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Mike, an Atlanta homeboy for nearly a quarter-century, will provide news, insights and semi-informed opinions on sports happenings in the A-T-L. A career newspaper journalist and native of Louisville, Ky., he has been an editor, columnist and reporter, primarily focusing on the fun 'n games that unfold in stadiums and arenas around the world.

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Stafford does Bulldogs proud with stand-up game for Lions

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

Matthew Stafford's astonishing performance Sunday for the Detroit Lions eased the pain for suffering Bulldog Nation this weekend. Or, it made...
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Another flippin' defeat for Falcons as Giants go overtime for win

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

At some point, the NFL likely will change its overtime procedure to allow a possession for each side. Since...
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Loss to Kentucky puts damper on UGA's game with Georgia Tech

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Oddsmakers list Georgia Tech as a seven-point pick over Georgia. If you were a betting man, or woman -- and the...
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Rest in peace, Uga VII; Dawgs hope to avoid same fate

Friday, November 20th, 2009 · 1 comment

While wondering if Georgia players will wear dog tags to honor Uga VII or if the interim Uga needs a win against Georgia Tech to get invited back next...
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Ryan's hopes dim as Falcons take on Giants without Turner

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Can't see the Falcons winning Sunday. Could see them winning at New England, at Dallas, at New Orleans. Thought they would at Carolina. But not at...
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Ryan down, Turner out as Falcons lick wounds from Carolina loss

Monday, November 16th, 2009 · 1 comment

The Atlanta Falcons aren't saying how long, but Michael Turner's high ankle sprain almost certainly knocks him out of Sunday's game...
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Georgia Tech hammers Duke but can't climb in BCS rankings

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Well, everybody ranked above Georgia Tech won this past weekend, so the Yellow Jackets remain No. 7 in the BCS...
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Rambo OK; so are Georgia Bulldogs after big win

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

So many good things about Georgia's 31-24 rise-from-the-dead win over Auburn. --In a season going sour, the Bulldogs could have cried...
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Georgia Tech vs. Duke: a clash of hot coaches

If his fourth-ranked TCU team beats Utah Saturday, Gary Patterson gets a vise-like grip on the national coach of...
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Auburn offers make-or-break final exam for Georgia's Martinez

Georgia defensive coordinator Willie Martinez, the favorite pinata of frustrated Bulldawg Nation, may already be a goner after this season. If not, he...
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