GATA Talk

Georgia Southern becomes bowl eligible and moves solely into first place in the Sun Belt East after a come-from-behind victory on the road, in November, against South Alabama. Matt and Cody discuss the much needed win and the outlook for the rest of the season as well as the recent athletic director change from Jared Benko to Chris Davis.

Show Notes:

• Cardiac Eagles Strike Again
• Total Team Effort in Fourth Quarter
• Unlike Marshall, Both QBs Were Key in Win
• JC French Played Safe, But Made the Plays When Needed
• Defense Looked Shaky at Times, but Pitched Shutout in Fourth 
• Running Game Concerns: OJ Needs More Touches
• Benko Out, Chris Davis In
• Jared Benko Is the Best Georgia Southern AD Since Bucky

After an embarrassing loss on the road against Old Dominion, Georgia Southern heads to Mobile, Alabama, to try and get back on track and do what they have been unable to do in the Clay Helton era — win a meaningful conference road game in November. In what Matt and Cody consider a must-win game against South Alabama, will the Eagles show up ready to compete in Mobile, or will it be another disappointing outcome in a stadium outside of the state of Georgia?

Show Notes:

• Eagles Showed Up 'Black Out Drunk' in Norfolk
• Why Can't This Team Compete in Conference Road Games?
• Defense That Came to Play Against JMU Did Not Show Up
• JC French's QB Play Continues to Regress
• Expectations for the Final Four Games of the Regular Season
• South Alabama Presents a Lot of Problems for the Eagles
• GS Must Stop the Run and Find a Way to Run the Football
• Eagles Must Find a Way to DRIVE When in the Driver's Seat

Georgia Southern moves into the driver's seat of the Sun Belt East race after a huge home win against James Madison. Now, the Eagles turn their attention to Old Dominion on a short week up in Norfolk, Virginia. 

Show Notes:

• Winning Despite Four Turnovers Is Telling
• Defense Delivers Excellent Performance Against JMU
• Offense Did Enough, And French Played Well
• Power of Paulson Frazzled the Dukes
• Eagles Have Target on Their Back and Will Get the Best of Everyone
• ODU Is Similar to Nevada Both on Offense and Defense
• This Game and Rest of the Season Is About GS, Not Opponents

It was one for the ages as Georgia Southern mounted a historic comeback victory against Marshall 24-23 at Paulson Stadium last Saturday. Now the Eagles have to quickly turn their attention to a James Madison team headed to Statesboro for what looks to be the East Division Championship game in the Sun Belt Conference. Matt and Cody put the comeback win into perspective, discuss the play of Dexter Williams II, blast the officiating and preview what seems to be the toughest conference test on the schedule as the Dukes roll into Paulson. 

Show Notes:

• Are We Dreaming, Or Did That Actually Happen? 
• Virtually No Coverage Despite Epic Comeback and Highlight-Reel Plays
• Defense Delivers Strong Performance on Slow Night for the Offense
• Worst Officiated Game in Recent Memory
• QB Play: Is There a Controversy?
• Previewing JMU: Dukes Are First in Offense and Defense in the Belt
• Mistake-Free Football Has to Happen, Along with Quick Start
• Power of Paulson and Expected Stadium Environment

After taking a week off for the Georgia Southern bye week and the aftermath of hurricane Helene, GATA Talk is back to get you ready for a huge White Out game at Paulson Stadium against Marshall! Matt and Cody discuss all the great things they witnessed in the Eagles win against Georgia State and break down what will need to happen to improve to 2-0 in conference play as the Thundering Herd head to Statesboro.

Show Notes:

• Hurricane Helene: Donate What You Can; Many Are Still Hurting
• Defense Look Fantastic in Atlanta Outside of Two Plays
• Offense Put on a Masterclass of Play Calling and Execution 
• Special Teams Continues to Shine Outside of Muffed Punt
• Marshall Has New Face Behind Center 
• Air Raid Not So Airy for the Thundering Herd
• Insider Trading: Eagles Have Former Marshall OC on Staff
• Thundering Herd Defense is Fast and Disruptive
• Eagles Should Win as Long as Offense is Humming
• Embrace the White Out and Be LOUD!