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File-Wake Forest's Jamie Newman (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in New York. Newman, the Wake Forest transfer who was the projected starting quarterback for No. 4 Georgia, is opting out of the 2020 season to prepare for the 2021 NFL draft. Newman announced his decision on his Twitter account on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. He said he made the decision to skip the season “after much prayer and discussion with my family.”(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Georgia QB Newman opting out of season to prepare for draft

By Charles Odum Sep. 02, 2020 07:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Todd Monken watches a drill during an NFL football organized team activity session at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio. There will be much interest in possible changes coming to No. 4 Georgia’s offense with a new quarterback, who is expected to be Wake Forest transfer Jamie Newman, and a new coordinator, Monken. Still, coach Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs may lean on their experienced defense in the pandemic-delayed season. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
No. 4 Georgia to lean on tough defense while finding new QB

By Charles Odum Sep. 01, 2020 08:01 AM EDT