Senior guard forges friendship with sick child
December 9, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under Featured, Men's basketball, Sports
After everything Jarod Mainland’s been through in only 11 years on earth, he couldn’t help but identify with Connor Nolte when first introduced to the Georgia men’s basketball program two years ago. Nolte wasn’t the biggest star on the team. Or the player Jarod had grown up watching. Or even the tallest player on the [...]
Four former Bulldogs advance through Q-School to the PGA Tour
December 5, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under Golf, Sports
A pack of Bulldogs is heading to the biggest stage in golf after surviving what many consider the most grueling test in golf: PGA Tour Qualifying School. Four former Georgia players Brendon Todd, Brian Harman, Kevin Kisner, and Harris English were among the 25 players to advance through the final stage of Q-School at PGA [...]
Edges and Matchups: Georgia vs LSU
December 2, 2011 by RYAN BLACK and NICK PARKER
Filed under First & Goal, Football, Sports
OFFENSE This is a story of two different offenses. LSU’s offense uses the run to open the pass, while Georgia relies on an aerial attack. The Dogs have the better passing attack, while LSU has the better ground game. This game will likely come down to who turns the ball over less, as neither team [...]
Adams not ready to comment on Richt extension, predicts Bulldog win over LSU
November 30, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under First & Goal, Football, Sports
Michael Adams isn’t just talking with his heart as President of the University when he talks about Georgia football. He said he truly believes Georgia will win Saturday against LSU, predicting a 24-17 win over the LSU Tigers, and is planning on being in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl to start the year. “This [...]
Football is ‘essentially a job’ at BCS level
October 21, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under First & Goal, Football, Sports
The sacrifices differ. As do their abilities and playing time come game day. But the commitment remains the same — an all-encompassing seven-day-a-week job on top of their full-time studies. It’s life as a football player and striking the right balance and maintaining focus isn’t always easy in the middle of a season in which [...]
Q&A: Kentavious Caldwell
October 14, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under Men's basketball, Sports
Kentavious Caldwell, the first McDonald’s All-American to sign with Georgia’s basketball program since 1992, met with the media at the team’s annual media day, answering a number of questions about the role he envisions this season. Why Georgia? For me, it was close to home, family could see me play, good campus, good academic support, [...]
Landers sees a ‘difference’ in junior-dominated team (w/video)
October 12, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under Multimedia, Sports, Video, Women's basketball
Andy Landers joked that he “considered writing his resignation letter” after the Lady Bulldogs first practice of the season a week ago. He was that displeased. However, he saw a totally different bunch on the second day of practice, which he said made him “tear it up and throw it away.” Going forward Landers shouldn’t [...]
Richt: ‘Just too many give aways’ in loss to Gamecocks
September 10, 2011 by NICK PARKER
Filed under Featured, First & Goal, Football, Sports
In a rare showing of emotion, Mark Richt slammed his headset on the ground and his play cards went flying, clearly aware of the gravity of Melvin Ingram’s 68-yard faked punt for a touchdown that had just occurred. “I guess I wanted to show people I could get mad. I threw it pretty far actually,” [...]
SEC Preview: Standings and All-SEC teams
September 1, 2011 by NICK PARKER, CHRIS DANIELLO, and RYAN BLACK
Filed under First & Goal, Football, Sports
With Southeastern conference teams getting play started Thursday night, The Red & Black football beat writers Ryan Black and Chris D’Aniello sat down with sports editor Nick Parker to hash out how they think the SEC will end up, who is on their preseason First-Team All-SEC list, and who they think has the top position [...]
SEC Preview Day 2: Players to watch this season
August 30, 2011 by NICK PARKER, CHRIS DANIELLO, and RYAN BLACK
Filed under Featured, First & Goal, Football, Sports
The Red & Black’s football beat writers Chris D’Aniello and Ryan Black sat down with sports editor Nick Parker for a roundtable discussion of which players we look to have huge seasons in the SEC this season. BREAKOUT PERFORMERS Ryan Black: KWAME GEATHERS (nose tackle, Georgia) — After the signing of junior college stud Jonathan [...]


