Tough Non-Conference Slate for Dawgs Aug 21, 2009
ATHENS Of all the early tests for new Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox, assembling an acceptable non-conference schedule was among the most grueling. The task is finally finished, and the Bulldogs released their full schedule for the 2009-10 season Thursday, starting with a home date against on Nov. 17. (DawgPost.com)
New hoops schedule no cakewalk Aug 21, 2009
com New Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox took over a team that needed a shot of confidence, but trying to build confidence through creative non-conference scheduling isn't as easy as it used to be ... New Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox took over a team that needed a shot of confidence, but trying to build confidence through creative non-conference scheduling isn't as easy as it used to be. (Athens Banner-Herald)
New UGA hoops coach gets settled in Jul 15, 2009
"I've slept in the house two nights since we moved in," said the first-year Georgia basketball coach from the recruiting road Monday at the Peach Jam. Fox has been in nonstop rebuilding mode since being hired to replace the fired Dennis Felton on April 3. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Smith: Fox brings smalltown principles to new job Jul 5, 2009
Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox leans down to talk to son Parker after Fox was introduced as Georgia's coach in April ... I like Fox's background and happen to think that will influence affirmative dividends for Georgia basketball. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Johnson: From Buford to Loganville to LSU Jul 2, 2009
Look at the present Georgia sports success-baseball crashed and burned LSU National Champs Georgia basketball dead last LSU won the SEC and track and field LSU 5th, Georgia total no show. This year Jordan Jefferson with our defense finally fixed, will keep the blue haired crowd quiet as LSU rips the no offense dawgs 33-10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Summer basketball notebook Jun 30, 2009
Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox took part in Monday's SEC summer teleonference with reporters. Read what he had to say about the Bulldogs' current summer workouts and his take on the NCAA's Basketball Focus Group. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Players, coaches debate early entry into pros Jun 28, 2009
Mark Fox, Georgia basketball coach: I think if you look at the current system, kids who are going to stay one year only need to attend class for one semester to stay eligible. And that certainly is counter to the mission we re trying to create at universities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Former Bulldog assistants continue to find work Jun 21, 2009
Another former Georgia basketball assistant coach has hooked on with another program. Desmond Oliver, who was on former Bulldogs coach Dennis Felton's staff from 2004 to 2009, has been hired as an assistant coach at Canisius, according to the school's athletics Web site. (Athens Banner-Herald)
SEC limits football signing classes May 30, 2009
Notes: Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox confirmed through a spokesman that New Orleans will be the season-opening opponent. That game will mark not only Fox's Bulldog debut, but the return of Billy Humphrey, who now plays for the Privateers. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fox a 'superstar' among conference celebrities May 29, 2009
The new Georgia basketball coach wasn't hired from Nevada for his "Q" factor, but for his potential to rack up "W's" in a Southeastern Conference stocked with celebrity coaches. Fox's level of apprehension knowing he would bang heads on the recruiting path and on the court with superstar coaches at high-profile programs. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fox: Stegeman 'perfect' May 23, 2009
com GREENSBORO - Stegeman Coliseum has been called a lot of things, but new Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox used a word Friday not often heard to describe the arena constructed in 1964 that many believe is showing its age ... GREENSBORO - Stegeman Coliseum has been called a lot of things, but new Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox used a word Friday not often heard to describe the arena constructed in 1964 that many believe is showing its age. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Dogs' new Herschel May 19, 2009
The reigning Miss Georgia Basketball will start taking classes at UGA next month. When she looks back at her high school career, she said she ll remember the team titles more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Felton declines coaching job offer May 16, 2009
Athens Former Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton said he has reluctantly declined an offer to coach Nigeria s national team in this summer s African Basketball Championship. As excited as I was about it, and as much an honor as it was, I just decided now is not a good time, Felton said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA's Landers keeps turning out graduates May 12, 2009
But in August, with a period behind this summer s internship, the former Georgia basketball player will put the brakes on her long pursuit. RELATED UGA LINKS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ex-UGA player Cole involved in fight May 12, 2009
The former Georgia basketball player, whose cheating allegations led to the ouster of coach Jim Harrick in 2003, was recently involved in a jailhouse brawl over the weekend in Chicago. MORE TONY COLE. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fox Talks About Georgia Basketball Program May 7, 2009
Bulldog fans got a sneak preview of next years talent. Head football coach Mark Richt and basketball coach Mark Fox made a stop in Central Georgia. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Search for Moreno's replacement far from over Apr 12, 2009
New Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox got an enthusiastic ovation when introduced at mid-field. Asked if life feels different as starting quarterback, Cox said: It feels pretty different right now. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA basketball players practice with new coach Apr 9, 2009
Athens Looking very much the part of Georgia basketball coach in black shorts and red shirt emblazoned with a G, Mark Fox had his new team on the practice court for the first time Wednesday afternoon. In a one-hour session that Fox termed a mini-practice, the Bulldogs new boss strode enthusiastically around the court, frequently offering tips and corrections to the players he inherited when he took the job last week. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ex-Tide coach on staff Apr 9, 2009
New Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox has hired Philip Pearson as an assistant. He s recruited in the SEC, he s recruited well in the SEC, Fox said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Coach inherits a dwindling roster Apr 4, 2009
com New Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox barely knows the way to his new office, but he has some immediate problems to address ... Scroll down to watch video as new Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox talks about what brought him to UGA and preparing the Dogs for next season ... New Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox barely knows the way to his new office, but he has some immediate problems to address. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ching: Fox's strengths could change program Apr 4, 2009
Felton is certainly not the only person to blame for that problem - the 100-plus years that Georgia basketball has languished in mediocrity sets quite a precedent - but the constant roster turnover that marked Felton's tenure didn't help matters. Whether Fox is the man to reverse that decades-old trend is difficult to predict. (Athens Banner-Herald)
For Fox, new gig as a Dog Apr 4, 2009
Scroll down to watch video as new Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox talks about what brought him to UGA and preparing the Dogs for next season. Mark Fox coached the Nevada Wolf Pack for five seasons. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fox Takes the Reins Apr 4, 2009
ATHENS Aside from the accent and minimal knowledge of his roster, Mark Fox looked every bit the part of the new Georgia basketball coach Friday ... Johnson played under former Georgia basketball coach at during his playing career ... Were about transforming and building Georgia basketball into a national power, Evans said, and Mark Fox is the right man for this incredible opportunity. (DawgPost.com)
Bradley: Crazy? Or crazy like a Fox? Apr 3, 2009
Here's the new Georgia basketball coach Mark Fox, who seems as surprised as everyone else ... It s official Georgia Basketball is DEAD. There is nothing to make us think that we could ever get a big time coach to come to Athens. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
So why not Tubby, and what’s taking so long to call him? Apr 2, 2009
Tubby would take it, and Georgia basketball could join Georgia football (Mark Richt) in living happily ever after ... Answer: We don t. Georgia basketball needs a Mark Richt - someone that is not just accepting a job but taking on a program and becoming a part of it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
AJC's Mr. and Miss Georgia Basketball Mar 28, 2009
And for the first time, he s Mr. Georgia Basketball ... Derrick Favors and Anne Marie Armstrong, the AJC s Mr. and Miss Georgia Basketball for 2009 ... Armstrong, a 6-3 guard from Wesleyan, is Miss Georgia Basketball for the second year in a row. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Big Blue domino enters UGA coaching search Mar 28, 2009
4:47 pm March 27, 2009, by Chip Towers. Dominoes were starting to fall in several schools searches for a new men s basketball coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Durham looks at Georgia now and sees potential, not cows Mar 28, 2009
For anybody who believes Damon Evans has a hard sale when it comes to convincing the masses (and a coach) about the potential of Georgia basketball, Hugh Durham has a story for you. It was about 31 years ago when Durham was hired as the Bulldogs coach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Watch video of UGA’s newest recruit, kicker Brandon Bogotay Mar 27, 2009
Those other pay websites are too busy making up fake stories about the Georgia basketball coach search. Ridiculous. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
UGA: AD aiming high to find new coach Mar 25, 2009
"Our commitment and my commitment to building Georgia basketball is strong, and when I say strong I'm going to add very strong onto that," Evans said, adding, "Our resources are abundant.". Evans has hired the Atlanta-based Parker Executive Search firm. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jeff Schultz Mar 20, 2009
But let s just say that 12 months later, downtown is still struggling to forget and the Georgia basketball program is struggling to remember. I was hoping to get some perspective on it all from former Bulldogs coach Dennis Felton. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Brewer confirms he plans to leave UGA basketball team Mar 19, 2009
Athens Troy Brewer on Wednesday became the second Georgia basketball player to raise his hand to leave. Brewer joins fellow guard Zac Swansey, who told the AJC on Monday he had asked for a release from his scholarship. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
At least 40 Georgia products in NCAA tournament Mar 19, 2009
Congratulations, Georgia basketball fans. Your state s college basketball teams may not have come within shouting distance of the NCAA men s tournament in fact, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State, Kennesaw State, Mercer and Savannah State were a combined 71-132 but take solace in this: No state without a team (there s 17 of them) in the dance will have more players than Georgia. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Naismith? Peach basket? Shouldn’t that have helped? Mar 18, 2009
It would give the program instant credibility, and stop losing good Georgia basketball talent to the ACC. So what if he only gives you 3-5 yrs. At least he would stop the bleeding. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bulldogs’ next coach probably ‘Dancing’ Mar 17, 2009
Bulldogs next coach probably Dancing. 6:19 am March 17, 2009, by Chip Towers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Swansey, Brewer leaving Mar 17, 2009
After thinking about it over the weekend, Zac Swansey and Troy Brewer officially asked for his release from the Georgia basketball program, Swansey confirmed to UGASports Monday. Swansey also told us that a third player may be on the out. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wesleyan's Armstrong picks up eighth championship Mar 16, 2009
Armstrong, the reigning Miss Georgia Basketball and as of Thursday the Gatorade Georgia girls basketball player of the year, has a choice: Have a minimally invasive procedure that would allow her to recuperate in time to qualify for the state track meet, or have a more thorough repair that would ensure that she s ready to play basketball when she enrolls at Georgia in the fall. The former would require at least four weeks of rehabilitation time. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Making the Right Pick Mar 13, 2009
The worst days for Georgia basketball, I hope, are now behind us ... Georgia basketball has significantly more potential than Carolina football ever had ... That phrase is the antithesis of Georgia basketball. (DawgPost.com)
Bulldogs go cold again in home finale Mar 8, 2009
com The peaks-and-valleys nature of Georgia basketball took a downward turn in its final regular-season game ... The peaks-and-valleys nature of Georgia basketball took a downward turn in its final regular-season game. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Georgia basketball stunner in Lexington Mar 6, 2009
8:05 am March 5, 2009, by Chip Towers. That s about all you can say after Georgia s stunning 90-85 upset of Kentucky on Wednesday night. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Georgia loses guard academic reasons Mar 1, 2009
Georgia basketball player Travis Leslie will miss the remainder of the Bulldogs season to focus on academics, the school announced Friday. I want to apologize to my teammates, my coaches and the Georgia fans that have supported us, Leslie said in a prepared statement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Smith: Latest selections to Hall appropriate Mar 1, 2009
Known for his dry and caustic wit, Durham upgraded Georgia basketball after taking over the Bulldog program in 1979. Winning seasons had become rare in Athens, but that changed with Durham, whose teams won the Southeastern Conference title in 1990 and the SEC tournament in 1983. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Preview: UGA at Ole Miss Feb 22, 2009
It's back to the grindstone for the Georgia basketball team which travels to Oxford, Miss. today to take on Ole Miss, one of the handful of SEC schools that the Bulldogs have historically been able to enjoy some reasonable success against compared to some of the other teams in the league. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Lady Dogs' NCAA streak in jeopardy Feb 22, 2009
"People are looking down on us. We're out of the bubble. They see Georgia basketball at the end of the road. They don't care about us no more. We really have to suck it up and turn it around." ... "Everybody has to want it. It can't be one or two players. Everybody has to come together and say, 'Look, we're Georgia basketball. We can't go out like this.' ". (Athens Banner-Herald)
LSU sends Lady Dogs to new low(with PHOTO GALLERY) Feb 20, 2009
"We're not supposed to be losing like this. This is not Georgia basketball. ... I'm just so disappointed right now. I'm at a loss for words.". Since beating Mississippi State on Feb. 1 for their fourth win in a row in a stretch that included knocking off ranked teams Vanderbilt and Auburn, the Lady Bulldogs have lost to Tennessee, Arkansas, Vanderbilt and now LSU - all by double digits. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Back to reality Feb 19, 2009
The Georgia basketball team gave their fans something to cheer about last Saturday with its upset win over Florida. Wednesday night against Auburn, the Dawgs tried to make it two in a row. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Phillips strays from family's footsteps Feb 19, 2009
His sister Porsha hits jump shots for the Georgia basketball team ... His sister Porsha hits jump shots for the Georgia basketball team. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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It's been an emotional few days for the Georgia basketball team, which is coming off Saturday's first SEC win over archrival Florida to snap an 11-game losing streak. Tonight, the Bulldogs will try to build off their momentum when they entertain Auburn at Stegeman Coliseum. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
No Love For Gators: Dawgs Win in Upset Feb 16, 2009
Richt recounted his 2006 teams struggles and their strong finish to the season, telling the Georgia basketball players that the only way to earn a win was to believe in each other. The words of encouragement worked, freshman point guard Dustin Ware said, and from the outset Georgia looked like the a new team. (DawgPost.com)
Bulldogs pull off upset to notch first SEC win of 2009 Feb 15, 2009
com Albert Jackson woke up Saturday morning just wanting to see a little sunshine to break up an otherwise dismal Georgia basketball season ... Georgia's Terrance Woodbury celebrates with Georgia basketball fans Saturday after the Bulldogs' 88-86 victory over the Florida Gators ... Albert Jackson woke up Saturday morning just wanting to see a little sunshine to break up an otherwise dismal Georgia basketball season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Junkyard Blawg Feb 15, 2009
The other day a friend asked me if I thought the struggling Georgia basketball team would manage another win this season. I had to admit it was looking doubtful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
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It's been a disaster of a season for the Georgia basketball program, but at least for one night there was reason to celebrate as the Bulldogs stunned the East-leading Florida Gators Saturday at Stegeman Coliseum, setting off a wild-celebration that carried into the lockerroom after the game. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Vols put bite on Dawgs Feb 12, 2009
Wednesday night's Tennessee-Georgia basketball game saw the Vols play like Vols and the Bulldogs play like ... Obviously, we took this Georgia basketball team seriously, Pearl said. (InsideTennessee.com)
Felton's Dogs successful in classroom Feb 12, 2009
This is kind of old news but I thought it should be pointed out that ousted Georgia basketball coach Dennis Felton, who was charged with cleaning up the academic mess left behind by Jim Harrick, was successful on that front. In the latest APR (academic progress rate) rankings, Georgia s score of 958 was second only to Vanderbilt in the SEC. The NCAA s acceptable threshold is 925. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trying to focus Feb 11, 2009
As the losses continue to mount in what's shaping up to be one of the more forgettable seasons in recent Georgia basketball history, interim coach Pete Herrmann admits his job is getting more and more difficult as he and the Bulldogs prepare to travel to Knoxville for Wednesday's game at Tennessee. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Preview: UGA at USC Feb 9, 2009
The Georgia basketball team teams back into action Saturday when the Bulldogs travel to South Carolina to try and break their nine-game losing streak against the host Gamecocks. Georgia is still looking for its first win under interim coach Pete Herrmann, who is 0-2 since taking over for Dennis Felton. (Georgia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Knight reportedly also interested in Alabama job Feb 8, 2009
Last week, a person claiming to be a friend of Knight s told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution s Furman Bisher under the condition of anonymity that Knight was very much interested in the Georgia basketball job and, in fact, would accept it if it was offered. RELATED STORIES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Furman Bisher Feb 7, 2009
There are just so many things he could do for Georgia basketball. This would be his last stop, and he likes that. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
