PAUL NEWBERRY
New Tennessee NCAA college football head coach Josh Heupel speaks during an introductory press conference at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. (Caitie McLekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Column: Black coaches left behind again during hiring season

By Paul Newberry Jan. 29, 2021 07:22 PM EST
While the NFL's abysmal hiring practices have attracted plenty of well-earned

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Another boring blowout in the era of super teams

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 AM EST
By halftime, with Alabama clearly unstoppable and cruising toward a perfect

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates with his team after the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, file photo, Alabama won 21-0. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Column: Let's just get college football season over with

By Paul Newberry Jan. 08, 2021 05:52 PM EST
Let's just get this over with. There's nothing to celebrate

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) and Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) celebrates victory against Florida after the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Atlanta. Alabama won 52-46. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Harris scores 5 TDs, No. 1 Bama escapes No. 11 Florida 52-46

By Paul Newberry Dec. 20, 2020 12:09 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — In a season of blowouts, Alabama finally got tested. Against a

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban and his team react at the end of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Michigan State in Arlington, Texas, in this Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, file photo. Alabama won 38-0 to advance to the championship game. Saban's dominating run at Alabama is more than just wins and championships. He's also ruined the careers of many of his fellow SEC coaches and cost the league's other 13 schools more than $100 million in buyouts -- all in search of someone who can knock the game's greatest coach from his perch.(AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Column: Alabama's Nick Saban is Coach Killer of the SEC

By Paul Newberry Dec. 18, 2020 02:47 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — They keep trying to knock him off.

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) gets ready to run a play against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 1 Alabama heavy favorite vs No. 11 Florida for SEC title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 17, 2020 05:11 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Alabama's slump lasted all of one season.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 49-27. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Column: Big Ten makes right call on Buckeyes in title game

By Paul Newberry Dec. 11, 2020 05:04 PM EST
For once in college athletics, chasing the pot of gold matched up seamlessly

Vincent Davis rushes for 247 yards, Pitt beats Ga Tech 34-20

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2020 10:52 PM EST
ATLANA (AP) — Vincent Davis knew on the very first play it was going to be a

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins talks to defensive back Wesley Walker (39) during an NCAA college football game against N.C. State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Ga Tech finally gets home finale in makeup vs Pittsburgh

By Paul Newberry Dec. 09, 2020 05:16 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech will try to send the seniors out in style when it

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) is greeted by fans before an NCAA football game against Texas A&M in Athens, Ga. Just in time for a key SEC East game against No. 8 Florida, No. 5 Georgia has to adjust to a rash of new injuries on defense after a rough weekend capped by safety Richard LeCounte avoiding life-threatening injuries in an accident while riding his motorcycle. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
No. 12 Georgia hopeful of LeCounte's return against Missouri

By Paul Newberry Dec. 07, 2020 04:10 PM EST
Georgia is hopeful that star safety Richard LeCounte will be able to play

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2017, file photo, Georgia athletics director Greg McGarity speaks during a dedication ceremony for the university's new indoor athletic training facility in Athens, Ga. McGarity is retiring after 10 years leading Georgia's athletic department. The 66-year-old McGarity says his retirement will begin on December 31. (John Roark/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Josh Brooks hopes to remove interim from Georgia AD title

By Paul Newberry Dec. 03, 2020 01:09 PM EST
Josh Brooks is getting a shot as Georgia’s interim athletic director.

ARCHIVO - En esta foto del 4 de enero de 2020, Fred VanVleet, base de los Raptors de Toronto, busca enviar un pase durante un encuentro ante los Nets de Brooklyn, en Nueva York. el martes 24 de noviembre del 2020 VanVleet está entusiasmado por jugar en Tampa, Florida como sede de los Raptors al menos la primera mitad de la temporada. (AP Foto/Mary Altaffer, archivo)
Column: Sports hanging by the thread of the almighty dollar

By Paul Newberry Nov. 27, 2020 04:59 PM EST
The games will go on, hanging by the thread of the almighty dollar.

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels looks for a play call from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia finally has its QB, likely too late to salvage 2020

By Paul Newberry Nov. 23, 2020 05:32 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia finally has its quarterback, though it's probably

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) reacts after a play during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
What a debut! Daniels' 401 yards, 4 TDs leads No. 13 Georgia

By Paul Newberry Nov. 21, 2020 11:01 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — After waiting almost 15 months for this moment, JT Daniels

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart pauses during timeout against Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia plays at Sanford Stadium for the first time in six weeks when it hosts Mississippi State Saturday night. Since its last home game, a 44-21 victory over Tennessee on Oct. 10, Georgia has taken double-digit losses to SEC powerhouses Alabama and Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 13 Georgia no longer controls fate, hosts Mississippi St

By Paul Newberry Nov. 19, 2020 12:56 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Georgia Bulldogs are back at home, eager to prove they

Williams scores 2 TDs, Notre Dame stifles Georgia Tech 31-13

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2020 07:02 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Notre Dame spent the past couple of weeks prepping for the

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 45-7. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Column: Lawrence just wanted to play, now he must watch

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2020 12:24 PM EDT
Trevor Lawrence just wants to play. All he can do for now

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins watches a Boston College point during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 4 Notre Dame looks to avoid slip-up against Georgia Tech

By Paul Newberry Oct. 29, 2020 10:42 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — With one of the biggest games of the year looming, it's hard not

Boston College defensive back Brandon Sebastian (10) and defensive back Deon Jones, bottom right, tackle Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Collins says Georgia Tech rebuild on track despite record

By Paul Newberry Oct. 27, 2020 05:28 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins talks of his program with the passion of a fire

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is stopped short of the first down by Georgia linebackers Monty Rice (32) and Jermaine Johnson (11) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 3 Georgia dominates 2nd half, beats No. 14 Vols 44-21

By Paul Newberry Oct. 10, 2020 07:27 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tennessee charged off the field at halftime, seemingly