Cover story: I.J. Rosenberg says that, of the two FBS college football teams in the state, one has a great chance to finish the regular season with one loss – and it might not be the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson, he writes, “has done little wrong since coming to Atlanta,” and could have the Jackets at 10-1 heading into the annual rivalry game with UGA.
In this issue: Columnist Kevin Dankosky says that keeping super-prospect Derrick Favors in-state should be a priority for the Tech and Georgia basketball programs. … C.C. previews the NBA’s Western Conference. … Chuck Oliver of 790 The Zone says “the future is bright” for Steve Spurrier at South Carolina, despite a mediocre first for years there. … Hawks beat writer Scott Janovitz talked at length with head coach Mike Woodson about the team’s continued youth, last year’s road woes, and the development of Josh Smith.