GATA Talk

OJ Arnold has one of the best performances from a Georgia Southern player in recent memory with nearly 400 yards of total offense and touchdowns running, passing and receiving to lead the Eagles to a 45-40 shootout win against Coastal Carolina. Now 5-5 on the year and 3-3 in the Sun Belt, Georgia Southern hosts Old Dominion for Senior Night. Can the Eagles find a way to slow down ODU's rushing attack and score points against one of the best defense in the conference? 

Show Notes: 

• Have Yourself a Day, OJ Arnold!
• Camden Brown Snags Three More Touchdowns
• Clock Management at the End of the First Half
• Defense Had Its Moments, but Still Allowed 480 Yards
• Freedom II Reveal and Thoughts 
• Crowd Review: Thin and Cleared Out in Third Quarter 
• ODU Preview: Monarchs Are Rolling as of Late
• Eagles Will Need to Play Near Perfect and Hope for ODU Mistakes
• Can the Eagles Make a Bowl, and Does It Ultimately Matter?

Georgia Southern got a big win on the road against App State. While it always feels great to beat your rival, the question remains: was this a good win or is App State that bad? Matt and Cody reflect on the game and preview the home matchup against Coastal Carolina.

Show Notes: 

• Always a Great Day to Beat App
• Eagles Still Haven't Played a Complete Game
• Redzone Offense Becoming an Issue
• Defense Still Allowed Over 400 Yards After Hot Start
• Coastal Carolina Has Been an Up and Down Team
• Coastal Is a One-Man Show on Offense
• Key to Victory Will be Efficiency and Consistency on Offense

Georgia Southern heads up to Boone, North Carolina to take on rival App State on a Thursday night, nationally televised game. The Eagles are searching for answers after a letdown on the road against Arkansas State, where Georgia Southern's defense gave up nearly 500 yards and the offense could only muster three points in the second half. Now, following the dreaded bye week, the Eagles must face a 4-4 App State team in one of the toughest venues in the Sun Belt Conference. 

Show Notes: 

• Sad State of the Program: How Did We Get Here?
• Is Strength and Conditioning to Blame for Any of This?
• Will a Coordinator Change at Season's End Be Enough?
• What Will It Take to Move on from Helton After This Season?
• Budget Insights: Can We Afford the Buyout After All?
• Monken Rumor: Army's Coach Interested in a Return to the Boro
• Arkansas State Letdown: Poor Play-Calling and Clock Management
• App State Preview: Mountaineers Trying to Find a QB1
• Eagles Will Need Consistent Offense for Four Quarters to Win

Georgia Southern gets its first Sun Belt Conference win of the season thanks to a dominate second half against in-state rival Georgia State. Now, the Eagles must find a way to win a conference game on the road as they head to Jonesboro to face Arkansas State.

Show Notes:

• Tale of Two Halves Against Georgia State
• Will the Eagles Every Play a Complete Game? 
• Defense Gives Up 444 Yards in a Blowout Win
• JC French Had His Best Game of the Year
• Arkansas State: Mirror Image of the West
• Eagles Struggle on the Road While Red Wolves Thrive
• Arkansas State's Offensive Woes Could Benefit Eagles Defense

Georgia Southern falls to 2-4 overall and 0-2 in Sun Belt Conference play as the Eagles failed to overcome a horrendous first half against Southern Miss at home on a Thursday night, nationally televised game. Now, the Eagles are desperate for a win as they host in-state Rival Georgia State, who will be looking for it's first win of the season against an FBS opponent. 

Show Notes:

• Horrible First Half Dooms Eagles Against Southern Miss
• Have We Played Even a Complete Half of Football?
• French Admits to Lacking Confidence; Mindset Can't Continue 
• Helton Needs to Look in Mirror and Accept Accountability 
• Everything Looks Hard for the Eagles Offense
• Georgia State Heads to Statesboro Struggling 
• This Is a Must-Win for the Eagles for Many Reasons