Football Fridays in Georgia

The GHSA football playoffs get underway this weekend and GPB Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin called upon a group of experts from around the state to give you a preview of the key matchups, teams to look out for, and the players to watch in this playoff edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. They are joined by ESPN Coastal's Christian Goeckel, Rex and Jack at WRBL in Columbus, Pai...

On this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson run through last week's games and the playoff implications. Jackson County's Rich McWhorter also stops by to reflect on the significance of his 300th win.

On this edition of the Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, Zach Grage, head coach of region 1-2A champs Thomasville, talks with GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson about the tremendous community support his team receives and what makes south Georgia football so special.

This week on the Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin catch up with the always entertaining Gene Cathcart, head coach of the Jefferson Dragons. He talks about Georgia-bound, all-everything player Malaki Starks as well as the challenges of playing in one of the deepest classifications in Georgia in AAAA. Plus, a look ahead at a great week of region matchups.

On this week's Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by Lowndes' Head Coach Jamey DuBose. The Coach talks about playing in one of the toughest regions, not only in the state but the entire Southeast. He also dishes out the scoop on the team's daily breakfast routine that just may be one of the secrets to their success.

On this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast GPB Sports Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with Rabun County Head Coach Jaybo Shaw who talks about the deep family connection between his family and that of star quarterback Gunner Stockton. He also discusses the challenges of finding non-region opponents willing to take on his traditional powerhouse squad.

On this week's Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson talk with Charlton County Head Coach Russ Murray about his team's big Swamp War win over Clinch County and their perfect start as they head into the heart of their "Region of Doom" schedule. Jon also helps break down the latest on the contentious GHSA re-classification process plus a recap of the biggest m...

On this week’s Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB’s Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin talk to Oconee County Head Coach Travis Noland about his 4-0 start and what to expect from his team for the rest of the season. He also tells the story about when he learned his son Zeb Noland was named the starting quarterback for the University of South Carolina. Jon and Hannah also recap last week's big match...

On this week’s Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB’s Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin talk to Lee County Coach Dean Fabrizio about their big win over Lowndes, their 4-0 start and the winning culture he’s brought to Leesburg. They also recap the top games of the week. And a surprise guest coach, and Jacksonville State alum, stops in to give Jon a little good natured grief about his Florida State S...

On this week's edition of the Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports Jon Nelson and Hannah Gooden head to the coast to talk with Benedictine Head Coach Danny Britt. The two-time state champs from Savannah are 0-2, but a tough schedule against two out of state powerhouses should have the Cadets and their Auburn-bound QB, Holden Geriner, in good shape when their "mini" region schedule rolls...

GPB Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin sit down for a wide-ranging conversation with Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Executive Director, Dr. Robin Hines, on this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. They discuss COVID challenges, realignment, and the popularity of the Flag Football Championships. They also talk about some of the surprising games from week 2 of the football regular...

GPB's Sports Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin discuss some of week one's biggest surprises and talk with Colquitt County Head Coach Justin Rogers about his young team's big win over Marietta on this edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. Jon, who is back on the road this week (or is he??), also breaks down the stops on his southern swing.

GPB Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin are back with this week's edition of The Football Fridays In Georgia podcast. This week they talk with Ware County Coach Jason Strickland about his star quarterback Thomas Castellanos and his community's deep passion for high school football.

The Football Friday's In Georgia podcast kicks off its weekly schedule with a preview of the top teams, players and coaching moves for the upcoming 2021 season. Hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by GPB play-by-play announcer Matt Stewart who breaks down his surprise picks for the top of the 7A classification. Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter creator Todd Holcomb also joins...

On this month's edition of GPB's Football Friday's in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin catch up with Joey King about returning to high school coaching at Carrollton after spending time in the college ranks. They also discuss one of his most famous players, NFL number one draft pick Trevor Lawrence. 

On this month's edition of The Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin discuss the offseason schedule. They also talk with new Effingham County Head Coach John Ford about his new job, his family and lessons he's learned from the COVID-19 pandemic about communication with his players.

On this month's edition of The Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin have a powerful conversation with Newnan Head Coach Chip Walker on the extent of the devastation and long recovery process from the tornado that ravaged the school and community on March 26th.

GPB's Football Friday's in Georgia podcast hosts, Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin, talk with Valdosta media insiders, Phil Jones and Spencer Van Horn, about the ongoing scandal rocking the football program including the effects on the "Titletown" community at large.

On the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson catch up with coach Jeff Herron. Camden County welcomes him back to the sidelines in 2021, but he has to first finish his college assignment first at Tennessee Tech.

On the final "Football Fridays in Georgia" podcast for the 2020 GHSA high school football season, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson look back at Championship Week at Center Parc Stadium. Then, GPB Sports' Matt Stewart joins for his breakdown of all eight title games.

For this week's "Football Fridays in Georgia" podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson look at the high school football semifinals. They also talk with Todd Holcomb, the editor and publisher of the Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter.

Hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson go over the quarterfinals and get you ready for the semifinals. They also check in with Rush Propst, the head football coach at Valdosta High School. He discusses the challenges of this season, and the big change he and his staff made to turn things around.

On the "Football Fridays in Georgia" podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson welcome Maurice Freeman, the head football coach of the Brooks County Trojans. The Trojans had a big win in the second round of the playoffs in a rematch of last year's Class AA title game with Dublin. Coach Freeman breaks it down for us and gives the story behind his mantra.

On the "Football Fridays in Georgia" podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson welcome WMAZ-TV sports anchor Marvin James to the show. He gives the lay of the land after the first week of the playoffs in central Georgia, and he takes a look at Round 2. Marvin also remembers Georgia high school football legend, Robert Davis.

On the "Football Fridays in Georgia" podcast, hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson dive into the playoff picture with Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter. This jam-packed show continues with Thomasville Bulldogs head football coach, Zach Grage. He looks at his match-up with Westside-Augusta, the Class AA bracket across the board, and what Football Fridays mean to Thomas...