Georgia sports for Monday, November 12th

The Atlanta Falcons have won 2-straight games to improve their record to 3-6 overall. Sunday afternoon, the Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers on the road 20-13. The decisive score came with 20 seconds left, as QB Joey Harrington connected with tight end Alge Crumpler on a 30-yard touchdown strike.

The college football weekend wrapup included wins for Georgia and Georgia Tech, while Georgia Southern lost their contest. Georgia's Bulldogs pulled away in the 2nd half to beat Auburn in Athens Saturday, 45-20. The Bulldogs in the new Associated Press rankings have moved up to number-8. Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets won their game on the road Saturday at Duke, 41-24. Tech running back Tashard Choice ran for 170 yards and 2 touchdowns. Georgia Southern's Eagles lost their game to Furman 24-22.

Women's college basketball from Sunday included Georgia's Lady Bulldogs scoring the victory over George Mason, 84-56.

Georgia sports for Tuesday, October 9th

The sniping has begun, and a quarterback controversy has been stirred within the Atlanta Falcons' camp. A 1-4 start to the season has prompted some veterans to speak-out. Tight end Alge Crumpler has questioned new head coach Bobby Petrino's play-calling. He's also accused the coaching staff of favoring younger players over veterans. Coach Petrino annonced Monday that Joey Harrington will remain as starting quarterback, despite the entrance of Byron Leftwich early in the 4th quarter Sunday, in the Falcons' loss at Tennesee.

From pro basketball, the preseason opener for the Atlanta Hawks was a success, as they beat the Magic in Orlando 94-93. Josh Smith scored 22 points to go along with 11 rebounds.