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Joel Klatt Explains why he has Ohio State Ranked over Georgia

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2 weeks ago

May 9, 2024

Joel Klatt Explains why he has Ohio State Ranked over Georgia

Fox’s Joel Klatt, one of the biggest voices in college football, unvieled his preseason rankings. He gave the Ohio State Buckeyes a slight edge over Georgia for the top spot.

2024 is a historic season for college football. Texas and Oklahoma will make their SEC debuts while Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA all make the jump to the Big Ten. Joel Klatt of Fox Sports recently revealed his preseason top 25 for this historic season. The Big Noon Saturday commentator (the top weekly Big Ten game), has the Ohio State Buckeyes at No. 1, just ahead of Georgia.

“Ohio State’s going to be number one for me, Georgia is going to be number two,” began Klatt. “I couldn’t make up for the fact that Ohio State’s roster is the best roster in the sport. What they did this offseason, in a lot of ways is unprecedented, keeping the talent that they had off of their own roster, acquiring talent not only through high school recruiting but also through the portal.”

To be fair, the Buckeyes did have a big offseason in the portal, landing Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins, Alabama quarterback Julian Sayin, and Alabama safety Caleb Downs. It’s not just roster makeup that has the Buckeyes No. 1 in Klatt’s eyes, but also the schedule. Georgia’s is brutal and could potentially be a hindrance.

“Let’s start with Georgia really quickly at No. 2,” continued Klatt. “Carson Beck, I think he’s going to be a Heisman front-runner along with Quinn Ewers. There’s never going to be a question at UGA with talent. Their last five recruiting classes have all been in the top four with a couple of those being number one, the front seven is going to be great. It’s always great. Mykel Williams is terrific off the edge, likely a first-round pick next year. Malaki Starks at safety, he’s maybe along with Will Johnson, one of the best defensive backs in the country. They’re 46 and two in their last 48 games. That’s ridiculous. Them and Michigan have just dominated the sport for the last couple of years. Their schedule, though is tough.”

“Georgia doesn’t get any favors, because they’ve got to open with Clemson who’s in my top 15. That’s in Atlanta. Road games against Alabama, Texas, and Ole Miss and a home game against Tennessee. So they’ve got to face Texas, Alabama, and Ole Miss. So the two other best teams in the SEC, three other best teams in the SEC, all top 10 teams, they’ve got to go on the road, Bama, Texas, Ole Miss. That ain’t easy. So Georgia is up against it. They’ve had a lot of kids transfer out. So I’m looking at that schedule, I get it, their quarterback is back, I get it the way that they’ve recruited. And you know that Kirby Smart has a couple of rings on the mantle. And they no doubt will be there in the end. There’s not a doubt in my mind. But the offseason that Ohio State had and the roster that they’re going to put on the field to me makes them number one.”

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Suspect charged after Georgia college student fatally shot on campus, officials say

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7 hours ago

May 20, 2024

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Suspect charged after Georgia college student fatally shot on campus, officials say

ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – A Georgia man is charged with murder after a Kennesaw State University student was shot and killed on campus.

The victim’s family and the university identified her as 21-year-old Alasia Franklin. She is described as outgoing and caring, and she had aspirations of becoming a nurse practitioner, WANF reports.

“She was very determined. Her purpose was to speak up for people who were afraid to speak up for themselves,” said Anthony Harrison, a friend who worked with Franklin in student government. “She was such an important figure within this university. We can’t let this go.”

Alasia Franklin, 21, was shot and killed at Kennesaw State University. She is described as outgoing and caring, and she had aspirations of becoming a nurse practitioner.(family of Alasia Franklin)

The shooting happened Saturday afternoon in front of the Austin Residence Complex on the Kennesaw campus. Police say there was an argument, and shots were fired.

Harrison says he was taking a nap when the shooting happened right outside his window. He says he heard seven or eight gunshots and saw Franklin’s body.

“We need to advocate for her and make sure that she gets the true justice that she deserves because nobody ever deserves to go out the way that she did,” Harrison said.

In response to the shooting, the school was put on lockdown for about 30 minutes.

Cobb County Police located and arrested the suspect, identifed as Samuel Harris, shortly after the incident, university officials said. He is not a Kennesaw State student.

“He just came in on campus and did something so senseless,” Harrison said. “It’s just insane.”

The suspect is being charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

University officials say counseling services and resources will be available to all those affected by Franklin’s death.

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the victim’s family and friends during this incredibly difficult time,” said KSU President Kathy S. Schwaig in a statement.

The KSU Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are collaborating on the investigation.

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Georgia softball rallies in dramatic fashion, keeps season alive

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14 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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Georgia softball rallies in dramatic fashion, keeps season alive

May 10, 2024

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Georgia softball stars Jayda Kearney and Sara Mosley were named first-team All-SEC picks on Friday, with Dallis Goodnight a second-team pick, but that would serve as no …

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11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia

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21 hours ago

May 19, 2024

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11 injured in shooting in Savannah, Georgia

Police in Savannah, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that injured 11 people in the city’s downtown area on Saturday night.

The shooting broke out just before midnight in Ellis Square, a fixture of Savannah’s historic district and a popular tourist attraction. Several precincts responded at 11:55 p.m. to reports of gunfire in the area, the Savannah Police Department said in a news release issued Sunday morning.

At the time, detectives were probing the incident and had interviewed witnesses as part of their investigation, which was still ongoing. Savannah police have not identified suspects or announced any arrests in the case.

Everyone hurt in the shooting, including the people who suffered gunshot wounds, are adults, according to the police department, and some were transported from the scene to Memorial Health University Medical Center. Police did not share details about the nature or extent of those injuries but said in Sunday’s news release that “as of now, no deaths have occurred because of the incident.”

They told CBS affiliate WTOC that at least 10 people were believed to be hurt as a result of the gunfire. All 11 people received treatment overnight for their injuries, which police said were not considered life-threatening, WTOC reported.

Police have asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020.

Emily Mae Czachor

Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She covers breaking news, often focusing on crime and extreme weather. Emily Mae has previously written for outlets including the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.

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