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Mason gets his big chance

ATHENS - Hutson Mason finally has the job he wanted all along.

August 20, 2014 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA

Patient Mason finally gets his chance at Georgia

ATHENS - If they gave out an award for the most patient player, Georgia's Hutson Mason would surely be one of the top contenders.

August 15, 2014 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA

Injuries at receiver don't faze Georgia's Richt

ATHENS - Coach Mark Richt isn't sure when Malcolm Mitchell and Justin Scott-Wesley will be cleared medically to play, so he's counting on Georgia's entire group of receivers to fill the void.

August 06, 2014 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | UGA

Former Georgia runner dies in car accident

CORDELE - Former University of Georgia 400-meter standout Torrin Lawrence died Monday morning in a car accident as he made his way home to Jacksonville, Florida. He was 25.

July 28, 2014 | The Associated Press | UGA

Gurley: 2,000 yards 'would be awesome'

HOOVER, Ala. - Todd Gurley downplays talk of being a potential Heisman Trophy candidate, but the Georgia running back can't contain a smile at the mention of one milestone that's probably unrealistic.

July 17, 2014 | By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer | UGA

No pool party for UGA, UF

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida-Georgia game won't be a pool party.

June 11, 2014 | The Associated Press | UGA

Jury debates ex-UGA football coach's fraud case

ATHENS - Prosecutors said Wednesday that Jim Donnan lured his friends into a fraudulent investment scheme because he was blinded by the enormous amount of money he could make, while defense attorneys argued the former University of Georgia football coach was duped and thought he was presenting them with a great opportunity.

May 14, 2014 | The Associated Press | UGA

Murray hopes stock up after pro day

ATHENS - Quarterback Aaron Murray still has some convincing to do after undergoing reconstructive knee surgery in late November.

April 16, 2014 | By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press | UGA

Mason impresses at G-Day game

ATHENS - An injury late last season gave Hutson Mason a head start on replacing record-setting Aaron Murray as Georgia's quarterback.

April 12, 2014 | By BLAKE GILES Associated Press | UGA

Louisiana Tech holds off Georgia in overtime

ATHENS, Ga. - Louisiana Tech was so dominant in the first 13 minutes againstGeorgia on Saturday that its biggest challenge became avoiding tentative play.

March 22, 2014 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA

UGA QB Hutson Mason doing his homework

ATHENS - Hutson Mason has some big shoes to fill in his one and only season as Georgia's starting quarterback.

March 20, 2014 | By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer | UGA

UGA finishes strong, tops Vermont in NIT opener

ATHENS - Charles Mann scored a career-high 29 points, including a three-point play with 2:25 remaining that gave Georgia the lead, and the Bulldogs beat Vermont 63-56 on Wednesday night in the first round of the NIT.

March 19, 2014 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA

Mason, Pruitt in UGA spotlight

ATHENS - Georgia coach Mark Richt described Tuesday's opening day of spring practice as "outstanding" and said it was important the arrests of four players on Monday did not put a damper on the session.

March 18, 2014 | By CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer | UGA