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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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Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
It wasn't pretty, but Georgia Southern got its first win of 2021 against FCS Gardner-Webb. Matt and Cody discuss why the five-point win is concerning moving forward and why this game shouldn't be written off with the "a win is a win" attitude. The guys also preview FAU in what will be a long game for the Eagles if things don't improve significantly.
Show Notes:
- Why a Five-Point Win Against a Pedestrian Big South School Won't Cut It
- This Game Is Not the Same as the Campbell Nail-biter Last Year
- Both Young QBs Look Promising in Debut
- Who Gets the Start at QB Against FAU?
- Defensive Concerns, Especially the Secondary
- FAU: More Potent Offense and Equally Strong Defense as 2020 Owls
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
Tuesday Aug 31, 2021
It's GAME WEEK!!! In our third and final 2021 season preview episode, Matt and Cody go game by game, breaking down the upcoming Georgia Southern football season. Topics include the QB battle, COVID vaccinations and a preview of our season opener against Gardner-Webb.
Show Notes:
- Scrimmage No. 2 Thoughts, Todd Bradley-Glenn Injury and COVID Vaccinations
- Our New Favorite Quote: 'Stats Are For Losers' - Chad Lunsford
- Game-by-Game Breakdown: Wins, Losses, Toss Ups and Storylines
- Predictions: Win-Loss Record and Do We Make a Bowl?
- Gardner-Webb Preview: Family Affair, and One Georgia Southern Fans Know Well
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
As we inch closer to the 2021 Georgia Southern football season, the guys break down the Eagles' offense, defense and special teams units. Eight starters return on both sides of the ball. Who will be breakout players, who will be the X factor and how will the units come together as we gear up for a challenging 2021 schedule?
Show Notes:
- Special Teams Preview: Beck, Kicking Duties, Returns & LS Questions
- Defense Preview: Baker Jr., Canteen, Wade, Birdsong, Wright and Ellis
- Offense Preview: Up Tempo, More Motion, More Big Plays
- Breaking Down TEs, O-line, WRs and QBs
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Take two! After recording the night before the Justin Tomlin news, we called and audible and decided to record our 2021 season preview a second time. Matt and Cody take your Twitter questions about the quarterback situation, the outlook of the Georgia Southern offense and if it is championship or bust for the Eagles and head coach Chad Lunsford this season.
Show Notes:
- We're Good at a lot of Things, Timing Isn't One of Them
- Breaking Down the GS QB Situation
- Who Starts Game One: Cam Ransom or Sam Kenerson?
- What's the Deal with James Graham?
- QB1 at Season's End: Tomlin or Someone Else?
- What Will the Offense Look Like Under Ruse?
- Is It Sun Belt Title or Bust for Coach Lunsford?
- Realignment Tease and the Ever-Evolving Rumor Mill
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Breaking news leads to an impromptu episode of GATA Talk! All signs point to the College Football Playoff expanding from four teams to 12, including guaranteeing at least one spot for a Group of Five champion. Matt and Cody discuss what this means for the Sun Belt, Georgia Southern and football as a whole.
Show Notes:
- What Would a 12-Team Format Look Like?
- 2020 Would Have Featured Two G5 Schools
- Expansion's Impact on Recruiting, Transfer Portal and NIL
- Could Georgia Southern Make a 12-Team Playoff?
- How Long Before a G5 Cinderella?
- Why the Expansion Is Great for College Football