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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Dickens' quote fits men and women's rowing, or as it is more commonly known, "crew," very well because it is one of the most strenuous team sports and one of the most rewarding. Crew practices at least five times a week because they are not competing just against other club teams, but also against varsity squads with scholarship athletes, such as Alabama and Temple. … 3 Comments
The Bulldog nation just grew by 5,643 pounds. With 23 signees to the football team, the average player is 245 pounds - tight end Bruce Figgins being closest to average at 238. There also are 10 players weighing over 270 pounds. The additional weight is something the coaches were looking for in this recruiting class. … 3 Comments
In April 2006, Wadesboro, N.C. native Trinton Sturdivant committed to play football at Georgia and put recruiting behind him. Unfortunately for the four- star recruit, other schools did not stop calling until he signed his letter of intent for Georgia in December. … 0 Comments
The experts think Georgia did a pretty good job with its 2007 recruiting class. The people at Rivals rank the Bulldog class No. 9 in the nation. And over at Scout.com, the Bulldog class is No. 17 in the country. But how well did Georgia do filling its needs? Sports staff writer Jamie Cwalinski breaks down Georgia's class by position. … 0 Comments
Think you know what's in store for this year's class? Wonder how successful a recruting class can be? A look back at the class from five years ago, this season's fifth-year seniors, can serve as an example. There were those members of that year's class that made huge impacts: Quentin Moses, Martrez Milner, Tim Jennings, Max Jean-Gilles and Joe Tereshinski. … 0 Comments
In an era when the grades of student-athletes are constantly and publicly under fire, Rebecca Rowsey has it right. The 6-foot-3-inch forward for the Lady Dogs basketball team is a three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll winner, part of the SEC Good Works Team and actively involved in her church. … 0 Comments
Before Georgia's basketball battle with Florida, the national anthem was sung with a few of the words missing. That would be a bad omen for the Bulldogs, as they seemed to be missing the ability to stay with the No. 1 team in the country. Corey Brewer led the Gators (22-2, 9-0 SEC) with 18 points as they defeated Georgia 71-61 in front of a sellout crowd Wednesday night at Stegeman Coliseum. … 0 Comments