Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 2)

You think you’re sad, talk to some of those faithful on Sunday (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America)

It was the perfect backdrop for a day of college football.

Finally, that crisp autumn air was a little “nippier” and it was starting to feel like something special was going to happen. Continue reading “Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 2)”

Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 1)

This was about as much fight as the Braves could muster as the innings went on (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Last weekend was full of promise as a sports fan in the State of Georgia.

On Friday the Braves, back in the postseason for the first time since 2010, were ready to go against the team that had unceremoniously knocked them out last season.  Continue reading “Nightmare In Dixie: Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs Give State Of Georgia Their Worst 48-Hours In Sports History (Part 1)”

“Locker Talk” Podcast debut!

The Locker now has an accompanying Podcast! Locker Talk debuted this afternoon and it will be a twice a week discussion on all things sports, music, entertainment and more. Give it a listen! It will be co-hosted by my good buddy Baden Bagley and feature insight from other writers and (hopefully) sports figures. The first features The Lady Sportswriter blogger Kimberley Nash and I discussing College Football, the SEC, Top-10 teams, most overrated and underrated and the big top-10 matchup between the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina. Listens appreciated, feedback always welcome. Enjoy!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thelocker/2012/10/04/locker-talk

Teddy Wins The Race!

Since the Nationals have been in our nation’s capital one thing two things have been certain. They finished out of first place in the National League East and Teddy Roosevelt had never won a mascot race. Well we are all aware one of those certainties was erased two nights ago when the Washington Nationals clinched the National League East title. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it appears we might want to make sure the sky isn’t falling:

TEDDY WON!!

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(Source: MLB.com)

Major League Baseball 2012: Stop Discrediting Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown Greatness And Recognize He Is The AL MVP

It isn’t often I am legitimately confused by a columnist or writers point of view.  Continue reading “Major League Baseball 2012: Stop Discrediting Miguel Cabrera’s Triple Crown Greatness And Recognize He Is The AL MVP”

Mark Richt “College Gameday” Spot For ESPN

I have a list of coaches and players that I admire quite a bit for a number of different reasons. Mark Richt of the University of Georgia is definitely one of those coaches. I like this recent spot he did for the College Gameday crew for their upcoming visit to Columbia, South Carolina as they take on the number six Gamecocks.

NCAA Football 2012: University of Georgia Needs To Make A Statement With Win Over Spurrier, South Carolina

Photo Credit: Brant Sanderlin/AJC

 

It isn’t enough for Mark Richt’s fifth-ranked Georgia Bulldogs to defeat the sixth-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks. They have to do something far more drastic Saturday evening.

They need to beat them soundly and without much mercy.  Continue reading “NCAA Football 2012: University of Georgia Needs To Make A Statement With Win Over Spurrier, South Carolina”

NFL 2012: Referee Saga Continues Into Week 4

Touchception!

Let me preface this by shouting out Packer fans today. You had a victory snatched (pun intended) from you by a couple of people who, to this moment, still can’t agree on the call. At any rate, we march forward into week four of the NFL season as the saga that is “Replacement Referees: How Long Will It Last” continues.   Continue reading “NFL 2012: Referee Saga Continues Into Week 4”