Could America's favorite new swimmer soon be a Georgia Bulldog? Maybe. Missy Franklin, who has captivated audiences by winning four gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics, said Sunday night in a televised interview that UGA is on the list of schools she's considering for her college career.
Missy Franklin told NBC's Bob Costas during a televised interview on Sunday that she is considering several schools, and that the University of Georgia is among them. Franklin said she is also looking at Cal-Berkeley, USC and "maybe Texas."
On Monday, FOX 5 Sports caught up with UGA swim coach Jack Bauerle, who said that he is actively recruiting Franklin. He also said she had an official visit to UGA last December.
"What we sell to any recruit is the fact that we have a program of excellence and it's been excellent for a while, not just for a short time," said Bauerle. "We haven't lost a home duel meet for 16 years. That's a good selling point."
When asked what he would think of having an Olympic gold medal winner on campus, quarterback Aaron Murray told FOX 5 Sports he would "love it" if Franklin picked UGA.
According to sources, Franklin has not made a final decision on attending college yet. She is a senior at Regis Jesuit High School in Denver.
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
The Atlanta Falcons, state and city officials have agreed on a deal to ensure that at least 31 percent of construction awards for the team's new stadium are awarded to minority or women-owned firms.
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Cody Chaffins' "Old School" blog is a place where he'll share some of his favorite treasures from the FOX 5 Sports archive.
Cody Chaffins' "Old School" blog is a place where he'll share some of his favorite treasures from the FOX 5 Sports archive. Every week, he will blow the dust off of 3/4'' and Beta tapes to uncover video that hasn't seen the light of day in decades. If you don't believe us, check out his first post!
It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Tiger Woods says the "fried chicken" comment from Sergio Garcia was hurtful and inappropriate. Two weeks after they verbally sparred at The Players Championship, Woods say it's time to move on.
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Sergio Garcia apologized to Tiger Woods for saying he would serve fried chicken if they were to have dinner at the U.S. Open, an ugly addition to nearly two weeks of verbal...
A.J. Murray and Mott Hyde hit back-to-back homers in the top of the ninth inning to help reigning champion Georgia Tech beat Florida State 4-3 on Wednesday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
A.J. Murray and Mott Hyde hit back-to-back homers in the top of the ninth inning to help reigning champion Georgia Tech beat Florida State 4-3 on Wednesday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
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