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From Touchdowns to Teaching, Former UGA Star Joins Douglas County Educators as New School Year Kicks Off
As Douglas County schools launched a new academic year, 284 new teachers embarked on their educational journeys within the district. Among these educators, former University of Georgia wide receiver Trey Blount took on his new role as a Physical Education teacher and wide receivers coach at Alexander High School. "I am pretty nervous," Blount told FOX5 Atlanta. He shares a sentiment of excitement mixed with the weight of responsibility, as he aims to impact young lives beyond the field.
Looking at Georgia’s WR room after Rara Thomas’ dismissal
Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart announced that he dismissed wide receiver Rara Thomas from the Bullldogs’ program following his arrest. Thomas’ dismissal is a significant loss to the Georgia wide receiver room. However, Georgia already has experienced what life is like without Thomas, who was limited this spring due to a foot injury. Despite this, Georgia will miss Thomas’ combination of production and experience. Thomas is a versatile receiver that has to be accounted for at all three levels of the defense. In 2023, Thomas recorded 23 receptions for 383 receiving yards and one touchdown. Previously at Mississippi State in 2022,...
ESPN set to showcase high school games on national TV
The ESPN High School Football Kickoff returns for its 15th year, Friday, Aug. 16 – Sunday, Aug. 25. The six-game slate features 28 players ranked in the ESPN 300 and ESPN Junior 300 and will be featured on ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN App. Of the ESPN 300 athletes participating, eleven have already committed to top Division I college football programs, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, Miami, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and USC.
Former Atlanta Braves Player And Hall Of Famer Hank Aaron Honored On Forever Postage Stamp
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the United States Postal Service and the Atlanta Braves hosted a special ceremony to unveil the Forever stamp that honors Hank Aaron. Henry Louis “Hank” Aaron was an Atlanta Braves player and baseball Hall of Famer. The special ceremony was held at Truist...
Football Preview: Woodward Academy War Eagles
Woodward is not hiding from anyone, and they shouldn’t. They’re experienced and have a state-title-game-loss-sized chip on their shoulders. The War Eagles dropped from Class 6A to 5A this season and in the team’s first two weeks, they will face two of the best teams from Class 6A, the state’s new highest class. The season-opener […] The post Football Preview: Woodward Academy War Eagles appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Chris Broussard Sends Message To Skip Bayless On Final Day At FS1
Today is Skip Bayless' final day at Fox Sports after nearly eight years with the company. Sports fans typically either love or hate Bayless, but the longtime television personality does seem to have the respect of his colleagues, including Chris Broussard. Broussard, who co-hosts First Things ...
First Three Helluva Block Party Concerts Announced
THE FLATS – Platinum recording artists Shaboozey, Chris Lane and Lauren Alaina will be the featured performers at the first three 2024 editions of Georgia Tech’s Helluva Block Party Driven by Hyundai. Shaboozey will perform prior to Tech’s home opener versus Georgia State on Aug. 31, Lane before the Yellow Jackets’ contest against VMI on Sept. 14 and Alaina ahead of the Jackets’ Atlantic Coast Conference showdown versus Duke on Oct. 5.
GoFundMe Launched To Aid Abdullah the Butcher, Needs Hip Replacement
Abdullah the Butcher is currently in need of a hip replacement and a GoFundMe has been launched to help with medical bills. The current goal is $20,000. At this time, $5,152 has been donated, with Chris Jericho notably giving $2,500. Abdullah’s godson Esa wrote:. “Hi everyone, My name is...
Thursday's Report: Vine-Ingle knocked out, Georgia College honors; Hank Aaron Week, Cousins scares Morris with run/Falcons a sellout; Olympics/Ledecky/soccer/hoops, MLB, colleges, NFL
📰S📰C📰O📰R📰E📰B📰O📰A📰R📰D. Macon’s Vine-Ingle Little League stranded the tying run on first in the bottom of the seventh and lost 5-4 to California in the Little League Intermediate World Series in California. Vine-Ingle, which outhit California 7-5, was eliminated after...
Corky Kell & Dave Hunter Classic kicks off football season
ATLANTA — The 33rd annual Corky Kell & Dave Hunter Classic kicks off the 2024 high school football season Aug. 14-17 with 11 games across five locations, featuring some of Georgia’s top talent. Each of the games will be shown live on Peachtree Sports Network and streamed digitally...
WATCH: 2024 Georgia Bulldogs "Set The Tone" During First Fall Practice
ATHENS - Kirby Smart is locked in, setting the tone for his Georgia Bulldogs as the 2021 and 2022 national champions hit the practice fields for the first time this fall. Smart’s Dawgs are coming off a strong 2023 season, but of course, they came up short of their ultimate goal. This team is out for revenge, but they know the tough tasks ahead of them.
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