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October 2008
What should Georgia-Florida rivalry be called?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
So we’re not supposed to refer to the Georgia-Florida game as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” anymore.
Any other suggestions?
Some have offered “Rivalry on the River,” but that seems a little bland for a game with so much fire.
Surely, you can do better than that. Let’s hear your best ideas for what to call the Georgia-Florida rivalry.
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Did call cost Falcons the game?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The officiating crew took away any chance of a Falcons comeback in Sunday’s 27-14 loss to Philadelphia.
The crew ruled that Adam Jennings muffed a punt return, which the Eagles recovered, with 2:22 left in the game and the Falcons trailing by six points.
Replays appeared to show that Jennings did not touch the ball. The call effectively ended the game as the Eagles scored a touchdown two plays later.
The Falcons could not challenge the play because they had no timeouts left and there was more than two minutes remaining in the game.
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Braves broadcaster Van Wieren retires
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Braves broadcaster Pete Van Wieren has announced that he’s retiring after 33 years with the organization. (see story)
A member of the Braves Hall of Fame, Van Wieren, 64, spent most of his career alongside fellow Braves Hall of Famer Skip Caray, who passed in August.
What are your thoughts on Van Wieren’s retirement? Let us know what you think.
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Jackets enter the polls
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Tech cracked the Top 25 polls for the first time this season after winning at Clemson, 21-17.
The Jackets also catapulted into the first BCS standings, entering at No. 18.
Coach Paul Johnson has guided the Jackets to a 3-1 record in the ACC Coastal Division and 6-1 overall.
Did you expect early success from coach Johnson? Or has this ranking come too late in the season?
How do you expect the season to play out?
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Bulldogs in BCS hunt, or are they?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Georgia Bulldogs debuted in the No. 7 spot in the season’s first BCS rankings.
With LSU and Florida in the weeks ahead, what will the Bulldogs have to do to cement themselves back in the national title picture? Or are they too far out to consider themselves contenders?
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Will Atlanta support the MLS?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, through his management and investment company, has submitted a bid to bring a Major League Soccer franchise to Atlanta (See story)
If the MLS comes to town, do you think metro Atlanta will support the franchise? Let us know what you think.
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Auburn fires offensive coordinator
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Auburn’s sluggish start cost offensive coordinator Tony Franklin his job. Franklin was dismissed Wednesday, just six games into his first year at Auburn.
Franklin was hired from Troy to bring the spread offense to Auburn. But the Tigers have struggled to find any consistency and rank near the bottom of most offensive categories in the SEC.
The first sign of trouble was the Tigers’ 3-2 win over Mississippi State. Their struggles continued in last week’s loss at Vanderbilt.
What does this mean for Auburn?
Was Franklin given enough time to install his offense?
Are SEC defenses too fast, too athletic for his form of the spread offense?
How far will this set Auburn back in terms of recruiting?
Does War Eagle prefer to return to Auburn’s more traditional power-running attack?
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