Albany Herald

Georgia Tech legend Hamilton joins Yellow Jackets’ coaching staff

In a strange, full-circle situation, former Georgia Tech star QB and assistant coach Joe Hamilton is back on staff exactly five years after leaving.

Cavs open region tourney with ‘W’; hated MGC up next

Darton baseball comes from behind to beat South Georgia in the opening round of the region tournament Wednesday, setting up its next game with rival Middle Georgia today.

LOCAL COLLEGE/PREP ROUNDUP: DWS’ Leach claims individual region golf title

Deerfield’s John Leach wins the individual title, and the Knights finish second in the GISA Region 3-AAA golf tournament, just behind defending state champion Tiftarea. (ADDS: GISA Region 3-AA golf tourney; Westover soccer; GSW golf)

SEC football begins movement toward nine-game schedule

Alabama coach Nick Saban is among those in favor of a nine-game football SEC schedule in light of the recent creation of the SEC Network.

Miami a top choice for Albany High LB Young after recent offer

Albany High linebacker Juwon Young gets an official offer from the University of Miami, and he says the Hurricanes are now at the top of his list.

Eying history

The 38-12 and nationally-ranked No. 9 Cavs have already tied a program record for wins in a season, but now they are looking for the first Region XVII baseball title in school history.

Résumés flooding in for ASU OC position

It’s been less than a week since Uyl Joyner stepped down as offensive coordinator at Albany State, and coach Mike White has dozens of candidates knocking on his door about the job.

Five-star linebacker recruit Thomas backs out of commitment to FSU, plans to consider UGA, Miami, USC

Blue-chip LB recruit Matthew Thomas said his mother pressured him into signing with Florida State --- and now he wants out --- although the Seminoles don't appear ready to let the five-star prospect walk that easily.

Ex-UGA star Todd still on top of Web.com event in Athens; Albany's Mitchell (2-over, missed cut) reflects on experience

Former Deerfield and current UGA golf star T.J. Mitchell just misses the cut in his first pro tournament, but he relishes the chance to see what it’s like to play at the next level.

Worth’s Mency signs with Bellhaven

Worth County OL Marquavion Mency is taking his talents to Bellhaven University in Mississippi.

Albany State on hunt for new offensive coordinator

The Rams will kick off the 2013 football season in four months, and suddenly they find themselves with no offensive coordinator or starting quarterback.

Three ASU football players invited to NFL camps

Albany State defensive lineman Justin Blash will try out for the New York Giants, while running back Nathan Hoyte and wide receiver Ronnie Tubbs will attend the New Orleans Saints rookie mini-camp.

TUESDAY'S COLLEGE/PREP ROUNDUP: DWS tennis falls short at state tourney; Darton loses crucial series opener vs. GPC

The DWS tennis teams reach the semifinals of the state tournament, but fall short of their ultimate goal Tuesday. (ADDS: roundup items on Deerfield golf; and Randolph Southern, Deerfield and Darton baseball)

Darton protects national No. 9 ranking, splits with No. 1 Middle Ga.

Darton’s Nate Ferrell caps off a wild game against Middle Georgia with a walk-off single to snap the Cavs’ three-game losing streak.

Redskins pick Rambo in 6th round

Seminole County’s Bacarri Rambo is selected in the sixth round by the Washington Redskins on Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday, just one day after his former teammate at Georgia, Early County’s Shawn Williams, is picked by the Cincinnati Bengals.

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