NEW YORK – Spencer Strider knows returning to the best version of himself is a long process, but the 26-year-old flamethrower is headed in the right direction.

Tim McGraw and Pitbull are among the acts set to perform at the inaugural MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tennessee, featuring the Braves vs. Reds game and other activities.

Georgia has now picked up commitments in back-to-back days, as the Bulldogs landed 4-star inside linebacker Shadarius Toodle on Sunday. It is expected to be a very busy week.

The 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect chose Georgia over Alabama after forging a relationship from the double-digit trips he’s taken to UGA over his years as a priority recruit.

The Atlanta Falcons quarterback, then with the Vikings, was a breakout hit of the show in season one.

A week from Tuesday, NCAA Division I schools will begin to pay their athletes as part of the recent approval of the House v. NCAA settlement.

Tech will honor the entire group at halftime of the Yellow Jackets’ game versus Virginia Tech on Oct. 11.