Alex Farrer

Georgia

Sports Editor at Rome News-Tribune

Team and Recruiting writer at https://t.co/FT4n0nDqa0. Former Sports Editor at the Rome News-Tribune and Calhoun Times.

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DB Riley headed "home" to play for Georgia Tech

5 days ago | bvmsports.com | Alex Farrer

By Alex Farrer, Staff Writer via Kelly_Quinlan, Savion Riley is coming "home" to play for Georgia Tech. The former Kennesaw Mountain standout announced his decision on Saturday to JacketsOnline.com to transfer to play for the Jackets after one season at Colorado. The defensive back previously spent time at Vanderbilt and Miami. "GT is home, and I'm glad to be home and represent my city and put on!" Riley told JOL on Friday.
DB Riley headed "home" to play for Georgia Tech

5 days ago | georgiatech.rivals.com | Alex Farrer |Kelly Quinlan

Savion Riley is coming "home" to play for Georgia Tech. The former Kennesaw Mountain standout announced his decision on Saturday to JacketsOnline.com to transfer to play for the Jackets after one season at Colorado. The defensive back previously spent time at Vanderbilt and Miami. "GT is home, and I’m glad to be home and represent my city and put on!" Riley told JOL on Friday.
Jackets pick up portal commitment from former Penn State CB Mitchell

6 days ago | bvmsports.com | Alex Farrer

Georgia Tech picked up another piece for its secondary on Friday night as cornerback Jon Mitchell announced his intention to transfer from Penn State to the Jackets. The news was first reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3. Mitchell spent one season with the Nittany Lions in which he redshirted in 2024 after playing in six games and recorded five assisted tackles. He will have four seasons of eligibility remaining once he arrives on The Flats.
Jackets pick up portal commitment from former Penn State CB Mitchell

6 days ago | georgiatech.rivals.com | Alex Farrer |Kelly Quinlan

Georgia Tech picked up another piece for its secondary on Friday night as cornerback Jon Mitchell announced his intention to transfer from Penn State to the Jackets. The news was first reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3. Mitchell spent one season with the Nittany Lions in which he redshirted in 2024 after playing in six games and recorded five assisted tackles. He will have four seasons of eligibility remaining once he arrives on The Flats.
Jackets' offense held in check by Bulldogs' pitchers in 5-2 rivalry loss

1 week ago | georgiatech.rivals.com | Alex Farrer |Kelly Quinlan

Georgia Tech's normally-explosive offense was held in check by 10 different Georgia pitchers, and the Bulldogs used a pair of long balls in the fourth inning to make the difference in their 5-2 victory on Tuesday night at Truist Park in the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate version on the diamond.
Jackets pick up portal commitment from sharpshooting Craft

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Alex Farrer

After multiple big transfer portal departures over the past few weeks, Georgia Tech made an addition on Tuesday with the commitment of wing Kam Craft, who spent last season at Miami (Ohio) where he averaged 13.6 points per game.
Jackets pick up portal commitment from sharpshooting Craft

1 week ago | georgiatech.rivals.com | Alex Farrer |Kelly Quinlan

After multiple big transfer portal departures over the past few weeks, Georgia Tech made an addition on Tuesday with the commitment of wing Kam Craft, who spent last season at Miami (Ohio) where he averaged 13.6 points per game.
TE Lodge intends to re-enter portal after a few months at Tech

1 week ago | bvmsports.com | Alex Farrer

After a brief time with Georgia Tech, tight end Harry Lodge plans to re-enter the transfer portal when the next window opens. Sources confirmed the decision with JOL. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Lodge was one of two tight ends to transfer to Tech this past December as he followed tight end J.T. Byrne who transferred to Georgia Tech from Cal. After Lodge's departure, the Jackets now have five tight ends on the roster, including Byrne, Luke Harpring, Josh Beetham, Jackson Long and walk-on Blake Ragsdale.
TE Lodge intends to re-enter portal after a few months at Tech

1 week ago | georgiatech.rivals.com | Alex Farrer |Kelly Quinlan

After a brief time with Georgia Tech, tight end Harry Lodge plans to re-enter the transfer portal when the next window opens. Sources confirmed the decision with JOL. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Lodge was one of two tight ends to transfer to Tech this past December as he followed tight end J.T. Byrne who transferred to Georgia Tech from Cal. After Lodge's departure, the Jackets now have five tight ends on the roster, including Byrne, Luke Harpring, Josh Beetham, Jackson Long and walk-on Blake Ragsdale.
WR Taylor proves patient approach can work in portal-crazed era

1 week ago | georgiatech.rivals.com | Alex Farrer |Kelly Quinlan

With the current state of college football, it's extremely easy for a player that doesn't see immediate playing time or success to jump in the transfer portal and look for what they think are greener pastures elsewhere. But there are a few that still believe in putting their head down, having a little patience and simply working hard to get ready for whenever their opportunity finally comes.