Don’t forget about Darren O’Day
(Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images) By Bill Shanks Braves fans have a little angst right now. It’s been over seven weeks since the team signed free agents Josh Donaldson and Brian McCann. And since then, nothing. No trade. No free agent signing. Not even a minor league invitation for a fringe free agent.…
Wylie Ballard Discusses new Coach and National Signing Day
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Malcolm’s Reaction to UGA Losing to Alabama
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Rod McKenzie Discusses Georgia Tech Coach Search
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Dawgnation’s Jeff Sentell about the Georgia-Alabama SEC Championship
Dawgnation’s Jeff Sentell about this Saturday’s Georgia-Alabama SEC Championship game
Atlanta Braves Newest Editions
Braves Newest Editions Middle Georgia’s ESPN’s Bill Shanks talks about the Braves adding catcher Brian McCann and third baseman Josh Donaldson and what could be next for their shopping list. Featured Image (Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images)
Georgia’s loss at LSU set the Tone for the Season
(Photo by Phil Ellsworth / ESPN Images) Georgia’s loss at LSU set the tone for the season By Bill Shanks TheSuperStations.com There’s truth in the belief that losses can teach a team more about itself than a win, especially if a program has started to win all the time. A loss can often humble a…
CLEAN, OLD-FASHIONED HATE
CLEAN, OLD-FASHIONED HATE Bill Shanks discusses the rivalry between Georgia and Georgia Tech and makes a prediction for Saturday’s game.
BRAVES’ BRIAN SNITKER VOTED NL MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker was named National League Manager of the Year after the Braves won the NL East for the first time since 2013. Bill Shanks explains what makes the honor so special.
Braves Offseason Preview – The Starting Rotation
The Braves surprising 2018 season was fueled by an improved pitching staff. For the team to take that next step an improve on the 90-win season, more improvement is needed.
Braves Offseason Preview – Position Players
Braves Offseason Preview – Position Players Well, it’s on. The offseason has officially arrived, with free agents now allowed to sign with new teams. The general manager’s meetings are this week, which is the time when many bring up potential trade ideas and some even get consummated. So, it’s time to go and refresh Twitter…
Jim Callis Interview – Braves Prospects in the Arizona Fall League
Jim Callis Interview Bill Shanks talks with MLB.com’s Jim Callis on two of the Braves prospects who were in the Arizona Fall League and also about what Jim would do this offseason if he were in charge of the Braves. I’ll discuss Cristian Pache & plenty more about the @Braves with @BillShanks on 93.1 FM…
The Braves Should Have Cash To Spend
Everyone is wondering how much money the Braves will have to spend this offseason. Well, it’s hard to know as we really don’t know the exact number for the set payroll. General manager Alex Anthopoulos hinted Monday he wasn’t even sure of the figure, at least not yet. However, it seems logical to try and…
Braves Win the National League East
Braves Win the National League East The Braves are the champions of the National League East. They are on their way to a 90-plus win season, something that no one predicted would happen. This has been a dream season, and it is so reminiscent of what happened in 1991. Twenty-seven years ago, the Braves were…
Braves Need to Get Hot Next Week
Braves Need to Get Hot Next Week Back in the spring, I said this might be one of the most difficult seasons to watch for the Atlanta Braves. They were coming off a 72-win season and most expected the Braves to around the .500 mark this year. A season around the .500 mark is sometimes…
Injury Woes Continue for Falcons
Injury Woes Continue for Falcons First, it was safety Keanu Neal. Then, it was linebacker Deion Jones. Running back Devonta Freeman was next, and on Tuesday we learned that left guard Andy Levitre is out for the season for the Atlanta Falcons. They have been hit hard by injuries, and it will now be a…
Falcons Already Facing Adversity
Falcons Already Facing Adversity The last thing an NFL team wants to deal with – after the first week of the season – is injuries. And the Atlanta Falcons are in big trouble. They lost two starters after the first game of the season – a loss last week in Philadelphia. Safety Keanu Neal tore…
93.1 On Air in Rochelle
You can listen to us on 93.1 in Rochelle, Abbeville, Pineview, Fitzgerald, Ocilla, Cordele…
Local Sports Coverage Removed for “Clicks”
I was informed the Telegraph is suspending my sports column
The Difference Between Good and Great
The Georgia program had the pieces in place to be great,
Falcons Ready to Start the Season
Falcons Ready to Start the Season Thursday night here on 41 NBC it’s the kickoff of the 2018 NFL season with the Atlanta Falcons playing the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season – and the team that went on to win the Super Bowl – the Philadelphia Eagles. The Falcons are…
105.9 On Air in Warner Robins
Middle Georgia’s ESPN will now also be heard in Warner Robins on
98.3 On Air in Pinehurst
98.3 can be heard in Warner Robins, Fort Valley, Cordele, Eastman, McRae, Montezuma…
Will the Bulldogs End 2018 as National Champs?
Will the Bulldogs End 2018 as National Champs? I keep trying to calm myself when thinking of what the Georgia Bulldogs will do this season. As I’ve said in this space, they are, at least on paper, loaded. I’ve watched this program for a long time, and I’ve never seen anything like this. Of course,…
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