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In this edition of the Gridiron Blitz, we preview the upcoming NFL season. Awards predictions: MVP: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati). Others in contention: Pat Mahomes (Kansas City), Josh Allen (Buffalo), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia), Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco) Offensive POTY: Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco). Others in contention: Lamar Jackson (Baltimore), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota), Jalen Hu...

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we provide an update on the state of the site, recap our experiences at George State football's home win over Rhode Island and Georgia Tech falling to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta this past weekend, reflections on the rest of college football including Deion Sanders winning his head coaching debut for Colorado at TCU, conference r...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech football players, quarterback Haynes King and running back Trey Cooley , following their team's 39-34 loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta Sept. 1. Haynes (transfer from Texas A&M) and Cooley (transfer from Louisville) were making their team debuts for the Yellow Jackets. King threw for a game-high 313 yards and th...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech football head coach Brent Key following his team's 39-34 loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta Sept. 1. Topics included the Yellow Jackets dropping their season opener, losing a double-digit second half lead to the Cardinals, the debut of transfer quarterback Haynes King to the program and rebounding from the defeat.

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football player Marcus Carroll following the team’s 42-35 home win over Rhode Island in its season opener Aug. 31. The senior running back had a career-high 184 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the victory. Topics included the win, receiving the majority of the carries for the Panthers and how offseason adversity helped the team prepar...

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott following the team's 42-35 home win over Rhode Island in its season opener Aug. 31. Topics included thoughts on the victory, the career night for running back Marcus Carroll , early struggles of the Panthers' defense, the improved play of the special teams' unit, using explosive plays to defeat...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball player Bianca Bertolino for an exclusive interview August 30. The junior outside hitter had a double-double with 14 digs and 10 kills in the Yellow Jackets 3-1 victory over Penn State in Tampa, Fla. August 26. Topics included the victory over the Nittany Lions, Bertolino acclimating new teammates into the roster, spending part of the offseason...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier for an exclusive interview August 30. Topics included the Yellow Jackets winning their first two matches of the season including a victory over nationally-ranked Penn State August 26, the makeup of the roster which included a significant turnover in the offseason and preparing to visit nationally-ranked Ohio State S...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Peach Bowl Inc. CEO and President Gary Stokin for an exclusive interview August 29. Topics included the preparations for the Aflac Kickoff Game between Georgia Tech and Louisville at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta Sept. 1, how Aflac became the title sponsor of the contest, the history of kickoff games in college football, having two conference opponents face each o...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Troy football player Clayton Ollendieck  during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics included Troy building on its 12-win campaign last season including winning the Sun Belt championship and Texas San Antonio in the Cure Bowl, head coach Jon Sumrall entering his second year with the Trojans' program, returning starting quarterback Gunner Wa...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Troy football head coach Jon Sumrall  during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics included Troy building on its 12-win campaign last season including winning the Sun Belt championship and Texas San Antonio in the Cure Bowl, Sumrall entering his second year with the Trojans' program, returning starting quarterback Gunner Watson and previewin...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Texas State football player Tory Spears  during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics with the senior safety included new head coach GJ Kline joining the program and preparations for this upcoming season.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Texas State football player Nash Jones  during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics with the junior offensive lineman included Nash transferring into the program after previously playing at FCS program Incarnate Word, following his former head coach at IW in GJ Kline who took the same position at Texas State, playing in a record-setting offense...

The Sports Inquirer attended the post-match presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda following the team's 4-0 home victory over Nashville August 26. Topics included Saba Lobjanidze scoring a goal as a substitute in his team debut, the MVP form of Thiago Almada , Atlanta's improved form after elimination from the Leagues Cup and more.

The Sports Inquirer attended the post-match presser of Atlanta United player Saba Lobjanidze following the team's 4-0 home victory over Nashville August 26. Lobjanidze scored a goal as a substitute in his team debut.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Texas State football head coach  GJ Kinne  during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics included Kinne entering his first year with the program after previously being the head coach at FCS program Incarnate World, bringing his record-setting offense to Texas State, incorporating more than 50 new players into the program and preparations for this...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Southern Miss football player Cole Cavallo during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics with the senior tight end included the Golden Eagles looking to build on its seven-win campaign last season, playing alongside All-America candidate in running back Frank Gore, Jr. , the importance of blocking at the tight end position, playing for a legendar...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Southern Miss football player Jay Stanley during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics with the senior safety included the Golden Eagles looking to build on its seven-win campaign last season, bringing physicality to the defensive back position, how playing quarterback in high school has helped Stanley's ball catching skills, the intense foo...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Southern Miss football head coach Will Hall during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics included the Golden Eagles looking to build on its seven-win campaign last season, the open competition at the quarterback position, the contributions of running back Frank Gore, Jr. , the sporting culture of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and preparations for thi...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with South Alabama football player Carter Bradley during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 26. Topics with the senior quarterback included the Jaguars looking to build on their 10-win campaign last season, Bradley's strong play in 2022, attending the Manning Passing Academy this offseason, the enjoyment of fishing and expectations for this upcoming seas...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with South Alabama football player Yam Banks during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 26. Topics with the junior safety included the Jaguars looking to build on their 10-win campaign last season, Banks receiving preseason All-America accolades, bringing physicality to the defensive back position, the rich football culture of Mobile, Alabama including hostin...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with South Alabama football head coach Kane Wommack during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 25. Topics with the head coach included the Jaguars looking to build on their 10-win campaign last season, a breakdown of the offensive and defensive units, the rich football culture of Mobile, Alabama including hosting the Senior Bowl and expectations for this upco...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Old Dominion football players Jason Henderson and Javon Harvey during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 26. Topics with the head coach included the Monarchs looking to rebound from a three-win campaign in their first season in the conference in 2022, expectations for this upcoming season and more.

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Old Dominion football head coach Ricky Rahne during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 26. Topics with the head coach included the Monarchs looking to rebound from a three-win campaign in their first season in the conference in 2022, expectations for this upcoming season and being a part of the rich prep and collegiate culture of football in the state o...

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Marshall football player Charles Huff during the Sun Belt Media Day event in New Orleans July 26. Topics with the head coach included the Thundering Herd winning six of their final seven games of last season, the maturation of quarterback Cam Fancher who's now the full-time starter, the national exposure beating Notre Dame earned the program, embracing the transf...