On the Sports Front hosts Aiken Standard TV show
The Aiken Standard television sports talk show On the Sports Front will air tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. at Beef O Brady's in the Publix center. Guests include Dekoda Watson sharing rookie NFL season insights and an in depth Braves segment with Fredi Gonzalez Freddie Freeman and Jonny Venters.
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Jonny Venters
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Ed Girardeau
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Key to Braves success in 2011 centers on McLouth revival
The 2011 Braves depend on center fielder Nate McLouth rebounding from a down season. With 7.5 million owed and limited alternatives, his bat or decline will largely determine the lineup’s strength alongside Prado, Uggla, McCann, Heyward, and Jones.
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Brian McCann
Jason Heyward
USC Aiken vs Augusta State rematch set for home floor
The Pacers nearly toppled No. 3 Augusta State in a Monday showdown, forcing overtime before losing. USC Aiken earns a second shot at ASU this Wednesday on its home floor after ASU endured recent Convocation Center woes and a three game loss streak.
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Pacers Set for Tough Rematch at ASU
USCA faces ASU at Christenberry Fieldhouse with defense strong but shooting woes and foul trouble lingering. A big night from Faison Holmes or Willis could lift USCA, but ASU aims for another tight win despite a 46 percent season clip.
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ASU
Byron Faison
Chase Holmes
Kevin Willis
Braves poised for resurgence hinge on Chipper Jones health
The Braves’ playoff odds rise with Dan Uggla and a healthy Chipper Jones, whose patient eye draws pitches and on-base ability. If Jones stays healthy for 130 games, the core lineup of Heyward Prado Jones McCann Uggla could power a potent offense.
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Braves
Dan Uggla
Chipper Jones
Donor influence in NCAA coaching decisions questioned
A reader questions whether large donations should grant owners influence over coaching choices in collegiate sports. The piece cites concerns about money equaling expertise and cites UConn as an example, urging scrutiny of donor roles in athletics governance.
Freeman Earns Spotlight as Braves New First Baseman
Rookie Freddie Freeman heads to spring training as Atlanta’s expected full time first baseman. The 21-year-old lefty hits .319 with 18 homers at Triple-A Gwinnett last season after a September stint with Atlanta. Freeman aims for a steady, pressure-free approach and quick start in Orlando, hoping to become the long term solution at first base.
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Derek Lee
Greg Norton
Matt Franco
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Freeman
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Roy Halladay
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Orlando
Fla
Peach Belt Conference Notebook Bets on Postseason Field
The Peach Belt dominates early regional rankings with six women’s teams in the top 10 and four in the top four, led by Lander Clayton State Georgia College and USC Aiken. In men’s, Augusta State sits No. 2 with Georgia Southwestern Armstrong Atlantic State Montevallo Clayton State and Francis Marion among top 10. Eight teams per region reach the NCAA Tournament with two auto bids for conference champions.
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Clayton State
Georgia College
USC Aiken
Francis Marion
Columbus State
Augusta State
Georgia Southwestern
Armstrong Atlantic State
Montevallo
South Atlantic
Carolinas
Armstrong Atlantic Pirates win third straight in PBC East chase
The Armstrong Atlantic Pirates, 8-5 overall and 2-3 in the conference, ride a three game win streak under second year head coach Jeremy Luther after beating Montevallo Lander and UNC Pembroke. They next travel to North Georgia on Saturday.
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Augusta State Women Take Hard-Luck Losses Early Season
The Lady Jaguars under first year coach Nate Teymer have dropped to eight straight after close contests. The skid underscores a rough start as Augusta State searches for an early season breakthrough.
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