DWS Coaching decisions key to Knights’ run
Tweet Just how far have the Deerfield-Windsor Knights come since that stormy August night that started the 2009 campaign? Last Friday, we learned the answer to that question. The Knights advanced to the state semifinals with a 35-21 victory over First Presbyterian Day. This was the best game played by any DWS team since last [...]
Read More →ASU Johnson national finalist
Tweet An Albany State University football player will compete for the 2009 Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. Demetrice Johnson, a Golden Rams running back, is one of 24 candidates that were announced by the National Harlon Hill Award Committee. The list of candidates includes six players [...]
Read More →McKenna is nominee for national award
Tweet Albany State University quarterback A.J. McKenna is one of four nominees for a national football fan poll award, presented by the Heritage Sports Radio Network. McKenna was selected for the football fan poll National Player of the Week award for his outstanding performance against the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers on Saturday. McKenna passed for [...]
Read More →More confesions of a Gator hater
Tweet Ah … hate mail from some Gators. Life is good. Apparently my column last week aggravated a few Florida fans. Below in italic are some excerpts of two love letters followed by my sincere response. I am writing in response to your disgraceful and disparaging column about Tim Tebow and The University of Florida. [...]
Read More →Does Tebow compare to Hershel Walker?
Tweet Recently, a debate erupted at a football-watching party. Some argued that despite his school affiliation, they can respect Tim Teabag the player, and person. That is a mature, reasonable stance. It is also hogwash! Every announcer in the business tries to convince viewers that The Bagger is the greatest player and person to ever [...]
Read More →It’s time to purge Albany High sports
Tweet More than half a century ago, the Albany High Indians won their third state football title. They had won several south Georgia titles back in the 1920s and 1930s, and that was the highest honor since state titles weren’t widespread in those days. How Dreary — to be — Somebody! How public — like a Frog — [...]
Read More →Mike Flynn’s Football Column
Tweet Recently, a debate erupted at a football-watching party. Some argued that despite his school affiliation, they can respect Tim Teabag the player, and person. That is a mature, reasonable stance. It is also hogwash! Every announcer in the business tries to convince viewers that The Bagger is the greatest player and person to ever [...]
Read More →PREP GAME OF THE WEEK: Sherwood at SGA
Tweet The Sherwood Academy Eagles will play the biggest game in school history Friday night when they travel to Damascus and square off with the Southwest Georgia Academy Warriors. First-year coach Reginald Mitchell has already led the Eagles to the school’s best record with a 7-2 mark. Mitchell took over the program in June when [...]
Read More →Friday & Sat. October 30-31: Football,Golf,Parade,Concert – Shriners
Tweet PRINCE HALL SHRINERS DIABETES CLASSIC WEEKEND WHAT: A football classic, golf classic, parade, health fair and concert. The golf tournament is at 8 a.m. Friday at Flint River Municipal Golf Course; the concert featuring Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes is at 7 p.m. Friday at the Albany Civic Center; the parade is at 8 a.m. [...]
Read More →High school football recap: Week 9 in Review
Tweet The quest for the City of Albany/Dougherty County football championship came down to one game, and it wasn’t even close. Unlike in their close call against the Dougherty Trojans earlier this month, the Monroe Tornadoes defense made sure the Westover Patriots didn’t score Saturday at Hugh Mills Stadium. With its 25-0 victory, Monroe (6-2, [...]
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