Michael Collins

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Sports Columnist and NFL Editorial Director at FanSided

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Whiskey review: Blue Note playing a magnificent tune with 2025 Special Reserve release

1 month ago | foodsided.com | Michael Collins

Memphis, Tennessee's oldest licensed distillery, Blue Note Bourbon, released its second annual Special Reserve bottle in February. The blend - featuring casks from both Kentucky and Tennessee - has been finished in 10 different barrels, which would seem to create a cacophony of tasting notes, but instead takes the palate on a quite pleasurable journey.
Dylan Raiola will be fine wherever he lands, and so will Georgia football

Dec 12, 2023 | dawnofthedawg.com | Michael Collins

The rumors are swirling around that 5-star quarterback Dylan Raiola is flipping his commitment from Georgia to Nebraska, and neither party should really be concerned. Dylan Raiola is a great player, one of the best high school players in the nation. When he committed to Georgia over Nebraska in May (after de-committing from Ohio State), it looked like the seemingly ever-crowded Georgia quarterback room was going to stay full.
Brock Vandagriff to Kentucky seems a perplexing choice for a transfer

Dec 7, 2023 | dawnofthedawg.com | Michael Collins

Former Georgia backup quarterback Brock Vandagriff didn’t take long to make his decision after entering the transfer portal, but why in the world would this five-star quarterback choose Kentucky? This is the world we now live in. If a talented player isn’t getting on the field within a year or two, he’s transferring. Former five-star quarterback Brock Vandagriff is the latest in a line of Georgia backup quarterbacks who have opted to enter the transfer portal.
Missouri Tigers celebrate lore of Six Columns with bourbon collaboration

Dec 6, 2023 | saturdayblitz.com | Michael Collins

The Missouri Tigers and J. Rieger have collaborated to produce Six Columns Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a means to celebrate the strong traditions of one of America’s top universities. The University of Missouri is regarded as one of America’s top schools and produces fiercely competitive athletic teams. Nestled in the heart of America at Columbia, Missouri, it’s a school that embodies the spirit of a nation.
Georgia football fans, let's talk it out with no shame, this loss is painful

Dec 2, 2023 | dawnofthedawg.com | Michael Collins

If you’re a Georgia football fan you probably feel like curling up in a little ball and blocking out the whole world right now, and that’s ok. Let’s talk it out and get through this together. Yeah, it sucks. No other way to say it. Losing sucks, losing to Alabama sucks even more, and losing to Alabama in a championship game is the pinnacle of suckdom.
Arkansas football deserves all the misery it may have with Bobby Petrino

Nov 30, 2023 | saturdayblitz.com | Michael Collins

Bobby Petrino is back with the Arkansas football program, and they probably deserve each other at this point. How can the most notoriously crusty, unethical, and disloyal football coach of the modern era continue to get jobs? That’s the question many people are — or should be — asking about Bobby Petrino after being hired…again…by Arkansas.
Georgia too much for Georgia Tech even without top offensive players

Nov 25, 2023 | dawnofthedawg.com | Michael Collins

Final Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 23 Georgia knew playing an improved rival on the road would be tough, and without three of their top receivers, the challenge was even greater. But just as it seems to happen every week, players stepped up to make needed plays, andthe Bulldogs won their 29th straight game and sixth straight against rival Georgia Tech. Granted, this was not as easy a win as it had been in recent seasons.
Savage & Cooke core whiskeys are perfect for holiday gatherings

Nov 22, 2023 | foodsided.com | Michael Collins

Savage & Cooke core whiskeys, photo via Michael Collins - FanSided by Michael Collins 5 minutes ago Savage & Cooke released three whiskeys earlier in the year that are perfect for holiday entertaining and gifting. Earlier this year, Savage & Cooke released three new whiskies, two of which were produced entirely at their own distillery, located just outside San Francisco, California. In 2016, the Savage & Cooke Distillery was born.
Georgia football: All-time most lopsided wins over Georgia Tech

Nov 21, 2023 | dawnofthedawg.com | Michael Collins

Georgia football fans love seeing little brother Georgia Tech get dominated, so which games have been the most lopsided wins by the Dawgs ever?
Pat McAfee hits sour note with Georgia Redcoat Band on College GameDay

Nov 13, 2023 | saturdayblitz.com | Michael Collins

ESPN College GameDay was in Athens, Georgia last week, and while the Bulldogs ran all over Ole Miss, cast member Pat McAfee drew a personal foul penalty according to members of the Georgia Redcoat Band. There’s no denying that Pat McAfee is entertaining. He’s a bombastic, at times over-the-top member of the cast on ESPN College GameDay. He’s drawn mixed reviews for his time on the show and has even hinted that he may not be back after this year.