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Only four days out neither Georgia nor South Carolina have heard back from the NCAA on possible suspensions for Bulldog starting receiver AJ Green, or Gamecock's starters Jarriel King and Chris Culliver.
A crowd of 20,430 saw former Georgia Tech assistant Jeff Monken win in his debut as coach of the Eagles, who were 5-6 last season under Chris Hatcher.
Justin Houston makes tackleJustin Houston could turn into a dominating linebacker in the new Georgia defense.
Despite the absence of top receiver A.J. Green, Murray completed 16 of 24 passes for 194 yards in his first college game.
With last year's top receiver Demaryius Thomas and top rusher Jonathan Dwyer gone to the NFL, Nesbitt kept the offense moving despite his inability to establish a passing game.
Georgia safety Alec Ogletree will miss Saturday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Steve SpurrierSteve Spurrier always wins his season opener and Thursday night was no different against Southern Miss.
Aaron MurrayAaron Murray knows he will have to work on staying calm when the Bulldogs take the field Saturday.
Georgia Southern men's basketball senior point guard Willie Powers (Gainesville, Fla.) suffered a right knee injury that will require surgery.
Washaun EaleyWashaun Ealey arrested after a traffic mishap for leaving the scene.
It was only a test, but Savannah State interim head coach Julius Dixon seems pleased enough to issue a passing grade.
The Georgia Southern football team hit the field for its first full scrimmage of preseason camp, in what head coach Jeff Monken described as a chance to see his team react on their own without, " somebody having to chase them around."
Ninety players reported for camp, the maximum allowed by the NCAA, a number which included 57 returnees, six transfers or newcomers and 27 freshmen.
Monday, the South Carolina Gamecocks named former Old Dominion head coach Jerry Meyers the team's assistant head coach and pitchers coach.
Green told reporters before his scheduled appearance at the Southeastern Conference media days Wednesday that he is "just focused on getting ready for the season."
Georgia and Auburn are tied with the third-most players on the All-SEC teams as Florida leads the way with 10 selections and Alabama has nine.
Congressman Joe Wilson issued this resolution before the House, congratulating the Gamecocks on winning the school's first baseball national championship.
An NCAA investigation involving the North Carolina Tar Heel football program has now trickled down to South Carolina.
South Carolina's College World Series hero apparently won't get a break this summer.
Richt says he is disappointed in the players' decision-making and that each will "pay a stiff price."
Two UGA athletes are arrested on alcohol-related charges just days after former AD Damon Evans' drunken driving arrest.
Damon EvansDamon Evans apologizes for his actions that has embarrassed his family, the university and Bulldog Nation.
Robby WellsWells' federal lawsuit accuses Savannah State of racial discrimination.
The Gamecocks (54-16) won six straight games after losing their CWS opener against Oklahoma.
Pitching on three days' rest for the second straight time, Cooper struck out 10 and carried a one-hitter into the ninth.
South Carolina staved off elimination a fourth straight time Saturday night to beat rival Clemson 4-3 and advance to the College World Series finals.
A native of Van Nuys, Calif., Amirkhanyan joined AASU from Arizona Western CC in 2009-10 and averaged 10.0 points and a team-high 7.9 rebounds per game.
South Carolina was within a run after Duke walked Jackie Bradley on four pitches with the bases loaded in the ninth, but...
South Carolina will make its first CWS appearance since 2004.
Georgia Tech defensive end Robert Hall has been suspended indefinitely after an argument over money with his girlfriend led to a battery charge.
South Carolina (47-15) can earn its first trip to Omaha since 2004 by beating Coastal Carolina on Sunday in game two of the series.
Area spectators may remember Marshall from the Class-A state football title game where he led Wilcox County over Savannah Christian for the championship.
Imagine having just about every college football coach in the state, gathered in the same place, at the same time, ready to talk football.
He's the highest draft pick in the history of Citadel Bulldogs baseball. Just years ago, he was on the mound for Beaufort High School.
South Carolina used a six-run sixth inning to notch its third come-from-behind victory in three games.
UCLA continued slugging its way through the Women's College World Series with a 5-2 win against Georgia on Sunday.
Beaufort grad and Citadel Bulldogs ace Asher Wojciechowski (12-3), struck out 11 in the loss.
With the win, Georgia improves to 50-12 on the year and advances to be one of four teams remaining at the WCWS for a second-straight year.
Jones qualified in the women's 400m after posting a time of 53.01 at the East Regionals.
Associated Press - April 7, 2010 5:25 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Ed Conroy says he agreed to leave The Citadel for Tulane in part because of the promise of new facilities that should make the...
Associated Press - April 6, 2010 5:05 PM ET CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson's athletic director says he was shocked to learn that head basketball coach Oliver Purnell had chosen to leave the...
Nick Saban cracked a few jokes and even some smiles, deadpanning about the players' poor execution of his celebratory Gatorade bath. And it didn't take long for him to start looking ahead to the challenges Alabama faces.
Marcell Dareus was the menacing presence on the field for the Crimson Tide during the BCS title game and it's guaranteed Texas fans won't forget him anytime soon.
Mark Ingram ran right over that Heisman Trophy jinx.
Report: Heisman Trophy to be taken away from 2005 winner Reggie Bush of USC
Tony Stewart pulls away for his 1st Cup win of the year, beating Edwards at Atlanta
Star cornerback Darrelle Revis agrees to terms on 4-year deal with Jets
NFL cutdown day finds Heisman winners Matt Leinart, Troy Smith looking for new teams
Steelers QB Roethlisberger has suspension cut from 6 games to 4 by NFL Commissioner Goodell
Pryor throws for 3 scores to lead No. 2 Ohio State past Marshall 45-7; Miami next on agenda
A different kind of year: Woods tries to advance at Deutsche Bank, the 2nd stop in FedEx Cup
Big Ten breakdown: Michigan, Ohio St in different divisions, but will play at end of season
Legs fresh, Clarett's confidence high for comeback bid, but he won't talk about his past
Azarenka collapses, has to be wheeled off court at hot Flushing Meadows
