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Former Georgia star, NFL RB Lars Tate dies of cancer at 56

Aug. 02, 2022 06:13 PM EDT
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Lars Tate, part of a long line of Georgia running back greats who went on to play three seasons in the NFL with Tampa Bay and Chicago, has died,...

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2019, file photo, Georgia coach Kirby Smart looks on during warm ups for an NCAA football preseason scrimmage in Athens, Ga. Georgia coach Kirby Smart says quarterback is the position most affected by spring practice being canceled by the coronavirus pandemic. It's bad timing for the Bulldogs, who would have used the spring as a time to have Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman and others compete to replace three-year starter Jake Fromm. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia's search for new QB on hold with no spring practice

By Charles Odum Mar. 31, 2020 03:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Kirby Smart's choice to lead Georgia's offense. Monken was named on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, to replace James Coley as the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator. Coley will remain on staff as assistant head coach.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Georgia's Smart hires Todd Monken as offensive coordinator

By Charles Odum Jan. 17, 2020 02:00 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Georgia offensive lineman Solomon Kindley takes questions from the media during the Georgia Offense press conference for the Sugar Bowl against Baylor on Sunday, December 29, 2019, in New Orleans. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Kindley third Georgia offensive lineman to enter NFL draft

Jan. 07, 2020 12:09 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens (1) is upended by Baylor linebacker Blake Lynch (2) during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Pickens leads No. 5 Georgia past No. 8 Baylor in Sugar Bowl

By Brett Martel Jan. 02, 2020 12:57 AM EST

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert celebrates after scoring against Wisconsin during first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No. 7 Oregon beats No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 in Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2020 09:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Andrew Thomas (71) is shown in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Murray State, in Athens, Ga. Thomas was selected to The Associated Press All-American team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
2 UGa linemen heading to NFL; RB Swift hasn't made decision

Dec. 17, 2019 11:31 PM EST

The Heisman Trophy appears on display during a news conference before the Heisman Trophy ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason Szenes)
Heisman 2020: 2 quarterbacks from Georgia and Georgia's QB

Ralph D. Russo Dec. 15, 2019 10:29 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) sits with offensive line coach Sam Pittman and the Georgia offensive lineman in the final moments of the team's NCAA college football game against LSU for the Southeastern Conference championship, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Georgia QB Jake Fromm has day to forget in blowout loss

By George Henry Dec. 07, 2019 10:12 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) works against LSU during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Heisman coronation? Burrow leads LSU past Georgia 37-10

By Paul Newberry Dec. 07, 2019 08:10 PM EST

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien scores while teammate Matt Landers and the official signal the touchdown for the early 10-0 lead over Georgia Tech during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Classic SEC match-up: LSU's offense vs. Georgia's defense

By Paul Newberry Dec. 06, 2019 01:34 PM EST

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried off the field by teammates Tyler Shelvin (72) and Zach Von Rosenberg (38) after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Offense vs Defense: No. 1 LSU vs No. 4 Georgia for SEC title

The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 02:38 PM EST

Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner (89) celebrates with Tyler Simmons (87) after scoring a touchdown against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
AEK Athens vs OFI 11/30/2019

Nov. 30, 2019 03:52 PM EST

CORRECTS LOCATION TO ATHENS, INSTEAD OF ATLANTA - Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte goes up to intercept a Missouri pass intended for tight end Albert Okwuegbunam during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AEK Athens FC vs Panathinaikos Athens 11/10/2019

Nov. 09, 2019 10:38 PM EST

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 6 Georgia rides tough defense to 27-0 win over Missouri

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) drives in for a touchdown as Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates at background right during the second half against Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Cager finally living out dream as Georgia's go-to receiver

By Charles Odum Nov. 04, 2019 03:29 PM EST

Georgia wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (8) celebrates with wide receiver George Pickens (1) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Atromitos Athens vs AEK Athens FC 11/3/2019

Nov. 02, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is stopped after a short gain by the Georgia defense including linebacker Monty Rice (32) and defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fromm, Georgia beat Florida 24-17 in 'Cocktail Party'

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

Members of the Notre Dame football team sing at the end of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 16 Notre Dame rallies to beat Virginia Tech 21-20

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EDT