Bulldogs pick up first win in style

ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia's largest margin of victory in 17 years gave the Bulldogs a needed lift after losses to two ranked teams. Aaron Murray passed for three touchdowns and also ran for a score - all in the first half - and Georgia overwhelmed Coastal Carolina 59-0 on Saturday. It was Georgia's most lopsided win since beating Northeast Louisiana 70-6 in 1994. "The guys did about as good ...

September 17, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Defense? SEC offenses setting high-scoring pace in 2011

ATLANTA - Some Southeastern Conference teams are leaving defense behind in their rush for more points.

September 14, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Crowell to start against Coastal

ATHENS, Ga. - Isaiah Crowell, who played like a lead back even in a reserve role, is ready for his first start as Georgia's tailback.

September 13, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

UGA 0-2 for first time in 15 years

ATLANTA - Georgia will try to recover from its first 0-2 start in 15 years after losing a starting linebacker for the second straight week.

September 12, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Bulldogs fall again

ATHENS, Ga. - Melvin Ingram had never scored a touchdown for South Carolina. Not surprising, since he plays defensive end. On Saturday, the 276-pound senior finally made it to the end zone. Twice. Looking like a running back, Ingram went 68 yards for a touchdown with a fake punt, then scooped up a fumble and stepped into the end zone with just over 3 minutes remaining to clinch No. ...

September 11, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Facing 0-2 start, UGA gears up for SC

Two straight losses is no way to start a season for a coach whose job status was already shaky.

September 07, 2011 | By RALPH D. RUSSO AP Columnist | UGA - AP

Pressure mounts on Mark Richt

ATHENS - After only one loss, Mark Richt and his Georgia players are feeling the heat. The Bulldogs have fallen out of the Top 25, raising the stakes heading into this week's Southeastern Conference game against No. 12 South Carolina. Georgia finished 6-7 last year and opened this season with a 35-21 loss to Boise State on Saturday night. Richt bristled Tuesday when he was asked about the importance ...

September 06, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Bulldogs lost more than the game

ATLANTA - Georgia not only lost the game. The No. 19 Bulldogs also will be without a key defensive player for at least a month.

September 05, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Georgia struggles, falls to Boise St.

ATLANTA - Kellen Moore and those BCS Busters from Boise State are off and running again, coming into the heart of mighty SEC country to beat up Georgia.

September 04, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Jurrjens pitches Braves past Cubs 3-0

CHICAGO (AP) - Jair Jurrjens pitched in and out of trouble for 6 1-3 innings, Dan Uggla and Freddie Freeman homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 Monday night for their fifth straight win.

August 22, 2011 | The Associated Press | UGA - AP

Who is Georgia's real No. 1 player?

ATHENS, Ga. - Isaiah Crowell says he isn't concerned about his strained groin or his jersey number.

August 12, 2011 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | UGA - AP

Richt asks Murray to lead Bulldogs

ATHENS - Mark Richt is asking Aaron Murray to do more in his second season as Georgia's starting quarterback.

August 05, 2011 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

Richt ready to turn it around

ATHENS - Mark Richt dusted off an old speech on the eve of Georgia's first practice.

August 04, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP College Football Writer | UGA - AP

Dufek leads Jays to win over UGA

CORVALLIS, Ore. - Jonas Dufek threw a five-hitter and Scott Thornburg and Anthony Bemboom had consecutive RBI singles in the seventh inning in Creighton's 2-1 victory over Georgia on Friday in the opening game of the NCAA Corvallis Regional.

June 03, 2011 | Associated Press | UGA - AP

Braves avoid the sweep

ATLANTA - Tommy Hanson went six strong innings on a sweltering night and center fielder Jordan Schafer made an outstanding catch for the final out, leading the Atlanta Braves past San Diego 4-3 Wednesday and preventing the Padres from sweeping the series.

June 01, 2011 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA - AP

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