Loran Smith

Athens

Loran Smith is an active newspaper columnist, co-host of the popular Bulldog’s Tailgate Show, and he has authored more than 15 books.

Articles

LORAN SMITH: Pride Goes from Dawgs to Horses

5 days ago | mdjonline.com | Loran Smith

There has always been something electrifying about the Kentucky Derby, which trumpets its mile and a quarter race as, “The most exciting two minutes in sports.”You could also say that Derby Day is the “Longest Day in sports,” in that the preeminent event is the 12th race of the day. Activity at Churchill Downs begins before dawn and admission gates open at 9 a.m. As you might expect, the last two races are as anti-climactic as a four-pound bass shaking free of your hook 3-feet from your dip net.
CONTRIBUTOR'S VIEW - Loran Smith: Susan Holmes - LaGrange Daily News

6 days ago | lagrangenews.com | Loran Smith

Published 9:30 am Friday, May 9, 2025 When planning the final service for Susan Dykes Holmes, her family chose the biggest church in town, but it still was not big enough to hold all the mourners who came to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman who broke icons yet never ventured from an unadulterated commitment to home and family. Her family was her highest priority—forever her first love.
Loran Smith: Derby Winner Sovereignty’s UGA Connection

6 days ago | bulldawgillustrated.com | Loran Smith

There has always been something electrifying about the Kentucky Derby, which trumpets its mile and a quarter race as, “The most exciting two minutes in sports.”You could also say that Derby Day is the “Longest Day in sports,” in that the preeminent event is the 12th race of the day.
LORAN SMITH: Pride Goes from Dawgs to Horses

6 days ago | gwinnettdailypost.com | Loran Smith

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LORAN SMITH: Pride Goes from Dawgs to Horses

6 days ago | henryherald.com | Loran Smith

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UGA Baseball

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Loran Smith

This past weekend experienced the threat of rain amid high temperatures-but turned out just right for baseball as the University of Georgia hosted the Oklahoma Sooners for three games and won the series. You have to feel good about what Wes Johnson is doing with the UGA baseball program. He is a smart coach; he likes the opportunity that exists in Athens and sees the collegiate level of talent constantly on the upswing, perhaps as good as the Class A minor league level of yesteryear.
Vince Dooley

1 week ago | msgrnews.com | Loran Smith

Late in his life, as lawsuits were making NCAA’s life more miserable than ever and paying the players was bringing about consternation for the game, the late Vince Dooley said in a casual conversation, “I am glad I coached when I did.”In the two-and-a-half years since Dooley passed away, the circumstances which he deplored have become exacerbated. Some college players are making mi... To access content, please login or purchase a subscription.
Loran Smith: Susan Dykes Holmes

1 week ago | bulldawgillustrated.com | Loran Smith

MONTICELLO – When planning the final service for Susan Dykes Holmes, her family chose the biggest church in town, but it still was not big enough to hold all the mourners who came to celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman who broke icons yet never ventured from an unadulterated commitment to home and family. Her family was her highest priority—forever her first love.
UGA Baseball

1 week ago | mainstreetnews.com | Loran Smith

This past weekend experienced the threat of rain amid high temperatures—but turned out just right for baseball as the University of Georgia hosted the Oklahoma Sooners for three games and won the series. You have to feel good about what Wes Johnson is doing with the UGA baseball program. He is a smart coach; he likes the opportunity that exists in Athens and sees the collegiate level of talent constantly on the upswing, perhaps as good as the Class A minor league level of yesteryear.
Loran Smith: Vince and Barbara Dooley Award exemplifies football coach's off-field passion

2 weeks ago | onlineathens.com | Loran Smith

Loran SmithSpecial to the Athens Banner-HeraldLate in his life as the lawsuits were making the NCAA’s life more miserable than ever and paying the players was bringing about consternation for the game, the late Vince Dooley said in a casual conversation, “I am glad I coached when I did.”In the two and a half years since he passed away, the circumstances which he deplored have become exacerbated. Some players are making millions and are generally embracing free agency.