GATA Talk

Please note, this was recorded Sunday night prior to JMU's announcement that they were leaving the Sun Belt for the American. Matt and Cody react to the home loss to JMU and preview Thursday's matchup with ODU. 

Show Notes:

• Once Again Couldn't Put Together a Complete Game
• Sun Belt Championship Essentially Out of Reach
• Crucial Moments: 3rd-and-2 w/ Weston, Onside Kick, Sequence Before Ford Kick
• Georgia Southern Field Goal Kickers at 5-11 on the Year
• Shoutouts for Gutsy Efforts by Sears and Dallas 
• Officiating and the Phantom Timeout: We Look at the Tape
• ODU Preview: Struggling Team with a Little Confidence 
• Shutting Down ODU's Run is Key
• Offense Has to be Aggressive Early and Never Let up

Georgia Southern starts conference play 1-0 with a one-score win against Coastal Carolina on the road. The Eagles looked great at times, and bad others, continuing their inconsistent play. Special teams and a lack of a real running game are major concerns headed into a huge matchup against defending Sun Belt champion James Madison. 

Show Notes:

• Glad We Won, but How You Win Matters
• Two Goal Line Turnovers Cost Coastal 
• Eagles Special Teams Is a Major Lability 
• Weston Bryan Flashes Breakaway Speed 
• Lack of Real Running Game Is a Major Concern
• Defense Bent and Almost Broke in Half at Times
• James Madison Preview: Dukes Looking for First Win at Paulson 
• JMU Will Present Major Test of Stopping the Run
• Eagles Offense Must be More Consistent for Chance at Upset 
• Special Teams Needs to be Conservative and Safe

Georgia Southern ends its out-of-conference schedule a disappointing 1-3 after a 42-28 loss to Houston. Now, the Eagles head up to Conway to face Coastal Carolina in a battle of struggling programs looking to start 1-0 in Sun Belt play.  

Show Notes:

• Defense Struggles Against Houston
• Max Johnson Has Best Game, but Still Outshined by Weigman
• Houston's O-Line Dominates Eagles' Front 7
• Through 4 Games, Eagles Still Unable to Play a Complete Game 
• Has Georgia Southern Ever Played 4 Complete Quarters Under Helton?
• Hollins and Myles Out, and Alex Taylor's Breakout Game 
• Coastal Preview: Two Teams Desperate for a Win
• Coastal's Offense Runs Through Its QB
• What a Win or Loss Would Mean for the Season

Georgia Southern lets a 17-point lead slip away after special teams blunders, some defensive lapses and a stagnant second-half offense in a 31-27 loss to Jax State. The Eagles now find themselves 1-2 and staring 1-3 in the mirror with a home game against a ranked Houston team. 

Show Notes:

• Second Half Collapse of Epic Proportions 
• Special Teams Absolutely Horrific Through Three Games
• Play Calling Still Bad, Especially in Second Halves 
• QB Play Remains Suspect with Inability to Throw Downfield
• Should We Let Weston Bryan Run the Offense?
• Why This Team Isn't Competing for a Sun Belt Championship
• Defense Shows Its Human, But Still Greatly Improved
• Houston and Willie Fritz Will Be Hunting a Wounded Duck

Georgia Southern's lackluster offense is its downfall in a 22-7 loss at Clemson. Matt and Cody react to the questionable playcalling and player execution in a rough showing for the offense as well as discuss a fantastic showing from the Eagles defense. The guys also preview Saturday's game against Jax State that is a must-win.

Show Notes:

• Special Teams Put Us in a Hole Early
• Offensive Woes Don't Fall Solely on Aplin
• Defense Plays Lights Out for Second Straight Game
• Is the Defense Championship Caliber?
• Jax State Preview: Familiar Face at OC
• Gamecocks' Offense Runs Through QB Caden Creel
• Eagles Must Establish the Run Early Against Jax State
• Sun Belt Round-Up from Week 2