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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‘Que’ to Replace ‘Russ’ as UGA Mascot
By: Chelsea Beimfohr Uga IX is retiring and Uga X is ready to take over the Dawg house! The University of Georgia announced Thursday that Uga IX, affectionately known as “Russ,” will retire as Georgia’s bulldog mascot at age 11, after working 25 games as an interim mascot from 2009-12,…
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Weekend Sports Update: Oct. 22
UGA football has a bye week, but other UGA teams have big games this weekend. The volleyball team will play Sunday at The University of Alabama. Women’s soccer is hoping to make it to post-season and will play Friday at Vanderbilt and Sunday at Auburn. Reporter Savannah Wilson has more for you at…
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UGA Women’s Tennis Preview
The UGA women’s tennis team is hosting the ITA Southeast Regional Tournament this weekend. The tournament begins today, and it will continue through Monday the 26. UGA has six players competing in the tournament. USTA/ITA Southeast Regional completed qualifying bracket
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Grady Newsource Daily UGA Sports Roundup: Oct. 21
\t The Georgia baseball has developed a new way of communicating with its players. But here’s the catch, rather than using hand signals, it’s with a new piece of technology. \t The Georgia men’s basketball team was picked to finish fifth in the SEC by the media at SEC Media…
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Mark Richt Talks About Injuries, Surgery for Nick Chubb
While the Georgia football team has its bye this week, there is still news being made. Head coach Mark Richt addressed the health of Jordan Jenkins and Isaiah McKenzie, who both missed the Missouri game. Richt also provided the latest on Nick Chubb as he recovers from his knee injury.…
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Grady Newsource Stories to Watch: Oct. 21
\t A profile on Becky Huss, a Maysville Elementary School gifted teacher who has unique teaching styles in a effort to produce more creative and free thinking students. \t This was the day in “Back to the Future 2” that Marty McFly shows up. Reporter Danielle Herman will have more…
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Nick Chubb Check In
UGA football player, Nick Chubb, is on his way to recovery. The sophomore running back injured his knee at the UGA vs. Tennessee football game on October 10. Reporter Savannah Wilson has an update on his progress.
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UGA Student-Athletes Inducted into Leadership Program
Twenty-five student-athletes were inducted Monday night into the Leadership Education and Development program at UGA. This is the sixth year of the L.E.A.D program and the largest class selected since 2010, the inaugural year. Inductees are chosen based on academic and athletic success, leadership, campus and community service involvement, and recommendations…
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Oct. 20: Sports Update
Reporter Savannah Wilson provides a quick summary of the latest sports events for Grady Newsource. More details to come in the 5 p.m. newscast.
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Mini-Segways Gain Popularity with UGA Athletes
By Sammy O’Brien Mini-segways are appearing all over UGA’s campus. Athletes have taken to the mini-devices most fondly and even use them to get to class and practice. Senior guard Tiaria Griffin rides her mini-segway all over campus to get to class fast and to get to practice on time.…