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Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during Georgia’s game against Auburn on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) during Georgia’s game against Auburn on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

Smith: Well-rounded tight end Brock Bowers becoming Georgia legend

Loran Smith
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
If you talk with Brock Bowers about his passions for hunting and fishing and know nothing about his background, you might take him for a native Georgian. He could hail from Americus, Valdosta, or Albany. Or perhaps the hills of Habersham.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with 14 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers put the offense on his back against Auburn with 14 catches for 157 yards and a touchdown. COURTESY OF UGA ATHLETICS

Beck, Bowers boost Bulldogs past Auburn

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Georgia entered the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium against Auburn tied 17-17 with the Tigers. By the end of it, the No. 1 Bulldogs came out on top 27-20 after senior quarterback Carson Beck and junior tight end Brock Bowers shined together in the fourth quarter. “Bowers did what he does.
Kentucky running back Ray Davis has faced the Bulldogs before when he was on Vanderbilt’s team, before transferring to become a Wildcat. He ran for 280 yards in last Saturday’s win over Florida. COURTESY OF UK ATHLETICS

Kentucky running back Ray Davis has faced the Bulldogs before when he was on Vanderbilt’s team, before transferring to become a Wildcat. He ran for 280 yards in last Saturday’s win over Florida. COURTESY OF UK ATHLETICS

Kentucky’s Davis has Georgia’s attention

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Kentucky running back Ray Davis had a career day against Florida this past Saturday, rushing for a career-high 280 yards and three touchdowns while also hauling in a catch for a score.
The author with a largemouth bass caught on a spoon. CONTRIBUTED

The author with a largemouth bass caught on a spoon. CONTRIBUTED

Outdoors: Spoon-fed fishing advice

James K. Pressley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
It’s about that time folks; it’s almost here; spoon time! If by now you don’t know that fishing a spoon is a favorite tactic of mine, you might live under a rock. I don’t think I’ve written more about any other tactic or technique.
Putnam junior Cory Foster (10) made several carries for the War Eagles against Westside last week and no doubt will be looking for more this Friday against Glenn Hills. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam junior Cory Foster (10) made several carries for the War Eagles against Westside last week and no doubt will be looking for more this Friday against Glenn Hills. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Game Preview: War Eagles look to continue winning streak against Glenn Hills

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Putnam County (4-2, 2-0 Region 4-AAA) returns to Al Reaves Field Friday to face Glenn Hills (1-6, 0-1). • Series History: Putnam County leads the series, 4-0. • Last Meeting: Putnam County defeated Glenn Hills 48-6 in 2022.
Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff is already looking past last week’s loss in Columbus to this Friday night in Macon against twotime defending 2A state champion Central Fellowship Christian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gators head coach Jeff Ratliff is already looking past last week’s loss in Columbus to this Friday night in Macon against twotime defending 2A state champion Central Fellowship Christian Academy. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Gatewood falls 35-0 to end winning streak

Ian Tocher
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The undefeated streak ended at four for the Gatewood Gators Friday night as they were shut out 35-0 in Columbus by the defending Class 4A state champion Ste. Anne-Pacelli Vikings.
The Putnam County War Eagles take to the field for their home opener earlier this season, in which they won the first of what is now a three-game winning streak. IAN TOCHER/Staff

The Putnam County War Eagles take to the field for their home opener earlier this season, in which they won the first of what is now a three-game winning streak. IAN TOCHER/Staff

Putnam routs Josey 42-0 in region opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
In pitching its first shutout of the season, Putnam County (3-2, 1-0 Region 4-AA) also scored a season-high 42 points to easily defeat Josey Friday night in the War Eagles’ region opener. Putnam head coach Joel Harvin said his team played almost mistake-free in the win over the Eagles.
Loran Smith/Columnist

Loran Smith/Columnist

Smith: Georgia grad Pat Dye made huge impact at Auburn

Loran Smith
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A journey over to Auburn always brings about reflections of times spent with Pat Dye on his farm near Notasulga, Alabama, which is a little less than 13 miles from the campus where he spent almost a dozen years as head football coach and athletic director.
Georgia tight end Brock Bowers leads the team in receptions and receiving yards after Saturday’s win over UAB. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers leads the team in receptions and receiving yards after Saturday’s win over UAB. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bowers has historic night in Georgia’s win over UAB

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bulldogs’ tight end Brock Bowers reached a historic career milestone in Georgia’s win over UAB-Birmingham last Saturday. Bowers hauled in nine receptions for 121 yards and two touchdowns against the Blazers.
Sophomore linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Malaki Starks celebrate during the win o ver UAB at Sanford Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Sophomore linebacker Jalon Walker (11) and defensive back Malaki Starks celebrate during the win o ver UAB at Sanford Stadium. CHARLES JORDAN/Contributed

Bulldogs, Tigers renew Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Georgia and Auburn will renew the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry this Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, where the Bulldogs (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will have their first road game of the year. Undefeated No.
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