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Rhodes fends off Berry

September 30, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Berry College took a lead into halftime against Rhodes College thanks to a 47-yard touchdown run on a fake punt and a 100-yard fumble return for a touchdown. However, the visiting Vikings faltered in the second half, falling to the Lynx, 36-24, before a crowd of 2,198 at Crain Field.

Berry College’s season begins in earnest with start of conference play

September 25, 2013 Todd DeFeo

In many ways, Berry College’s inaugural football season begins in earnest this week as the Vikings travel to Memphis, Tenn., to take on Rhodes College.

Mercer shuts out Berry to remain undefeated

September 22, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Mercer University relied on a strong running game and a stout defense during a rainy affair Saturday to defeat Berry College by a 43-0 margin to remain unbeaten.

Berry faces Mercer in Georgia football showdown

September 20, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Berry College will have the first road test of its inaugural football season when the Vikings head to Macon for a Saturday showdown with Mercer University, which looks to remain unbeaten.

Berry College picks up first football win in school history

September 16, 2013 Todd DeFeo

Berry College on Sunday picked up the first win in the program’s young history, a 37-27 victory over the JV squad of LaGrange College Panthers.

Berry College celebrates first-ever football game

September 8, 2013 Todd DeFeo

A clearly energized capacity crowd turned out Saturday to watch the first ever Berry College football team take the field.

Georgia colleges field three new football teams

August 29, 2013 Todd DeFeo

When the college football season kicks off this week, fans in the Peach State will have three new teams to follow. Berry College in Rome, Mercer University in Macon and Reinhardt University in Waleska are all fielding teams this year.

Atlanta Braves looking to build maglev to Turner Field

July 31, 2013 Todd DeFeo

The Atlanta Braves are looking to add a maglev train connecting Turner Field with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), the city’s mass transit system.

Olympics’ lasting impact on Atlanta evident today

July 25, 2012 Todd DeFeo

It’s been 16 years since Atlanta hosted the Summer Olympics, but the games’ lasting impact can be felt even today.

Early Babe Ruth jersey on display at Baseball Hall of Fame

July 1, 2012 The Travel Trolley

An “anonymous and passionate baseball fan” has loaned to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum the earliest-known uniform top worn by Babe Ruth.