Georgia Dome

On the road to controversy-free BCS title game

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… to get to Atlanta undefeated, which would for the second straight year create a national title play-in game at the Georgia Dome . Iowa's 17-10 loss to Northwestern on Saturday dropped the Hawkeyes from the ranks of the unbeaten, trimming the …

Story|11/08/2009

Nesbitt leads No. 19 Ga. Tech past No. 4 Va. Tech

By PAUL NEWBERRY| AP| Sports

… Coast Conference) endured another doomed trip to Atlanta. A season-opening 34-24 loss to Alabama at the nearby Georgia Dome was followed by a second defeat on the return trip south, this one hurting the Hokies' ACC hopes and probably ruining …

Story|10/18/2009

Georgia to keep playing Florida in Jacksonville

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… seat Jacksonville Municipal Stadium every season. Also, officials in Atlanta had proposed playing the game at the Georgia Dome _ much closer to Georgia's Athens campus _ at least once every four years. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press …

Story|09/23/2009

Alabama overcomes Beamer Ball, beats Hokies 34-24

By PAUL NEWBERRY| AP| Sports

… Sweet Home Alabama" blared from the speakers at the Georgia Dome . The Crimson Tide felt right at home. Getting off ..... Saban wouldn't mind starting off every year at the Georgia Dome , playing on a neutral field in a bowl-like atmosphere …

Story|09/06/2009

Beamer tabs Williams as Hokies' top tailback

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… Kenny Jefferson was suspended Aug. 16 for violating team policy and will not play in Saturday night's game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast …

Story|09/04/2009

Bama, Boise St among teams with huge openers

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… Alabama-Virginia Tech, Oregon-Boise State and BYU-Oklahoma so intriguing. No. 5 Alabama starts its season in the Georgia Dome for the second straight year, this time taking on No. 8 Virginia Tech, the Atlantic Coast Conference favorites …

Story|09/02/2009

Ryan excited about more playing time against Bolts

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| Sports

… Wednesday that the Falcons (1-1) will likely have Ryan play the entire first half when San Diego (1-1) visits the Georgia Dome for a preseason game Saturday night. NFL teams routinely prepare regular season-like game plans for next-to-last …

Story|08/27/2009

Matt Ryan's primary backup tries to stay ready

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| Sports

… are likely to give Redman much of the second half to work when San Diego (1-1) makes a preseason visit to the Georgia Dome on Saturday. D.J. Shockley, a third-year backup with no game experience, threw two interceptions and nearly …

Story|08/24/2009

2018-2022 US World Cup Bid List

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… Thursday: Under Consideration Ann Arbor, Mich. (Michigan Stadium); Arlington, Texas (Cowboys Stadium); Atlanta ( Georgia Dome ); Baltimore (M&T Bank Stadium); Charlotte, N.C. (Bank of America Stadium); Chicago (Soldier Field …

Story|08/20/2009

Weems hopes to catch on as Falcons special teamer

By GEORGE HENRY| AP| Sports

… yawn through an exhibition game, Smith would beg to differ. In last year's preseason loss to Indianapolis at the Georgia Dome , Smith saw the future of his team's success when the Colts fielded three punts for a 5-yard average. Nothing spectacular …

Story|08/17/2009