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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 GS football, including game recaps and previews, hot takes and armchair quarterback analysis. This podcast is for Georgia Southern football fans, created by two dudes who bleed blue and white.
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S7 Ep16: Troy Loss, Aftermath and Coastal Preview
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Following a disappointing loss to Troy in Paulson, Georgia Southern finds itself desperate for a win to stay in the Sun Belt East race. To make matters worse, the program finds itself in the middle of drama, with underwhelming reactions from head coach Clay Helton, ensuing backlash from fans and another departure of a prominent player in Issac Walker.
Show Notes:
- The Troy Game Was NOT 'NFL-like'
- Response from Helton More Upsetting Than the Loss
- Play-calling Against Troy Was Atrocious
- Coordinators Need to Answer for Their Decisions
- Breaking Down the Isaac Walker Situation
- Does This Program Have a Shared Goal of Championships?
- Previewing Coastal: Hungry Team Looking for Bowl-bid
- East Title Still in Reach, But Optimism Isn't High
- Silver Lining: We're 3-0 After Losses This Season
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
S7 Ep15: Troy Preview and Dexter Williams II Departure
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Georgia Southern comes out of the bye week in the driver's seat of the Sun Belt East, but they will host Troy this Saturday without their backup quarterback. Matt and Cody discuss the abrupt departure of Dexter Williams II and what it may mean for the remainder of the season. The guys also preview a Troy team that is finding their identity thanks to a strong running game and a familiar face in the backfield.
Show Notes:
- Dexter Williams Is Gone: Instant Reaction
- Who Is to Blame for This?
- Eagles Down to French and Two True Freshmen
- Claiming Dex Was Deserving of QB1 Is Short-sided
- Previewing Troy: Rough Start But Finding Their Stride
- Running Game Features Former Eagle Gerald Green
- Key to Victory Is Stopping the Run and Establishing It Offensively
- Outlook on Rest of Season and Sun Belt East Race
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
S7 Ep14: South Alabama Win and Georgia Southern AD Change
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Georgia Southern becomes bowl eligible and moves solely into first place in the Sun Belt East after a come-from-behind victory on the road, in November, against South Alabama. Matt and Cody discuss the much needed win and the outlook for the rest of the season as well as the recent athletic director change from Jared Benko to Chris Davis.
Show Notes:
- Cardiac Eagles Strike Again
- Total Team Effort in Fourth Quarter
- Unlike Marshall, Both QBs Were Key in Win
- JC French Played Safe, But Made the Plays When Needed
- Defense Looked Shaky at Times, but Pitched Shutout in Fourth
- Running Game Concerns: OJ Needs More Touches
- Benko Out, Chris Davis In
- Jared Benko Is the Best Georgia Southern AD Since Bucky
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
S7 Ep13: ODU Loss and South Alabama Preview
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
After an embarrassing loss on the road against Old Dominion, Georgia Southern heads to Mobile, Alabama, to try and get back on track and do what they have been unable to do in the Clay Helton era — win a meaningful conference road game in November. In what Matt and Cody consider a must-win game against South Alabama, will the Eagles show up ready to compete in Mobile, or will it be another disappointing outcome in a stadium outside of the state of Georgia?
Show Notes:
- Eagles Showed Up 'Black Out Drunk' in Norfolk
- Why Can't This Team Compete in Conference Road Games?
- Defense That Came to Play Against JMU Did Not Show Up
- JC French's QB Play Continues to Regress
- Expectations for the Final Four Games of the Regular Season
- South Alabama Presents a Lot of Problems for the Eagles
- GS Must Stop the Run and Find a Way to Run the Football
- Eagles Must Find a Way to DRIVE When in the Driver's Seat
Monday Oct 21, 2024
S7 Ep12: JMU Win and ODU Preview
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Georgia Southern moves into the driver's seat of the Sun Belt East race after a huge home win against James Madison. Now, the Eagles turn their attention to Old Dominion on a short week up in Norfolk, Virginia.
Show Notes:
- Winning Despite Four Turnovers Is Telling
- Defense Delivers Excellent Performance Against JMU
- Offense Did Enough, And French Played Well
- Power of Paulson Frazzled the Dukes
- Eagles Have Target on Their Back and Will Get the Best of Everyone
- ODU Is Similar to Nevada Both on Offense and Defense
- This Game and Rest of the Season Is About GS, Not Opponents