GATA Talk

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

Georgia Southern wins its season opener in dominate fashion with a 31-0 shutout against Charleston Southern. Matt and Cody discuss the excellent debut of Mike Mutz's defense, the fast start then drop-off of the Eagles offense, and preview the big matchup against Clemson in Death Valley this Saturday.

Show Notes:

• Dominate Debut for Mike Mutz and the Defense
• Offense Starts Fast, Then Fizzles Out 
• Thoughts on Max Johnson's Debut as Qb1
• Ashton Hollins and Ty Cummings Shine
• Stadium Atmosphere and Paulson Fan Experience Review
• Sun Belt Round-Up from Week 1
• Clemson Preview: Do Eagles Stand a Chance? 
• Keys to Beating the Tigers 
• Was Clemson's Blowout Against LSU Worst Case Scenario?