Johnson era at Tech begins with victory
New Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson proves his system works — albeit against tiny Jacksonville State — during both teams’ season openers Thursday night in Atlanta as the Yellow Jackets win, 41-14.

Wildcats owners mulling contract
At the end of the day Thursday, the owners of the South Georgia Wildcats had not given the city of Albany its decision on whether or not they will accept the offer of a new one-year contract.

Ultimate Warriors
After two consecutive years of close games between SGA and Westwood, there was little doubt which team was better Thursday as the Warriors march to a 28-0 win to open the 2008 season.

Tattnall just too much for Deerfield — again
Tattnall Square, which knocked DWS out of the GISA Class AAA Final Four last year, beats the Knights again, this time, 20-7, in both teams’ first game of the 2008 season.

Week 1: Can I take a mulligan, please?
Week 1 is always kind of tough. Not only am I fairly new to Southwest Georgia, but with the turnover in prep football, who knows what to expect?

Two Herald Top 5 teams clash during Week 1 action
The Herald’s No. 4 team in the Fab 5 poll, Americus-Sumter, hosts No. 5 Dougherty tonight to kick off the 2008 season as both teams look to prove they’re just as good as they look on paper.

Auburn needs line to dance in ’08
The Auburn offensive line’s experience will go a long way in determining the Tigers’ success this year.