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022516 LAKE BUENA VISTA: Braves Andruw Jones helping coach at spring training at Champion Stadium on Thursday, Feb 25, 2016, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, Lake Buena Vista, FL. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
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January 15, 2022 Athens - Georgia's quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) gestures as he takes in the DawgWalk during the celebration of Georgia’s College Football Playoff national championship at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Georgia captured the national championship, its first since the 1980 season, with a 33-18 victory over Alabama at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Next in the Stetson Bennett saga: What (and where) now?
January 11, 2022 Indianapolis, IN - Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart speaks as defensive back Lewis Cine and quarterback Stetson Bennett sit next during Champions News Conference in Indianapolis on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
For Georgia, the national championship banished all doubt
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Falcons head coach Arthur Smith (left) and general manager Terry Fontenot (right) confer during team practice at mini-camp on Wednesday, Jun 10, 2021, in Flowery Branch.
The Falcons must realize they weren’t as good as their record
The biggest moments of the national championship game
The Georgia Bulldogs sit atop the world. Get used to it
Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo intercepts an Alabama pass and returns it for a touchdown for a 33-18 lead and victory over Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`
Mighty Georgia runs down Bama to claim its long-sought championship
FILE - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks with Alabama head coach Nick Saban before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Georgia plays Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Georgia’s final mission is to beat college football’s GOAT
12/31/21 - Miami Gardens - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Stetson Bennett toss oranges from the trophy stage after beating Michigan 34-11 to win the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Friday, Dec 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Stetson Bennett need not defend himself. I’ll do it for him
12/31/21 - Miami Gardens - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart takes a bite out of an orange after beating Michigan 34-11 to win the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium to advance to the national championship game on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Kirby Smart: He’s smart. He’s successful. He’s also underrated
Falcons coach Dan Reeves (right) does the Dirty Bird dance with players Jamal Anderson (32) and Ray Buchanan (34) in 1999. (AJC file photo)
Dan Reeves: The man who made the Falcons a Super Bowl team
Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (4) celebrates his 39-yard touchdown catch with offensive lineman Justin Shaffer (54) during the fourth quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium, Friday, in Miami Gardens, Fl. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
There’s nothing left for Georgia except to beat Alabama
Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates with Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after a trick play where Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (5), caught a pass from McIntosh for a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2021 College Football Playoff Semifinal between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Michigan Wolverines at the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com
Georgia flattens Michigan, leaving only you-know-who in its path
Alabama fans celebrate beating Georgia in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec 4, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”`
There’s a reason the SEC has a superiority complex
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) celebrates his interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Atlanta. The Atlanta Falcons won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Falcons survive a frightful finish and exit saying, ‘Ho, ho, ho’
Signage for the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game is shown outside Daily's Place and TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Fla., Wednesday Dec. 11, 2021. No. 23 Texas A&M won’t play in the Gator Bowl against Wake Forest on Dec. 31 because of COVID-19 issues and season-ending injuries. The 8-4 Aggies were scheduled to leave for Jacksonville on Sunday before announcing Wednesday that they wouldn’t be able to participate in the bowl game. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Omicron impels the College Football Playoff to adjust
Urban Meyer fired as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Urban Meyer: The ‘winner’ who, in 13 games, lost his job
Shaw had 230 yards passing on nine completions, all to Demaryius Thomas (8) -- the second-highest total in school history. An 88-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter is the third-longest in school history.
Demaryius Thomas: Gone too soon, never to be forgotten
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The curious case of Kirby Smart and his quarterbacks
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) is sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (18). Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
A tale as old as time: UGA leads Alabama by 10 - and loses
The Crimson Tide came out on top of the Bulldogs once again in the 2021 SEC Championship game by a score of 41-24. The Bulldogs will get another shot to beat Alabama in the CFP National Championship game on Jan. 10. Here's a look back at the storied rivalry between Georgia and Alabama. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Georgia should beat Alabama, but we’ve said that before
Georgia Tech's Jahmyr Gibbs (1) runs with a ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, September 4, 2021.
It gets worse for Collins and Tech: Jahmyr Gibbs enters the portal
November 30, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart and Alabama Head Coach Nick Saba pose in front of the Championship Trophy during a SEC press conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, November 30, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
Georgia has come to resemble Alabama more than Alabama does
Georgia Tech athletic director Todd Stansbury comforts Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins after Georgia defeated Georgia Tech in an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, November 27, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Geoff Collins’ third season ends with Tech being outscored 100-0
Georgia players James Cook ( left), Isaiah Wilson (top) and Solomon Kindley (right) celebrate a 52-7 victory over Georgia Tech with head coach Kirby Smart's son Andrew in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
The gap between Georgia Tech and Georgia has never seemed so vast
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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and quarterback JT Daniels confer during the second quarter against Charleston Southern in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
This just in: UGA’s Kirby Smart does know what he’s doing
November 5, 2021 Atlanta - Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman waves to fans during Truist Park Ceremony celebrating the Atlanta Braves' World Series win on Friday, November 5, 2021. Atlanta is partying on Friday like itÕs 1995, the last time the Atlanta Braves were World Series champions. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is offering live updates from the Braves parade route in downtown Atlanta, Cobb County and inside Truist Park. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Asking again: Is there any way Freddie Freeman leaves the Braves?
Georgia Tech Geoff Collins is held back by an assistant coach in the late in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Bobby Dodd Stadium (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It’s Year 3 at Georgia Tech, and the clock on Geoff Collins is ticking
Former Georgia head coach Mark Richt is greeted by current coach Kirby Smart (left) during halftime in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 6, 2021. Georgia won 43-6 over Missouri. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
UGA 43, Mizzou 6. The Bulldogs’ march of destruction continues apace
Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
On the night the Braves became world champions, this happened
Braves players celebrate after their 7-0 win against the Houston Astros to win game 6 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, in Houston, Tx. The Atlanta Braves beats the Houston Astros 4-2 to take the World Series. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
From mediocre to majestic - the world champion Atlanta Braves!
10/31/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves fans react during the bottom of the ninth inning trailing the Houston Astros four runs in game 5 of the World Series at Truist Park, Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Atlanta. The Astros won game 5, 9-5. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
The Braves can do this. They will do this
Braves manager Brian Snitker calls the bullpen before the start of the ninth inning against the Houston Astros in game 5 of the World Series at Truist Park, Sunday, October 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Yes, again. Within sight of a title, an Atlanta team blows a lead
Braves pinch hitter Jorge Soler, facing, celebrates his solo home run with teammates in the dugout to put the Braves up 3-2 against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of game 4 in the World Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
Blasts by Swanson and Soler put the Braves on the cusp of a title
102621 HOUSTON: Braves manager Brian Snitker watches over batting practice as his team prepares to play the Astros in game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”
Brian Snitker: The baseball lifer who’s having the time of his life
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-0. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Forget the no-hitter. The Braves played to win. They won
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, left, hugs Billye Aaron, the wife of the late Hank Aaron, before the start of game 3 between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros in the World Series at Truist Park, Friday October 29, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Hank Aaron honored in tribute when World Series comes to Truist Park
10/27/21 - Houston - Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Dylan Lee delivers to a Houston Astros batter during the sixth inning in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
We’re about to see the Braves deploy pitchers in bulk
Braves starting pitcher Max Fried reacts in the dugout after being removed from the mound during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday October 27, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
In an October to remember, the Braves have a night to forget
Braves reliever A.J Minter reacts to shutting down the Astros during the third inning after coming in for injured starter Charlie Morton in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, in Houston. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
They’re no longer the Braves. They’re ‘The Incredibles’
Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton walks off of the mound during the third inning against the Houston Astros in game 1 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Houston, Tx. Morton was injured and had to be removed from the game. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
The good: Braves win Game 1. The bad: Morton breaks his leg
Houston Astros catcher Brian McCann leaps in the arms of starting pitcher Charlie Morton after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Astros won 5-1 to win the series 4-3. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
How much should we hate the cheating Astros?
Braves manager Brian Snitker (second from left) and left fielder Eddie Rosario celebrate their 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, to advance to the World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
The pennant-winning Braves and a magical Saturday night
10/23/21 - Atlanta - Atlanta Braves left fielder Eddie Rosario jumps after touching first base following his three-run home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (not pictured) to go up 4-1 during the fourth inning in game 6 at the National League Championship Series at Truist Park, Saturday October 23, 2021, in Atlanta. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Amazing Eddie Rosario sends the Braves winging into the World Series
Fans react as Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Max Scherzer (31) is removed from the mound during the fifth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)
Scherzer’s out. For the Braves, what could possibly go wrong?
10/21/21 - Los Angeles - Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried, center, is removed from the mound by manager Brian Snitker, left, during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 5 at the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium, Thursday October 21, 2021, in Los Angeles, Ca. Also pictured is Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud, second from left, and third baseman Austin Riley, right. Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com
A wild NLCS returns to the home of the Braves
Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud jumps onto left fielder Eddie Rosario after Rosario bought in the game-winning run a single in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the NLCS Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Mr. Jinx goes on record: These Braves will win it all
Braves leftfielder Eddie Rosario reacts after hitting the walk-off single as first base coach Eric Young Sr. (2) directs Rosario to touch first base in the ninth inning of Game of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves won 5-4 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (Curtis Compton / curtis.compton@ajc.com)
Again the Braves lead L.A. 2-0, and this time feels different
Braves players celebrate with third baseman Austin Riley after winning Game 1. Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com
Riley hits. Albies runs. The Braves grab Game 1 in a walk-off
Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies reacts in the dugout following the Atlanta Braves' 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Dodgers won the series 4-3 too. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)
The Braves have waited for the Dodgers. Here they are
Braves pitcher Will Smith is mobbed by fellow Braves after he struck out Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Christian Yelich (22) to end Game 4 of the NLDS Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2021, at Truist Park and advance Atlanta to the league championship series. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
This isn’t the Braves’ best team, but it might be the right team
Headed to the NLCS: The Braves celebrate on the turf of Truist Park Tuesday after their 5-4 victory over the Brewers. The win secured the National League Divisional Series matchup for the Braves, and now they will advance to the National League Championship Series. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com)
The great Freddie Freeman carries his Braves into the NLCS
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