Day 1 Headlines and Stories

Curran at Work (Image: Hipple)
Day 1 practice reports seem to fall into three categories. The stories either center on expectations, off field shenanigans or intriguing freshmen. My favorite articles this time of year are the ones about expectations. Here are a sample of the ones that I enjoyed best:

• Let the Campaign Begin - ESPN (Ivan Maisel)
  
• Emotions Fuel Bulldog Rise - The State
  
• Down to Business - Chattanooga Free Press
  
• Stafford is growing up - Blutarsky (Links to ESPN)
  
• Not fazed by #1 ranking - Macon Telegraph

Off Season Turmoil Articles:

• Despite Hype: Only 3 Fulmer Cup Points for Weekend - EDSBS
  
• Dewberry issues apology - ESPN
  
• Long Arm of the Law - Arizona Republic (harsh)
  
• Ready for Football Talk - Columbus Ledger
  
• Moving past a crazy weekend - Macon Telegraph

On the freshman front, all eyes were on AJ Green today. The general consensus seems to be that he looked nervous, needs to work on his route running and he tweaked his groin a bit.

• Green begins career at UGA - DawgPost
  
• Green's big day - UGASports.com
  
• Different styles for WRs - Access North Georgia

I didn't link to everything. Obviously. I just sort of dropped some headlines you might have missed if you only hit the AJC and ABH.

The stories I'd like to hear more about....

• Matt Stafford's comments to the team on Sunday. The AJC says he went ballistic, but they gave no details on it. I'd love to hear more on that.
  
  
• Carlton Thomas update - Dean Legge says he's extremely impressive.
  
  
• AJ Harmon - What's up with the big fella? He's starting out at DT. What are the odds he stays there?
  
  
• Bean Anderson - Is he stepping up? He reminds me of Alex Jackson or Ken Shackleford (prior to his SR year). Tons of ability, but is he motivated?

By the way, I'm pretty sure Dean Legge of DawgPost.com said that there were about 100 reporters in attendance for the opening of practice today.

PWD

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