GATA Talk

September 3 is right around the corner and GATA Talk is here to get you ready for the start of the 2022 Georgia Southern football season opener again Morgan State. Matt and Cody dispute what pundits are saying about the transition to a more balanced or pass-heavy offensive attack and answer some tough questions about keys to a successful 2022 campaign. 

Show Notes: 

• How Long Will the Offensive Transition Take?

New intro, who dis? GATA Talk is back as we usher in the conclusion of Sun Belt Media Days, the start of fall practice and count down the days until Georgia Southern football is back and the Clay Helton era begins! Matt and Cody give their predictions for the Sun Belt East and West divisions, discuss the keys to having a winning season and proving the doubters wrong, and break down the Eagles' offense, defense and special teams units.

Show Notes: 

• Sun Belt Media Days Recap and Projections 

The 2022 Georgia Southern Blue vs. White game is in the books, and with it concludes the first spring of the Clay Helton era. Matt and Cody discuss the spring game, how the new offense and defense is shaping up, and give their thoughts on realistic expectations in Helton's first year leading the Eagles. 

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• Thoughts on Spring Game

Happy new year and welcome to GATA Talk Season 5! Since we last recorded, Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton finalized his staff, including a rising star as defensive coordinator and an experienced O-line coach. Helton also brought in a veteran QB from Buffalo that will compete for the starting job. On top of all that, Matt and Cody also discuss the key players returning for Helton's first year at the helm of the Eagles. 

Show Notes: 

• Clay Helton's Georgia Southern Staff Part 2

Clay Helton's first early signing period recruiting class at Georgia Southern is in the books and his staff is only partially assembled. Matt and Cody discuss Helton's first batch of recruits and the coordinators and assistants he's brought on board so far. 

Show Notes: 

• Helton's First Recruiting Class

It's Thanksgiving week, and we're thankful for all of our listeners and the support they've given us this season. It's also App State Hate Week. Matt and Cody break down the BYU loss, the emergence of a new QB1 and what it will take to end the season with a win at The Rock.

Show Notes: 

• BYU, Connor Cigelske and Flying Burritos 

Georgia Southern picked up its third win of the 2021 season with an ugly and down-right weird victory on the road against Texas State. Now, the Eagles face one of their biggest tests of the season as they host No. 14 BYU. Can the Eagles pull off the massive upset on senior night?

Show Notes: 

• A Strange Night in San Marcos 

Georgia Southern is still searching for its third win of the 2021 season after a 28-8 loss in a cold and rainy Paulson Stadium at the hands of Coastal Carolina. But Matt and Cody look at the silver lining with more analysis on the Clay Helton hire and the possibility to seeing more Cam Ransom the rest of the season.

Show Notes: 

• Not Many Positives Against Coastal 

What a whirlwind the last 24 hours has been. The Braves are world champions and Georgia Southern football has a new coach in former USC head coach Clay Helton, a name many didn't consider until it quickly surfaced and became official. Matt and Cody discuss the hire and its impact on recruiting, the future of the triple option and the potential for Georgia Southern football under Coach Helton. 

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• Clay Helton Is the Choice: Initial Reaction 

After a break from the bye week, GATA Talk is back! There is a TON to talk about, including conference realignment and a new and improved Sun Belt, the Georgia Southern coaching search and whether or not Georgia State is a rival. 

Show Notes: 

• Conference Realignment Recap