While some want to focus on the past two years (12-13), there are others who understand that this year was indeed a progression, but with Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, USF, North Carolina, Clemson, Georgia Tech, FSU and a few other potential pitfalls, keeping the momentum going is what separates the good from the best.

BOWL BOUND LOCALS, FINALE

With the college bowl season continuing, here are some more locals who will be taking part in bowl games across the country during the holidays:

COTTON, Jan. 2

Ole Miss: Richie Contartesi, WR, 5-7, 163, So., Palm Beach Gardens; Andy Hartmann, FB, 5-10, 243, Jr., American Heritage-Plantation; Dan Hoffman, FB, 6-0, 220, Fr., LaSalle; Max Jean-Louis, OL, 6-2, 355, Jr., Palm Beach Gardens.

LIBERTY, Jan. 2

Kentucky: Eric Adeyemi, WR, 6-0, 170, Fr., Southridge.

East Carolina: J.J. Milbrook, DB, 5-9, 185, Sr., Monsignor Pace.

SUGAR, Jan. 2

Alabama: Star Jackson, QB, 6-3, 195, Fr., Lake Worth; P.J. Fitzgerald, P, 5-11, 194, Jr., Douglas.

INTERNATIONAL, Jan. 3

Buffalo: Brett Hamlin, WR, 6-1, 190, Jr., Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer; Mark Richardson, LB, 6-2, 220, Fr., Hialeah.

Connecticut: Matt Ashmead, LB, 6-0, 236, Jr., Norland; Cody Brown, DE, 6-3, 245, Sr., Coral Springs; Darius Butler, DB/WR, 5-11, 180, Sr., Coral Springs Charter; Tony Ciarvino, PK, 6-2, 225, Sr., Boca Raton; Jasper Howard, DB, 5-9, 168, So., Edison; Tywon Martin, DT, 6-2, 267, Fr., Douglas.

FIESTA, Jan. 5

Ohio St.: Travis Howard, DB, 6-1, 180, Fr., Dr. Krop; Etienne Sabino, LB, 6-3, 232, Fr., Dr. Krop.

GMAC, Jan. 6

Tulsa: Un'tavious Scott, DE, 6-4, 245, Jr., Pahokee

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Florida: Roderick Blackett, LB, 5-9, 230, Jr., Ely; Rick Burgess, FB, 6-1, 235. Jr., Dwyer; Javier Estopinan, DT, 6-2, 290, South Miami; Marcus Gilbert, OL, 6-6, 308, So., St. Thomas Aquinas; Frankie Hammond, WR, 6-0, 170, Hallandale; Marquis Hannah, DB, 5-9, 200, Fr., Carol City; Reginald Hopkins, DB, 5-6, 175, Fr., Carol City; Moses Jenkins, DB, 6-2, 190, So., Boyd Anderson; Bobby Kane, P, 6-0, 192, Sr., Coconut Creek; Dorian Munroe, S, 5-11, 205, Jr., Coral Reef; Chris Pintado, LB, 6-1, 230, So., Sunset; Michael Ross, LB, 5-11, 210, Fr., Boca Raton; Deonte Thompson, WR, 6-0, 195, Glades Central; Ronnie Wilson, OL, 6-3, 309, Jr., Ely; Cody Worton, S, 6-2, 205, So., South Dade; Major Wright, S, 6-0, 200, So., St. Thomas Aquinas.

Larry Blustein is co-host of the Miami Dolphins Gridiron Show every Thursday from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on WQAM (560 AM). Have a comment? E-mail lblustein@MiamiHerald.com.

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