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Collins’ latest pitch at Tech: ‘It’s time to play really good football’

010121 ATLANTA: Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (from left), defensive player of the game Azeez Ojulari and quarterback JT Daniels take the stage to celebrate beating Cincinnati 24-21 in the NCAA college football Peach Bowl game on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Pigskin Pickin’ again! Georgia Tech wins six games, UGA wins it all

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks Thursday to a small gathering in the Georgia Bulldogs' recruiting lounge at Sanford Stadium before signing into law House Bill 617, which will give college athletes the right to make money off their name, image or likeness. (Photo by Greg Bluestein/AJC)

A new Georgia law paves way to pay college athletes

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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks Thursday to a small gathering in the Georgia Bulldogs' recruiting lounge at Sanford Stadium before signing into law House Bill 617, which will give college athletes the right to make money off their name, image or likeness. (Photo by Greg Bluestein/AJC)

A new Georgia law paves way to pay college athletes

Could Georgia Tech’s Moses Wright really go undrafted?

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins keeps it light with linebackers Khaya Wright (37) and Cole Neuber (26) during Friday night's spring game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

As always, the winner of Georgia Tech’s spring game is optimism

Stewart Cink kisses the championship trophy after winning the RBC Heritage golf tournament Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Stephen B. Morton/AP)

At 47, Cink winning again on PGA Tour and enjoying it more

North Carolina forward Walker Kessler (13) grabs a rebound as Louisville forward JJ Traynor (12) looks on during the first half Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)

In college hoops, the transfer portal has become a turnstile

South Carolina guard Destanni Henderson (3) passes the ball around Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj (13) during the Sweet Sixteen round of the women's NCAA Tournament Sunday, March 28, 2021, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. (Eric Gay/AP)

Reality, South Carolina catch up to Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner and senior guard Jose Alvarado celebrate after Saturday's 80-75 victory over Florida State in the championship game of the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, NC.

Unsatisfying end, uncertain summer for Georgia Tech men’s basketball

Nell Fortner has led Georgia Tech to just its second-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16, where it will meet South Carolina Sunday. (Danny Karnik/Georgia Tech Athletics)

Georgia Tech got real fortunate the day it hired Nell Fortner

Georgia Tech forward Lorela Cubaj (13) shows off her reverse layup move in the Yellow Jackets first-round NCAA Tournament victory Sunday over Stephen F. Austin. (Ronald Cortes/AP)

Hey, NCAA, March Madness is about women’s basketball, too

Imagine if all Georgia Tech’s seniors return. Now imagine if none do

Georgia Tech’s NCAA loss was about the man who wasn’t there

Rutgers' Geo Baker (0) drives as Minnesota's Marcus Carr (5) chases in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Minneapolis. Rutgers won 77-70. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Players protest for rights, declare they are not NCAA’s property

Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado holds the winners trophy as he and his teammates celebrate their 80-75 win over Florida State in the ACC championship game Saturday, March 13, 2021 in Greensboro, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)

This NCAA is a plunge into the deep unknown

Here’s my NCAA men’s tournament bracket and five tips for yours

Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado (10) celebrates his team's 80-75 win over Florida State in the ACC Tournament championship game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Greensboro, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)

Jose Alvarado: The straw that stirs Georgia Tech’s drink

Georgia Tech basketball players celebrate their 80-75 win over Florida State in the ACC championship game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Greensboro, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)

Bracket time! Tech to the Final Four, Ohio State to win it all

Georgia Tech players hold the trophy as they celebrate their 80-75 win over Florida State in the ACC championship game Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Greensboro, N.C. (Gerry Broome/AP)

Bobby Cremins on Tech basketball: ‘We are back; we are relevant again’

Back in the high life: Georgia Tech’s return to eminence

Georgia Tech forward Moses Wright (5) dunks against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

The legendary career of Georgia Tech’s Moses Wright

Georgia Tech basketball coach Josh Pastner celebrates their victory over Notre Dame Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. Tech won 82-80. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech has built a different sort of NCAA bubble

Tech is close to the Big Dance. Up next: Duke

November 27, 2020 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's head coach Josh Pastner reacts in the second half of a NCAA college basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta on Friday, November 27, 2020. Mercer won 83-73 over the Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

College hoops amid COVID: Clarity is in short supply

Georgia Tech can shoot for a change but dim NCAA hopes look the same

Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner presents guard Jose Alvarado a basketball recognizing him as a member of the 1,000 point club in a pregame ceremony before playing Clemson Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

‘Jose basketball’ at core of all Georgia Tech’s tournament hopes

Georgia Tech's head coach Josh Pastner reacts in the 76-65 over Florida State. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech takes a giant step toward the Big Dance

Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins appeals to referees during the second half Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, against Pittsburgh in Atlanta. Pitt won 34-20. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Geoff Collins is part of Georgia Tech’s problem with penalties

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins (right) and Pittsburgh's head coach Pat Narduzzi pass on the field after the end of the Jackets' 34-20 loss Thursday night. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech loses a game. Tech’s coach loses his composure

Georgia Tech's head coach Geoff Collins reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 28, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Geoff Collins in Year 2 — not yet a success, but not a failure

After two stunning losses, Georgia Tech wrecks Kentucky

Could the strangest college season end the same old way?

Its season no longer on hold, Georgia Tech leaves Duke in the dust

As Georgia Tech just learned, you play Georgia State at your peril

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins addresses his team on the sidelines against Notre Dame Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Notre Dame won 31-13. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Weekend Predictions: My picks for games not foiled by COVID-19

After another big loss, Georgia Tech’s Collins still trusting process

Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner and guard Jose Alvarado should make some noise in the ACC this season. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

If there’s an NCAA Tournament, Pastner, Tech better be in it

October 9, 2020 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, October 9, 2020. Georgia Tech's won 46-27 over the Louisville. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Weekend Predictions: Jackets bounce back at Boston College

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence lets fly against Georgia Tech Saturday.

The team from another planet overwhelms Georgia Tech

August 29, 2019 Clemson, S.C. - Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) is brought down by Clemson linebacker Chad Smith (left) and Clemson defensive tackle Jordan Williams (59) in the first half at Memorial Stadium on the Clemson University campus in Clemson, S.C. on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Georgia Tech took the field for the first time with Geoff Collins as head coach. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Weekend Predictions: Tech won’t stop Clemson, but it’ll be closer

Friday Night Delights: Georgia Tech puts on flashy show vs. Louisville

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) attempts a pass against the Florida State Seminoles Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field in Tallahassee, Fla. (Don Juan Moore/Character Lines)

Weekend Predictions: Can Jackets keep it close?

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart during the Bulldogs’ practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Athens. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA Sports)

Weekend Predictions: Falcons lose, Georgia wins, Tech bounces back

Central Florida's running back Greg McCrae (30) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 19, 2020. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech gassed by Central Florida’s nonstop offense

Georgia Tech running back Jamious Griffin (22) blocks for quarterback Jeff Sims (10) as he attempts a pass against the Florida State Seminoles Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at Doak Campbell Stadium. (Don Juan Moore/Character Lines)

Weekend Predictions: Picks for Falcons, Georgia Tech, Georgia State

Ohio State players celebrate the team's 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast/AP)

Big Ten, Take 2: We’re playing football after all!

Quarterback Jeff Sims of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on a passing play during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Character Lines)

Georgia Tech upsets FSU with dynamic freshman QB Jeff Sims

It's a mystery whether freshman Jeff Sims will start at quarterback for Georgia Tech at Florida State on Saturday.

Weekend Predictions: My picks for Tech, Falcons and more

Austin Peay interim coach Marquase Lovings leads his team onto the field for game against Central Arkansas Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Montgomery, Ala.

For better or worse, college football has begun

Grim reality: College football is beyond anyone’s control

For the second straight year it's a Georgia Tech golfer raising the U.S. Amateur trophy in victory - this time, it's Ty Strafaci (Steven Gibbons/USGA)

Good to the last shot again, Tech’s Strafaci captures U.S. Am

Tyler Strafaci plays his third shot at the 11th hole during the semifinal round at the 2020 U.S. Amateur Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Ore.

Tech’s Strafaci fulfills a Masters dream, now plays for U.S. Am title

Georgia Tech football: First-year records for recent coaches of the Jackets

College football is going, going ... but not quite gone

September 22, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback Tobias Oliver (8) runs with the ball in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

If the NCAA shutters fall sports, might the Power 5 play anyway?

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins shake hands during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Georgia won 52-7 over the Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Will COVID-wrought changes become football fixtures?

November 30, 2019 Atlanta: Georgia tailback James Cook stretches for extra yardage past Georgia Tech defender Jaylon King during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

The ACC wanted plus-one. The SEC said, ‘No thanks’

September 1, 2018 Athens: Hairy Dawg gives fans five during the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs Dawg Walk arrival for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Rx for college football: Wait two more weeks, then make a call

Georgia football euipment at spring practice Thursday, Apr. 4, 2019, in Athens.

The NCAA just gave colleges more reasons not to play football

The Red and the Black face off at the line of scrimmage during Georgia's annual G-Day football game on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Athens.

So: How might a spring football season work?

The odds of college football being played this fall? Not good

What if not wearing a mask meant there would be no college football in fall of 2020?

The ultimate ultimatum: Wear a mask or no college football

Sports are starting. How long can they keep going?

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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, discusses a call with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
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Duke head coach David Cutcliffe, left, speaks with an official during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
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Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins, right, and North Carolina head coach Mack Brown meet up after an NCAA college football game a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
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Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner John Swofford listens to a question at a press conference during the ACC NCAA college basketball media day in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
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John Swofford: The man who saved the ACC

Falcons owner Arthur Blank is surrounded by media.

Sports will be different. So will the sports media

Retractable crowd-control barriers sit unused outside of the ticket office at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

With money tight, can sports hope to regrow revenues?

In this April 16, 2020 file photo, Wrigley Field's marquee displays Lakeview Pantry volunteer information in Chicago.

Sports are moving toward playing. Is this good or bad?

Brown's 1949 football team won the Class AA championship. The starting 11 were (front row, from left) Cecil Trainer, Ed "Bulldog" Carithers, Norman "Pig" Campbell, Don Cox, Buddy Young, David Colcord and Guy Silllay and (back row from left) Charlie Brannon, Johnny Hunsinger, Pepper Rogers, Wayne Clyburn and coach J.E. DeVaughn.

Pepper Rodgers’ 1949 Brown football team was one of Georgia’s greatest

This photo ran in the AJC the morning of Oct. 15, 1992.

5 career moments: ‘Coaching’ Michael Jordan; Sid sliding

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow holds the trophy as safety Grant Delpit looks on after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25.

Joe Burrow’s rise left us breathless. Will NFL life be so sublime?

One person walks past Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which would have been the site of the college basketball Final Four this weekend. It was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. (ALYSSA POINTER / ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)

FSU’s Leonard Hamilton on the Final Four that wasn’t

Georgia Tech students wonder: Should they stay, or should they go?

In this April 3, 2015, file photo, basketballs sit in a rack during Michigan State practice at the Final Four in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

The reviled NCAA just performed a public service

The scene at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, with few spectators on hand one hour before Georgia and Ole Miss were to tip off to begin the 2020 SEC men's basketball tournament.

The NCAA plans to play in empty arenas. Should it just cancel?

Break out the air guitar, Georgia Tech guard Jose Alvarado enjoys himself against North Carolina State in January. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)

Georgia Tech finishes strong. This means ... what?

Tech shows its character with a breezy win over Pitt

Turns out now this week will be the last that Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner and senior James Banks will share court time. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)

Tech sounds the proper tone after - finally - accepting postseason ban

Tech sees the light and accepts its postseason ban

Georgia Tech can prove beating Louisville wasn’t a one-off

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins instructs during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Georgia won 52-7 over the Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Projection predicts turnaround for Georgia Tech football

A signature victory: Georgia Tech topples No. 5 Louisville

Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner bangs on the scorers table trying to get his team's attention during a 78-74 loss to Notre Dame Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta.

Georgia State aims, Georgia and Georgia Tech strain for NCAA tourney bid

Andy Ogletree uses two strong thumbs to escape a bunker during his U.S. Amateur final against John Augenstein last year. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Now a former hoopster, Tech’s Andy Ogletree just might make Masters

Turnover-plagued Tech missing out on all the college basketball fun

Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner bangs on the scorers table trying to get his team's attention during a 78-74 loss to Notre Dame in a NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia Tech is OK; that may be enough to end tourney drought this year

Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his team’s 29-23 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on Dec. 28, 2019 in Glendale, Ariz.

The secret sauce in Clemson’s success? Coaching continuity

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is congratulated after Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Are we there yet? The wait for LSU-Clemson continues

A statement win slips away, but all isn’t lost for Georgia Tech

The next two months for Georgia Tech hoops are huge

Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates with Georgia teammates against Western Carolina Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

College hoops had a wild start. It could get wilder

Oklahoma Sooners head coach Lincoln Riley arrived at the Omni Hotel with the team in Atlanta on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019.

Sooner or later, the Big 12 needs a playoff win

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, the 2019 Heisman Trophy winner, arrives with his team for the CFP Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019.

The 2019 playoff: Transfer QBs are the rule, not the exception

A Georgia Tech fan holds fake money printed with the portrait of Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.

No waffling here: Signing day was a huge win for Tech

LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 14: James Banks III #1 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets blocks the shot of c #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at Rupp Arena on December 14, 2019 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Georgia Tech gets out-defended in losing to Kentucky

Better days may come for Georgia Tech, but this was an awful one against Georgia

An imperfect UGA wins by 45, which says something

Rivalry Week Predictions: Georgia beats Tech, Falcons and Georgia State lose

Georgia Tech-Georgia used to be a hot rivalry. It’s not now

Georgia Tech’s Collins wants rivalry with Georgia ‘back on national stage’

Georgia Tech’s feel-good win gives Collins another selling point

Texas A&M could save close to $1.4 million related just to the compensation of football coach Jimbo Fisher based on new guidance from the federal government.

Weekend Predictions: Bulldogs and Falcons keep winning

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