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From the blogs: UGA's magic number; Falcons and playoffs; DOB from left field

Dec 26, 2012

Here's a look at what our sports bloggers are saying today:

Michael Carvell on Recruiting: UGA may have hit its magic number of 10

Jeff Schultz: NFL playoffs about QBs, coaches -- and Falcons have shot

Mark Bradley: UGA, Tech and the Falcons as division champs? I called it

Dave O'Brien on the Braves: Who's in LF? Plus DOB's top 50 albums

Falcons blog: Pro bowl teams announced today

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