COAST GUARD SAYS SEARCH HASN’T BEEN CALLED OFF

Usually, we hate being wrong. In this case, we’re happy about it. Contrary to our report that authorities had given up trying to find a fishing boat carrying two NFL players and two other men, WSTP in Tampa reports that the Coast Guard has not yet called off the search. Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and Lions defensive end Corey Smith are on the boat, along with Nick Skyler and William Bleakley. Given the conditions, the 87-foot boats that were being used have been replaced by 110-foot vessels. The Air Force also is now involved. That said, the process continues to be a challenge, with winds gusting to 30 miles per hour and 14-foot waves.