Twins suit up for Team USA
July 8, 1999 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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The Red & Black Hoping to defend its gold medal in women’s basketball at the World University Games this month in Spain, USA Basketball has assembled a talented team that features two of Georgia’s best in Coco and Kelly Miller. The twins from Rochester, Minn., helped lead the Lady Bulldogs to the Final Four last [...]
Haack named coach of the year
June 24, 1999 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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The Red & Black The list of accomplishments keeps growing for Georgia’s national champion men’s golf team. Less than two weeks after winning their first-ever national title, the Bulldogs received another honor when coach Chris Haack was named National Coach of the Year by Golfweek/Sagarin publications. Haack said the award was icing on the cake [...]
Game, set, NCAA title!
June 17, 1999 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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The Red & Black In his previous 11 years as the Georgia men’s tennis coach, Manuel Diaz had built a reputation of being one of the best in the country. But despite reaching the NCAA finals five times, the Bulldogs were still searching for their first national title under his leadership. Always the bridesmaid, never [...]
Rain soaks golf team’s championship hopes
June 17, 1999 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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and KEVIN CLARK The Red & Black The Georgia women’s golf team seemed well on its way toward a dramatic come-from-behind victory on the final day of the NCAA championships, but mother nature spoiled the opportunity. The Lady Bulldogs trailed No. 1-ranked Duke by eight strokes entering the final round of the NCAA Women’s Golf [...]
Georgia coaches have rewarding year
June 8, 1998 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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Many Georgia athletic teams thrived during the 1997-1998 school year. In addition to the accolades given to many athletes, several coaches also were honored for their accomplishments this year. On the strength of an undefeated season, the SEC Championship and a national title, gymnastics coach Suzanne Yoculan was named SEC and NCAA Coach of [...]
After ‘grand’ weekend, Roddick finally falls
June 1, 1998 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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John Roddick’s career as a Georgia Bulldog may have come to an end Sunday, but his legacy will live on for many years to come. The All-American senior from Boca Raton, Fla., rode a wave of emotion all the way to the semifinals of the singles portion of the NCAA Men’s Tennis Championships. But [...]
At tournament’s end, golf team looks to next year
June 1, 1998 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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Jeremy Parrott shot a final round 70 Saturday at the NCAA Championships at the University of New Mexico Championship Course in Albuquerque, N.M., to finish the tournament tied for 11th place at 9 under par. "I played fine," Parrott said. "I just needed to play a little better to win." Parrott, the Southeastern Conference [...]
Golf team losing ground in NCAA
May 29, 1998 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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The No. 4 men’s golf team surprised everyone by claiming second place after the first round of the NCAA Championships Wednesday, but things headed south Thursday. The Bulldogs blistered the University of New Mexico Championship Course in Albuquerque Wednesday, earning a team score of 9-under-par 279. However, Georgia shot an 8-over-par 296 on Thursday, [...]
No.1 Roddick, Baldas duo out after loss in first round
May 29, 1998 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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As he entered the press area after his final collegiate match, Georgia senior Steven Baldas talked with a young fan named Sarah Hanna. "My pro tells me I’m gonna be like you when I grow up," Hanna told Baldas, as the All-American tennis player collected his thoughts, "and be a good tennis player." The [...]
8 stars join tennis Hall
May 28, 1998 by KEVIN WUZZARDO
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The Intercollegiate Tennis Association Collegiate Hall of Fame inducted eight new members spanning more than a century of college tennis at a University ceremony Wednesday. Headlining the event was the talented doubles team of Ken Flach and Robert Seguso. The team won the NCAA Division II doubles title in 1983, the year they also [...]
