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Monday, April 28, 2008
Biggest win ever at Philips?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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The Hawks aren’t backing down to mighty Boston, owner of the NBA’s best record and the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
In fact, the Celtics have to be feeling a little green after getting knocked around at Philips on Monday.
Zaza Pachulia withstood an elbow from Boston’s Kevin Garnett and got right back in the superstar’s face. Did it look like a cheap shot from Garnett, and were you surprised no one was ejected?
Are you more surprised that the Hawks are headed back to Boston with the series tied? Do you believe the Hawks have a shot? And was that the biggest win ever at Philips Arena?
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Barnhart projects the SEC
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tony Barnhart recapped spring football practice in the SEC (see story) and pointed out some interesting story lines that will continue through the summer and into the fall.
Barnhart projects the SEC for 2008 in order of finish in each division - with last season’s record in parentheses followed by a comment on each program.
SEC EAST
• Georgia (11-2) - Great team but brutal road schedule will make it tough to win SEC.
• Florida (9-4) - Tebow needs help in running game; defense must improve significantly.
• Tennessee (10-4) - Offense will be good; lots of questions on defensive front seven.
• South Carolina (6-6) - Defense will carry team early; Spurrier must find QB who can produce.
• Kentucky (8-5) - Cats lost too many great skill players; can still go bowling.
• Vanderbilt (5-7) - Commodores lost most of their offense; must learn to win close games.
SEC WEST
• LSU (12-2) - Will still have league’s best defense; QB Perrilloux remains question mark.
• Auburn (9-4) - If QBs come through in spread offense Tigers could win the division.
• Alabama (7-6)- Talent upgrade coming from No. 1 recruiting class; still a year away from contending.
• Miss. State (8-5)- Best overall talent and depth Sylvester Croom has had in Starkville.
• Ole Miss (3-9)- Rebels finally have QB in Javan Snead; will surprise under Houston Nutt.
• Arkansas (8-5)- Hogs lost too much talent on offense; Bobby Petrino struggles in first season.
What do you think about the projections? If you disagree, let us know why and give us your projections for the order of finish in each division.
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Can the Hawks win again?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Can the Hawks pull out another victory tonight and even their playoff series with the Boston Celtics?
The Hawks had an inspiring victory in Game 3 Saturday night, but can they bounce back and win again tonight?
Will Josh Smith have to have another huge game for the Hawks to win? What about Al Horford? Joe Johnson?
Or do you think the Celtics will win and head back to Boston with a 3-1 series lead?
Let us know what you think? If you think the Hawks will win, let us know why - or let us know why the Celtics will win.
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