CHARLES ODUM
FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is Kirby Smart's choice to lead Georgia's offense. Monken was named on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, to replace James Coley as the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator. Coley will remain on staff as assistant head coach.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Georgia's Smart hires Todd Monken as offensive coordinator

By Charles Odum Jan. 17, 2020 02:00 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Todd Monken, the former offensive coordinator for the

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Mays transfers to Tennessee after his father sues Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST
Offensive lineman Cade Mays is leaving Georgia and returning to his hometown to

LSU Offensive Coordinator Steve Ensminger embracxes LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson (48) before the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA semifinal college football playoff game between LSU and Oklahoma, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. Ensminger's daughter-in-law, Carley McCord, died in a plane crash Saturday in Louisiana on the way to the game. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Under weight of family tragedy, LSU coach crafts big win

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2019 10:41 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Ensminger wiped tears from his eyes after first walking

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) grins after greeting fans following an NCAA football game Saturday against Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was one of three players from LSU’s high-powered offense to earn unanimous first-team all-SEC honors when The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team was announced Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
LSU's Edwards-Helaire still mending, a no-show for media day

By Charles Odum Dec. 26, 2019 11:05 AM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a no-show at both the Peach Bowl media

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) grins after greeting fans following an NCAA football game Saturday against Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was one of three players from LSU’s high-powered offense to earn unanimous first-team all-SEC honors when The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team was announced Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
LSU could be forced into backup plan at RB against Sooners

By Charles Odum Dec. 24, 2019 02:16 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Steve Ensminger said this LSU offense is the one he waited 38

The Oklahoma Sooners football team arrived at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. The Oklahoma Sooners will face the LSU Tigers in the Chick-fil-a A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, December 28. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
No. 1 LSU could be missing top rusher against No. 4 Sooners

By Charles Odum Dec. 23, 2019 05:46 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Top-ranked LSU's leading rusher Clyde Edwards-Helaire is off

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) sits on the sideline after leaving the game with an injury in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. [Photo/Joshua L. Jones, Athens Banner-Herald]/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Herrien, Simmons in SEC title game spotlight for No. 4 Dogs

By Charles Odum Dec. 04, 2019 02:28 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Tyler Simmons' role as the senior leader of No. 4 Georgia's

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
SEC contrast: LSU’s Burrow, Georgia’s Fromm strengths differ

By Charles Odum Dec. 02, 2019 05:12 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Joe Burrow and Jake Fromm bring contrasting strengths to

Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) is pushed out of bound after pulling in a pass from Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP
Injuries, ejection drain No. 4 Georgia for SEC title game

By Charles Odum Dec. 01, 2019 12:07 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Jake Fromm may be relying on some new starters around him when

Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins celebrates with fans after Georgia Tech defeated North Carolina State 28-26 in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Collins aims to end Georgia Tech’s home drought against Dogs

By Charles Odum Nov. 26, 2019 03:54 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins has delivered many well-rehearsed quotes about the

Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham runs during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 28-26. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech stops NC State’s late comeback for 28-26 win

By Charles Odum Nov. 21, 2019 11:36 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Only five days after being removed from Georgia Tech’s low point

Georgia Tech quarterback James Graham (4) scrambles as he looks for an open receiver in the first half of an NCAA football game against the Virginia Tech Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Wolfpack visit Yellow Jackets in matchup of last-place teams

By Charles Odum Nov. 20, 2019 12:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Geoff Collins says his Georgia Tech players “are a resilient

Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown as Georgia Tech tight end Tyler Davis (9) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hooker helps Hokies rout Georgia Tech 45-0

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2019 06:44 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Giving outgoing longtime defensive coordinator Bud Foster a

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hokies look to continue ACC surge against Yellow Jackets

By Charles Odum Nov. 15, 2019 12:00 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Virginia Tech’s offense is enjoying a second-half surge that has

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)
No. 6 Georgia rides tough defense to 27-0 win over Missouri

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2019 10:36 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's defense didn't settle for just beating Missouri.

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is taken down by Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won 24-17. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Missouri, No. 6 Georgia bring strong defenses into key game

By Charles Odum Nov. 08, 2019 10:10 AM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — When Southeastern Conference coaches gather and Georgia's

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) drives in for a touchdown as Georgia coach Kirby Smart celebrates at background right during the second half against Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Cager finally living out dream as Georgia's go-to receiver

By Charles Odum Nov. 04, 2019 03:29 PM EST
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Lawrence Cager is Georgia's leading receiver, just as he

Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) is tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Djimon Brooks (86) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pitt overcomes 3 turnovers, beats Georgia Tech 20-10

By Charles Odum Nov. 02, 2019 07:23 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — The ACC's best run defense created the play of the game for

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech's James Graham looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Coach Geoff Collins started his rebuilding effort at Georgia Tech with a young team. The Yellow Jackets, who play Pittsburgh on Saturday, look even younger after losing three senior starters on offense to injuries and turning to freshman James Graham at quarterback. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Pitt hoping to stay close in ACC Coastal by beating Ga Tech

By Charles Odum Nov. 01, 2019 10:36 AM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech can have a say in the congested ACC Coastal

FILE - In this Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The SEC hasn't had a quarterback picked in the first round of the NFL draft since Johnny Manziel in 2014, and the league has never had more than one quarterback taken in the first round. It appears that's about to change, as Tua Tagovailoa, Joe Burrow and possibly Jake Fromm could make the next draft the best ever for SEC quarterbacks. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Tua, Burrow, Fromm may give SEC a 2020 NFL draft to remember

By Charles Odum Oct. 30, 2019 01:18 PM EDT
SEC quarterbacks finally are on track for their day to shine in the NFL draft.