Our series on Georgia's most important players for success in the upcoming series as arrives at No. 2, a spot occupied by the game's most important position.
The Twitter handle @MarkRicht has existed since Feb. 2009, almost around the time Twitter was invented. But it has received little use, despite gaining more than 30,00 followers. That's finally changing.
Georgia A.D. Greg McGarity says Perno will be back, and 'it's not even an issue.'
Georgia plans to reward its football coach for on-field performance, and keep his annual pay at its current level.
Danna Durante, who has coached at Cal the past few years, and doesn't have any obvious ties to Georgia, is the Bulldogs' new gymnastics coach.
Georgia's second offensive line commitment this week adds to a long list for 2013, but the team may only be halfway done.
The suspension-ravaged Georgia secondary needs a big season from its brash senior safety.
One of the most vital Georgia players for 2012 is someone that many Bulldog fans may not know yet.
Georgia needs a good season from this sophomore cornerback for several reasons.
Georgia needs a lot to happen on its offensive line. And it starts with this guy.
The team's biggest star comes in only at No. 6? We can explain.
The former Georgia and NFL linebacker, who was on UGA's strength staff, is going to become a graduate assistant at Auburn.
The SEC and Big 12 announced on Friday that they will partner for their champions to meet in a bowl - unless their teams are int he new four-team playoff.
Help is on the way for the offensive line, in the name of a highly-ranked player who is drawing hefty comparisons.
Daryl Jones, who has 17 years experience coaching in the state of Georgia, joins the Bulldogs in a recruiting role.
Isaiah Crowell may no be quite as vital to Georgia entering 2012 as he was leading up to last season ... But the tailback is still important.
Our series on Georgia's top 10 most important players for 2012 begins with a sophomore who will be in for a big increase in playing time.
Over the next week, two sports are crowning national champions in Athens, while NCAA regionals abound at UGA as well.
Mark Richt knows the offensive line is his team's top concern heading into this season. But he also thinks the group has a bright future.
The NFL draft and its immediate aftermath were a severe disappointment for Georgia tight end Aron White. But it has worked out for White after all.
Georgia enters the final week of the regular season squarely on the NCAA tournament bubble, but head coach David Perno feels his team has a great chance if it finishes strong.
Georgia football players tour Italy, where men's basketball players will also visit later this summer.
This edition delves into which team we would like to see Georgia have a home-and-home series against, rules on prep schools and playbooks, predicting the 2012 SEC title game, what I like to read, and more.
Speaking on the Todd Grantham-James Franklin brouhaha, Mark Richt says Georgia won't have much trouble 'getting jacked up to play the Vanderbilt Commodores.' Richt also defends himself to a fan who says Georgia eased up with the lead in the Outback Bowl.
Georgia head coach Mark Richt believes the ongoing effforts to make football more safe will lead to 'a lot bigger effect on the game than maybe anybody is imagining.' Plus other notes from Richt and Mark Fox in Macon.
Aaron Murray will graduate on Friday just three-and-a-half years after enrolling at Georgia, and with two more years of football eligibility left.
As usual, you may submit your query by posting in the comment section below, or e-mailing me at semerson@macon.com, or tweeting at me at @sethemerson.
Georgia's non-conference schedule is nearly complete, offering a trip to Brooklyn and Atlanta, and the usual assortment of home games.
Awards to a former Georgia football player, a current professor, and the school's sports information department.
Mark Richt's premature commenting on Josh Harvey-Clemons on signing day cost the Georgia head coach two weeks of telephone priviledges.
Following several sub-par seasons, at least compared to recent Georgia gymnastics history, head coach Jay Clark has stepped down.
The former Georgia coach and athletics director, who famously had a falling out with Michael Adams, comments on Adams' retirement.
Outgoing Georgia president Michael Adams announces his departure, and talks about what he hopes to do next. Also, SEC commissioner Mike Slive and UGA athletics director Greg McGarity weigh in.
Michael Adams, who has served as president of the University of Georgia since the late 1990s, is set to announce his retirement.
Interviews with reporters covering Missouri and Texas A&M, as the time approaches before each begins play in the SEC.
The retired Steelers receiver, and Hall of Fame candidate, isn't sure what he wants to do with his post-playing career, but he makes clear coaching at Georgia is near the top of his list.
A wrap-up of where Georgia players ended up, and an outlook for each as they begin their pro careers.
College football is (finally) set to get a playoff. Gauging reaction from all sides.
Georgia kicker Blair Walsh struggled as a senior, but warrants a sixth-round draft pick anyway.
On the final day of the NFL draft, plenty of Georgia players were waiting to hear their names called.
Cordy Glenn was picked in the second round of the NFL draft, 41st overall, by the Buffalo Bills. Glenn, an offensive lineman, was widely projected to go in the first round.
UGA school president Michael Adams explains why the drug-testing policy exists, and why he is unsympathetic to the idea it puts the football team at a competitive disadvantage. He also says a uniform policy will be up for debate at upcoming SEC meetings.
Georgia may have missed out on some top in-state hoops prospects, but head coach Mark Fox believes his team is still in good shape, and points to his past ability to develop lightly-recruited players.
Also: Mark Richt weighs in on the proposed changes to the BCS, and on Steve Spurrier's proposal to change the way division champions are decided.
Georgia struck out on the namesake of a current NBA star. Now the Bulldogs are wrapping up their class with a familiar name from their own men's basketball history.
The question: Do you agree with UGA's policy on drug-testing athletes, and the punishments? Readers weigh in.
The contretemps in Arkansas, a college football playoff and the addition of new teams were major topics on Tuesday's post-spring SEC teleconference.
Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel talks about the SEC opener against Georgia, adjusting to the defenses in the SEC, and the health of QB James Franklin.
Georgia doesn't get Tony Parker, but one of his teammates who will be a Bulldog says the team will be fine.
The offseason is now in full force, and that means there will be some time to fill. So this week, we're going to start a new feature on the blog.
A number of topics are delved into, including Steve Spurrier, who looked best in spring practice, which freshmen will contribute, the offensive line concerns, walk-ons, and of course Mad Men.
Mark Richt, in his own words, defends and explains the way his program handles discipline. 'When I first game to Georgia, there had been some issues. ... And the thing that I said to our staff and to my administration is if something happens, we're gonna clean it up, we're not gonna cover it up.'
Malcolm Mitchell will definitely play cornerback this fall, but should stay ready to play receiver and special teams, Georgia head coach Mark Richt said on Tuesday.
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It can be hard to predict a defensive group, given the suspension uncertainty and Todd Grantham's proclivity to shift players around. But hey, I tried.
My own look at the starters and top backups after spring ball, along with the percentage chances that it will change by Sept. 1.
Mike Bobo talks about the tailbacks, the offensive line and Christian LeMay. Meanwhile, Todd Grantham indicates he's not done moving players around.
Isaiah Crowell talks about being injury-free this spring, and Mark Richt has praise for all of his tailbacks after the G-Day game.
Defensive back Reggie Wilkerson became the 15th commitment for Georgia's 2013 class, while receiver Demare Kitt became the third for the 2014 class.
Check here for notes, stats and analysis as G-Day unfolds.
A list of Georgia's spring awards, along with some thoughts on the list.
Former Georgia OL Cordy Glenn is among 26 players the NFL has invited to New York for the draft.
The Head Ball Coach artfully expresses why he wishes South Carolina was still playing Georgia early in the season.
'The intent is really not to penalize people. The intent is to educate and try to make a difference in a young person's life.'
Click here to see how the Georgia coaches split up the rosters for G-Day.
Ken Malcome, who once quit the Georgia football team, will enter the spring game as one of the team's top two tailbacks and is earning raves from coaches.
Coaches, not players picked them. Also in this blog post, Will Friend lists his current lineup on the offensive line.
John Thomas talks about his time at Penn State, Sherman Armstrong explains how you can coach speed, and Joe Tereshinski says the offseason program is working well.
Georgia gets back a safety, who had decided to transfer a few weeks ago.
Click here for the dates and locations for the UGA coaches speaking tour this spring.
The addition of a corrnerback and a linebacker makes it five commitments since Friday, and 14 overall for the 2013 class.
A wrap-up of coverage from Bubba Watson's win of The Masters, from The Telegraph and national outlets.
Freshman tailback Keith Marshall is doubtful for next week's spring game, and he's gaining company on the injured list.
The offense has a better day, but the line continues to get pushed around a bit.
Here's good news for those concerned: Georgia appears to be aiming at a high number this year. Potentially a very high number.
Kyrin Priester, currently enrolled at Brookwood High in Snellville, committed on Friday, and a few hours later so did Ryne Rankin, an inside linebacker from Florida. ... and then a few hours later a third commitment rolled in.
Who will replace Rambo at safety? An update on the inside linebackers. The spring standouts. Transfer fallout. And Georgia starts some mini-prep for Missouri.
Georgia inside linebackers coach Kirk Olivdiatti talks - a bit - about Gregg Williams, for whom he worked in the NFL.
Jay Rome is ready for a much more visible role on the Georgia football team: 'I know there's a lot of talk that maybe the tight end spot is gonna be down. But I don't think that's the case at all.'
This week's mailbag is dominated by the subject of the drug suspensions and their ramifications. But we also touch on other important subjects ... such as what we think of "Mad Men" so far.
Marlon Brown keeps eliciting praise, and teammate Tavarres King explains why he thinks this year it's different. Plus, more teammate praise for Keith Marshall and Shawn Williams, and some notable visitors to Tuesday's practice.
An update on SEC future schedule, with confirmation that Georgia and Auburn will continue to play every year, while a nine-game conference slate is still unlikely, but 'not off the table'
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The departure of Marc Deas is just the latest in a Georgia secondary that has been ravaged by transfers and suspensions.
With another player transferring, and the suspensions still looming, Mark Richt discusses scholarship numbers and discipline.
Updates, stats and quotes to follow after Georgia's first intra-squad scrimmage of the spring.
Depth at defensive end pushes one player out the door before spring practice is even half over.
Clemson athletics director Terry Don Phillips now 'expects' his school's series with Georgia to be played.
Mark Richt's former boss and mentor, Bobby Bowden, says Georgia has players getting into trouble because the school is "so doggone restrictive." And Bowden thinks that's a good thing.
Should Bacarri Rambo lose his appeal of a four-game suspension, entering the NFL supplemental draft has been brought up as an option. But it's not clear that's actually an option.
Mark Richt sheds little light on the suspensions. But he does discuss Richard Samuel at fullback, Malcolm Mitchell getting work at receiver again, and other actual football stuff.
Bacarri Rambo's high school coach details what led to his first and now second suspensions, and says that four other defensive players also tested positive after spring break.
The rash of off-field problems at Georgia continues, and puts the team's big hopes for next season in jeopardy.
Two of Georgia's top defensive players are suspended for the first first several games of the 2012 season.
Arthur Lynch is still the clear first-team tight end, while the one receiver who has stood out so far is Marlon Brown.
Georgia defensive players are getting used to switching positions a lot. The next group, including Josh Harvey-Clemons, will have to do the same.
It's been talked about a lot, then shot down, then talked about some more, then shot down again. But the surest signs yet came on Tuesday that Richard Samuel will be playing at least some fullback.
The former Georgia and Steeler great was an obvious presence during the Bulldogs' spring practice on Tuesday.
ESPN floats Mark Fox as a potential candidate at Kansas State. But a few industry sources are skeptical Fox will be interested.
The current odds on Georgia winning the national championship and Aaron Murray winning the Heisman.
