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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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Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
The Eagles pulled out a close one in Reno with a 20-17 win over Nevada to improve to 1-1 on the young season. Now, Georgia Southern returns home for a tune up game against the FCS South Carolina State Bulldogs. Matt and Cody break down the good and bad on offense and defense, the bright spot of special teams, and what we'd like to see in a must-win game against South Carolina State in Paulson.
Show Notes:
- Special Teams the Bright Spot in Reno
- Defense Struggles Early, Then Bends but Doesn’t Break
- Offense Goes Cold in Second Half
- Concerns with Run Game and Play Calling?
- Too Many Costly Penalties
- South Carolina State Preview: Bulldogs Should be Overmatched
- Eagles Need to Smooth Out Run Blocking and Execution This Saturday
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
The Boise State Broncos stampeded into Paulson Stadium, putting up over 650 yards of total offense in a 56-45 win over Georgia Southern in the season opener. Matt and Cody discuss what went wrong with the Eagles defense and why they looked so inept, especially rush defense. The guys also preview a Nevada team that will provide a big test on the road and critique the Georgia Southern fan base, specifically those still living in the 80s and 90s eras of Eagles football.
Show Notes:
- Broncos Run on Eagles at Will
- Defensive Front Seven Needs a Lot of Work
- Bad Start to ‘Top 25 Defense’ Claim by Helton
- Don’t Panic: The Hype Around Boise and Jeanty Is Real
- Secondary Played Decent Other Than One Drive
- JC French’s Grade In Debut at QB1
- Offense Was Forced to Be One Dimensional
- Lot of Options at Wide Receiver
- Aplin Did an Excellent Job with Offensive Play Calling
- Key Criticism of Offense? Ball Security
- Kicking Was Limited But Solid
- Nevada Preview: Much Tougher Test Than Originally Thought
- Wolfpack Isn’t Boise, But They’ll Test Our Rush Defense
- Eagles Have to Find a Way to Win on the Road
- Cody Calls Out the ‘Old Guard’ and Unrealistic Expectations
- Doing More with Less Doesn’t Exist in FBS Football
- Game Day Experience: SXC, Ribbon Board and HEAT
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
It's finally game week, and it's time for our first opponent preview of 2024! Matt and Cody discuss the QB1 decisions for both Georgia Southern and Boise State, and preview the Broncos' elite running back, experienced defense, their game manager at quarterback and their young and inexperienced head coach. What will it take for the Eagles to pull off the upset as home underdogs? Find out on this jam-packed episode!
Show Notes:
- GATA Talk Meet-and-Greet Coming This Saturday!
- QB1 Decision: We (and many others) Were Wrong
- Boise Goes with 5-10 Game Manager Over Former 5-Star
- Boise State’s RB Is the Real Deal
- WR: Many New Faces at Wideout for the Broncos
- Defense: Front Seven Strong, Secondary Questionable
- Special Teams Could be the Difference in Boise’s Favor
- Coaches: Can a Young Head Coach Keep the Magic Alive?
- Outcome Likely to Be Razor Thin
- Atmosphere: Sellouts and Student Crowds on Holiday Weekend?
- Send Us Your Tailgate Info!
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
It's the episode Eagle Nation has been waiting for — season expectations! How many games will Georgia Southern win in 2024? What's the ceiling? What's the floor? Matt and Cody break down the recent scrimmages, the schedule game-by-game, and the Sun Belt East and West in this jam-packed episode!
Show Notes:
- Two Scrimmages in the Books: Thoughts?
- QB1 Battle: Now a Two-Person Race?
- What Will Being ‘More Balanced’ Look Like?
- Sun Belt East Preview: Wide Open with Parity
- Sun Belt West Preview: Texas State’s to Lose?
- 24th Hardest Schedule: Absolutely Brutal Start to Finish
- Expectations: Matt and Cody’s Floor and Ceiling
- Do Bowl Games Matter in the Group of Five?
- Our Reality: Future Schedules Won’t Be Any Easier
- How Will Results Play Into 2025 Expectations?
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Part 2 of our Georgia Southern football preview is here, and we're talking about the offense! Matt and Cody discuss what the offense may look like under new Offensive Coordinator Ryan Aplin, what the run-pass ration may be with a young quarterback and who that QB1 might be. Can the offense surpass 2023 numbers? Who will replace Khaleb Hood as the top wide receiver? Will tight ends and running back be utilized more? And will a revamped offensive line with a new coach give up less sacks than a year ago? We'll answer all this, and more!
Show Notes:
- Offense by the Numbers: Better or Worse Than 2022?
- How Many Turnovers Is Too Many?
- Scaling Down Passing Expectations for Young QB
- O-Line Has Experience and Depth, & New Coach
- Tight Ends Need to Be Utilized More
- Receiving Core Is Filled with Weapons
- Running Back Room May be Most Talented Ever
- Who Is Going to be the Quarterback?
- Weighing the Options at QB
- Wrinkles in the Eagles Offense Under Aplin
- Great to Have Choice, Depth and Longevity at QB
- Tyler Budge: The Future at Quarterback?
- QB1 Needs to be a Strong Leader, Not Just Talented
- Final Thoughts on Georgia Southern's Offense