Your Newspaper: Mar 25, 2008
In addition to Dakota s blog on gaming and Jason's blog called Heart of Georgia Sports, we will be bringing you several new blogs. The newest blog at courier-herald. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
D.C.-area fans show supportfor head-turning Bulldogs Mar 20, 2008
" Wiley Flanigan, who is a teacher on spring break this week, took the Metrorail from his home in Falls Church, Va. to see practice. He enjoys watching Georgia sports on television at local restaurants and bars with the D.C. Dawgs, a Georgia alumni organization, and bought a ticket to the game as soon as they went on sale. Flanigan, an Augusta native, is not a Georgia graduate but has several family members who are. "They've won four in a row and two in one day," Flanigan said of Georgia's... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Check egos at clubhouse door Feb 26, 2008
Ask Terence Moore what his favorite all-time memory of Georgia sports is, and he ll quickly harken back to the night Sid Bream slid safely into home ahead of a throw by the Pirates Barry Bonds to seal the 1990 NL pennant for the Braves. The 1990 Pennant. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Sports heroes twice honored Feb 17, 2008
In fact, the very location of the physical site of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame itself has been the center of an ongoing hassle. You ll find it in Macon, located there through the influence of state politicians who felt their part of the state needed to share in some of its attractions. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
M.L. King's Jones to accept JUCO offer Feb 17, 2008
Jones, 5-8, 180 pounds,rushed for 1,384 yards, second-most in DeKalb County, and was named first-team all-state in Class AAAAAby The Journal-Constitution and the Georgia Sports Writers Association. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Dent excited to take place among elite Feb 16, 2008
Jim Dent will join some exclusive Augusta company when he goes into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame tonight ... Jim Dent is one of nine inductees in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2008. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Harwell, 90, remains an 'easy listen' Feb 16, 2008
Tonight, he'll be inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the ninth such institution including the big one in Cooperstown, N.Y., to honor him. He modestly called it "an over-abundance of attention. "This day means a lot to me because it means a native son has come home and people are paying a a little attention," he said. "They're all meaningful. (The Augusta Chronicle)
2008 Football Signing Day Central Feb 9, 2008
named first-team all-state for Class AAAA by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. chosen to the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120 where he was the ninth-ranked defensive back and the 53rd-ranked player on the list. (Und.com)
Notebook: King on campus, bulking up Feb 8, 2008
" King is an early enrollee just like receiver Kris Durham in 2006. Durham gained some 20 pounds from the time he arrived at Georgia to the fall when he played as a freshman. King said Georgia sports nutritionist Ruth Taylor has tailored a protein-rich diet for him that includes grilled chicken and eggs. Coaches plan to line him up at split end, where the now departed Sean Bailey played last season, he said. "I'm just going to get after it," King said. "If I'm blocking all night, it's all good.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Arkansas Grid Class Bios Feb 7, 2008
He was named a Class 5A All-State selection by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. He was also selected as the North Fulton County Player of the Year. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
Stanford Signs 18 To National Letters Of Intent Feb 7, 2008
0 sacks while leading his team to a 6A-AAAAA League title and a spot in the state semifinals in 2007 when he earned First Team All-State honors by the Georgia Sports Writers Association and was named the Cobb County Defensive Player of the Year Had 82 tackles, 10. 0 sacks and a fumble recovery as a junior in 2006 after a sophomore campaign in which he had almost identical stats with 79 tackles, 10. (Gostanford.com)
How Signing Day became this big Feb 6, 2008
Longtime Georgia sports information director Claude Felton said Bulldogs fans gathered in the Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall 20 years ago and watched as a sports information official wrote signees' names on a poster propped on an easel. "There are people that come to signing day that I've seen for 20-25 years," Felton said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Fed Cup rookie has seen lot of life Feb 5, 2008
If the woman from small-town Georgia sports some nervous tendencies, it's understandable. Few players have been saddled with the expectations heaped upon Harkleroad, then been forced to deal with the ensuing bumps in the road. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Samuel unfazed by age Feb 5, 2008
" Samuel was born in 1991, the same year that quarterback Eric Zeier arrived at Georgia in the winter as an 18-year old and started as a freshman quarterback. If Samuel plays as a freshman - his future could be in the backfield or at linebacker - it's believed he'll be the youngest Bulldog to play going back more than a decade. Defensive end Richard Seymour, now with the New England Patriots, played as a 17-year old Georgia freshman in the first few games of the 1997 season until he turned 18.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chamblee football coach exits after year Feb 2, 2008
Showfety was the Georgia Sports Writers Association coach of the year for Class AAA.. Comments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Web site: Knights, Red Devils state’s best Feb 1, 2008
And while Williams 21-0, GHSA Class AA No. 1 Randolph-Clay boys team according to the Georgia Sports Writers Association arguably could ve been ranked higher than DWS (the Red Devils are No. 1 in The Herald s Top 5 poll, with Deerfield at No. 4), apparently the folks at Maxpreps. com saw something in the Knights many others didn t.. (Albany Herald)
Criticism of Adams all too familiar Jan 9, 2008
Georgia sports blogs quickly filled with those same old anti-Adams rants, some from fans who actually support the playoff idea. Adams, who has been at UGA's helm for a decade, has faced flak just about every time he's ventured into the college sports fray. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Woods No. 1 story Jan 2, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Ex-Raiders punter Guy left returnmen hanging Dec 26, 2007
He is already in the National High School Sports Hall of Fame, the College Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. And, earlier this month, he was voted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Opinion: NBA can't hold interest Dec 25, 2007
A couple of years ago when I was a member of the annual Associated Press meeting for Georgia sports editors in Atlanta, Paul Newberry asked us what we'd like to see the AP expand - what coverage we'd like to see that we weren't being shown. We brainstormed about notebooks for Braves games, sidebars for Georgia and Georgia Tech football games, more prep football analysis - and then Newberry asked us a great question. (Troy Messenger, AL)
Oklahoma out to wreck Missouri's dreams Nov 29, 2007
DOGWIRED: sports editor John Kaltefleiter and Georgia sports writer Roger Clarkson break down bowl possibilities. Oklahoma was in position to play for something even more special before quarterback Sam Bradford sustained a concussion two weeks ago at Texas Tech and had to leave the game in the first quarter. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Henderson pulls a shocker prior to kickoff Nov 18, 2007
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Basketball Signing Day Is Big At Bama Nov 15, 2007
Mitchell was named the 2007 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AA Player of the Year and was voted all-state. USA Today rates him No. 37 in the Class of 2008. (BamaMag.com)
Defense does it again Nov 13, 2007
I believe Georgia Sports were coined that in the 70 s , and it s still true today wow. By ATLplayer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Walden is honored Nov 10, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. When each went up on the stage a highlight reel of them was shown as they were introduced. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Game day at UGA rakes in $7 million Nov 8, 2007
Georgia's athletics association delegates its marketing sales in-stadium advertising, corporate hospitality, game programs to an outside company, Georgia Sports Properties. That company guarantees UGA a set annual fee, plus a percentage of revenue above certain levels. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Steelers to honor Walden Nov 3, 2007
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Should the Metro Atlanta area be required to adopt and enforce growth management codes that prohibit septic tanks, require low-use fixtures and limit new residential and commercial development to current water availability. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Champions In Life Oct 9, 2007
" The honors have not stopped for Kaplan, who in 2005, was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, which includes athletes from all sports. In 2006, she was inducted into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame. "Through sports I've met so many people, made so many contacts, and broadened my knowledge of the world," Kaplan said. "So many things, but mostly sports, have enhanced my life. I'm able to touch so many lives, be able to raise money for charity, teaching the great game of tennis to a... (Seminoles.com)
Champions Beyond The Game Brunch To Honor Cardamone and Kaplan Oct 5, 2007
The honors have not stopped for Kaplan, who in 2005, was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, which includes athletes from all sports. In 2006, she was inducted into the Georgia Tennis Hall of Fame. (Seminoles.com)
A night-by-night guide to ATL parties Sep 25, 2007
Then the first dozen living inductees were announced, including WSB-AM stars Clark Howard and Neal Boortz, former WSB-AM talker Ludlow Porch, University of Georgia sports announcer and legend Larry Munson, former WQXI-AM star morning host Gary McKee, the radio man who brought the Beatles to Atlanta Paul Drew and the longest-running morning host in Atlanta, Eagle 106. 7 s Rhubarb Jones. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Alabama regrouping after loss to Georgia Sep 24, 2007
Published - September, 24, 2007. Tim Gayletgayle@gannett. (Pensacola News Journal)
Notebook: Henderson saves day for Georgia Sep 23, 2007
" Haverkamp out with injury The Georgia Bulldogs' left their starter at right guard at home in Athens with an injury. Scott Haverkamp, who started the first three games at right guard, did not even make the trip. Haverkamp injured his ankle during practice and has been in the training room since Tuesday, Georgia sports information director Claude Felton said. Freshman Clint Boling started in Haverkamp's place at right guard. Freshman Justin Anderson took Haverkamp's place on the traveling squad.... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Russell Ellington, 69; coached Harlem Globetrotters Sep 3, 2007
He entered the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this year ... "I've been blessed throughout my life, and then the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame blessed me again," Mr. Ellington said at the time. (Boston Globe)
Ex-Globetrotters coach Ellington dead at 69 Sep 3, 2007
He entered the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this year ... "I've been blessed throughout my life, and then the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame blessed me again," Ellington said at the time. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Dasher joins site, Quinlan becomes columnist Aug 30, 2007
is the officially licensed provider of University of Georgia sports coverage to the Rivals. com network, which is a property of YAHOO. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Marriott’s Hotel To Nowhere Aug 21, 2007
One hour south of the busiest airport in the world, Macon saw the first baptism in North American in 1540, is home to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, more Yoshino Cherry trees than any other place in the nation, and was the musical launching pad of Otis Redding, Little Richard, and the Allman Brothers. It should be a booming tourism hotbed. (Human Events Online)
Final UGA signee enrolls for classes Aug 7, 2007
Athens It seemed a simple question, yet it sent members of the Georgia sports communication staff scouring through their archives and, eventually, scrambling to the phones. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Moreno on cover of new Dawg Post Jul 16, 2007
is the only 48-page magazine that covers Georgia sports. You will not find a better source of Bulldog information in print today. (DawgPost.com)
Richt getting used to new role Jun 29, 2007
By Dawg Post ReporterDate: Jun 28, 2007 Georgia head coach Mark Richt came to the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this week for the annual Pigskin Preview and looked as relaxed as he has in years. to read the rest of this story. (DawgPost.com)
Treading a fine line Jun 26, 2007
Paul Westerdawg of Georgia aka Decatur Dawg of Georgia Sports Blog and Orson Swindle (above in responses) point out that this Ivey guy s Fulmer Cup is a rip off of an original idea. For what it s worth, I ve got nothing to do with any of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Why should UGA care about Scott Howard? Jun 22, 2007
Listen to this: Scott Howard, the guy who brings Georgia football and basketball to life, the man one seat over from Larry Munson for all these years, the man who has lived and breathed Georgia sports since he was a kid ... It might have something to do with the fact that Howard, a UGA graduate, has become one of the familiar and trusted voices of Georgia sports. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Local auto racing legend Hoot Gibson dead at 72 Jun 7, 2007
"The suspension, the engine, everything is just the way it was when we raced," Gibson said in 2000, when he drove the high-gloss candy-apple-red B1 car in a parade down Macon's Cherry Street for an event at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Missing were the dents and dings his old race car suffered in countless battles on midstate tracks in the 1960s and '70s. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
State shouldn't carry the load Jun 6, 2007
Perdue used his line-item veto power to nix additional spending on the still yet-to-be-built golf hall in next year's budget, but he approved $255,000 for Agrirama, the state's agricultural museum in Tifton; $750,000 apiece for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon, as well as $75,000 for the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame in Warner Robins. Over the past 15 years the state has spent about $60 million subsidizing the museums' operations, with little in the way of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Kori Penland named Girls' Player of the Year May 26, 2007
She was also named as the Region 6-A Player of the Year, the Co-Player of the Year by the Northwest Georgia Tip-Off Club and First Team All-State by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. Kori works harder on her game than any player I have ever coached, said head coach Lester Galyon. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Bradley Floyd named Boys' Player of the Year May 26, 2007
A Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Boys All-State first team selection and a Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Honorable Mention, Floyd signed with Division III LaGrange (Ga. College earlier this month. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
McIntyre inducted into Ga. Sports HOF May 22, 2007
Former University of Georgia offensive lineman Guy McIntyre of Thomasville was one of nine individuals inducted into the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame this past weekend in Macon ... Release from the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame ... MACON, GA The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame's Honors Court selected nine individuals for its Class of 2007 on Thursday afternoon, September 28. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gaines Adams to be Honored by SC Athletic Hall of Fame May 8, 2007
Campbell, author of three books on horse racing, has received two prestigious awards - for "outstanding contributions to racing." He is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Campbell is caricatured in a collage of famous stars (which include JFK, Joe D arilyn, Wilt, MJ, Ali, Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Mickey Mantle, , Paul Newman, Liza Minelli, Joe Namath, Johnny U., etc) in a mural that hangs in the famed Gallagher's Steak House in N.Y.. (Clemsontigers.com)
Floyd signs with LaGrange College Apr 30, 2007
Bradley Floyd, a Georgia Athletic Coaches Association boys All-State first team selection and a Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Honorable Mention, officially signed with Division III LaGrange (Ga. College this past Wednesday. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
State legislators pass the 'pork' Apr 23, 2007
95) or $793,344 for the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (Pg. 96) or $814,070 for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame (Pg. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Ice Man Blog Apr 18, 2007
I will continue to bleed Georgia sports, 000005A8 but I ve bleed for a long time and only once in 95 did my wound heal only to re-open. I m getting to old. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Any interest in top-ranked Dogs? Apr 17, 2007
But that doesn t mean we simply stop providing coverage of Georgia sports ... As far as hearing about Georgia sports, Chip, I m down for all of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Baseball: UWF wins soggy game over West Georgia Apr 2, 2007
Lee Huggins went 4-for-5, drove in two runs and scored three as West Florida beat West Georgia on Sunday. News Journal file photo. (Pensacola News Journal)
Tubby should have stayed at UGA Mar 28, 2007
Commentary and opinion. The entry titled "Smith erred by leaving Georgia," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Body found in pond behind UGA sports complex Mar 26, 2007
The body of a man has been found floating in a pond behind a University of Georgia sports complex. The man's body was found after a couple walking their dog saw something in the pond Sunday, Clarke County Coroner Bobby Tribble said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Shanks to host radio shows in Atlanta & Macon Mar 25, 2007
Shanks will talk mostly about Macon and Georgia sports on the program, with a heavy emphasis on the Braves. Atlanta General Manager John Schuerholz will be Shanks' first guest on Monday at 4:30 pm. (Atlanta, TheInsiders.com)
Trojans' terrific twosome named All-State Mar 24, 2007
Senior Bradley Floyd was named the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association boys All-State first team this week while junior Kori Penland was named All-State for the second straight season, being selected to the girls first team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association. Floyd was also one of just 10 Class A players named Honorable Mention by the GSWA.. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Budget is tight but legislators crave pork Mar 9, 2007
The subcommittee also recommended money for the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, both in Macon. At a time when the state is asking Congress to rescue PeachCare, Harbin said some local projects remain important. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Getting buzzed in Georgia Mar 3, 2007
The Daily Free Press. Issue date: 3/2/07 Section. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Bios for ' 07 football signees Feb 8, 2007
6' 2", 210, 4.5LB* indicates Dec signee COLBY ARCENEAUX, DB, 5-9, 185, River Ridge, La. (John Curtis) Named to the All-District 10 (2A) and All-Metro teams by The Times-Picayune ... As a senior, was credited with 59 tackles, three interceptions and one quarterback sack ... Helped lead powerhouse John Curtis High to three consecutive Class 2A state championships as the 2006 team finished the season ranked No. 2 in USA Today's Super 25 national poll with a 14-0 record ... Coached in high school by... (OleMissInsider.com)
Tigers Add Depth And Experience With 2007 Signing Class Feb 8, 2007
" The six mid-year signees include offensive linemen Terrence Echols and Cody Stubblefield, defensive lineman Freddie Barnett, wide receiver Steven Black, linebacker Tommy Phelps and punter Brent Sutherland. Black, Echols, Stubblefield and Sutherland all transferred from junior colleges in Mississippi. The Tigers also added three junior college players with today's signees including defensive back LeRico Mathis, running back Curtis Steele, as well as offensive lineman Brent Todd. The prep class... (Gotigersgo.com)
GWSA High School Basketball Poll Jan 30, 2007
Here are the results of the latest Georgia Sports Writers Association High School Basketball Poll. The number in the parentheses represent the first place votes the team received. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Kentucky football recruit killed in auto crash Jan 23, 2007
The 6-foot-5, 215-pound wide receiver was an honorable mention to the Georgia Sports Writers Association's Class AAA all-state football team last month. He planned to sign a letter of intent of Feb. 7. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Blair, Welch named All-State football Dec 28, 2006
A pair of Calhoun football players were named to the Class AA All-State team by the Georgia Sports Writers Association All-State Team, and several others received all-area nods. Jackets' kicker Scott Blair and linebacker Curt Welch were named to the all-state team. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Newsmakers Nos. 16-20 Dec 14, 2006
ESPN.com - GOLF - Newsmakers Nos. 16-20 includes Daly's travails. (ESPN -- Golf)
Some Things You May Not Know Dec 4, 2006
I will use some football stats that I haven't used and some other Georgia sports. Hopefully these stats are some things you might not know. (DawgPost.com)
