Sports Columnists
Bill Shanks commentary: In this expansion game, SEC needs Georgia Tech, Florida State
The college football realignment and expansion story is evolving so quickly that between the time I write this column and the time you read it, the situation already could have drastically changed. That's why college football fans regularly are hitting refresh on their computers to see what happens...
Sports Columnists
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SPORTS COLUMNISTS
Joseph Myers commentary: Time for boating safety tips
With Memorial Day coming up, a lot of people will be on local rivers and lakes in their boats and personal watercraft, whether it's to go fishing or just have some fun.
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GUERRY CLEGG
Guerry Clegg commentary: Wondering, pondering 'what if?'
Kerry Wood retired from baseball last week. Wood accomplished things many pitchers would cherish. Rookie of the Year. Tied the major league record with 20 strikeouts in one game. Pitched in five postseasons in 14 seasons. Made two All-Star teams.
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COLUMBUS HIGH
Joel A. Erickson commentary on Columbus High baseball: Intentionally walking Kyle Carter not a no-brainer now, thanks to JT Phillips and other Blue Devils
Kyle Carter's got prodigious power from the left side of the plate, a ton of hardware to his credit and the skills to possibly be a first-round pick in this summer's MLB Draft.
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SPORTS COLUMNISTS
Joseph Myers commentary: More record holders for biggest fish caught on Georgia lakes and rivers
Back in its February issue, Georgia Outdoor News magazine published its Georgia Lake and River Records, detailing the biggest fish caught in each of the state's major bodies of water.
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GEORGIA TECH
Joel Erickson commentary on Georgia Tech football: One more conference game will give ACC extra exposure
For one simple reason, the ACC rarely comes up in conversations about the toughest conferences in college football.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Kevin Price commentary: Pondering a possible playoff system in major college football
It would appear that the powers-that-be in major college football are finally going to sign off on having a playoff to decide a national champion.
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Joel A. Erickson commentary on Auburn basketball: Pressure is on Tony Barbee
Any chance the Tigers have at breaking out of a decade-long slump rests on their shoulders.
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ATLANTA FALCONS
Bill Shanks commentary: Atlanta Falcons had a good week
For not having a first-round pick in the NFL draft, the Atlanta Falcons certainly had a good week.
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SPORTS COLUMNISTS
Joseph Myers commentary: I've got a fishing tournament for you
The Big Cat Quest Tournament Trail, which includes stops in Missouri, Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee and Virginia, will hold a tournament Saturday in Columbus in conjunction with the barbecue festival downtown.
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SPORTS COLUMNISTS
Guerry Clegg commentary: Not too early to make observations about Atlanta Braves
This wasn't exactly how the Atlanta Braves would have drawn it up, getting swept by the New York Mets, then losing to the Houston Astros, a pair of rebuilding teams.








