Football Fridays in Georgia
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Hosts Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin of GPB Sports share highlights of high school football games from around Georgia. They also share stories from players, coaches, play-by-play announcers, and other people who live and breathe Georgia high school football.
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GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson talk with new Lowndes Head Coach Zach Grage. After a whirlwind hiring process that took a little over a week, the former Thomasville Coach brings a promise of 'simple, fast, fun and first class football' to the storied Lowndes High School program. He also weighs in on the podcast crew debate over their favorite Easter candies. That and more on this month's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast.
On this month's Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports’ Hannah Goodin is back with Jon Nelson to help break down some of the biggest offseason coaching moves across the state. They also talk to one of the top names on the move, Jaybo Shaw, who digs up some deep roots in Rabun County to head south in hopes of bringing his winning ways to a struggling Wayne County program.
Much has been written about Sean McVay's meteoric rise through the NFL coaching ranks as the LA Rams make their second Super Bowl appearance under his guidance. But signs of his game smarts and leadership abilities can be traced all the way back to his days as a high school quarterback and defensive back for the Marist War Eagles where he led the team to a state championship and was named the top high school player in Georgia in 2003. Host Jon Nelson digs into the GPB archives for some of his top plays and talks with McVay's legendary Marist coach Alan Chadwick.
In our final weekly episode of the Football Fridays In Georgia podcast for the year, GPB Sports' Jon Nelson recaps the entire GHSA Football Championships' lineup, including flag football, with our panel of media all-stars from across the state.
It's the Finals edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson travel across the state to bring you a rapid fire preview of all of the GHSA Football State Championship games from the Football Fridays in Georgia Media All-Star team.
On this week's episode of the Football Fridays In Georgia Podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson preview and review all the latest playoff action. They also talk to Single A Public's Maurice Freeman of Brooks County and Wilcox County’s Rob Stowe about each team’s unique path to the semifinals.
On this Thanksgiving edition of the Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by Calhoun's Clay Stephenson and Mike Chastain from Jones County to discuss their big wins in the second round of the Class AAAAA playoffs. They also talk a little Turkey about their favorite Thanksgiving traditions.
In this week's edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson break down the biggest bracket busters, surprises and noteworthy performances from round one of the playoffs. Walton Head Coach Daniel Brunner and Stephens County's Wes Tankersley drop in to discuss how their teams pulled off their big wins.
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, Paige Dauer at Albany's WALB, WMAZ in Macon's Marvin James, and GPB's own Football Fridays in Georgia and Recruiting 2021 host Matt Stewart.
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 matchups from week six.
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 matchups and preview our GPB Sports game of the week.
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 Seminoles last minute upset at the hands of the Gamecocks.
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 season.
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.
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