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OMG GEORGIA ACTUALLY WON THE NATTY, AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

*sound of things breaking*

*sound of person rolling around on the ground*

....ahem, excuse me what were we talking about?

Oh, right! Sports director Andrew Goldstein looks back on arguably the most consequential single game in UGA football history and singles out the unit most responsible for the Dawgs' victory. Plus, why UGA's victory over Alabama is different than a few of the other teams to beat the Tide in recent memory. (And why that's a good thing!)

Then we move on to the REAL final bowl game of the year, the 2022 Blitz Border Bowl! Both teams are well into their practice schedule and that's good, because this game kicks off in less than 48 hours from the time this podcast goes up. Team Coastal Empire has a 2-1 lead in Border Bowls...can Team LowCo even the score?

We also invite Team Coastal Empire head coach Kyle Hockman on to talk about where his squad is at going into the game and what he hopes his kids get out of the Border Bowl experience.

RUNDOWN

0:00-15:49 Georgia wins the natty!

16:00-20:32 Blitz Border Bowl rundown from Andrew

21:02-36:51 Team Coastal Empire's Kyle Hockman joins the show!

WSAV Sports is headed to Indianapolis!

The Georgia Bulldogs are playing the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 10 for their first national title since 1980. It's one of the most important games in UGA history, so we naturally had to devote a whole podcast episode to it.

Andrew Goldstein takes us through the top storylines on the Georgia side of the football, including Stetson Bennett's Orange Bowl resurgence and the Dawgs' stellar offensive line play. Plus, we lay out what has to happen for UGA's secondary to not get torched this time like they did in the SEC Championship Game.

After that, sports director Chris Breece joins the podcast to discuss the Alabama side of the equation! Is the Crimson Tide offense different without John Metchie? Can we expect to see the Tide come with a more run-focused attack like they did against Cincinnati? And which Tide player is the X factor in this game.

Finally, we sit down with Brunswick Pirates head coach Sean Pender, who coached both starting quarterback Stetson Bennett and right tackle Warren McClendon. Hear how two of the most important Dawgs on this year's team got their start!

RUNDOWN:

0:00-15:20 Breaking down the Orange Bowl and previewing UGA's side of the title game.

15:20-34:51 CBS 42's Chris Breece joins the show to talk all things Crimson Tide.

34:57-52:50 Sean Pender of the Brunswick Pirates dishes on Stetson Bennett and Warren McClendon in their high school days.

Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Fruitful Festivus!

Whatever you're celebrating this year, we here at WSAV Sports hope it's the best one yet, surrounded by friends and family and our latest podcast.

In the spirit of this week, we're dropping the WSAV Blitz Border Bowl rosters under your tree! Andrew Goldstein breaks down what we've revealed so far about our annual Georgia vs. South Carolina All-Star game and previews what might be coming on our final roster announcement Thursday night!

Andrew also goes in-depth about our selection process and why the Border Bowl is so important to WSAV for reasons that go beyond the field.

Then, we talk to Cedric Baker, the head coach of the 9-0 Savannah State women's basketball team, about why his team is off to such a strong start. Cedric also offers his opinion about the state of high school basketball in the area, any residual effects from the abbreviated COVID season and the growing buzz around HBCU Athletics.

Finally, we won't have a podcast next week because Andrew will be in Miami for the Georgia-Michigan game, but it will return the week after that! In the meantime, Andrew will have A TON of content coming your way from the Orange Bowl, so watch out for that!

SET LIST

00:00-23:37 Border Bowl talk and updates about the weeks to come.

23:37-42:12 Cedric Baker talking Savannah State women's hoops!

First podcast episode without Connor! Wow, that's said. Kinda hoping for just a chill week with not a lot going o- oh, what's that?

*taps earpiece*

Urban Meyer did WHAT now?

Andrew Goldstein reacts to the firing of Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and breaks down the series of events that have led the Jags to this point (0:00-12:40).

Then comes National Signing Day discussion, with a recap of all the local guys going off to college and a discussion of top recruit Travis Hunter's commitment to Jackson State. Could NIL have changed the recruiting landscape permanently? (12:45-21:02)

Finally, we dive back into the Meyer situation and chart out the road ahead with senior Jaguars correspondent Brian Sexton. (22:15-41:00)

It's a bittersweet day at WSAV.

We just saw Southeast Bulloch take home its first-ever flag football state championship and Benedictine football is going for a state title Friday, but it's also the end of an era for our sports department.

For those of you who don't know, weekend sports anchor and reporter Connor DelPrete has accepted a new job in Atlanta at Bally Sports South and will be leaving us on Sunday. In his last podcast as co-host, Connor and sports director Andrew Goldstein reflect on his 3+ years at the company and talk about his favorite memories on and off the job.

Yes, there are sports to talk about as well. Joining us this week is the WRBL Sports Team of Rex Castillo and Jack Patterson to help us go 'behind enemy lines' and see what Carver-Columbus, Benedictine football's opponent in Friday's 4A state title, brings to the table.

Plus, as is tradition, Jaguars insider Ashlyn Sullivan joins us to talk about the tricky James Robinson situation, potential free agent targets in the offseason, and more!

Here is this week's rundown:

- Connor's Goodbye (0:00 - 36:52)

- WRBL's Rex Castillo and Jack Patterson get us up to speed on Benedictine's opponent, Carver-Columbus, and what fans should expect Friday in the 4A state title game (36:52 - 1:14:02)

- Jags talk aka...What's going on with James Robinson? Who should Jacksonville target in free agency? (1:14:02 - 1:28:59)

We thought the college football coaching carousel was over....

Then, another bombshell dropped.

After turning the program around and helping to lead the program to new heights, Savannah State football head coach Shawn Quinn announced he was resigning Wednesday morning.

Our sports department discusses the sudden news, what may have led to this decision, and what to look for in the next SSU head coach.

Also, we have six area football teams left standing (including Beaufort, who is playing in the SCHSL 4A state championship Thursday night). We take a look at each of the matchups and try to predict how many teams will make it to next week's GHSA state championships.

For interviews, we are joined by SB Nation's 'Dawg Sports' managing editor Jeremy Attaway to preview Saturday's SEC Championship and Jacksonville Jaguars team reporter Ashlyn Sullivan to discuss how the offense may look different this week against the Los Angeles Rams.

Here is this episode's rundown:

- Savannah State head football coach Shawn Quinn resigns (0:00 - 22:03)

- High school football playoff talk (22:03 - 35:08)

- SB Nation's 'Dawg Sports' managing editor Jeremy Attaway previews Georgia's SEC Championship matchup against Alabama (35:08 - 54:19)

- Jaguars' insider Ashlyn Sullivan talks about the changes we should see in Jacksonville's offense and how it may help Trevor Lawrence (54:19 - 1:06:40)

High school football playoffs are in full swing and we've got a pair of area teams playing for state championships this weekend!!

Plus, a whole host of Georgia teams hope to punch their ticket to the third round Friday night.

WSAV sports director Andrew Goldstein and sports reporter Connor DelPrete are here to walk you through it all!

Also, we are joined by Savannah Morning News' Dennis Knight to preview the high school basketball season and Jaguars team reporter Ashlyn Sullivan makes her weekly appearance to talk about Jacksonville's close loss to the Colts.

Here is this week's rundown:

- Previewing Thomas Heyward and Hilton Head Christian state championship matchups (0:00 - 18:00)

- Update on GHSA state playoffs (18:00 - 28:35)

- Dennis Knight, sports reporter for the Savannah Morning News, talks about the high school basketball season (28:35 - 51:35)

- Jaguars team reporter Ashlyn Sullivan recaps the team's loss to Indianapolis and looks ahead to this Sunday's matchup against the 49ers (51:35 - 1:02:51)

So much to talk about...so little time!!

Let's start with Savannah State football. The Tigers are hoping to earn a bid to the NCAA Division II playoffs, but they need some help. What needs to happen for SSU to be postseason-bound?

How about Georgia? Tennessee's offense is intriguing, but do they stand any chance against this vaunted Dawgs defense Saturday afternoon?

D'ante Bass, a senior basketball star at Windsor Forest, just committed to play at Georgetown under basketball legend Patrick Ewing. What went into his decision and how excited is he to join the Hoyas?

Finally, the Jaguars pulled off the unthinkable by taking down the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. How exactly did Jacksonville knock off one of the NFL's best teams? Jaguars team reporter Ashlyn Sullivan joins us to explain.

Here is this week's rundown:

- Savannah State will be scoreboard watching Saturday in hopes of sneaking into the D2 playoffs (0:00 - 10:55)

- Previewing UGA's matchup with Tennessee (10:55 - 33:46)

- Georgetown commit and Windsor Forest basketball star D'ante Bass talks about his big decision (33:46 - 46:42)

- Jacksonville Jaguars reporter Ashlyn Sullivan talks about the team's wild win over Buffalo and looking ahead to this Sunday's road game against Indianapolis (46:42 - 57:59)

Georgia Southern made news across the college football world Tuesday with the hiring of head coach Clay Helton. Connor and Andrew gather to break down his press conference, including what he had to say about his "nice guy" reputation and the effect that his hiring could have on recruiting.

Then the guys break down the WORLD CHAMPION ATLANTA BRAVES!!! (Yes, I need to type it like that.) Connor and Andrew recount their favorite moments from the playoff run and even look ahead to next year ever-so-slightly. Still gotta enjoy that parade.

Finally, Pierce County coach Ryan Herring talks about his matchup against Appling County on Friday. Two Top 10 teams in 3A, both undefeated in region, classic rivals and on WSAV at 7:30 to boot? How can you not like that?

SHOW RUNDOWN:

0:00-26:58 Clay Helton introduces himself to Eagle Nation

26:59-37:37 The Atlanta Braves are WORLD SERIES CHAMPS

38:27-50:49 Pierce County's Ryan Herring joins the show!

THE ATLANTA BRAVES WON GAME 1 OF THE WORLD SERIES. They also lost Game 2, BUT WHO CARES THEY WON GAME 1.

Sports director Andrew Goldstein and sports reporter Connor DelPrete say, even after Max Fried got shelled, there's no need to panic as the World Series heads to Atlanta for Games 3,4, and 5.

"Is it a rivalry?" A question that resulted in a couple notable responses from Georgia Southern football players before the Eagles matchup Saturday against Georgia State. Andrew and Connor think Georgia Southern should lean into this and accept its a rivalry.

Finally, we are joined by UGASports.com publisher Radi Nabulsi to preview Georgia-Florida! WSAV will be in Jacksonville all of Saturday for the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Make sure to keep up with us on-air and online for the sights and sounds from TIAA Bank Field.

Here is this week's show rundown:

- World Series talk as it heads to Atlanta (0:00 - 11:27)

- The guys give their quick thoughts on Georgia-Florida, with the Radi Nabulsi interview coming at the end of the show (11:27 - 23:01)

- Is Georgia Southern/Georgia State a rivalry (23:01 - 30:50)

- UGASports.com publisher Radi Nabulsi lends is expert insight on UGA's upcoming matchup with Florida