GATA Talk

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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S3 Ep7: What Happened Against Campbell & FAU Preview

So the Campbell game didn't go as planned for several reasons, but we escaped with a win. Now Georgia Southern prepares for a much tougher opponent in 2019 C-USA champion Florida Atlantic. How many of the 33 inactive players from the Campbell game will be back? How will we bounce back and respond after a lackluster showing against an FCS team? Matt and Cody try to make sense of a disappointing Week 1 and look ahead to our matchup with FAU. Show Notes: Disappointing Showing Against Campbell Unans...

Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 57

S3 Ep6: Georgia Southern Season Preview and Scheduling Changes

It’s FINALLY game week! After what has been a turbulent and uncertain offseason, Georgia Southern is set to play its first actual football game in a matter of a few days! Matt and Cody preview the newly revamped 2020 season and Georgia Southern’s opener against the Campbell University Fighting Camels. Show Notes: Scheduling Changes: BIG TIME Exposure Ahead Season Outlook: How Will the Season Play out? Measure of Success for 2020 Schedule It’s a Trap! GS Has Several Trap Games Previewing the Camp...

Sep 07, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 56

S3 Ep5: Georgia Southern Offense Preview

It's time to preview the Georgia Southern offense! The Eagles successfully navigated their first COVID outbreak and is set to face Campbell Sept. 12. In our second season preview episode, Matt and Cody break down the offense, including a loaded backfield and a healthy and experienced offensive line. Show Notes: First COVID Outbreak Among Football Program Protest to Raise Awareness of Racial Injustice How Will We Balance Wright, King and Kennedy in the Backfield? Is This the Year We Evolve Our Pa...

Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 55

S3 Ep4: Stadium Policies and Preview of Defense and Special Teams

We're inching closer to the 2020 season, folks, and that means one thing: It's time to kick off our preview episodes! After discussing the latest happenings of the state of college football in a global pandemic, Matt and Cody break down the Georgia Southern defense and special teams unit. Show Notes: Georgia Southern Announces 25% Capacity at Paulson Other Notable Policies: Yes Tailgating, No Freedom's Flight or Eagle Walk Triple Option Season Ticket Plans Benko Press Conference and Details of A...

Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 54

S3 Ep3: COVID Happenings Part 2 - Army Game and Season Outlook

So much has changed in just a week and a half. Georgia Southern has gone from a 10-game schedule to an 11-game schedule with the addition of Army on Nov. 21. FBS football now consists of six conferences — three from the Power 5 and three from the Group of 5. Matt and Cody discuss the season as it stands, the debate on whether a season should take place and why it could be a special season for Georgia Southern if games are played. Show Notes: Georgia Southern Adds Army for Nov. 21 Game 11-Game Se...

Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 53

S3 Ep2: Georgia Southern 2020 Schedule Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

After a longer than usual summer hiatus, we're back! Did we miss anything??? We'll recap the recent schedule changes for Georgia Southern's 2020 football season, including the season opener at Boise State being canceled. We'll also look at possible replacements for those games and discuss what the 2020 season may have in store as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Show Notes: We're Finally Back: What Took Us So Long? Bye Bye Boise State Impact of Losing the Ole Miss Game Geor...

Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 52

Bonus Episode: Jared Benko Hired as AD

Before all of the coronavirus craziness shut everything down, we recorded an episode about the new athletic director at Georgia Southern. Find out what we think Jared Benko will bring to the position and hear our wish list for the new AD of our Eagles. While we won't have a spring game to talk about, tune in next time for Part 2 of our Season 3 premiere, where we break down the 2020 schedule. Show Notes: A Master with Budgets: Just What We Need Top Priority Is to Grow Budget Experience with Foot...

Mar 23, 2020•57 min•Ep. 51

Season 3 Ep. 1 Part 1: Doug Ruse, 2019 Recap and Recruiting

GATA Talk is back for Season 3. As usual, we jumped the gun on recording, so Part 1 of of our two-part season preview doesn't mention the fact that Georgia Southern has a new athletic director in Jared Benko. We'll cover that exciting news in a bonus episode soon, but in our season premiere we discuss the hiring of Doug Ruse as our tight ends coach, recap the 2019 season and break down the recruiting period, including snagging the nation's leading rusher in high school. Show Notes: Doug Ruse Ret...

Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 1

Bonus Episode: TK Resigns

After recording our two-part season finale, Georgia Southern AD Tom Kleinlein decided to resign from his position to take an admin role at Ole Miss. Matt and Cody talk about what this means for the GS athletics department moving forward and who they would like to see take over as the new AD. Show Notes: Opening Thoughts on TK Resignation How Will TK Be Remembered? AD Isn't Just About Football Qualities We Want in the Next AD Wish List for Next AD...

Jan 04, 2020•39 min•Ep. 50

S2 Ep20: Cure Bowl Preview - GS vs. Liberty

For Part 2 of our Cure Bowl preview, we break down our matchup with the Liberty Flames. We discuss what it will take to win and how a victory sets a precedent for what's to come next season. Jon Manson, owner and operator of A Sea of Red joins us to talk about about Liberty and what to expect from the FBS independent Flames. Show Notes: Cure Bowl Bid Not Surprising, Opponent Was Flames Haven't Been Tested Much This Season Liberty Has a QB Named Buckshot and an NFL-Quality WR How Will Liberty Def...

Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 49

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