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GATA Talk episodes

September 03, 2020S3 Ep5: Georgia Southern Offense Preview
It's time to preview the Georgia Southern offense! The Eagles successfully navigated their first COVID outbreak and is set to face Campbell Sept. 12. In our second season preview episode, Matt and Cody break down the offense, including a loaded backfield and a healthy and experienced offensive line.
Show Notes:
First COVID Outbreak Among Football Program
Protest to Raise Awareness of Racial Injustice
How Will We Balance Wright, King and Kennedy in the Backfield?
Is This the Year We Evolve Our Passing Game?
Tight End Play Should Improve Under Ruse
Offense Line Unit Healthy, Experienced and Talented
Overall Outlook About Georgia Southern's Offense
1 hr 2 min
August 26, 2020S3 Ep4: Stadium Policies and Preview of Defense and Special Teams
We're inching closer to the 2020 season, folks, and that means one thing: It's time to kick off our preview episodes! After discussing the latest happenings of the state of college football in a global pandemic, Matt and Cody break down the Georgia Southern defense and special teams unit.
Show Notes:
Georgia Southern Announces 25% Capacity at Paulson
Other Notable Policies: Yes Tailgating, No Freedom's Flight or Eagle Walk
Triple Option Season Ticket Plans
Benko Press Conference and Details of Army Game
Special Teams Preview: Life Without Tyler Bass
Defensive Preview: Front Seven Are SOLID
A Moment of Perspective
1 hr 17 min
August 19, 2020S3 Ep3: COVID Happenings Part 2 - Army Game and Season Outlook
So much has changed in just a week and a half. Georgia Southern has gone from a 10-game schedule to an 11-game schedule with the addition of Army on Nov. 21. FBS football now consists of six conferences — three from the Power 5 and three from the Group of 5. Matt and Cody discuss the season as it stands, the debate on whether a season should take place and why it could be a special season for Georgia Southern if games are played.
Show Notes:
Georgia Southern Adds Army for Nov. 21 Game
11-Game Season and Opener Against Campbell Likely
Conflicting Info: Experts Disagree on Safety of College Football
NCAA Proposed Eligibility Changes and Potential Impact
Should Be a Fun Year for Georgia Southern If Season Happens
Expanded Passing Game: Could We See It Against Campbell?
1 hr 4 min
August 06, 2020S3 Ep2: Georgia Southern 2020 Schedule Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
After a longer than usual summer hiatus, we're back! Did we miss anything??? We'll recap the recent schedule changes for Georgia Southern's 2020 football season, including the season opener at Boise State being canceled. We'll also look at possible replacements for those games and discuss what the 2020 season may have in store as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Show Notes:
We're Finally Back: What Took Us So Long?
Bye Bye Boise State
Impact of Losing the Ole Miss Game
Georgia Southern Well-Conditioned for Adversity
Positive Tests Will Happen; How Will Outbreaks Be Managed?
Outlook of 2020 Season in Shadow of a Pandemic
Campbell Game: Should It Happen?
1 hr 26 min
March 23, 2020Bonus Episode: Jared Benko Hired as AD
Before all of the coronavirus craziness shut everything down, we recorded an episode about the new athletic director at Georgia Southern. Find out what we think Jared Benko will bring to the position and hear our wish list for the new AD of our Eagles. While we won't have a spring game to talk about, tune in next time for Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere, where we break down the 2020 schedule.
Show Notes:
A Master with Budgets: Just What We Need
Top Priority Is to Grow Budget
Experience with Football and Signature Hires
A Who's Who of GS Greats at Presser
Wish List for Jared Benko: New Facilities, P5 in Paulson and More Money
58 min
March 10, 2020Season 3 Ep. 1 Part 1: Doug Ruse, 2019 Recap and Recruiting
GATA Talk is back for Season 3. As usual, we jumped the gun on recording, so Part 1 of of our two-part season preview doesn't mention the fact that Georgia Southern has a new athletic director in Jared Benko. We'll cover that exciting news in a bonus episode soon, but in our season premiere we discuss the hiring of Doug Ruse as our tight ends coach, recap the 2019 season and break down the recruiting period, including snagging the nation's leading rusher in high school.
Show Notes:
Doug Ruse Returns: More In Store Than Just TE Coach?
Tying a Bow on 2019: Cure Bowl and the Season of Adversity
Recruiting: O-line, QBs and the Nation's Leading Rusher
Part 2 Coming Soon, Along with Jared Benko Bonus Episode
1 hr 7 min
January 04, 2020Bonus Episode: TK Resigns
After recording our two-part season finale, Georgia Southern AD Tom Kleinlein decided to resign from his position to take an admin role at Ole Miss. Matt and Cody talk about what this means for the GS athletics department moving forward and who they would like to see take over as the new AD.
Show Notes:
Opening Thoughts on TK Resignation
How Will TK Be Remembered?
AD Isn't Just About Football
Qualities We Want in the Next AD
Wish List for Next AD
39 min
December 17, 2019S2 Ep20: Cure Bowl Preview - GS vs. Liberty
For Part 2 of our Cure Bowl preview, we break down our matchup with the Liberty Flames. We discuss what it will take to win and how a victory sets a precedent for what's to come next season. Jon Manson, owner and operator of A Sea of Red joins us to talk about about Liberty and what to expect from the FBS independent Flames.
Show Notes:
Cure Bowl Bid Not Surprising, Opponent Was
Flames Haven't Been Tested Much This Season
Liberty Has a QB Named Buckshot and an NFL-Quality WR
How Will Liberty Defend the Option?
A Win Could Set GS up for a Special 2020 Season
Predictions: Georgia Southern vs. Liberty
Interview with Jon Manson from A Sea of Red
1 hr 14 min
December 12, 2019S2 Ep 19: Cure Bowl Preview - What to Do in Orlando
Let's go bowling in Orlando! For the first part of our two-episode Cure Bowl preview, Matt gives his insight on what to see, where to eat and how to get around Orlando as Eagle Nation soars into Central Florida. This is a must-listen for anyone making the trip down to the Sunshine State. Part 2 of our preview will cover Georgia Southern's Cure Bowl matchup with the Liberty Flames.
Show Notes:
Orlando Is Spread Out: Universal vs. Downtown
Beware of I-4 Construction, Heavy Traffic and Universal Parking Fees
Where to Stay and How to Get Around
Food Guide: Where to Eat Downtown and in Area Neighborhoods
Things to Do Outside of the Theme Parks
Gameday Central: Transit and Parking Options
Best Bars: Top Picks Downtown and Elsewhere
44 min
December 04, 2019S2 Ep 18: Gag St Recap and Bowl Projections
Georgia Southern finished the regular season 7-5 after beating that suitcase college from Atlanta for the first time in the friendly confines of Paulson Stadium. Now, it's on to one more game just one more time in 2019 — we just don't know where yet (at least at the time of this recording). Reflect on the season that was with Matt and Cody, hear their thoughts on how seven wins stacks up with everything this program has faced, and listen to their wish list and predictions of bowl destinations in this regular season finale of GATA Talk.
Show Notes:
Evening the Series with Atlanta Commuter College Tech - About Time
Dan Ellington Is a Warrior Playing on a Torn ACL
JD King Had Himself a Day
Defense Showed up and Showed out
The Attendance Was Accurate, and the Crowd Was Fantastic
Reflections on the Regular Season: 7-5 Remarkable with All the Adversity
Bowl Matchup: Wish List and Projections
1 hr 18 min

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GATA Talk is a podcast dedicated to all things Georgia Southern Eagles football. Hosted by Georgia Southern University alums Matt Mauney and Cody Anderson, GATA Talk will give you weekly insight into…