Garrett Barton III

I transferred to KSU from Hamden-Sydney College in Virginia. There, I worked as a staff writer and sports editor of our student publication. Sandy Springs, GA

Worked on 49 assignments, created 37, named on 24 bylines for KSU Sentinel.

By (Garrett as desk editor) + 5 others for KSU Sentinel - 3 min read

H2H: James should earn MVP award after dominating league at advanced age

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Before the pandemic suspended all sports seasons indefinitely, the NBA was in the middle of an eventful and competitive race for the Most Valuable Player Award. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James deserves to be the 2019-20 MVP after dominating the league at the age of 35. James was getting his groove back after suffering a groin injury last season...

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Editorial: G League not threatening to college basketball’s future

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After this year's top high school basketball prospect chose to join the NBA G League — a developmental league that feeds into the NBA — over an NCAA program, many fans began to fear for the future of college basketball, according to ESPN. However, a closer look into the objectives of the G League program should quell all fans' worries....

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BREAKING: Former Owl football players sign NFL contracts

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Former Kennesaw State running back Bronson Rechsteiner and former defensive lineman Auzoyah Alufohai each signed free-agent contracts with NFL teams following the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 25. Rechsteiner signed with the Baltimore Ravens, while Alufohai signed with the Houston Texans. Last season, Rechsteiner had a record-setting performance for the Owls, rushing for a total of 221...

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Editorial: Bridgewater fits perfectly in new offensive system

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The 2020 NFL offseason has been abnormally eventful, as multiple former Pro Bowl quarterbacks have opted to leave their respective teams. Although the list of 2020 free agents included NFL legends Tom Brady and Philip Rivers, Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will find the most success. After playing 20 seasons in New England, Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay...

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Editorial: 2019-20 NBA season holds several great moments despite suspension

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With the sudden cancellation of the 2020 NBA season, many basketball fans' hearts were broken. One of the most historic and entertaining years came to an abrupt stop, along with all other sports, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this should not stop fans from reliving some of the best moments of the 2019-20 season. One of the most monumental...

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Editorial: NBA Draft should be postponed to allow for proper evaluations

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The outbreak of coronavirus has ushered in droves of uncertainty for the entire world, and especially in the sports world. Because of the recent postponement of the NBA season due to the coronavirus, the league should postpone this year's draft until its plans for the future are certain. The NBA announced the postponement of its 2019-20 season on Wednesday, March...

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SATIRE: Imagination takes hold while pandemic postpones Masters

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While the sports world waits in agony to open back up from the current coronavirus pandemic, athletes and fans alike are trying to find ways to reflect on and continue their passions. Golf's most prestigious tournament — The Masters — was scheduled to occur last week but did not fall as an exception to the recent mass postponement of events,...

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Esports take center stage amid major event cancellations

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Stadiums and arenas throughout the United States have been silent after the coronavirus halted all sporting events in March. At the moment, there is one way for sports fans to fill this unfortunate void. Professional esports organizations are now the only competitive leagues still in season. As a result, video game franchises such as "League of Legends," "NBA 2K" and...

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Update: NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to Division I spring athletes

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The NCAA Division I Council released a statement on Monday, March 30, announcing its decision to provide schools with the ability to grant an extra year of eligibility to spring athletes whose seasons were affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The ruling will impact the scholarship status and eligibility of student-athletes from a total of seven Kennesaw State programs. The KSU...

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NCAA programs to make new adjustments following season cancellations

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After the NCAA canceled all athletic events for the remaining academic year on Friday, March 13, the organization is now in the process of making several impactful decisions in response to the cancellations, including the restriction of recruiting visits and whether current student-athletes should receive an extra year of athletic eligibility. On Wednesday, March 18, the NCAA released a statement...