Scott Ludwig

Beginning with Florida's National Championship in 2006, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) had bragging rights to having the best team in the country 13 times over the next 17 seasons.

Almost 50 years ago, a sportswriter coined the phrase ‘the opera ain’t over till the fat lady sings.’

There was a time in college football when the Florida Gators dominated the Miami Hurricanes.

There was a time in college football when the Florida Gators dominated the Miami Hurricanes.

Tony Barnhart, known as “Mr. College Football,” shares his College Football Playoff predictions during the Coweta Samaritan Clinic’s annual College Football Kickoff Breakfast in Newnan. Barnhart, who is marking 50 years covering college football, predicted Texas will defeat Oregon to win the national championship.

A man covering the sport for 50 years has every right to be called ‘Mr. College Football.’ His real name, as we all know, is Tony Barnhart.

No, this isn’t about the hit song by Chicago. My apologies if the title was misleading.

No, this isn't about the hit song by Chicago. My apologies if the title was misleading. But to answer the question it poses, it's time for college football.

The Curse of the Florida Flop

Scott Ludwig lives, runs, and walks in Senoia. His latest compilation of 101 columns, ‘Southern Accent’, complements ‘Southern Charm,’ ‘Southern Comfort,’ and ‘Southern Hospitality,’ his first three compilations. Other books in his Southern Exposure series include ‘Finding the Words,’ ‘Portraits of the South,’ and ‘let me tell you a funny story.’ All of his books can be found on his author page on Amazon.