Cover story: I.J. Rosenberg looks back at the career of Keith Brooking and says that, while the veteran linebacker’s leadership and experience will be missed, the Falcons made the right move by going young at the position. Also, Andruw Jones’ fall from grace is discussed along with Lane Kiffin’s recent bizarre public actions.
In this issue: The high school basketball tournament is upon us, and our prep section, beginning on page 9, has you covered. The first rounds of the playoffs are recapped, and we talk to coaching legend Charlie Hood of Marietta, who is retiring after 37 years as head coach at the school. Also, Score Atlanta’s James Butler talked to future Bulldog football player and current two-sport star Branden Smith of Washington High School, who is making his yearly transition from the gridiron to the track. … Columnist C.C. takes a look at the Hawks’ record and determines that the team needs to step up with 12 home games in the month of March. … And Tad Arapoglou has the scoop on this Sunday’s Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Who will walk away with the win at the year’s first Sprint Cup race at AMS?
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