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Athens News Matters: Other Side of the G: Blake Parkman

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Top: Kanon Parkman; Bottom: Blake Parkman

UGA golfer Blake Parkman's father, who played football and golf at UGA in the 90s, passed away in February at age 48. Kanon Parkman was a kicker, scoring 255 career points and was known for kicking the game-winning field goal against Georgia Tech in 1995. As Father’s Day approaches, we talk about the Parkman’s father-son ties to UGA sports and how that's helping Blake get through this season.