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Today’s edition · Tues., Nov. 3

Kirby Smart says SEC players are practicing less but getting hurt more

Plus, Georgia beats Florida 27-8 and Kirby Smart says the SEC feels different this year.

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Kirby Smart says SEC players are practicing less but getting hurt more

Georgia beat Florida 27-⁠8 on Oct. 31

27-8
Georgia's win over Florida
No. 3
Georgia's ranking
105
scholarships, the SEC number Smart cited

Source: USA TODAY

Georgia answered the Auburn upset in a big way. The No. 3 Bulldogs beat Florida 27-8 on Saturday in Atlanta, and every SEC team now has at least one loss.

“Everybody's practicing less, but everybody's getting injured more. It doesn't make sense.”

Georgia coach Kirby Smart

Asked about the injuries sidelining SEC players, Smart said a lot of players "make more than I made until I was 40."

  • Smart's theories: 105 scholarships and revenue sharing
  • He says both limit roster depth
  • His comparison: 2021 and 2022 teams were more physical
  • Georgia's last loss: unranked Auburn

Meanwhile, only three unbeaten teams remain in college football.

3undefeated teams left in college football

Miami is No. 1, Utah is No. 5 and UCLA is No. 7. None has played a team currently ranked in the top 18 of the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Source: USA TODAY

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Johns Creek

Medley has opened its first phase with its speculative office space fully leased, Toro Development Company announced. It's the first spec office project in metro Atlanta to open fully leased in more than a decade. Toro's firm acquired the aging State Farm campus in 2024. Metro Atlanta CEOajc

Hawks

The Hawks beat the Pacers 108-104 on Monday in Indianapolis. Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored a season-high 34 points, and Indiana dressed only six players, the fewest of any NBA team this season. Atlanta hosts Washington at State Farm Arena on Fri., Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionAtlanta News FirstAtlanta events calendar

Braves

Chris Sale is a finalist for the NL Cy Young Award, and Walt Weiss is a finalist for NL manager of the year, the BBWAA announced Monday. Sale posted a 2.16 ERA and struck out 200 batters. The manager award will be announced Nov. 10 and the Cy Young Nov. 11. The Atlanta Journal-Constitutionatlantanewsfirst.com

Dream

The Dream fell to the Golden State Valkyries 68-63 in Game 7 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday. Angel Reese had eight points and 12 rebounds. "I love our team," coach Karl Smesko said. Atlanta News FirstThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gas

Georgia drivers are paying an average of $3.58 per gallon for regular, according to AAA data, compared with $4.17 nationally. AAA says rising oil prices could affect how long the relief lasts. FOX 5 AtlantaWNEG Radio

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Decatur is about to find out what its 2026 holiday ornament looks like. The Holiday Ornament Unveiling happens Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. at Squash Blossom on the Decatur square, and it's free. It kicks off the city's holiday season, so this is your first look at the keepsake. Tree-trimmers, rejoice.

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Kirby Smart says SEC players are practicing less but getting hurt more

Plus, Georgia beats Florida 27-8 and Kirby Smart says the SEC feels different this year.

The TLDR

  1. Kirby Smart says SEC players are practicing less but getting hurt more
  2. Hawks beat a six-man Pacers squad 108-104 behind Alexander-Walker's 34
  3. Medley in Johns Creek opens with its office space 100% leased
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