Magill: Bulldogs' run recalls other upsets Mar 22, 2008
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UGA's Evans counting his blessings Mar 18, 2008
Last Thursday, the Georgia athletics director was preparing to look for a new men s basketball coach. But four improbable victories wrapped around a tornado gave Georgia an SEC championship, an NCAA Tournament berth, and saves Evans the unpleasant task of firing Dennis Felton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tickets rare Mar 16, 2008
Georgia athletics director Damon Evans knows he'll have more fans wanting to see today's game than tickets to distribute. He said his hands are tied. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Evans won't discuss Felton's future Mar 16, 2008
By Dawg Post ReporterDate: Mar 15, 2008 ATLANTA - Georgia athletics director Damon Evans didn't guarantee that Dennis Felton will have a job next year, but he had plenty of words of praise Saturday night after the Bulldogs advanced to the SEC Tournament final. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Richt's pay bumpedto $2.8 million Mar 7, 2008
8 million pay raise approved for his football coach, Georgia athletics director Damon Evans found himself defending Mark Richt's place in the SEC coaches' pecking order. The executive committee of the Georgia Athletics Association board of directors on Thursday unanimously approved Evans' recommendation for an $800,000 a year bump for Richt for the final six years of his contract. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Humphrey seals UGA's win over Auburn Mar 6, 2008
Auburn Georgia athletics director Damon Evans and three senior administrators sat behind the Bulldogs' bench during Wednesday night's game against Auburn. But if it was unsettling for coach Dennis Felton or his team they didn't show it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Names in the Game Feb 13, 2008
The complex on the southwest end of campus most notably includes Butts-Mehre Athletic Heritage Hall, the main headquarters of Georgia athletics, and Stegeman Coliseum, home of the basketball and women's gymnastics teams. The football practice fields, baseball stadium, track and field facilities, tennis complex and student-athlete academic center also are included in the proposal. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Dooley athletic complex in the works Feb 12, 2008
" Dooley's 40 years with Georgia athletics came to an end in June 2004 after Adams refused to grant Dooley's request for a contract extension. "This is a day to talk about honoring somebody who gave the university 40 years of terrific service, and I'm not one on occasions like this to look back," Adams said after Monday's meeting. "I think this gives us all a good opportunity to look forward. " Dooley's supporters have longed for a fitting tribute to honor his contribution to the school. The... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Letter of intent No. 19: S Roy Mangram Feb 7, 2008
com as a three-star prospect Listed by ESPN's Scouts, Inc., as the No. 33 safety prospect in the country Regarded as a top-50 player in Georgia by the Macon Telegraph Ranked by SuperPrep as the No. 26 player in the state Selected to play in the 2007 Georgia Athletics Coaches Association North vs. South All-Star game Three-year starter for Glynn Academy Earned all-region honors as a senior and junior Had 51 tackles and 12 sacks in 2007 Made 150 tackles and two picks as a junior.... (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Odom almost satisfied Dooley, Gamecocks fans Jan 30, 2008
Odom who announced recently his retirement from South Carolina at season's end was at Wake Forest at the time and was the first choice of Georgia athletics director Vince Dooley when he began the Bulldogs' first coaching search in 17 years back in 1995. APRIL L. BROWN / AP. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NCAA: Too much football time Jan 13, 2008
Hours needed for football shocks NCAA. By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 01/12/08. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Poll: Fans want a playoff Jan 11, 2008
" But even some who have been involved in Georgia athletics don't support a playoff. "Such a system would, though, be the worst thing that could happen to college football, particularly with regard to the toll it would take on players," former senior athletic director Dick Bestwick wrote in a December opinion piece for the Athens Banner-Herald. "Hopefully, the college presidents understand this and won't be hypocrites and move to make NCAA football anymore like the NFL than it already is. "... (Athens Banner-Herald)
GACA North/South All-Star Game preview Dec 30, 2007
Columbus, Georgia will be the scene Saturday for some of Georgia's best high school football players as the 2008 Georgia Athletics Coaches Association North vs. South All-Star game commences at 2 p.m. at Memorial Stadium. Not as many big names will participate as in year's past but there is sure to be plenty of exciting action nonetheless. (UCF Sports -- Rivals.com)
Moving with the basketball Dec 7, 2007
Even Cooper wondered if her domination would transfer between Georgia athletics associations. It only took two weeks of summer basketball to clear up any questions. (Albany Herald)
Rose Bowl loves Dogs' fan base Nov 27, 2007
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 11/27/07. Athens Mitch Dorger, a West Coast guy, found out a little something about SEC football in 2006. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UGA reinstates suspended Humphrey Nov 21, 2007
"We have lifted his indefinite suspension," said Georgia athletics director Damon Evans, who chairs the committee of athletic association senior administrators. "Whether or not Billy plays is up to the coach, but he is free and clear to do so.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Game day at UGA rakes in $7 million Nov 8, 2007
How much money does the University of Georgia athletics association generate from each home football game, such as Saturday's against Auburn. We're not considering Georgia's share of the $43 million in SEC football television contracts that the conference divides among its 12 schools. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
SEC: No Sanctions for Celebration Oct 30, 2007
The letter was copied to Georgia athletics director and school president Michael Adams. Evans took no issue with Richts decision, he said Saturday. (DawgPost.com)
No mood for a move Oct 27, 2007
Georgia athletics director Damon Evans knows he has a political hot potato on his hands. After dominating Florida 17-7-1 during the Vince Dooley era (1964-88), Georgia has lost 15 of its last 17 games against the Gators. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA has extra week Oct 25, 2007
Georgia athletics director Damon Evans believes there are advantages to open dates and he has watched in frustration as Florida has made the most of them against his Bulldogs. Evans said he has repeatedly lobbied the SEC office, which sets the league schedules many years in advance, to give the Bulldogs an occasional break the week before they face Florida. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Tough stance suits Evans Oct 20, 2007
It s one thing for Georgia athletics director Damon Evans to stay with his convictions, follow the guidelines of his new academic policy and suspend three key members of the Bulldogs rising basketball team for a total of 30 games after they blatantly slam-dunked his rules. Nobody cares about Georgia basketball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Indoor practice venue for Dogs? Oct 18, 2007
Athens Georgia athletics director Damon Evans told the athletic association board Wednesday at its fall meeting that football facility upgrades are a serious possibility. "We are in the exploratory stages," Evans said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ga.-Fla. game time Oct 16, 2007
Athens -- Georgia athletics director Damon Evans got his wish. The Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville on Oct. 27 will once again take place at 3:30 p.m. and be aired on CBS, the network announced Monday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Martinez's defense steps up when needed Oct 14, 2007
Georgia athletics director Damon Evans said the Bulldogs are hoping to get the 3:30 p.m. CBS game and not at night when they Florida in Jacksonville on Oct. 27. Both Evans and Florida athletics director Jeremy Foley have expressed concerns about playing night games in their annual neutral site game, once nicknamed the "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party" for the amount of alcohol consumption that takes place. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Coaches debate ripple effect of attendance policy Oct 13, 2007
He was asked whether he thought the Georgia athletics department's stern policy on class attendance and academic responsibility -- which resulted in suspensions of three men's basketball players this week -- would have a negative impact on recruiting. Johnny Crawford/AJC. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Dogs offensive line good, but not great Sep 25, 2007
Former Georgia athletics director Vince Dooley received the Homer Rice Award on Monday. The award is presented annually to the retired athletics director with a distinguished career and who has made a significant impact on the athletics director profession and intercollegiate athletics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dawgs to recruit: You must leave Sep 2, 2007
Georgia athletics director said before the game he was unaware of the incident and had no comment. Related Stories. (DawgPost.com)
Dasher joins site, Quinlan becomes columnist Aug 30, 2007
"Having covered University of Georgia athletics for different mediums the past 11 years, I hope not only to live up the standards UGASports.com subscribers want, but expect, from their Bulldog beat writer.". Dasher has won nearly two dozen awards for his writing of the course of his career. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Bland Dogcast isn't the way to go Aug 23, 2007
Jeff Dantzler is this generations version of Coach Magill: he knows more about Georgia athletics and history than most people walking the earth, and has a great radio voice as evidenced by his work on the basketball and baeball broadcasts. But remember, Damon and Zeier were teammates, right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia budget: An Inside Look Jul 23, 2007
Unlike some athletic departments around the country, which are a division of the university, Georgia athletics are operated by a separate association. That means that, while Evans ultimately works for and reports to Adams, Georgia has more freedom than some schools to build facilities, buy equipment, etc. (DawgPost.com)
TESTING THE STUDENTS Jul 9, 2007
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A few laws exist, but most states keep prep steroids a local issue Jul 8, 2007
GEORGIA Athletics association has policy statement denouncing use of steroids. ILLINOIS Steroid testing plan being hatched this summer, to be presented to athletics association board in September. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
CORRECTION: Men's Tennis Still Alive at NCAA Tournament May 26, 2007
Live scoring is available at the tournament website on the University of Georgia athletics page, www. georgiadogs. (Odusports.com)
Moore: Tubby Smith seems happier in maroon and gold May 21, 2007
Soon after Smith walked into Dooley s office in May 1997 with news that Kentucky was calling, Smith revealed for the first time that he planned to tell the Georgia athletics director that he decided to spend more than a few seasons with the Bulldogs. You know, pretty much most places that you go to, you go there thinking you re going to be there forever, whether it was Tulsa [Smith s first head coaching job] or Georgia, Smith said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
West Georgia plans new football stadium May 12, 2007
"We're at a crossroads," West Georgia athletics director Ed Murphy said. "The door is [partly] open, and we have to push it the rest of the way.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA women's golf coach resigns May 8, 2007
Athens The University of Georgia athletics department was on verbal lockdown Monday night following the early-evening announcement that women's golf coach Todd McCorkle had resigned his position. UGA athletics officials, including athletics director Damon Evans, would not disclose why McCorkle, 39, abruptly resigned the day before his No. 3-ranked team was supposed to leave for the NCAA Championships. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Surprise team atop SEC Power Rankings Jan 29, 2007
If Landers wasn't publicly reprimanded for that comment, I hope Georgia athletics director Damon Evans at least brought the distinguished coach into his office. SPOTLIGHT: Georgia senior thrower Jennifer Dahlgren has started off her final semester in strong fashion. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NCAA study: Athletes choose majors to accomodate sports Jan 7, 2007
" Most of the athletes surveyed said they didn't regret their major. Still, the survey raised questions about whether they chose freely or were pushed. "That would be a concern if there are things going on that a student-athlete says I want to major in political science and someone's telling them not to major in political science," University of Georgia athletics director Damon Evans said. "You want a kid to be able to major in what he or she wants to, and then you want to provide them the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
