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FSU, Bad Calls, and the Code

December 8, 2023

We think that most sports fans would agree that FSU “deserved” to be in the college playoff, but were not chosen by the committee in what would have been equally controversial no matter who got the fourth spot. Georgia and Alabama would argue they deserved it as well. It’s one reason why we love sports,…

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Rosalynn Carter and the Code

November 29, 2023

I hope everyone has read the tributes to Rosalynn Carter, who died a few days ago. While a person would have to be well over 50 years old to remember when she was the first Lady, her life of service should not be forgotten. She was a champion of many causes, especially mental health and…

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Money, Sports and the Code

November 14, 2023

Money and sports are in the news again: first, Texas A&M’s decision to pay their coach $76 million dollars not to coach anymore is a big number. Also in the news is the PGA Tour’s decision to allow its players to have some share of the ownership of the Tour, all of which is the…

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Dusty Baker and the Code

November 1, 2023

At a news conference announcing his retirement as manager of the Houston Astros, Dusty Baker said two important things. First, he said that whenever he’s been a part of any organization he has tried to leave that organization in better shape than when he arrived. That reflects a general thought that we have all heard,…

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Taylor Swift and The Code

October 23, 2023

There’s a lot of hoop-la over the relationship between Travis Kelce and Taylor! Craziness that’s great for his jersey sales, and for the Chiefs who just got about ten million more fans than they had a month ago! But what a distraction for the team! You know everyone is asking Travis what she’s like, and…

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The 16th Annual Vincent J. Dooley Scholarships Recipients for School Year 2022-2023

May 18, 2023

Ms. Shriya Garg of Rome High School and Parker Miles of Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School have been named as the two recipients of the four-year scholarship of $1000 per year at the College Football Hall of Fame on May 13th. These two recipients will also each receive $500 to donate to the charitable organization of…

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Congratulations to our 2023 Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup recipients!

April 28, 2023

Professional Division

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16th Annual Vincent J. Dooley Awards & Scholarships

March 20, 2023

SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS ANNOUNCED! Female Athletes Jackie Dean Allatoona High School Shriya Garg Rome High School Amelia Hardy First Presbyterian Day School Kate McAteer Callaway High School Carden Orr Model High School Shelby Pollock Baconton Community Charter School Elizabeth Shaylor North Cobb Christian School Hailey Todt Brookstone School Abby Whitfield Stephens County High School Kelsey Willingham…

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Athletes to be recognized April 27, 2023 at 18th Annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup Awards

January 23, 2023

Save the Date for the evening Virtual Ceremony! The 18th Annual Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, an award given to the most outstanding role models among athletes, has announced the honorees for its 2023 award ceremony, to be held April 27th in a virtual ceremony. Leading the night’s honorees will be the Professional Division recipients Nancy…

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Nancy Lieberman – 2023 Professional Recipient of the Wooden Citizenship Cup Award

Nancy Lieberman – 2023 Professional Recipient of the Wooden Citizenship Cup Award

January 12, 2023

Nancy “Lady Magic” Lieberman is a true pioneer in women’s sports. She was recognized as one of the top 40 female athletes of the last 40 years by both ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Her extensive resume includes being the second woman in history to coach in the NBA, becoming the Assistant Coach for the Sacramento…

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