Smith: Running backs coach Dell McGee

Few people have figured as prominently in Georgia’s ascent to the summit of college football as Dell McGee, the Bulldogs’ run game coordinator and running backs coach.

Smith: UGA preseason brings back memories of Dan Magill, the original Damn Good Dawg

It is always hot in August when today’s collegiate football players report. Yesteryear, however, it just wasn’t the same. Years back, college players reported a month later.

Smith: Brian Harman makes Georgia Bulldogs proud with Open win

Brian Harman does not overpower golf courses. He hasn’t collected a passel of major championships – in fact, he’d won only three tour titles when the Open championship began at Royal Liverpool a week ago.

Smith: Lytham and St. Anne’s

With the Open championship (you see I am yielding to the Brits who prefer – sometimes insist – that their national golfing championship, not include the prefix British) taking place this weekend at Royal Lytham and St.

Smith: The tradition and excitement of Wimbledon

With the Wimbledon finals coming up this weekend, I will be watching not just for the tennis, but also the grounds, the faces in the crowds, the television coverage of off-the-beaten-path profiles, and the behind-the-scenes vignettes that reflect the attachment and lore of the championship.

Smith: Former MLB coach Ned Yost enjoying content life

The contentment in Ned Yost’s life today could not be more striking and fulfilling as he farms, hunts, fishes, puts up for the winter, and cooks and cleans on a 500-acre spread.

Smith: Appreciating all things Irish

I have always been told my forebears were Scots Irish, but I have never had the urge or the time to explore the past, although it would be nice to know that, perhaps, one of my ancient kin tossed the caber with Rob Roy or enjoyed a wee dram of Bushmills with Michael Collins.

Smith: Harmon Wages honest about his roller coaster life

Harmon Wages was a football player and a very good one, often underrated, but always with a flair for the dramatic, turning heads and causing headlines to sometimes drip with hyperbole. Even when there was a faux pas, it seemed to make him more popular with the Atlanta Falcons’ fan base.

Smith: Brian Jordan, a Brave, a Falcon, and a model citizen

If you’re an Atlanta Falcons fan, you likely know about Brian O’Neal Jordan.

Smith: New life for hometown newspapers

Lately, I’ve been hanging out with a few newspaper publishers who remain convinced print journalism is not dead. They are not doomsayers. They are intrepid entrepreneurs.