August 9, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – I am not going to claim to be a Florida State fan. But, Bobby Bowden helped me fall in love with college football. I remember watching those Thanksgiving weekend knock down, drag out fights that masqueraded as games between the Seminoles and Florida. It was Bowden versus…… read more »
July 26, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – My reaction is the same as pretty much the one Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher had at SEC Media Days… Be careful what you wish for. If/when the SEC accepts Texas and Oklahoma as new members… I’ll welcome them in with open arms. If they want…… read more »
Season tickets, 3-game packs, Stinger Mobile Passes all available now! THE FLATS – Single-game tickets for all seven of Georgia Tech football’s 2021 home games will go on sale on Monday, August 2, Georgia Tech athletics announced on Monday. Presale opportunities are available for those who click HERE to register. Single-game seats start at $25…… read more »
Kroger to be Presenting Sponsor for 680 The Fan’s Annual Tailgate Golf Classic – Sponsorship to benefit L.E.A.D. – Funds will help foster a new generation of leadership, using baseball to teach African-American boys how to overcome crime, poverty and racism – ATLANTA July 16th, 2021 – Kroger announced today that it will be a…… read more »
June 12, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – It seems like a crushing blow. Acuna goes down with a torn right ACL. Out in Braves Country, all our hopes for a strong 2nd half run at a fourth consecutive National League East title has suddenly evaporated. Soroka, d’Arnaud, Ozuna, Ynoa and now Acuna. It feels…… read more »
June 11, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The countdown is officially on for the College Football season and I’m ready to reveal my list of Top 10 Qb’s in the Deep South. First up, the Honorable Mention list. Jeff Sims and Emory Jones are both looking to break out and legitimize their talents and…… read more »
July 1, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – Name, Image and Likeness is here and I’m ready to see what it will bring. This along with the transfer exemption is giving the athletes what a lot of people have wanted for them… Power. We have heard people complain about the money made by institutions and…… read more »
June 30th, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – The Hawks are potentially two wins away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Is that something we thought we’d say in 2021? The Hawks overcame the odds and brought their Eastern Conference Finals series to 2-2 with the Milwaukee Bucks. The 110-88 final is not one…… read more »
June 24, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – As pen hits paper, the Braves are hovering around .500 and still in the National League East mix. The team has been what some of the old-timers call “treading water.” But the MLB Trade frenzy starts soon. What will the Braves do? Obviously, this team as constructed…… read more »
June 16, 2021 680 THE FAN, ATLANTA – I’ve had a co-worker here at 680 The Fan who has brought up that extended College Football Playoff fields would have meant a different narrative for Kirby Smart. I’m not sure I completely agree with that. Yes, 12 teams would have seen the Dawgs in the playoff…… read more »
