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Georgia/Mercer baseball preview

If you were to look at the last time that Georgia baseball defeated Mercer, you would have to go back five years.

Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau Talks to Dawg Sports About Duluth Bid to Host SEC Baseball Tourney

Dawg Sports interviews Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau marketing communications director Lisa Anders regarding Duluth's bid to host the SEC baseball tournament.

Atlanta Suburb Apparently Among Six Cities Looking to Host SEC Baseball Tournament Starting in 2012

The SEC is accepting bids from cities wishing to host the conference baseball tournament, beginning in 2012. The Atlanta suburb of Duluth is one of six probable contenders. Do the Georgia Bulldogs have a shot at spending the postseason close to home?

Completely Unrelated: My Mojo Only Works for the Tampa Bay Rays

Why are the Tampa Bay Rays having trouble drawing fans to Tropicana Field? Lifelong Georgian T. Kyle King takes his son to a game at the Trop once a year, and he recommends that others do, too.

David Perno Rounds Out Georgia Bulldogs Staff by Hiring Allen Osborne

Following the worst baseball season in the Georgia Bulldogs' storied history, David Perno completed the changes to his coaching staff by hiring former Diamond Dog assistant Allen Osborne as the Red and Black's hitting instructor.

College World Series Open Comment Thread

Let Us Now Praise the Triple

The Georgia Bulldogs did few things well in the 2010 baseball season, but, as the College World Series gets underway, Dawg Sports takes a moment to praise the Diamond Dogs' propensity for hitting triples.

How Wise Was David Perno's Decision to Put Himself in Charge of the Georgia Bulldogs' Pitching Staff?

Georgia Bulldogs head baseball coach David Perno recently assumed hands-on responsibility for the Diamond Dogs' pitching staff. Was this a wise decision on his part? Dawg Sports examines the 2010 College World Series field for answers.

Georgia Head Baseball Coach David Perno Names David Perno Diamond Dogs' New Pitching Coach

David Perno, the head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs baseball team, named a new pitching coach shortly after firing assistant Brady Wiederhold. The Diamond Dogs' new pitching coach is none other than . . . David Perno.

Why David Perno Should be on the Phone Right Now

After the worst baseball season in the Georgia Bulldogs' history, David Perno fired pitching coach Brady Wiederhold. All four of the potential replacements Dawg Sports recommended are now available.

Major League Baseball Draft Depletes Georgia Bulldogs Pitching Staff

The Georgia Bulldogs lost three members of their pitching staff to the major league baseball draft. A trio of Red and Black signees also were selected by professional clubs.

Could the SEC Baseball Tournament be Coming to Gwinnett County?

The SEC is looking at three venues to host the conference baseball tournament: Hoover, Memphis, and Duluth, Ga. Dawg Sports evaluates Coolray Field, the home of the AAA Gwinnett Braves, as a possible site.

Diamond Dogs Recap: Was the Georgia Bulldogs' 2010 Season All Bad, or Did the Baseball Team Start to Show Signs of Life?

The Georgia Bulldogs' disastrous baseball season is over, and the 2010 campaign was the worst in school history. However, Dawg Sports sees at least some hopeful signs for the Diamond Dogs' future.

Diamond Dogs End Season on Down Note: Kentucky Wildcats 14, Georgia Bulldogs 11

The Georgia Bulldogs' disappointing 2010 baseball season ended on a down note in a loss to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday afternoon, but there were some signs that the Diamond Dogs were beginning to turn around their fortunes.

Diamond Dogs Save Best for Last: Georgia Bulldogs 20, Kentucky Wildcats 0

The Georgia Bulldogs claimed their first SEC series win of the 2010 baseball season with a 20-0 triumph over the Kentucky Wildcats in a Friday night laugher.

Diamond Dogs Do That Thing That Isn't Losing: Georgia Bulldogs 8, Kentucky Wildcats 6

The Georgia Bulldogs opened the final series of their dismal 2010 baseball season with a home win over the surging Kentucky Wildcats on Thursday night.

Diamond Dogs Preview: This Weekend's Sweep Will be Brought to You by Kentucky

The Georgia Bulldogs' ill-fated baseball season is nearing its end, but first the Diamond Dogs must face the surging Kentucky Wildcats in a three-game series. Dawg Sports provides a preview of the Red and Black's last chance for an SEC series win in 2010.

Diamond Dogs Swept: Florida Gators 9, Georgia Bulldogs 3

A bullpen meltdown and poor situational hitting caused the Georgia Bulldogs to lose Sunday afternoon's baseball game, allowing the Florida Gators to complete the series sweep.

Diamond Dogs Hear an Echo in Here: Florida Gators 4, Georgia Bulldogs 3

For the second day in a row, the Georgia Bulldogs lost a 4-3 baseball game to the Florida Gators in the bottom of the ninth inning. Dawg Sports is sure Bulldog Nation has done nothing to deserve this.

Diamond Dogs Doomed by Two Errors in Ninth Inning: Florida Gators 4, Georgia Bulldogs 3

The Georgia Bulldogs carried an improbable 3-2 lead into the ninth inning against division-leading Florida on Friday night, but two errors in the Gators' final turn at the plate caused the Diamond Dogs to drop the 2010 baseball season's latest one-run game.

Four Candidates David Perno Should Consider if He Decides to Replace Brady Wiederhold as the Georgia Bulldogs' Pitching Coach

The Georgia Bulldogs are nearing the end of the worst baseball season in their storied history, in which the Diamond Dogs likely will set a new record for worst ERA ever. In case David Perno decides to hire a new pitching coach, Dawg Sports has compiled a list of four suitable candidates.

Georgia Bulldogs Diamond Preview: Baseball and Softball Teams in Action This Weekend

The Georgia Bulldogs will take to the diamond in two sports this weekend, as the softball team begins SEC Tournament play on Thursday and the baseball team travels to take on the Florida Gators starting on Friday.

Where My Pitchas At?: Georgia Bulldogs Survive 13-9 Shootout with Georgia State Panthers

The Georgia Bulldogs' bats at long last came to life in a midweek baseball showdown with the high-powered Georgia State Panthers. The Diamond Dogs prevailed in a Foley Field shootout by a 13-9 final margin.

Diamond Dogs Preview: Tuesday Night's Loss Will be Brought to You by the Georgia State Panthers

The Georgia Bulldogs will face the Georgia State Panthers in the last midweek outing of the 2010 baseball season this Tuesday night. Dawg Sports explains why the confrontation of the Diamond Dogs' pitching staff with the GSU batting order is a bad matchup for the Red and Black.

Coaching Costs the Diamond Dogs the Victory: Tennessee Volunteers 14, Georgia Bulldogs 11

The Tennessee Volunteers completed a three-game series sweep of the Georgia Bulldogs in baseball on Sunday, but they shouldn't have. Poor coaching cost the Diamond Dogs the decision, and Dawg Sports is now calling for a new pitching coach.

Diamond Dogs' Bad Luck Confirmed in 13-Run Third Inning: Tennessee Volunteers 25, Georgia Bulldogs 5

The unlucky Georgia Bulldogs gave up thirteen runs in one inning in Saturday afternoon's baseball loss to the Tennessee Volunteers.

Justin Grimm Once Again Pitches Well in Diamond Dogs Loss: Tennessee Volunteers 4, Georgia Bulldogs 1

In a pitchers' duel on Friday night, the Tennessee Volunteers' Stephen McCray got the better of the Georgia Bulldogs' Justin Grimm. The Vols emerged victorious from their series-opening baseball game, beating the Diamond Dogs 4-1.

Should the SEC Baseball Tournament Move from Hoover to Memphis?

The SEC is considering moving its conference baseball tournament from Hoover, Ala., to Memphis. Should the league stay put or make tracks?

Forces of Nature Conspire to Deprive Diamond Dogs of Victory in Baseball Game in Which Georgia Held Improbable Lead

The Georgia Bulldogs held a 4-2 lead on the Vanderbilt Commodores when play was suspended in Saturday night's baseball game. Flooding in the area caused the cancellation of the remainder of the series, confirming the correctness of Bulldog fans' paranoia.