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Georgia will open with freshman QB

Aaron Murray Aaron Murray
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Aaron Murray knows he will have to work on staying calm when the Bulldogs take the field Saturday.

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Georgia Tech set to open season

Paul Johnson Paul Johnson
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Coach Paul Johnson isn't worried about the lack of respect in the pre-season polls, it will all work out during the season.

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UGA excited about new defense

Akeem Dent Akeem Dent
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Linebacker Akeem Dent is excited to get out on the field Saturday.

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UGA ready for opener

Aaron Murray Aaron Murray
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Aaron Murray is ready to guide the Bulldogs offense with a lot of help from the veterans.

GSU's Powers expected to miss 2010-2011 season

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Georgia Southern men's basketball senior point guard Willie Powers (Gainesville, Fla.) suffered a right knee injury that will require surgery.

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Former ECI running back charged

Washaun Ealey Washaun Ealey
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Washaun Ealey arrested after a traffic mishap for leaving the scene.

Tigers pleased with effort after scrimmage Video included

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It was only a test, but Savannah State interim head coach Julius Dixon seems pleased enough to issue a passing grade.

GSU football holds first preseason scrimmage

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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."

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Georgia defensive end

Demarcus Dobbs Demarcus Dobbs
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Former Calvary star Demarcus Dobbs ready to come into his own in his senior season.

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Georgia nose tackle

DeAngelo Tyson DeAngelo Tyson
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DeAngelo Tyson is making a name for himself in Georgia's new 3-4 defense.

Eagles begin preseason camp

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Ninety players reported for camp, the maximum allowed by the NCAA, a number which included 57 returnees, six transfers or newcomers and 27 freshmen.

Gamecocks name assistant baseball coach

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Monday, the South Carolina Gamecocks named former Old Dominion head coach Jerry Meyers the team's assistant head coach and pitchers coach.

Green: I have 'never' been to Miami

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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."

Six Bulldogs Named To Coaches Preseason All-SEC Teams

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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's Gamecock Resolution

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Congressman Joe Wilson issued this resolution before the House, congratulating the Gamecocks on winning the school's first baseball national championship.

Report: NCAA questions USC TE Saunders

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An NCAA investigation involving the North Carolina Tar Heel football program has now trickled down to South Carolina.

Bradley part of USA team

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South Carolina's College World Series hero apparently won't get a break this summer.

Richt suspends 2 players following alcohol arrests

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Richt says he is disappointed in the players' decision-making and that each will "pay a stiff price."

2 UGA football players facing alcohol charges

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Two UGA athletes are arrested on alcohol-related charges just days after former AD Damon Evans' drunken driving arrest.

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UGA Athletic Director arrested

Damon Evans Damon Evans
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Damon Evans apologizes for his actions that has embarrassed his family, the university and Bulldog Nation.

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Robby Wells files suit

Robby Wells Robby Wells
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Wells' federal lawsuit accuses Savannah State of racial discrimination.

Merrifield's single in 11th gives Gamecocks title

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The Gamecocks (54-16) won six straight games after losing their CWS opener against Oklahoma.

Cooper allows 3 hits, SC within win of title

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Pitching on three days' rest for the second straight time, Cooper struck out 10 and carried a one-hitter into the ninth.

Walker's bat helps send S. Carolina to CWS finals

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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.

AASU's Arpine Amirkhanyan To Play For Armenian National Team

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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.

Oklahoma gets out of late jams in 4-3 win at CWS

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South Carolina was within a run after Duke walked Jackie Bradley on four pitches with the bases loaded in the ninth, but...

Walker's blast lifts South Carolina into CWS

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South Carolina will make its first CWS appearance since 2004.

Ga. Tech DE Robert Hall suspended indefinitely

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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 tops Coastal Carolina 4-3 in opener

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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.

Wilcox County QB verbally commits to UGA

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Area spectators may remember Marshall from the Class-A state football title game where he led Wilcox County over Savannah Christian for the championship.

Pigskin Preview 2010

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Imagine having just about every college football coach in the state, gathered in the same place, at the same time, ready to talk football.

MLB draft good to area baseball players

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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.

USC advances to Supers, Georgia Tech to play game 3

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South Carolina used a six-run sixth inning to notch its third come-from-behind victory in three games.

UCLA beats Georgia to reach NCAA softball finals

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UCLA continued slugging its way through the Women's College World Series with a 5-2 win against Georgia on Sunday.

USC, Tech advance to Regional title game

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Beaufort grad and Citadel Bulldogs ace Asher Wojciechowski (12-3), struck out 11 in the loss.

Georgia Edges Florida, 3-2, To Advance WCWS Final Four

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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.

SSU's Jones Qualifies For Track Nationals

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Jones qualified in the women's 400m after posting a time of 53.01 at the East Regionals.

Conroy wooed to Tulane by promise of new facility

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...

Clemson AD shocked at Purnell's move to DePaul

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...

Saban not counting on 'Bama repeat just yet

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.

Dareus makes big plays in Tide's 37-21 win

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.

Ingram pulls double whammy: Heisman, BCS title

Mark Ingram ran right over that Heisman Trophy jinx.

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