Jeff Hart

Even the upbeat and unflappable Jess Simpson wasn

Georgia Tech is trying a first-time starter at quarterback against Miami's tough defense on Saturday after losing back-to-back games for the first time in Paul Johnson's three seasons as coach. Sophomore Tevin Washington's first career start comes after Joshua Nesbitt suffered a broken right forearm last week.

The Atlanta Falcons are sitting atop the NFC standings at 7-2 and they've won three straight games. Mike Smith thinks they deserve a break.

Not since 1983 have White County natives seen a group of seniors like the current crop in Cleveland.

All Auburn coach Gene Chizik would say Wednesday about Cam Newton is that the star quarterback will start for the second-ranked Tigers against Georgia on Saturday.

For Cody Barger, win No. 11 proved pretty sweet.

It was a good night for Gainesville in its region title quest while Flowery Branch again fell short of its dream of a first-ever region title Friday night.

For all the talk of the high-powered offenses of both Clarke Central and Flowery Branch, it was the Gladiators defense that stole the show Friday night in the two teams

Buford wrapped up its first Region 6-AA title since 2008 with a 42-0 drubbing of Westminster Friday night at Tom Riden Stadium.

John Russ accounted for over 300 yards of offense and three touchdowns in leading Mill Creek to a 34-23 win over Duluth Friday night at Cecil Moore Field.