Atlanta Sports News: Sunday Morning Roundup
Atlanta Sports News – Atlanta Braves News
Atlanta Sports News – ATL All Day Editorial Note: Some Braves’ fans loved the Nick Markakis signing, some not. Some thought it a sign the Braves are not really rebuilding (what?), some know better. Either way, Nick will make his first spring start in a couple weeks, and Chase Hughes of CSN Washington reports.
Braves’ biggest free agent signing nearing spring debut
"Shortly after they signed outfielder Nick Markakis to a free agent deal this offseason, the former Oriole had to have surgery to repair a herniated disk in his neck. It was an ominous start to a four-year contract and raised many eyebrows among Braves fans."
Atlanta Sports News – Atlanta Falcons News
Atlanta Sports News – ATL All Day Editorial Note: We know the Atlanta Falcons are looking for a good edge rusher by all reports, and we’ve written up an article or two about that, with more to come. Could that edge rusher be Dante Fowler, Jr.? Reid Ferrin takes a closer look
COULD DRAFT INCLUDE QUINN-FOWLER REUNION?
"The 2015 NFL Draft is just more than 50 days away. Until then, nobody knows for sure what the Falcons will do with their No. 8-overall pick.Among the many intriguing draft scenarios is a possible reunion between Falcons head coach Dan Quinn and Florida’s Dante Fowler, Jr., who began his collegiate career with Quinn serving as his defensive coordinator in 2012."
Atlanta Sports News – Atlanta Hawks News
Atlanta Sports News – ATL All Day Editorial Note: We knew the Atlanta Hawks would rest most of their starters against the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, and they did. They rest Kyle Korver, Paul Milssap, and DeMarre Carroll. Even without some of their guns though, they sill managed to put up 84 points in the loss to the 76ers. Check out the recap by Kris Willis of Peachtree Hoops.
Hawks vs Sixers: Atlanta comes up short in Philadelphia
"The Atlanta Hawks rested players on Saturday and it finally cost them a game in a 92-84 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Only the Sixers know if they used the absences of Kyle Korver, Paul Millsap and DeMarre Carroll as motivation, but they made just enough plays down the stretch to pull out a victory over a cold shooting Hawks team.“A lot of our guys got to learn and grow,” Mike Budenholzer said. “It wasn’t our best night, but sometimes you learn from those as much as your good nights.”"
Atlanta Sports News – Georgia Bulldogs News
Atlanta Sports News – ATL All Day Editorial Note: A great many things had to happen yesterday (with several variable options) for the Georgia Bulldogs to get that Double Bye and be seeded well for the SEC Tournament. I shared some of that math. Woo hoo, the Dawgs got some help and got it done! Michael Collins of one of our FanSided sister sites – Dawn of the Dawg, reports.
SEC Tournament 2015: Georgia Bulldogs Land No. 3 Seed, Byes
"Georgia’s hard work during the regular season is paying off with a first and second round bye in this year’s SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs will have a chance to rest until Friday, March. 15, when they’ll meet one of the teams from the lower half of the bracket."
Atlanta Sports News – Georgia Tech News
Atlanta Sports News – ATL All Day Editorial Note: AJC ran a little blurb that will thrill Georgia Tech fans, about how the Yellow Jackets will play first in the upcoming ACC Tournament against Boston College. Read on!
Georgia Tech’s opponent set for ACC tournament
"The Yellow Jackets will face Boston College at 1 p.m. The Eagles defeated the Jackets 64-62 at McCamish Pavilion on Jan. 25. In that game, Tech trailed 59-52 with 3:58 remaining. The Jackets scored the next seven points to tie the score with 1:28 to play, but the rally fell short."
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