF's running backs coach and co-recruit- AP photo Quarterback Mike Bobo will be lining up under center when Georgia plays Wisconsin in the Outback Bowl in two weeks. ing coordinator, gained national attention this year when he learned sign language so he could communicate with deaf running back Dwight Collins. Gooch also said the AFCA was impressed that in his last 10 years working with the running backs, only two have not earned degrees. Both of those players are currently completing requirements. Scott Wallin Etc.

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His first two also were in England, in Manchester. He's favored against Dodson, a native Guyanan who has racked up victories over nondescript opposition. Wright-Dodson Is one of four championship bouts on this card, at the London Arena. One of those has Britian's Robin Reid (25-0-1, 17 KOs) defending the WBC super middleweight title against former champion Thulane "Sugar Boy" Malinga (41-10, 17 KOs), a 38-year-old South African. What WBO Featherweight Championship Who: Prince Naseem Hamed, Britian (28-0, 26 KOs) defends against Kevin Kelley (47-2, 32 KOs) Where: New York TV: HBO, 9 p.m.

Notes: The flamboyant Prince finally makes his American debut, against arguably his toughest opponent to date, at a premier venue, Madison Square Garden. If Hamed handles Kelley a former WBC featherweight titlist his next foe might be Junior Jones (44-2, 26 KOs), who defends the WBO super bantamweight title tonight against Kennedy McKinney (32-3-1, 18 KOs), In the other half of this HBO doubleheader. Jones won the title in Nov. 1996 by beating Marco Antonio Barrera at the Ice Palace; in the return match, Jones decisioned Barrera in April. H.A.

Branham trips produce grouper, amberjack and mangrove snapper. CLEARWATER: Southern Star Charters, (813) 446-8962 Trout catch and release prevails inshore. Fish the pilings and holes in the canals for sheepshead. Snook are up river. Offshore grouper and some mackerel are being caught.

TARPON SPRINGS: Captain Ray Van Horn, (813) 938-8577 The warm water outlet at the power plant is a hot spot during bad or cold weather. Go early to get a spot at the barrier. With sunshine, the flats will open up to trout and redfish. Fish up river for snook. HUDSON: Captain Dennis Royston, (813) 863-3204 The water is still cloudy with tannin, but trout are in the rivers and canals.

Fish the first few holes you come to. Also fish the flats around the mouths of rivers and canals. Snook are way up river. Fish low tide for best trout, especially from noon or later, as the sun warms the water. HERNANDO BEACH: Hernando Beach Bait and Tackle Muddy waters.

When the water clears, fish 35 feet for grouper. Trout are in Jenkins Creek and in canals. Fish live shrimp. Mullet and jacks are thick in canals. HOMOSASSA: MacRae's Bait House Trout and redfish are in the river.

If the weather holds, fish the flats outside the river for trout. Fish the banks for reds. Up river in springs area, mangrove snapper and freshwater catfish are being caught at night. Area piers BALLAST POINT: (813) 831-9585 ROD AND REEL: (813) 778-1885 REDINGTON: (813) 391-9398 BIG PIER 60: (813) 446-0060 Compiled by Jim Lee tUvTi aim many uuier Meet The Players do the talking. June bug and purple worm action must be slowed down in winter.

Saltwater Offshore action should clear up by the weekend, establishing what we have to fish for. As the weather worms, trout will be on the flats around the creek and river mouths. Snook are way up river. Trout are out of season, from the Anclote River south (Pinellas County line south). See state limit rules for details.

SARASOTA: Captain Rick Grasset, (941) 923-7799 The pompano parade continues. Sarasota Bay is producing catches of pompano up to 25 per boat in six hours. Most were released. Cotee yellow and chartreuse jigs were used. Bluefish and flounder are being caught on these deeper grass flats.

Night snook action in Snook Alley took seven snook to 27 inches on D.O.A. TerroEyze jigs or the Carl Hansen glass minnow flies. BRADENTON NORTH: Perico Harbor Bait Tackle Snook action in the Manatee River has been good. Sheepshead, flounder and a few reds keep anglers busy. Offshore, 40 feet of water produces grouper.

Pompano being caught in the bay. Release trout. BRADENTON SOUTH: Captain Thorn Smith, (941) 776-1187 Pompano, Sheepshead, flounder and some mangrove snapper are being caught. Offshore, grouper up to 12 pounds are showing. UPPER TAMPA BAY: Denny B's Quality Bait Tackle Snook roundup continues.

Nighttime is the best time, but some are caught in daylight hours. Big snook are taking live chubs and live shrimp. SOUTH PINELLAS: Captain Paul Hawkins, (813) 894-7345 Fish the spoil islands in sight of the Skyway Bridge for tailing redfish. While grubbing for buried shrimp, a redfish will attack a root beer or shrimp green-colored Cotee jig. If a red turns his nose up at a jig, tip it with shrimp or Pro Bait.

Fish a 38M MirrOlure for reds and trout in deeper water. SKYWAY AND BAY: Captain James Wisner, (813) 831-5659 The high influx of fresh water and poor weather has curtailed catches in this area. With calm weather, good grouper catches are being caught in 60 feet of water. Big Bend power plant still has the cobta. SKYWAY FISHING PIER: Dick Warfleld Grouper, mackerel and bluefish are the bulk of the catch, but flounder and sheepshead also there.

Live shrimp or white bait Is best. MID-PINELLAS PARTY BOATS: Hubbard's John's Pass Marina and Kingfish Dock Bottom fishing is good. Inshore, half- and all-day trips produce mostly gray snapper and black sea bass. All-day trips produce gray snapper, black seabass, mangrove snapper and grouper. Deepwater Ml Freshwater Moving water sparks high catches.

Find the moving water, spillways, rips and raps and you will find bass and specks. Open locks in the Tampa By-Pass Canal and flooding backwater areas along the Hillsborough River have produced excellent catches. Statewide, bass catches are coming on strong. As the water coots, however, slow down the action of the worm to a crawl for better catches. NORTH TAMPA: A-24 Hour Bait Tackle High water means moving water, which means high numbers of fish.

Catfish are on the bottom in these areas and are taking cut frozen shiners. For bass, fish the raps where water is moving with a Berkly Power bait. Speckled perch are in moving water in canal. HILLSBOROUGH RIVER: Oak Haven Fish Camp and Canoe Rental Oak Haven will be open weekdays during holiday season. High water has curtailed bass catches in normal haunts.

To find them, fish the flooded areas, creeks and backwaters. Catfish catches good. WINTER HAVEN: Cypress Bait Tackle Speckled perch catches good despite the rains. Now is the time to catch specks. This is big bass time, but cooling waters could change that.

Fish slowly. Releasing big ones insures you fish in the future. LAKE ISTOKPOGA: Henderson's Camp, guide Mike Bennis, (941) 465-9481 Big bass lake. One bass caught was 10 pounds, 12 ounces, caught on an electric blue-colored worm. Local tournament was taken with five fish weighing 25 pounds.

Speck catches from 15 to 20 fish are common. LAKE PLACIDLORIDA-ISTOKPOGA: Trail's End Fish Camp Speck catches continue to be a main attraction to this area. Minnows and jigs will entice enough fish to fill your cooler. Bass catches continue to be excellent. Releasing big female bedding bass insures bass in future years.

KISSIMMEE CHAIN: Oasis Fish Camp Sunshine brings back anglers for excellent catches. Anglers that fished the bad weather made good catches, but fair weather brings more fish catchers. Bass and specks are in the boat on Lake Kissimmee. Dark-colored worms are taking bass, while minnows and jigs are taking great speck catches. OKEECHOBEE'S WEST WALL: Glen Hunter's R.V.

Park and Store El Nino produces fish? More than 30 bass caught on two guided trips this week. Fish the North Shore, outside of the reef and behind the spoil banks. Find floating hyacinths and you will find bass. Specks still are being caught along the channel edges and outside edges. New fish starting to show from deeper water.

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