Football Fridays in Georgia

The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Stars join Jon Nelson to preview the 2024 playoffs. Join Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily, Jack Patterson of WRBL - Columbus, Marvin James of 13WMAZ in Macon, Phil Jones of ITG Next, and the voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart as they share their views on the 2024 GHSA playoff picture. 

As the playoff picture starts to come into focus, Jon and Hannah welcome two region champion coaches to the podcast: Appling County's Jordan Mullis, the Region 3-2A champion, and Colquitt County's Sean Calhoun, the Region 1-6A champion.

In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, the team explores the intense final weeks of the high school football regular season, with playoffs just around the corner. While some region champions have been crowned, other parts of the state are facing mathematical complications to see who will reign in their respective region. Special guests include Lowndes Vikings head coach Adam Carter and Fannin County head coach Chad Cheatham.

In this action-packed episode, we cover Richmond Hill's stunning upset over Valdosta, Roswell's region title push, and other key matchups around the state. Plus, you may discover your new favorite restaurant after suggestions from the Richmond Hill and Roswell coaches and hosts, Hannah and Jon. 

This episode of Football Fridays in Georgia explores the latest developments in the GHSA, including safety initiatives, competitive balance discussions, and schedule changes. In-depth interviews with coaches Shane Queen and Matt Burleson provide insights into the challenges and rewards of coaching in the new six-classification system and navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

A Georgia high school football coaching legend, Alan Chadwick of Marist, joins the podcast to discuss navigating this year's erratic season. Plus, we'll hear from Irwin County head coach Casey Soliday and find out the impact of Hurricane Helene. After a week of upsets, this episode highlights the chaos that is the 2024 Georgia high school football season. 

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, what is the plan for making up football games? What will happen to the playoff schedule? Dr. Hines and Dr. Scott of the GHSA join Jon and Hannah to answer those questions and more. In this episode we learn more about NIL in Georgia, the future of reclassification, and how the GHSA is dealing with the chemical fire in Rockdale County.

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Dr. Robin Hines and Dr. Tim Scott of the GHSA with Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin on the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast

In this special episode of Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast, hosts Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin sit down with Dr. Tim Scott, the new executive director of the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), and Dr. Robin Hines, the GHC Legislative Liaison and Consultant. The episode delves into the pressing issues facing high school sports in Georgia, including the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the shooting at Apalachee High School, and the chlorine leak in Rockdale County.

The hosts discuss the challenges faced by schools and communities affected by these events, exploring the GHSA's response and efforts to support affected schools. Dr. Scott and Dr. Hines also provide insights into the GHC's plans for reclassification, the implementation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies, and other important topics related to high school sports in Georgia.

Key topics covered in the episode include:

• The impact of Hurricane Helene on high school sports: The episode discusses the challenges faced by schools in the affected areas and the GHSA's efforts to reschedule games and provide support.
• The aftermath of the Apalachee High School shooting: The hosts discuss the tragic event and the GHSA's response, including the creation of a protocol for future incidents.
• The chlorine leak in Rockdale County: The episode explores the impact of the leak on the community and the schools, and the GHSA's efforts to monitor the situation.
• Reclassification and competitive balance: The hosts discuss the GHSA's plans for reclassification and the development of a competitive balance formula to ensure fair competition among schools.
• Name, image, and likeness (NIL): The episode explores the implications of NIL policies for high school athletes and the GHSA's approach to regulating NIL activities.

This episode offers a comprehensive overview of the challenges facing high school sports in Georgia and the GHSA's efforts to address them.

In this episode, you'll get a closer look at the Camden County Wildcats, led by head coach Travis Roland. Hear about their impressive start to the season and their upcoming showdown against Valdosta. And we preview the highly anticipated Grayson Rams vs. Newton Rams matchup with Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant. This showdown will determine the top spot in their region.

Plus, thanks to Hannah Goodin, you will learn the meaning to the phrase "it was literally like a soup in my crockpot."

It is time for region play! Plus, we have interviews with Creekside Seminoles head coach Maurice Dixon and Peach County Trojans head coach Marquis Westbrook.

Episode Highlights

This week on Football Fridays in Georgia, we dove into the exciting world of region play, where every game carries immense weight. From thrilling upsets to standout performances, there was no shortage of drama.

Key Games and Moments:

• Mays vs. Creekside: This highly anticipated matchup promises to be a regional showdown for the ages.
• Mt. Zion Stuns Stevenson: In one of the biggest upsets of the week, Mt. Zion defeated heavily favored Stevenson.
• Groves Breaks Losing Streak: Groves snapped a 27-game losing streak with a victory over Island.
• Lakeside Atlanta's Upset Win: Lakeside Atlanta pulled off a stunning upset over Arabia Mountain.
• Coach Interviews: We heard from Creekside Seminoles head coach Maurice Dixon and Peach County Trojans head coach Marquis Westbrook.

Marky Mark's Words of Wisdom: Even Marky Mark is feeling the effects of age! He's learned the importance of stretching and working out, and he encourages everyone to do the same.