GATA Talk

It's Thanksgiving week, and we're thankful for all of our listeners and the support they've given us this season. It's also App State Hate Week. Matt and Cody break down the BYU loss, the emergence of a new QB1 and what it will take to end the season with a win at The Rock. Show Notes:  BYU, Connor Cigelske and Flying Burritos  A Debate About the New "Indoor" Practice Facility  Mullen Out at Flori...

Georgia Southern picked up its third win of the 2021 season with an ugly and down-right weird victory on the road against Texas State. Now, the Eagles face one of their biggest tests of the season as they host No. 14 BYU. Can the Eagles pull off the massive upset on senior night? Show Notes:  A Strange Night in San Marcos  A Tale of Two Quarterbacks  BYU Preview: Perfect Night Needed for Eagles Up...

Georgia Southern is still searching for its third win of the 2021 season after a 28-8 loss in a cold and rainy Paulson Stadium at the hands of Coastal Carolina. But Matt and Cody look at the silver lining with more analysis on the Clay Helton hire and the possibility to seeing more Cam Ransom the rest of the season. Show Notes:  Not Many Positives Against Coastal  Clay Helton Knocks Introductory P...

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.  Sho...

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 I...

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 W...

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: Turnov...

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 th...

Georgia Southern is limping into Sun Belt Conference play at 1-2 on the season following a 45-10 loss to a ranked Arkansas team. As the Eagles return home to Paulson Stadium, Matt and Cody discuss what it will take to turn things around, break down the few positives from the blowout in Fayetteville and preview the conference opener against Louisiana.  Show Notes:  Back-to-Back 30+ Point Losses: A...

In perhaps the most emotional episode of GATA Talk to date, Matt and Cody discuss Georgia Southern's blowout loss to FAU, a divided fan base and what it all means moving forward.  Show Notes:  FAU: What Went Wrong?  College Football Is a Business and Fans Are Allowed to Be Critical  Lose the Slogans, Props and Gimmicks and Return to GS Football  Arkansas: Shocking Upset or 70-point Blowout - Could...

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 Ped...

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 Los...

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 Qu...

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 Thi...

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 School...

Your favorite Georgia Southern football podcast is back for Season 4! And buckle up, Eagle Nation, because it's a long one. Matt and Cody discuss everything from basketball (as promised) to FCS spring football to a clearer QB competition coming out of spring camp.  Show Notes:  Life News: Baby No. 3 for Cody and Matt Moving Out West Men's and Women's Basketball Season Recaps  FCS Spring Football:...

After a break for the holidays, GATA Talk is back for our Season 3 finale! And boy do we have plenty to talk about, including the New Orleans Bowl, offensive coaching changes, the transfer portal, Shai Werts' legacy and how the Sun Belt Conference grew stronger in the offseason.  Show Notes:  We're Now on PayPal: Consider Tipping Your Favorite Podcasters ( Link ) New Orleans Bowl Recap  Shai Werts...

So much to talk about has led to our longest episode EVER! Matt and Cody touch on recruiting, the App State loss, the regular season as a whole and preview the New Orleans Bowl matchup with Louisiana Tech.  Show Notes:  Achieving the Improbable: 12 Regular Season Games in 2020 National Signing Day: Highly-Rated Recruits and Transfers  App State Recap: Mosely, Plungers and What Went Wrong Regular S...

It's App State Hate Week...again. For the first time in eight years, Georgia Southern will play their arch rival on a Saturday. Matt and Cody recap the FAU game, positives and negatives they saw with the "new" offense and what it will take to pick up a third straight win against the goat-loving Mountaineers from Boone. Show Notes:  This One's for You, Brant from Metter! FAU Recap: Defense Shows Up...

Let's try this again, shall we? Shane Marinelli, FAU insider and host of Inside the Burrow , joins the pod once again to discuss the Owls ahead of Saturday's rescheduled game. We asked Shane about the COVID-19 situation at FAU, breaking in a true freshman QB and his thoughts on why the defense has been so strong this year. Show Notes:  COVID-19 in Boca: FAU Has Had SEVEN Games Cancelled or Postpon...

For the second straight week there is plenty to discuss in the world of Georgia Southern football. Following a lose to (rival?) Georgia State, head coach Chad Lunsford made a change at the offensive coordinator position, relieving Bob DeBesse of his duties and moving former OC Doug Ruse into the interim role. Matt and Cody discuss what Ruse may bring to the offense, what our depleted defense may l...

So much to talk about this week, so buckle up! Matt and Cody discuss the letdown against Army, the final drive, potentially losing several key players to legal issues, and whether Georgia State is a true rival.  Show Notes:  Luck Finally Works Against Eagles in Army Loss Special Teams a Growing Concern  Offense: The Case to Make a Change Now and Why We Won't  The Final Drive and the Decision Not t...

After another close win to improve to 6-2 on the season, Georgia Southern hits the road to face an unfamiliar opponent with a very familiar head coach. Matt and Cody break down the 40-38 win against Texas State and preview Saturday's big matchup with Army and Jeff Monken.  Show Notes:  Another Squeaker: Positives and Negatives on All Three Phases Georgia Southern 2020 Is a Gem for Networks and Thi...

It came down to the wire once again, but Georgia Southern came away with it's fifth win of the 2020 season last week, beating troy for the first time in four tries. Now the Eagles set their sights on the Texas State Bobcats, a team with more talent and offensive firepower than their record would lead you to believe. Show Notes:  Defense Shows Up and Shows Out Once Again Shout Outs for Stellar Perf...

Georgia Southern squeaked out another victory Oct. 29 against South Alabama to improve to 4-2 on the season and 2-2 in Sun Belt Conference play. The Eagles now welcome Troy for Homecoming in a game that will test the defensive secondary and the stagnant GS offense.  Show Notes:  A Public Apology to Scott Sloan and the Defense Offense Still Lacks Identity, Consistency and "Kill" Mentality Good Star...