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Mark Richt puts end to debate; Malcolm Mitchell to play offense only

ATHENS – The Malcolm Mitchell debate is a debate no more. Mark Richt put an abrupt end to the speculation over what the sophomore’s role on the team will be going forward. “What do I think (his role)...

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Georgia looks to shore up run defense before taking on Nebraska’s ‘Big Red...

Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree racked up a lot of tackles against Alabama (11), but too often it was not at or near the lilne of scrimmage. (AP photo by Dave Martin) ATHENS -- For all the adoration...

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Notebook: Richt not convinced secondary’s returnees ‘mature enough’ to get...

By Ryan Black For the AJC ATHENS – Mark Richt believes there is talent returning to his team’s secondary next season. The problem is, he hasn’t seen it on the field yet. With Sanders Commings, Bacarri...

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Notebook: Abry Jones probable for bowl game, but injuries abound for Bulldogs

By Ryan Black For the AJC ATHENS – Though Georgia’s injury list has continued to grow since the end of the SEC Championship game, one key defender may be on the verge of returning. Defensive end Abry...

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UPDATED: Football assistant Rodney Garner leaving Georgia ‘to get Auburn back...

Rodney Garner has served as Georgia's defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator for 15 years. He has been Mark Richt's assistant head coach since 2005. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin) ATHENS – In...

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Hutson Mason bides his time as Georgia’s ‘QB-in-waiting’

Hutson Mason hasn't played much during his three seasons in Athens, but the Bulldogs like what they've seen. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin) ATHENS — There has been much debate at the end of 2012 about...

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Who’s top Dog all-time in games played? Tavarres King, UGA says

Wide receiver Tavarres King has played in more football games for Georgia than anyone else in school history. The Capital One Bowl will be his 56th — and his last. “The time flew by,” King said...

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Sheldon Dawson, Jonathan Taylor, Blake Tibbs among Bulldogs waiting in the wings

ATHENS – The reality of college football is only 11 players can be on the field at any one time and rarely do more than 50 play in a given game. So with an 85-scholarship maximum, there are always...

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Georgia’s John Jenkins out for bowl game due to academics

Georgia will be without one of its most formidable defensive weapons when it plays Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1. John Jenkins, a senior who started all 13 games at noseguard for the...

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Georgia’s ‘Dream Team’ recruiting class goes for 22nd win in Capital One Bowl

ORLANDO – Because of what happened with Isaiah Crowell, there is a tendency to think Georgia’s recruiting class of 2011 – better known as the “Dream Team” – was anything but dreamy. Crowell, the No....

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Notebook: Abry Jones plans to play in bowl, Alec Ogletree mum on NFL (UPDATED)

ORLANDO, Fla. – How much Abry Jones can play against Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl on Tuesday will come down to whether his body can pull off what his heart wants him to do. Jones, a senior and...

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Bowl update: Status quo for Georgia’s offensive line after all (UPDATED)

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Here are some quick hits from Georgia and Nebraska’s preparations for the Capital One Bowl. There is a news conference this afternoon featuring Aaron Murray, Jarvis Jones and both...

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With personnel in flux, Dogs’ defense must guard against distractions

ORLANDO, Fla. – Georgia players say the biggest difference is when they’re on the practice field. That’s when they notice Rodney Garner is not there screaming at the top of his lungs. That’s when it’s...

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Georgia has a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Nebraska in Capital One Bowl

Georgia's Keith Marshall breaks loose on a 62-yard touchdown run against Auburn. The freshman tailback has less yards rushing than Todd Gurley but led the Bulldogs in runs of more than 50 yards. (AJC...

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Georgia’s Marlon Brown: ‘Never unlucky, never unfortunate, just blessed’

Georgia senior receiver Marlon Brown was on his way to a huge season when a season-ending knee injury in the ninth game cut it short. He finished with 469 yards on the season and 851 and eight...

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Georgia’s Jarvis Jones motivated by prospect of becoming a No. 1 draft pick

Jarvis Jones and teammates celebrate after his strip of Florida's Jordan Reed clinched the Bulldogs' victory. (AJC photo by Bob Andres) ORLANDO, Fla. – When you ask Jarvis Jones whether it’s important...

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Georgia, Nebraska each seek motivational edge in Capital One Bowl

Georgia's Aaron Murray seeks his first bowl victory as the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. He's 0-2 entering Tuesday's the Capital One Bowl. (AJC photo by Curtis Compton) ORLANDO, Fla. — Crazy things...

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UPDATED: MVP Aaron Murray leads Georgia to 45-31 win over Nebraska in Capital...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Aaron Murray would not say whether he had played his last game as a Georgia Bulldog – Alec Ogletree did, by the way – but whatever he decides he knows he’ll go into his next season off...

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Mark Richt: Rebuilding Dogs’ defense doesn’t mean setback in 2013

Cornerback Damian Swann, here celebrating after his second interception in the Capital One Bowl, is one of the reasons for optimism for Georgia's defense in 2013. (AJC photo by Brant Sanderlin) ATHENS...

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It’s official: UGA all-star linebacker Jarvis Jones to enter NFL draft as junior

ATHENS – Jarvis Jones is turning pro. Not that anybody didn’t already know that. The junior outside linebacker has been projected as high as No. 1 in the April NFL if he chose to forgo his senior...

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