Behind the goggles: Rodrigo Blankenship blazes his own path to sports stardom

The following article was written by Michael Hebert for The Red & Black.  To view the original article, click here. When Ken Blankenship saw his 10-year old son, Rodrigo Blankenship, kick a football for the first time, it began a long, work-filled journey...

Sydney Gilliam Named to SEC Community Service Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference announced the 16thannual women’s volleyball Community Service Team Wednesday morning. Sydney Gilliam represents the University of Georgia on the 12-person team.    “We are so proud of Sydney and...

Blankenship Named To SEC Community Service Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Georgia junior place-kicker Rodrigo Blankenship has been included on the 2018 Southeastern Conference Community Service Team for football as he and his teammates ready for the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta on Saturday.   The SEC...

Georgia guard Tyree Crump honors late father while playing for ill mother

This article was written by Ryne Dennis for Online Athens.  To view the original article, click here. Tyree Crump is awaiting his breakout. Georgia’s junior guard from Bainbridge has had his moments; his ups, his downs. His sophomore season is a perfect example....

UGA Student-Athletes, Clarke County Mentees Enjoy Halloween Fun at “Spooky Dawgs”

ATHENS, Ga.— University of Georgia student-athletes suited up Monday night for Learn, Play, Excel’s “Spooky Dawgs” at the House of Payne Indoor Practice Facility, but they weren’t in their typical uniforms. There was a Mr. Potato Head, a piñata...