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At the time news was breaking on Tuesday afternoon with decisions that changed the entire complexion of the college football season, Georgia players were on the practice field continuing to prepare for the fall.Whether that season will actually get off the ground remains to be seen.The Big Ten and later [...] … [Read more...] about UGA football ’proceeding cautiously’ as Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone fall seasons

To play or not to play.That’s a question that politicians are weighing in on when it comes to the college football season.Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who reopened businesses ahead of many states and has clashed with mayors about mask mandates, took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon to express his desire to have football played if it can be done safely during the pandemic."Across … [Read more...] about Georgia Gov. Kemp on college football: ’I want to see it played’ if safety ensured

After having most of his sophomore baseball season wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, Benedictine’s Justin Thomas kept his nose to the grindstone playing summer ball and had an outstanding performance for his travel team, Game On Stealth based in Albany.Thomas earned a scholarship offer from the University of Georgia and didn’t take long to mull it over as he announced his … [Read more...] about Benedictine’s Justin Thomas commits to UGA baseball

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mecole Hardman is probably faster than 99% of players in the NFL.Tyreek Hill happens to be in the 1%.The two Chiefs wide receivers have traded barbs about their speed ever since Hardman was chosen in the second round of last year's draft out of UGA. Hardman and Hill both [...] … [Read more...] about Did former UGA speedster Mecole Hardman beat Kansas City Chiefs teammate Tyreek Hill in a race?

Fixtures at UGA through the decades, Jack Bauerle on the pool deck and Manuel Diaz on the tennis court have piled up championships on their way to becoming the SEC’s all-time winningest coaches in their sports.They’ve seen just about everything in their careers, but nothing like what [...] … [Read more...] about UGA legends’ approach to coaching, safety during COVID-19

Georgia tight ends coach Todd Hartley continues to dominate recruiting out West.The Bulldog assistant helped land five-star tight end Darnell Washington from Las Vegas in the 2020 class, and reeled in a commitment Monday from another elite tight end prospect in Napa, California standout Brock Bowers.The 6-foot-4 230-pound four-star prospect announced his decision via Twitter to … [Read more...] about What is UGA football getting in Top 100 commitment Brock Bowers?

Prominent players including those from the SEC, Big 12 and ACC early Monday followed the lead of the Pac-12 and Big Ten in forming a united front at a time when the fall college football season appeared like it could be shut down in a matter of days.Some UGA football players including senior linebacker Monty Rice went to Twitter to express a desire to play during the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Prominent college football players join #WeAreUnited movement as some UGA players express desire to play during pandemic

Local high school basketball fans know firsthand about the inherent talent in Windsor Forest’s D’Ante Bass — and it seems the rising junior is rising on the radar of big-time college programs.Bass received his first offer from Xavier during his sophomore season, and the 6-foot-7 guard added Georgia to his offer sheet when he talked with Bulldogs head coach Tom Crean on Aug. … [Read more...] about Windsor Forest’s D’Ante Bass gets offer from UGA basketball

Reports are that the Big 10 will not play football this year. Is the SEC next in line to do away with football because of the [...] … [Read more...] about Bulldogs Extra Podcast: What the Big 10’s decision means for UGA and the SEC