UWG’s Baseball swept the Savannah State Tigers last weekend, winning all three games of their series. The games were shifted to a single game on Saturday with a delayed start, and a double header Sunday due to weather. Savannah State recently dropped down to NCAA Division II after a stint at the Division I level. This…
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Patrick Mahomes will be the GOAT
The Tom Brady era is over. With nine Super Bowl appearances, six Super Bowl rings and three MVP awards, it was Brady’s world. During the mighty Patriot empire, everyone else existed as mere mortals. The New England Patriots were the Romans, and Brady was Augustus himself. Wait, does that mean Drew Bledsoe is Julius Caesar?…
An Ode to a Hero
Dear Kobe, To some you were just an athlete. To some you were among the greatest and most iconic players to ever touch a basketball. While you had countless nicknames and titles, whether it be league MVP or NBA champion, to me you your greatest title of all was a hero. As a seven-year-old child,…
West Georgia Women’s Basketball Gets Big Rivalry Win
The University of West Georgia Wolves Women’s team defeated Valdosta State on Thursday evening when they took down the Blazers 78-69 in Gulf South Conference play. This marked the 75th matchup between the Wolves and Blazers. Valdosta State leads the all-time series 40-35, however, West Georgia has now won three straight over them. Despite shooting…
Atlanta United Enters New Era
The soccer world is a machine that is constantly churning sending players and coaches all over the world in search of more money, trophies and success. As it approaches its fourth season of existence, Atlanta United watches some of its most important players do the same. The sales of Darlington Nagbe, Julian Gressel, Leandro Gonzales-Pirez…
Atlanta Braves sign Newnan native Will Smith
The Atlanta Braves have signed left-handed pitcher Will Smith, whom was a local baseball star from Northgate High School, to a 3-year, $39 Million contract. Last year the former Giants pitcher was an All-Star, going 6-0 with a 2.76 ERA, 96 strikeouts and 34 saves. The soft throwing southpaw was nearly unhittable last season with…
Berry football player’s comeback from devastation
College athletes everywhere know that participating in high contact sports can result in injury, but they don’t expect injuries to come that will change the trajectory of their lives. Justus Edwards of Berry College has been attempting the ultimate comeback on the field. Edwards suffered a back injury last September, changing the way he would see life…
Atlanta Braves NLDS Game
On a steamy evening on Thursday, Oct. 3, SunTrust Park hosted the second playoff series of its existence between the Atlanta Braves and St. Louis Cardinals, which ended in thrilling fashion as the Cardinals would win the first game of the five game series, 7-6. Prior to the game one of the NLDS Braves fans packed out the Battery hours before the…
The Story of UWG Defensive Back Latrell Gibbs
Getting knocked down does not define who someone is. The real test of one’s character is brought to light if they get back up and how they get back up. Latrell Gibbs’ football journey began at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, GA, where he was awarded First-Team All-State in his senior year at North Cobb. Gibbs is a…
UWG Football Prepares for Home Opener
Friends and Family Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21st when the West Georgia Wolves go up against the Albany State Golden Rams in the first home game of the season at 7 p.m. at University Stadium. This event will include various family-fun activities scheduled throughout the day as well as during the football game…