Spurrier vs. Donnan: Not so different Web-posted 11/1/97   ATHENS, Ga. -- If Jim Donnan seems to have a hard time working himself into a lather at the mere mention of Steve Spurrier's name, perhaps that's because the two men have so much in common.

Tar Heels love the second half Web-posted 11/1/97   ATLANTA -- North Carolina was tied with Georgia Tech at halftime. So what? The No. 5 Tar Heels love the second half, as they proved again Thursday night in a 16-13 victory.

Gamecocks are on a roll Web-posted 11/1/97   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- South Carolina is at a familiar crossroads and coach Brad Scott would like to take a different turn this time.

Osborne set to win 250th vs. Oklahoma Web-posted 11/1/97   LINCOLN, Neb. -- Oklahoma once had Tom Osborne's number. The Nebraska coach didn't beat the Sooners until his sixth try, and he lost eight of his first nine games against Oklahoma.

Tech offense falls Web-posted 10/31/97   ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech went to the school of hard knocks in back-to-back games against No. 3 Florida State and No. 5 North Carolina.

Ga. Tech notebook: What might have been Web-posted 10/31/97   ATLANTA -- Joe Hamilton couldn't help but think about what might have been.

Tech still not quite ready for prime time Web-posted 10/31/97   ATLANTA -- And you thought the Georgia Tech secondary had a tough Thursday night. Their collective plight was nothing compared to that of a poor Augustan named David Brock.

Georgia tries to put life back into the Cocktail Party Web-posted 10/31/97   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Emmitt Robertson has gone through the same routine for eight years.

Gamecocks improving, but how much? Web-posted 10/31/97   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 8 Tennessee expects to see a different breed of Gamecock on Saturday in Knoxville.

Kelly's progress remarkable, Wright says Web-posted 10/31/97   COLUMBIA -- How far has Jermale Kelly come in the past 12 months? Anthony Wright is quick to answer that.

Bulldogs home in Jacksonville Web-posted 10/30/97   The University of Georgia celebrated homecoming last Saturday against Kentucky. But for three Bulldogs, the real homecoming comes this Saturday.

Florida offense has thrown a rod Web-posted 10/30/97   GAINESVILLE -- Steve Spurrier has found some new words lately to describe college football's offense of the 1990s.

UNC knows importance of Tech game Web-posted 10/30/97   ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech has heard the talk about how it might be catching North Carolina in the right place at the right time.

Notes from ACC and SEC Web-posted 10/30/97   Southeastern Conference coaches are letting the NCAA know what they think about it's excessive celebration penalties.

Spinner reports on great year Web-posted 10/30/97   The Augusta-Aiken area has 48 players in Division I football players this fall. Throughout the season, The Augusta Chronicle will talk with these athletes to get their views.

Moreland being recognized for more than name Web-posted 10/30/97   STATESBORO -- He's made a name for himself at corner, but then again Earthwind Moreland always had a good name.

Bulldogs to face Gators' speed Web-posted 10/28/97   ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia quarterback Mike Bobo has nightmares about Florida's defensive ends, who are as fast as some teams' defensive backs. Bulldog safety Kirby Smart feels the same way about most of the Gators' skill-position players.

Florida's Johnson returns as starter Web-posted 10/28/97   GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Doug Johnson got his job back Tuesday. Now if he can only keep it.

Don't laugh: 'Cocktail party' may be decent Web-posted 10/28/97   ATHENS, Ga. -- Brad Stafford is talking tough. His eyes widen, his breathing quickens and his tongue races for Bulletin Board Land.

Clemson went back to basics Web-posted 10/28/97   COLUMBIA -- Can one half of a game turn around a season? Clemson's David Richardson thinks so.

Black punter rare at Georgia Tech Web-posted 10/28/97   ATLANTA -- Rodney Williams is recognized as much for the color of his skin as his towering punts. Even now, he's still approached by people who say, ``Oh, yeah, you're the black punter for Georgia Tech.''

Vols work on defense to contain Gamecocks Web-posted 10/28/97   KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- No. 8 Tennessee enters its Southeastern Conference stretch run this weekend against South Carolina, and Vols coach Phillip Fulmer says things aren't getting any easier.

Gamecocks envisioning bowl game Web-posted 10/27/97   COLUMBIA -- So much for this one game at a time stuff. Riding a three-game winning streak and infused with the highest level of optimism since the preseason, South Carolina players are talking about the unmentionable: Defeating Tennessee and Florida and Clemson, and, earning a bowl bid.

1996 still a sore spot with Yellow Jackets Web-posted 10/27/97   ATLANTA -- A year ago, Georgia Tech won four of its first five games, earned a spot in the Top 25 and looked like it had revived a program that won a share of the national championship in 1990.

Tough Tar Heels next Jackets' foe Web-posted 10/27/97   ATLANTA -- A year ago, Georgia Tech won four of its first five games, earned a spot in the Top 25 and looked like it had revived a program that won a share of the national championship in 1990.

College notes: Bailey, Priester get league honors Web-posted 10/27/97   Georgia cornerback Ronald Bailey and Clemson running back Raymond Priester earned player of the week honors in their respective conferences on Monday.

Bulldogs feeling good heading into Florida Web-posted 10/25/97   ATHENS, Ga. - A Georgia team committing fewer turnovers and feeling better about itself than the 1996 version did will be heading into Jacksonville on Saturday (3:30 p.m., CBS-Channel 12) for the annual grudge match with sixth-ranked Florida.

Gamecocks hit rugged part of year Web-posted 10/25/97   COLUMBIA - South Carolina guard Travis Whitfield has seen this before. The Gamecocks struggle early, rally in the middle and head to Tennessee with high hopes and bowl dreams. That's when things get troubling, aches hurt a little more, opponents get fiercer and wins are hard to come by.