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UGA #1 in Coaches Poll: School President Petitions to End Season Now

 
Athens, GA -  Following the recognition of the Georgia Bulldogs as the preseason number one team by the Coaches, school president Dr. Michael Adams has petitioned the NCAA to end the football season now. "I mean, obviously the coaches know what they're talking about," Adams said.  "Why on earth do we need to waste time and money playing the season now?  Gas is four-freaking-dollars a gallon."  Adams added: "Why should we waste that kind of money on a trip to Baton Rouge, Tempe, or Auburn since we're already national champions?" Adams' proposal would give Georgia the national championship and names "The" Ohio State University as the runner-up. "It's only fitting," Adams said. This is not the first time Dr. Adams has been involved in NCAA matters.  He famously took the high road on ESPN's Outside the Lines in 2002 citing a rift between "Academics vs. Athletics."  Adams has constantly been helping UGA come to forefront in athletic ... (link)

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