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Page B2 The Baldwin Bulletin I www.BBnews.today Thursday, October 26,2017 »GMC PREP BULLDOGS Bulldogs fall to Eagles in rivalry game The Georgia Military College Prep School Bulldogs fell to 4-5 on the season after giving rival military school Riverside Military Academy (Gainesville) its first victory on the year. Riverside was able to domi nate the match, winning 35-7. Riverside was winless coming into the game, but had compet itive matches against the likes of George Walton Academy (Monroe), Towns County (Hiawassee) and an overtime loss to Providence Christian Academy (Lilburn). The Bulldogs, who’ve had a winning record on the road, will have to return back to Milledgeville for its season finale. The Bulldogs have been 1-3 at Davenport Field this season. The GMC Prep team will end its season playing the Montgomery County Eagles (Mt. Vernon), who are 5-3 on the season. The Eagles and Bulldogs have had two mutual opponents this season: Treutlen (Soperton) and Wheeler County (Alamo). Montgomery County and GMC Prep both beat Treutlen this season. The Bulldogs beat the Vikings 21-20 in its season opener, while the Eagles had no problems with the Vikings later in the season, winning 47-6. The Bulldogs fell short to Wheeler County earlier this season 35-7. Meanwhile, Montgomery County was able to put those Bulldogs away 42-21. For GMC Prep, a win over Montgomery County will put the Bulldogs at .500 for the season. Last year, the Bulldogs finished 4-6 on the season, and ended with a loss against the Eagles 52-21. Kickoff for the GMC match will be at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 27. Riverside Military Academy will be traveling to the Classic City to face the Athens Christian Eagles (3-5) on Friday, Oct. 27 New U-Haul location opens in Milledgeville U-Haul Company of Georgia is pleased to announce that Levelz Barbershop has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Milledgeville community. Levelz Barbershop at 2630 Irwinton Road will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7D is now available at all U-Haul locations, enabling customers to access trucks and vans every hour of every day through the self- pick-up and self-return options on their uhaul.com account. An internet-connected mobile device with camera and GPS features is needed to take advantage of self-service. Normal business hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 pan. Monday through Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. After-hours drop-off is available for customer convenience. Reserve U-Haul products at this dealer location by calling (478) 454-0161. Levelz Barbershop owner Chester Byrd is proud to team with the industry leader in do-it-yourself moving and self-storage to better meet the demands of Baldwin County. U-Haul and Levelz Barbershop are striving to benefit the envi ronment through sustainability initiatives. Truck sharing is a core U-Haul sustainability business practice that allows individuals to access a fleet of trucks that is larger than what they could access on an individual basis. Thank Eaves for top-dawg treatment in Jacksonville JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - This weekend during football season is a reminder of the past, when Georgia was dominant in this series which has become a favorite of network television dating back to the bust-up of the NCAA cartel (Georgia and Oklahoma successfully sued the NCAA on behalf of the College Football Association) with respect to the televising of college football. If you pulled up a chair recently to the Georgia sports history table, you would likely be surprised by the fact that the most famous play in the series, certainly from the Georgia perspective, Belue to Scott, was almost denied to a national television Loran Smith Columnist audience. In that glorious year, 1980, the networks didn’t focus on the Bulldogs until the South Carolina game, after which Georgia was ranked No. 2 in the country. That brought the ABC to Jacksonville; but, the next time TV showcased the Bulldogs was versus Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl: National championship season, three television appearances. Today, in the Southeastern Conference, and most other confer ences, all games are televised. Across the landscape, fans seem to not be able to get enough football. The passion for the college game, even with its concerns and challenges, intensifies with each passing season. The four- team playoff has connected with the fans and the media—the networks for sure. There seems to be no shortage of advertising dollars, something not to be taken lightly. Coaches are making millions and non-revenue sports are flourishing with facility upgrades dazzling recruits whose goal is to get to the NFL as soon as possible. With the coming of Halloween, countless fans are primed for another sojourn to the beaches of Georgia and North Florida and the port city of Jacksonville. The ticket demand, as it has been for years, is over the top. More often than not over the years, this game has made ticket scalpers’ day. There was a turning point, which brought this about—1964, when Bobby Etter would be the most unlikeliest of heroes in a 14-7 upset in Steve Spurrier’s sophomore season. (Spurrier’s record was 1-2 versus the Bulldogs and no championship The 22nd Annual Will Robinson Memorial Road race will be held November 18, 2017. A fun run and 5K will be held. The location is Central State Hospital campus. It will begin at fire department #2 on 261 Mobley Road. The race is a partnership between Georgia Military College Alumni Association and the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Will Robinson, Jr. was a graduate of GMC and was employed by the BCSO at the time he lost his life in the line of duty. The money raised goes to the CHAMPS program through the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office and alumni scholarships at Georgia Military College. Pre Registration is $20.00 (includes T-Shirt) if you pre registered before October 23rd. Race day registration with the shirt is $25.00 and $15.00 without the shirt. Shirts will also be sold separately for $15.00 while supplies last. Please come join us for the great race. For more information to participate in the race or become a spon sor, contact: Michael Lumpkin at 478-445-1929, Suzanne Ratliff at 478-451-7155 or Shannon New-Diaz at 478-456-5475. You may also visit the web at www.baldwinsheriff.com to download a race form or Facebook. ring.) That was Vince Dooley’s first season, when seren dipity prevailed and set the stage for a dominant run in the old Gator Bowl. If you recall those days, you would be remiss not to offer a sentimental high five for the Bulldogs late athletic director, Joel Eaves. The game had become a home game for Florida in every respect, owing to Georgia’s administrative complacency and ineptness on the field. You can’t blame Florida for taking the bulk of the good seats and more than 50 percent of the tickets. Jacksonville was geographically convenient for more of the Gator fans than Georgia fans. Demand was higher in Gainesville than in Athens and South Georgia, which was the reason for a so-called neutral site in the first place. None of that mattered to Coach Eaves. He immediately informed everyone that Georgia would be issued half of the tickets printed (except for a modest allotment that went to Florida for staffing the game) and that Georgia would also be assigned half of the best seats. Initially, after honoring Eaves’ demands, Florida fans would order tickets from the Georgia ticket office, but the success of the Dooley teams meant that Georgia used all its allotted tickets post haste. Tickets to this game became the highest demand for any ticket on the schedule. One day Ray Graves, football coach and athletic director, called to say, “Joel is being too tough, we’re hurtin’ down here.” Coach Eaves was unmoved. He also informed Jacksonville officials that the Georgia team wanted hotel rooms for Friday night only and at a reduced rate. At first, city officials said they could not put such demand on local lodging businesses. Coach Eaves response was, “Well we can move the game if you like.” You know the rest of the story. It was Eaves who made the contract for this game equitable. From that time, the city of Jacksonville has gone all out to accom modate the University of Georgia; but it was Joel Eaves, on behalf of the Georgia fans, who brought that about. Braves Continued from B1 fumble on the Bear 18 yard line. The Braves would bring the game to within 6 following a 6-yard touch down run by Salahuddin. Burke County would march down the field after a long run by Jaylen Odum. The Bears would improve upon its lead after Juanya Dove completed a 25 yard pass, making it 26-14. The Bears would go for a 2-point conversion, but the defense would hold strong, making the attempt unsuccessful. Burke County would punt to Baldwin at the beginning of the 4th quarter. The Braves, unable to find much offense would have to punt to the Bears, who would start posses sion at the Baldwin 42 yard line. Dove would cap the Bears’ drive with a 3 yard touchdown making the score 32-14. Baldwin, late in the fourth quarter, would get deep in Burke County territory, but a turnover on downs would allow the Bears to run down the clock to remain undefeated. The Braves will spend another week on the road, facing the Hephzibah Rebels (4-4,1-2) at 7:40 [.m. on Friday, Oct. 27 The Bears will face the Thomson Bulldogs (7-0, 3-0) in a match that should determine the Region 3 AAAA champion. 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