TBT's Mr. Versatility eyes end of streak

If Tampa Bay Tech snaps its 21-game losing streak tonight at home against Bloomingdale, Titans junior Antonio Wallace likely will play a large role -- or roles -- in the triumph. Times staff writer Joey Knight recently caught up with the 5-foot-6, 163-pound cornerback/wingback/halfback/receiver/return specialist, who returned five kicks for touchdowns in 2006.

Where he'll start tonight: Cornerback, kick returner, punt returner

Easiest position to learn: Running back. "I played running back all my life, but I made the switch (to defense) when I transferred from Wharton High (after his freshman year)."

Hardest position to learn: Cornerback. "I had to adjust to cornerback, because I didn?t have my footwork or technique down."

Favorite position: Cornerback. "I like beating up on receivers."

How he'll celebrate if TBT wins tonight: "Just shake everybody's hand, let them know they played a good game, but it's going to be big for me, for the whole team."

PREVIEWS: The Times released its annual high school football preview sections today (they're inserted in today's paper).