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Georgia Tech installing artificial turf for 2020 season

Jun. 09, 2020 05:24 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech is installing artificial turf on Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium for the 2020 season. The change from natural...

FILE - This is a Dec. 6, 2016, file photo showing Temple University Director of Athletics Patrick Kraft speaking during a news conference in Philadelphia. Boston College hired Temple athletic director Patrick Kraft on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, to fill the same role at the Atlantic Coast Conference school. Kraft replaces Martin Jarmond, who left BC last month after a short stint to become athletic director at UCLA. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

New Boston College AD Kraft: We will compete for ACC titles

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 08, 2020 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner calls a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State, in Atlanta. In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November. The school said Thursday, June 4, 2020, that nine teams will cancel all mandatory activities on the Nov. 3 to recognize the importance of casting a ballot. Pastner said George Floyd’s death has given everyone a chance to evaluate “the way we treat each other as human beings and what we can and should do to back up our words.”(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day

By Paul Newberry Jun. 04, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

South Florida football player dies after being hit by train

Dec. 30, 2019 07:35 PM EST
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A star high school football player in South Florida was killed Monday after he was hit by a freight train. ...

Georgia coach Kirby Smart speaks with the media on National Signing Day in Athens, Ga, on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

All-star games could shake up team recruiting rankings

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2019 08:36 PM EST

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

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Georgia coach Kirby Smart shouts to players during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. (AP Photo/John Amis)

No. 4 Georgia closes regular season with 52-7 rout of Tech

By Paul Newberry Nov. 30, 2019 03:50 PM EST

Georgia placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) celebrates with Georgia tight end Charlie Woerner (89) after kicking a filed goal in the first half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Texas A&M in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Georgia vs Georgia Tech: A rivalry that lost its luster

By Paul Newberry Nov. 29, 2019 10:06 AM EST

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

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

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

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

Perkins, Taulapapa lead Virginia past Georgia Tech, 33-28

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2019 04:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins loves that new playmakers are emerging for Virginia, making their best playmaker — Perkins himself — even more...