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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 Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
What a whirlwind the last 24 hours has been. The Braves are world champions and Georgia Southern football has a new coach in former USC head coach Clay Helton, a name many didn't consider until it quickly surfaced and became official. Matt and Cody discuss the hire and its impact on recruiting, the future of the triple option and the potential for Georgia Southern football under Coach Helton.
Show Notes:
- Clay Helton Is the Choice: Initial Reaction
- Recruiting, Timing and Impact
- Offensive Philosophy and Potential Staff
- Other Names Who Were Considered: Paul Johnson?
- Contract and Expectations
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
After a break from the bye week, GATA Talk is back! There is a TON to talk about, including conference realignment and a new and improved Sun Belt, the Georgia Southern coaching search and whether or not Georgia State is a rival.
Show Notes:
- Conference Realignment Recap
- Sun Belt Adds Four: Now Best G5 Conference
- Matt's Top Three Coaches He Doesn't Want
- Georgia State: A Rival Whether We Like It or Not
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Another week brings more off-the-field drama to discuss. Matt and Cody talk about the removal of Gavin Adcock from the team, the heartbreaking loss against Troy and what Georgia Southern needs to do to turn things around on a short week as the Eagles head back to the Yellowhammer State to face the South Alabama Jaguars.
Show Notes:
- Gavin Adcock Dismissed: Comes Down to Respect for the Blue and White
- Troy Recap: What Went Right and What Went Wrong
- Is It Time to Play Cam Ransom More?
- South Alabama Preview: Keys to a Win on a Short Week
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Georgia Southern is 1-0 in the Kevin Whitley era after a blowout win over Arkansas State to improve to 1-1 in Sun Belt play and 2-3 on the season. Matt and Cody discuss the game, what felt different with the team and the test the lies ahead on the road against a tough Troy defense.
Show Notes:
- Arkansas State Win: Team Responds Well and Shows Out for Four Quarters
- Breaking Negative Streaks: Turnovers and Third-Quarter Scoring
- Logan Wright's Big Day
- Soul of the Team: NaJee Thompson, Logan Wright & CJ Wright
- Troy Preview: Eagles Go Up Against Top 20 Rush Defense
- Why the StAte Win Isn't Like the 2017 South Alabama Win
- Subtle Changes Seem to Be Working Under Whitley
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Georgia Southern becomes just the third FBS team this season to fire its head coach. A viral video of player misconduct seemed to force the issue of head coach Chad Lunsford's dismissal following a 1-3 start to the season. Matt and Cody discuss the decision, the bus surfing video, interim coach Kevin Whitley, where the team goes from here and the future of Georgia Southern's offensive scheme in this jam-packed episode.
Show Notes:
- The Chad Lunsford Era Is Over
- Bus Controversy a Discipline and a Safety Issue
- Kevin Whitley Name Interim and the Message That Sends from Benko
- Louisiana Recap and Arkansas State Preview
- Eagles Still Scoreless in 3rd Quarter and Still Zero Turnovers
- Expect a National Search for New Coach, Not Just the Same Retreads
- Offensive Direction: It's NOT Triple Option or Bust