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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Georgia Dome Will Stay with FieldTurf
FieldTurf Release
Thursday, November 4, 2010
GSU Tradition Takes Another Step: Panther Walk
From GSU Sports Communications:
Panther Walk
Panther Fans! Come help cheer on the GSU football team as they enter the Georgia Dome for the final home game of the inaugural season on Nov. 6th vs. Lamar. Simply put, the “Panther Walk” entails the football team walking through a gauntlet of fans and cheerleaders to enter the Georgia Dome. It takes place between 10:45 - 10:55 AM outside of Gate E of the Georgia Dome. The Panther Walk has grown each week and is another great way to show your support for the Panthers!
Panther Walk
Panther Fans! Come help cheer on the GSU football team as they enter the Georgia Dome for the final home game of the inaugural season on Nov. 6th vs. Lamar. Simply put, the “Panther Walk” entails the football team walking through a gauntlet of fans and cheerleaders to enter the Georgia Dome. It takes place between 10:45 - 10:55 AM outside of Gate E of the Georgia Dome. The Panther Walk has grown each week and is another great way to show your support for the Panthers!
Friday, October 15, 2010
Georgia State vs. North Carolina Central - Preview & Prediction
Georgia State vs. NC Central
Kickoff: 1:00pm Georgia Dome
Radio: WRAS 88.5, WCFO 1160
Quick Slant: The Panthers play the 3rd game of their latest homestand after pushing aside Savannah State 55-21. The game wasn't close and the team proved it could step on the gas at home when given the opportunity. There were still sloppy plays including: fumbles and drops by the WR corp and penalities. The Panthers are no doubt aware that this will be their toughest game since Jacksonville State.
About Morehead State: The Eagles are coming off arguably their most heartbreaking performance. They enter the Dome 2-3 and watching Hampton score 27 unanswered points after a 13-0 lead. QB Michael Johnson threw 2 INTs that were returned for touchdowns in the second half. RB Tim Shankle is a very capable runner and operates behind a huge offensive line (averages 310 across the line) and an enormous FB in 280lbs. George Mobley.
What to Watch:
1) Can the Panthers Stop the Run? The Eagles average more than 170 yard per game on the ground. The Panthers give up nearly 170 yard per game on the ground. The front seven has to hold up and force NC Central to throw the ball in 3rd and long situations.
2) Can the Panthers sustain long drives? NC Central averages better than 33 minutes of time of possession due in large part to their ability to run the football. Drew Little and the rest of the offense need to be able to march down the field and give the defense time to rest.
3) Can the Panthers win the field position battle? The special team story will tell you everything about this game. If Vance and Schlechter can pin NC Central deep and can flip the field position the defense can take their shots. If the Eagles are able to make plays in special teams with Arthur Goforth then it will be a long day.
Georgia State Wins If...
They protect the ball and execute the offense. Balance the run and the pass and don't be afraid to throw the ball down the field vs. the Eagles. I absolutely expect to see Kelton Hill & Drew Little in the game together at points and for Kelton to get 5 carries or more in the Wild Panther formation. Don't be surprised if we dial up a few trick plays including the reverse with Darren McCray or Albert Wilson because NC Central is prone to overplay in one direction. On defense, keep the game in 3rd and long. NC Central does not throw the ball deep and has only two plays through the air over 30 yards.
NC Central Wins If...
The run the ball and turn the Panthers over. If the turnover margin is +2 or better in favor of the Eagles then the home folks will walk away unhappy. The weakness of GSU has been stopping the run and if Shankle goes north of 100 and they are able to pull off a few plays on special teams with Goforth, then they could secure the upset.
Georgia State Checklist:
1) Win the turnover battle - While aiming to make big plays, the Panthers offense has put the ball on the field. It's time for the defense to put their helmet on the football and there will be opportunities for INTs as well. The Eagles have thrown 6 INTs in 5 games.
2) Don't give up on the run - Their front 7 mirrors ours and they run the same 3-4. The offense must continue its stellar play and run the ball 35 or more times. Even if it's not grabbing 4.0 per carry, it's crucial to stay balanced to crank up the play action to Bully and Emmanuel on the rollouts.
3) Win the battle at the point of attack - The offensive line combines for 1550 lbs. across. The NG and C positions will be ones to watch all day as both teams want to push the other off the ball. If you see LBs flying up into holes and safeties able to make plays within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage, it will be a good day for the Panthers. If you see long gains and 2nd and 3rd down and short, it's going to be a long day for the defense.
The Roar
The NC Central game is not going to bring a ton of fans and with the locals playing early the likelihood of 15,000 or so fans in the building is likely. NC Central is 3-0 playing in NFL venues since 2000 after have played games in Ericsson Stadium (Carolina Panthers), Giants Stadium in New York and at the old Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia Eagles). Mose Rison is the cousin of former Atlanta Falcon Andre 'Bad Moon' Rison. The Eagles will have 11 players from the state of Georgia on the roster.
Prediction: Georgia State 27, NC Central 17
Kickoff: 1:00pm Georgia Dome
Radio: WRAS 88.5, WCFO 1160
Herman Boone, most remember the name as portrayed by Denzel Washington, is an NC Central alum
Quick Slant: The Panthers play the 3rd game of their latest homestand after pushing aside Savannah State 55-21. The game wasn't close and the team proved it could step on the gas at home when given the opportunity. There were still sloppy plays including: fumbles and drops by the WR corp and penalities. The Panthers are no doubt aware that this will be their toughest game since Jacksonville State.
About Morehead State: The Eagles are coming off arguably their most heartbreaking performance. They enter the Dome 2-3 and watching Hampton score 27 unanswered points after a 13-0 lead. QB Michael Johnson threw 2 INTs that were returned for touchdowns in the second half. RB Tim Shankle is a very capable runner and operates behind a huge offensive line (averages 310 across the line) and an enormous FB in 280lbs. George Mobley.
What to Watch:
1) Can the Panthers Stop the Run? The Eagles average more than 170 yard per game on the ground. The Panthers give up nearly 170 yard per game on the ground. The front seven has to hold up and force NC Central to throw the ball in 3rd and long situations.
2) Can the Panthers sustain long drives? NC Central averages better than 33 minutes of time of possession due in large part to their ability to run the football. Drew Little and the rest of the offense need to be able to march down the field and give the defense time to rest.
3) Can the Panthers win the field position battle? The special team story will tell you everything about this game. If Vance and Schlechter can pin NC Central deep and can flip the field position the defense can take their shots. If the Eagles are able to make plays in special teams with Arthur Goforth then it will be a long day.
Georgia State Wins If...
They protect the ball and execute the offense. Balance the run and the pass and don't be afraid to throw the ball down the field vs. the Eagles. I absolutely expect to see Kelton Hill & Drew Little in the game together at points and for Kelton to get 5 carries or more in the Wild Panther formation. Don't be surprised if we dial up a few trick plays including the reverse with Darren McCray or Albert Wilson because NC Central is prone to overplay in one direction. On defense, keep the game in 3rd and long. NC Central does not throw the ball deep and has only two plays through the air over 30 yards.
NC Central Wins If...
The run the ball and turn the Panthers over. If the turnover margin is +2 or better in favor of the Eagles then the home folks will walk away unhappy. The weakness of GSU has been stopping the run and if Shankle goes north of 100 and they are able to pull off a few plays on special teams with Goforth, then they could secure the upset.
Georgia State Checklist:
1) Win the turnover battle - While aiming to make big plays, the Panthers offense has put the ball on the field. It's time for the defense to put their helmet on the football and there will be opportunities for INTs as well. The Eagles have thrown 6 INTs in 5 games.
2) Don't give up on the run - Their front 7 mirrors ours and they run the same 3-4. The offense must continue its stellar play and run the ball 35 or more times. Even if it's not grabbing 4.0 per carry, it's crucial to stay balanced to crank up the play action to Bully and Emmanuel on the rollouts.
3) Win the battle at the point of attack - The offensive line combines for 1550 lbs. across. The NG and C positions will be ones to watch all day as both teams want to push the other off the ball. If you see LBs flying up into holes and safeties able to make plays within 5 yards of the line of scrimmage, it will be a good day for the Panthers. If you see long gains and 2nd and 3rd down and short, it's going to be a long day for the defense.
The Roar
The NC Central game is not going to bring a ton of fans and with the locals playing early the likelihood of 15,000 or so fans in the building is likely. NC Central is 3-0 playing in NFL venues since 2000 after have played games in Ericsson Stadium (Carolina Panthers), Giants Stadium in New York and at the old Veterans Stadium (Philadelphia Eagles). Mose Rison is the cousin of former Atlanta Falcon Andre 'Bad Moon' Rison. The Eagles will have 11 players from the state of Georgia on the roster.
Prediction: Georgia State 27, NC Central 17
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday Quick Hitters - 10.12.10
Good Evening Panther Nation! I hope you enjoyed this weekend's victory over Savannah State and are looking forward to NC Central. I had a chance to catch up with Tommy Hicks of the Mobile Press Register this afternoon and he had some interesting insights about the South Alabama program. I'll be posting his interview in about 30 minutes
Until then, today's links:
Ken at the AJC Previews NC Central with Coach Curry: AJC Link
Football Opponents Report: Rough weekend for our opponents as they go 3-5 this weekend. Our foes have a combined of 33-28 with Jacksonville State and South Alabama remaining undefeated. Check out Bob of the Examiner's complete run down. Examiner Link
Football Recruiting: DL Tre Jackson (6-5 290) of Jessup, GA has been offered by Georgia Tech. He's also getting interest from Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Middle Tennessee State. He is open right now. Charleston Post & Courier Link
Basketball Recruiting: Got to see a basketball recruit at the Georgia Dome on Saturday vs. Savannah State. Former Washington State Forward James Watson took in the game with Asst. Coach Sceptor Brownlee. He's currently at a JUCO and from what I understand he's a solid commit to us. I'll be updating the recruiting sites tomorrow. Washington State profile
Until then, today's links:
Ken at the AJC Previews NC Central with Coach Curry: AJC Link
Football Opponents Report: Rough weekend for our opponents as they go 3-5 this weekend. Our foes have a combined of 33-28 with Jacksonville State and South Alabama remaining undefeated. Check out Bob of the Examiner's complete run down. Examiner Link
Football Recruiting: DL Tre Jackson (6-5 290) of Jessup, GA has been offered by Georgia Tech. He's also getting interest from Clemson, Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Middle Tennessee State. He is open right now. Charleston Post & Courier Link
Basketball Recruiting: Got to see a basketball recruit at the Georgia Dome on Saturday vs. Savannah State. Former Washington State Forward James Watson took in the game with Asst. Coach Sceptor Brownlee. He's currently at a JUCO and from what I understand he's a solid commit to us. I'll be updating the recruiting sites tomorrow. Washington State profile
Friday, October 1, 2010
Georgia State vs. Morehead State: Preview & Prediction
Georgia State vs. Morehead State
Kickoff: 1:00pm Georgia Dome
Radio: WRAS 88.5, WCFO 1160
Quick Slant: After a less than impressive win on the road in Buies Creek, the Panthers head back home to face our 3rd straight FCS program in Morehead State. I'm looking forward to getting back inside the air conditioned Dome and kick the 100 plus degree weather that almost tripped us vs. the Camels.
About Morehead State: The Eagles are riding a roller coaster so far this season. They are 2-2 and have lost to CAA member James Madison 48-7 and Dayton 34-28, both on the road. They flat out air it out and are currently 8th in FCS with more than 300 yard per game passing. Their defense is porous allowing 35.5 ppg and give up nearly 400 yard per game to its first 4 opponents.
What to Watch
1. Can the Panthers run the football? Coach Curry has absolutely hammered the offensive line this week and I expect them to come out and mash the undersized MSU defensive line. The Eagle D-Line averages less than 248lbs. collectively across the board. It's time to eclipse 200 yards again.
2. Can the Panthers start fast? Morehead State has been outscored 91-38 in the first half this season. Can we get out and establish the run and march the ball down the field. The downfield passing game could absolutely come alive as the Eagles have short cornerbacks. Also, the KR game has been a tremendous weapon and I'm interested to see if the Eagles will kick to Albert Wilson & Darren McCray aka Blur Squared.
3. Can the Defense crank up the pressure? Morehead State's offensive line is also light as they average only 270lbs. across the board. Can the Noseguard disrupt the timing of the Eagle quick passing game? MSU QB has thrown 6 INTs in 4 games. Will this be the game that the TO margin turns in the Panthers favor?
Georgia State Wins If...
The Panthers take care of the football. QB Drew Little protected the ball well vs. Campbell and made one mistake vs. JSU in throwing to a spot. I expect to see an expanded game plan as well as 35 carries by the RB corps. This could also be the game to start taking some shots down the field as long as the Offensive Line plays better.
Morehead State Wins If...
They keep it close and capitalize on mistakes. Forcing fumbles and baiting Little into INTs will give the Eagles a chance. They have smaller WRs who can make people miss. The young Panthers secondary should receive a boost with the return of Brent McClendon but if they gamble and miss, MSU can capitalize deep.
Georgia State Checklist:
1. Impose Their Will Along the Lines. We've yet to see the kind of smashmouth line play that we were anticipating because both groups are still trying to find chemistry and truly trust each other. I fully expect the Panther Offensive Line to play well tomorrow.
2. Keep plays in front of you. Morehead State's offense has been forced to throw and they've done a good job hitting a deep play or two per game. The corners will have to play well and force the action inside where the LBs and Safeties can assist. If they let the guard down, it will keep the Eagles in the game.
3. Play Action. Drew is not the most mobile of our QBs but he does a great job in play action. We normally utilize a TE rollout or a drag route with our Slot WR. I'm interested to see if theTackles can give him enough time to unleash a few to back the smaller safeties up and give the RB corp even more space.
The Roar
The Eagles will likely walk into a large crowd as I'm anticipating nearly the same amount of student support that came out vs. Shorter in the opener. If the Alumni and Season Ticket holder show up, this could be a huge and boisterous crowd. As JSU's Coach mentioned, he was suprised at the level of noise. How will the Eagles react to this as they have done a pretty good job of keeping penalties at bay.
The prediction: Georgia State 28, Morehead State 17
Kickoff: 1:00pm Georgia Dome
Radio: WRAS 88.5, WCFO 1160
Quick Slant: After a less than impressive win on the road in Buies Creek, the Panthers head back home to face our 3rd straight FCS program in Morehead State. I'm looking forward to getting back inside the air conditioned Dome and kick the 100 plus degree weather that almost tripped us vs. the Camels.
Beaker will be in the Dome tomorrow. Will you?
What to Watch
1. Can the Panthers run the football? Coach Curry has absolutely hammered the offensive line this week and I expect them to come out and mash the undersized MSU defensive line. The Eagle D-Line averages less than 248lbs. collectively across the board. It's time to eclipse 200 yards again.
2. Can the Panthers start fast? Morehead State has been outscored 91-38 in the first half this season. Can we get out and establish the run and march the ball down the field. The downfield passing game could absolutely come alive as the Eagles have short cornerbacks. Also, the KR game has been a tremendous weapon and I'm interested to see if the Eagles will kick to Albert Wilson & Darren McCray aka Blur Squared.
3. Can the Defense crank up the pressure? Morehead State's offensive line is also light as they average only 270lbs. across the board. Can the Noseguard disrupt the timing of the Eagle quick passing game? MSU QB has thrown 6 INTs in 4 games. Will this be the game that the TO margin turns in the Panthers favor?
Georgia State Wins If...
The Panthers take care of the football. QB Drew Little protected the ball well vs. Campbell and made one mistake vs. JSU in throwing to a spot. I expect to see an expanded game plan as well as 35 carries by the RB corps. This could also be the game to start taking some shots down the field as long as the Offensive Line plays better.
Morehead State Wins If...
They keep it close and capitalize on mistakes. Forcing fumbles and baiting Little into INTs will give the Eagles a chance. They have smaller WRs who can make people miss. The young Panthers secondary should receive a boost with the return of Brent McClendon but if they gamble and miss, MSU can capitalize deep.
Georgia State Checklist:
1. Impose Their Will Along the Lines. We've yet to see the kind of smashmouth line play that we were anticipating because both groups are still trying to find chemistry and truly trust each other. I fully expect the Panther Offensive Line to play well tomorrow.
2. Keep plays in front of you. Morehead State's offense has been forced to throw and they've done a good job hitting a deep play or two per game. The corners will have to play well and force the action inside where the LBs and Safeties can assist. If they let the guard down, it will keep the Eagles in the game.
3. Play Action. Drew is not the most mobile of our QBs but he does a great job in play action. We normally utilize a TE rollout or a drag route with our Slot WR. I'm interested to see if theTackles can give him enough time to unleash a few to back the smaller safeties up and give the RB corp even more space.
The Roar
The Eagles will likely walk into a large crowd as I'm anticipating nearly the same amount of student support that came out vs. Shorter in the opener. If the Alumni and Season Ticket holder show up, this could be a huge and boisterous crowd. As JSU's Coach mentioned, he was suprised at the level of noise. How will the Eagles react to this as they have done a pretty good job of keeping penalties at bay.
The prediction: Georgia State 28, Morehead State 17
The Bowden Flu in Athens and How GSU can benefit
Denial is not a River in Egypt
Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press
As many of you know, I was raised a fan of the Florida State Seminoles (we know, we know). You may have read those last sentence aand wonder, where is he going with this and why does it relate to Georgia State. I promise it will get there, just hang with me.
I’ve seen this movie before and I know how it ends.
The folks over at ChuckOliver.net (he's a former colleague of mine and I'd encourage you to read his work, he has a ton of original content) targeted the demise of the University of Georgia's football program as the 2008 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide (complete article found here).
Like I said, I've seen this before. It started in 2006 for Florida State in their loss to Penn State in the Orange Bowl after beating Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game. Since that game, FSU was proceed to go 30-22 under Bobby Bowden. A decent run for a MAC team but this is Florida State!
I can certainly identify with the Georgia fans plight. The tracks are almost the exact same: highly rated recruits who didn’t do anything, poor player development, lack of discipline on and off the field, a souring fan base and eventually a coach who was forced to move on.
I keep reminding people that Richt learned Bobby’s way of doing things and that worked in the 90s, that doesn’t work right now and if he doesn’t seize control back, he’ll be pushed out as well by 2012.
How this helps Georgia State (ah, the payoff!): When Georgia (and Tech, for that matter) struggle, we have the opportunity to benefit. No, we are not competing for the same recruits. We are competing for attention. We are the 3rd prettiest girl at the party and will not feel bad if the other two get drinks spilled on their dresses. When Georgia struggles, it allows us to grab their fans and season ticket holders attention. The die hards will go to the games regardless but we are not after Georgia's die hard fans. We are after the college football fans who want to see college football and the Falcons fans who may not be able to afford NFL ticket prices. We have a tremendous opportunity in the next 12 months and the ground under the UGA football program is not exactly firm for Coach Mark Richt and staff. Have you invited a Georgia or Georgia Tech fan to a game yet? I've got one coming with me tomorrow. Another convert perhaps? That's my goal.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sources: Season Tickets Reach 5,000
According to DJ, we've surpassed 5K in season tickets. That's great news.
If you know, work with or are currently serving in the military, police or first responders, get them down to the Dome on Saturday. It's Patriots Day!
If you know, work with or are currently serving in the military, police or first responders, get them down to the Dome on Saturday. It's Patriots Day!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday Quick Hitters - 9.2.10 (Updated)
Logo On the Wall at the W Hotel
It's Game Day! A great time to be a Panther!
The AJC has given us a blog folks! Visit early and often. Add it to your favorites and thank Ken Sugiura for his coverage. AJC Georgia State Blog Link
Brandon Jones is Ready: Macon Telegraph Link
Shorter Thinks They are ready for PrimeTime: Rome Tribune News Link
Sports Illustrated covers Coach Bill Curry: SI.com Link
See you at the Georgia Dome tonight! 7:30PM. History is Made!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Yung Joc will be at the Dome tomorrow!
Photo Courtesy of GSU Sports Communications
From GSU Sports:The Georgia State Department of Athletics has announced that recording superstar Yung Joc will be at the Georgia Dome on Thursday night when the Panthers take the field for the first time.GSU Sports Link
As part of his commitment to GSU, Yung Joc has re-mixed his hit single, Yeah Boy, just for Georgia State.
My take: Two words: Atlanta's Team. Get used to it. GSU - The Movement.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Bonus Question: Could this be the greatest 12 months in Atlanta sports history?
My rationale:
-Atlanta Dream reach the Eastern conference Finals
-Atlanta Braves currently 2 games up and poised to win the NL East for the 1st time in 5 years
-Atlanta Falcons coming off back-to-back winning seasons and poised to reach the Playoffs for the 2nd time in 3 years
-Atlanta Hawks are readying for a 4th straight playoff apperance
-Atlanta Thrashers have had an extremely productive off season and look to jump back in the Playoffs for the first time in 4 years.
-Oh yeah, this urban university in Atlanta is 2 days away from kicking off in the Georgia Dome.
-Atlanta Dream reach the Eastern conference Finals
-Atlanta Braves currently 2 games up and poised to win the NL East for the 1st time in 5 years
-Atlanta Falcons coming off back-to-back winning seasons and poised to reach the Playoffs for the 2nd time in 3 years
-Atlanta Hawks are readying for a 4th straight playoff apperance
-Atlanta Thrashers have had an extremely productive off season and look to jump back in the Playoffs for the first time in 4 years.
-Oh yeah, this urban university in Atlanta is 2 days away from kicking off in the Georgia Dome.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Shorter Alumni Group Calls Us The Bulldogs
From the release on the Coosa Valley News:
Shorter University Baseball will host the Shorter Hawks Baseball Alumni Football & Golf Outing on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 2 and 3, in conjunction with the Shorter football game against Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Baseball alumni will be treated to a tailgate prior to the 7:30 pm. kickoff with the Bulldogs on Sept. 2. The tailgate is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Yellow Lot adjacent to the Georgia Dome.
My take: Seriously?! We need to drop kick these country folk and send them back to Rome. Nothing gets me going like people who call you by someone else's nickname.
Shorter University Baseball will host the Shorter Hawks Baseball Alumni Football & Golf Outing on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 2 and 3, in conjunction with the Shorter football game against Georgia State University at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
Baseball alumni will be treated to a tailgate prior to the 7:30 pm. kickoff with the Bulldogs on Sept. 2. The tailgate is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the Yellow Lot adjacent to the Georgia Dome.
My take: Seriously?! We need to drop kick these country folk and send them back to Rome. Nothing gets me going like people who call you by someone else's nickname.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Creating Elements for Game Day
Game Day Script: It's a Tremendously orchestrated process
If you guys don't know who Blake Adams is, you should. He's the man responsible to what we will see in the Georgia Dome and the Sports Arena for football and basketball respectively. He pulls the curtain back (only slightly) to describe the creative process.
I'm very much looking forward to seeing what he creates two weeks from tonight at 7:30pm.
Follow his blog here: The Blog of Blake Adams
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Shorter Bringing The Noise on Sept. 2nd
The Shorter University football team appears to have called upon a secret weapon for its season opener with University of West Alabama on Aug. 28, as well as its much-anticipated clash with Georgia State University on Sept. 2 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.
The weapon you ask? The 23 flavors of Dr. Pepper.
Those who have roamed the athletic offices at the Winthrop-King Centre over the past several weeks may have noticed the arrival of a colossal quantity of mini Dr. Pepper bottles – some full, most empty.
Eventually, every bottle – approximately 1,000 in the end – are being used in creating noisemakers that will be distributed among Hawk football fans as they travel to Shorter home and away games this season, one that begins on Saturday, Aug. 28 when the Hawks travel to NCAA Div. II foe University of West Alabama.
“Initially, we will try the shakers out on the road at West Alabama, and then I expect them to be in full force at the Georgia Dome against Georgia State,” said Shorter Director of Athletics Bill Peterson, who has witnessed first hand the invasion of Dr. Pepper amidst WKC halls. “It’s a fun idea and should be really helpful to our team.””
Rome News Wire Link
The weapon you ask? The 23 flavors of Dr. Pepper.
Those who have roamed the athletic offices at the Winthrop-King Centre over the past several weeks may have noticed the arrival of a colossal quantity of mini Dr. Pepper bottles – some full, most empty.
Eventually, every bottle – approximately 1,000 in the end – are being used in creating noisemakers that will be distributed among Hawk football fans as they travel to Shorter home and away games this season, one that begins on Saturday, Aug. 28 when the Hawks travel to NCAA Div. II foe University of West Alabama.
“Initially, we will try the shakers out on the road at West Alabama, and then I expect them to be in full force at the Georgia Dome against Georgia State,” said Shorter Director of Athletics Bill Peterson, who has witnessed first hand the invasion of Dr. Pepper amidst WKC halls. “It’s a fun idea and should be really helpful to our team.””
Rome News Wire Link
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Football Nuggets and Other Rumblings
President Mark Becker speaking to the Tampa Bay Alumni group dropped the following nuggets:
-The Falcons Visitor's Locker Room will be redone and rethemed for Georgia State. Imagine walking a recruit into the Georgia Dome and it has our logo, our colors in the largest FCS stadium.
-The Falcons Visitor's Locker Room will be redone and rethemed for Georgia State. Imagine walking a recruit into the Georgia Dome and it has our logo, our colors in the largest FCS stadium.
-Speaking of the Georgia Dome, football seating will be restricted to the lower bowl (23,000) with students in one endzone and advertising banners in the other. We need to sellout the lower bowl to think about expanding into the higher levels.
-Homecoming game will be vs. Morehead State on October 2nd.
-We currently have 3,000 tickets committed for Alabama and trying to get more.
More notes to come...
Friday, October 23, 2009
What Dekalb County's Vote really means for Georgia State Football
If you haven't seen the story, in a unanimous vote earlier this week, Dekalb County rejected is a plan for the Falcons stadium on the old GM plant in Doraville.
http://www.ajc.com/news/doraville-doesn-t-see-170166.html
So what does this really mean for Georgia State football?
I believe it is two fold:
1) Contrary to popular belief, Arthur Blank will not just blow the Dome up and contruct a brand new facility on that site. The City of Atlanta will fight tooth and nail and real estate experts that I've talked to want an extension of the Georgia World Congress Center to rival Chicago and Orlando in efforts to attract even more convention business.
2) We will be forced to follow the Falcons wherever they land (my personal belief is up I85 or I985 closer to the Falcons practice facility). This would also increase our rent quite significantly and would really put us in a tight spot financially if we haven't increased fundraising significantly by then.
This gives us quite a dilemma. Should we be pushing hard for an intown stadium and even offer to help the Falcons or should we set aim on an exisiting in town stadium to renovate?
http://www.ajc.com/news/doraville-doesn-t-see-170166.html
So what does this really mean for Georgia State football?
I believe it is two fold:
1) Contrary to popular belief, Arthur Blank will not just blow the Dome up and contruct a brand new facility on that site. The City of Atlanta will fight tooth and nail and real estate experts that I've talked to want an extension of the Georgia World Congress Center to rival Chicago and Orlando in efforts to attract even more convention business.
2) We will be forced to follow the Falcons wherever they land (my personal belief is up I85 or I985 closer to the Falcons practice facility). This would also increase our rent quite significantly and would really put us in a tight spot financially if we haven't increased fundraising significantly by then.
This gives us quite a dilemma. Should we be pushing hard for an intown stadium and even offer to help the Falcons or should we set aim on an exisiting in town stadium to renovate?
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