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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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Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
September 3 is right around the corner and GATA Talk is here to get you ready for the start of the 2022 Georgia Southern football season opener again Morgan State. Matt and Cody dispute what pundits are saying about the transition to a more balanced or pass-heavy offensive attack and answer some tough questions about keys to a successful 2022 campaign.
Show Notes:
- How Long Will the Offensive Transition Take?
- Scrimmage Analysis
- Defense Looking Sharp Under Will Harris
- If/Then: Addressing Scenarios for a Successful 2022 Season
- Previewing Morgan State - HBCU out of the MEAC
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
New intro, who dis? GATA Talk is back as we usher in the conclusion of Sun Belt Media Days, the start of fall practice and count down the days until Georgia Southern football is back and the Clay Helton era begins! Matt and Cody give their predictions for the Sun Belt East and West divisions, discuss the keys to having a winning season and proving the doubters wrong, and break down the Eagles' offense, defense and special teams units.
Show Notes:
- Sun Belt Media Days Recap and Projections
- East Preview: Question Marks Around Every Team
- Why Kyle Vantrease Is the Perfect Bridge QB for the New Offense
- We Have One of the Best O-Line Coaches in the Country
- Skill Positions: Who Is Primed for Big Years?
- Defense: Plenty of Talent, But a Lot of Unknowns
- Special Teams: Significant Improvement Needs to Happen
- West Preview: Louisiana Takes a Step Back While South and Troy on the Rise
- GS Might Have the Toughest Draw with Cross-Division Games
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
The 2022 Georgia Southern Blue vs. White game is in the books, and with it concludes the first spring of the Clay Helton era. Matt and Cody discuss the spring game, how the new offense and defense is shaping up, and give their thoughts on realistic expectations in Helton's first year leading the Eagles.
Show Notes:
- Thoughts on Spring Game
- Progression of New Offense and Defense
- New Sun Belt Members: East Division Just Got a LOT Harder
- 2022 Schedule Overview and Thoughts
- What's a Realistic Record for Georgia Southern in Clay Helton's First Year?
- Benko and Helton Investing in the Program with IPF and S&C Program
- Shoutouts to other Georgia Southern Teams and Their Accomplishments
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Happy new year and welcome to GATA Talk Season 5! Since we last recorded, Georgia Southern head football coach Clay Helton finalized his staff, including a rising star as defensive coordinator and an experienced O-line coach. Helton also brought in a veteran QB from Buffalo that will compete for the starting job. On top of all that, Matt and Cody also discuss the key players returning for Helton's first year at the helm of the Eagles.
Show Notes:
- Clay Helton's Georgia Southern Staff Part 2
- Will Harris an Exciting Defensive Hire
- Richard Owens Is the Guy We Need Coaching the O-Line
- Kyle Vantrease: Possible QB1 Transfers in from Buffalo
- Host of Players Return: JD King, TBG, Amare Jones, and More!
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Clay Helton's first early signing period recruiting class at Georgia Southern is in the books and his staff is only partially assembled. Matt and Cody discuss Helton's first batch of recruits and the coordinators and assistants he's brought on board so far.
Show Notes:
- Helton's First Recruiting Class
- Best QB and Wide Receiver Class in History
- Defensive Standouts Helping with Recruiting
- Recruiting Grades for Helton's Class
- Staff Breakdown: Mostly Offense and Off-Field Roles
- Ellis as OC: Concerns Are Completely Justified