Guerry Clegg

Guerry Clegg commentary: Terry Beasley's story a cautionary tale about the harm of taking toughness too far

In the eyes of Auburn fans, Terry Beasley will always be the fresh-faced kid with thick red hair swept across his brow. “Sullivan to Beasley” still has a magical ring to it even 40-plus years after the most beloved pass-catch tandem graced The Plains. Video is scarce, but the still shots of No. ...

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Guerry Clegg commentary: Fredi Gonzalez faces yet another tough challenge

Fredi Gonzalez's first task as Atlanta Braves' manager was daunting enough -- replacing a certain Hall of Famer. For nearly 20 years, the Atlanta Braves had been Bobby Cox's team, the first five as the general manager, the rest as field boss. Gonzalez handled following a legend as well as could ...
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Tim Hudson's story worthy of a movie script

The Evan Gattis Story is movie script material. Four years away from baseball, working odd jobs, occasionally finding shelter in his car, overcoming his own demons of substance abuse and depression. Now, Gattis is a budding star in the big leagues.
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Tebowmania the key to Tim Tebow's downfall

Normally, I like to keep the focus here on local matters. But today's column will be an exception due to the scarcity of Tim Tebow coverage.
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Smart draft picks will benefit Falcons

I don't know if Desmond Trufant and/or Robert Alford will be the next Deion Sanders or the next Charles Dimry or somewhere in between those two terminal points on the competence spectrum of Atlanta Falcons cornerbacks.
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Evan Gattis' talents leave Braves with questions

It started as a facetious thought every time Evan Gattis did something else improbable. Now it has become valid question: What do the Atlanta Braves do when Brian McCann is ready to come off the disabled list?
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Just a few minor suggestions

As soon as I'm hired as Commissioner of All Sports (application pending, references being checked) …
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Atlanta Braves provide some expensive thrills

The view from the press box is nice. But the view from the stands is a lot more fun, and can but just as insightful. Thus, observations from Aisle 218, Row 16, Seat 1 at Turner Field on a perfect Saturday night for baseball …
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Rutgers' leaders failed

Big-time (and many small-time) college coaches are consumed with winning.
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Are the Nationals really better off than the Braves?

The lineup is loaded with young, athletic players with power and immense potential. The starting rotation has no weak link, and should receive a mid-season boost. The bullpen, already among the best in baseball, may be even better.
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Guerry Clegg commentary: Tiger Woods rebuilding himself along with his game

Tiger Woods' victory Monday at Bay Hill -- his third win already on this young PGA Tour season -- has him on the brink of an achievement once thought even more unreachable than Jack Nicklaus's 18 majors or Sam Snead's 82 PGA Tour victories.