Sports
This sports reporting has been created by students in the Sports Media Certificate program within the John Huland Carmical Sports Media Institute, along with contributions from other courses at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication.
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DeLamater Follows Family History, Flourishes as Clarke Central Runner
On a cool Thursday afternoon in late October, 17-year-old Braden DeLamater lined up among 41 other high school cross country runners ready to compete in the 8-AAAAA Region Championship in Helen, Ga. It was another opportunity for Braden to meet his goal of running a 5K race in under 17…
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Playing Both Ways: The Increased Risk of Injury for High School Football Players
A local high school football player missed a second straight season due to injury. Ben Noland, a safety and wide receiver for Oconee County High School, tore his ACL for the second time in two consecutive seasons this year. They’re called “two-way” players, and as Tyler Donaldson explains, coaches…
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Beyond the Lines: Revealing the Experiences of Student-Athletes
High school and college athletes face unique challenges. University of Georgia students Katie Morrison and Rodrigo Blankenship bring you an inside look at those challenges and the pressures “Beyond the Lines.” PART 1 Part 1 explores the challenges student-athletes face in two different sports: high school football and collegiate…
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Fields of Technology: Some Local High Schools Augment Coaching, Playing with Technology
Advancements in technology have reached the football fields in Athens-Clarke County. Drones, ipads and other technology are now part of the football programs at North Oconee High School and Athens Academy. Tyler Donaldson shows you how the new technology is taking coaching, and winning, to a whole new level. Tyler…
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What’s Next for Georgia Football: Sugar Bowl Preview, Stat Comparisons
The University of Georgia caught the attention of the college football world this weekend after almost taking down the No. 1 team in the country. The Dawgs had an impressive performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide and led the Tide until the fourth quarter. After quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered an…
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Athens Academy, Eagles Landing Will Meet for Class A Private State Football Championship
Athens Academy defeated Prince Avenue Christian in the semi-finals of the GHSA Class A Private playoffs 28-21 to take on Eagles Landing in the state championship for the second year in a row. Eagles Landing cruised through the playoffs, defeating each team by an average of 39.6 points. They put…
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Going Bowling: The Complete List of Bowl Games for the Top 25
Conference championship games are over. The CFB Playoff Committee selected. What’s next? We’ve compiled a list of each of the bowl games the Top 25 teams will play in organized by date. Dec. 15 Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Bowl Fresno State vs. Arizona State Sam Boyd Stadium – Las Vegas,…
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Best Places to Tailgate, Park and Eat at SEC Championship Game
The long-awaited rematch between Georgia and Alabama is happening this Saturday at the SEC Championship in Atlanta. Getting to the game and finding places to tailgate will likely be tough due to heavy traffic. Here is our comprehensive guide of how to “game day” in Atlanta. Transportation and Tailgating If…
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SEC Championship Countdown: Where You Can Watch in Athens
SEC fans only have to wait three more days to watch the Georgia Bulldogs take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the conference championship. If you’re a student who wasn’t awarded a ticket to the game, or a Dawg fan not willing to make the drive to Atlanta, you can…
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