On this penultimate Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, you join the crew as they preview a packed week of GHSA high school football, from the Gainesville vs. Rome 5A semifinal at Barron Stadium to the Buford vs. Carrollton clash for the 6A state title. Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett and Rome head coach John Reid share how their teams handled an unusual playoff delay, how they build program culture from second grade through varsity, and what it takes to survive a schedule full of state contenders.
Join Niki and Jon for a look at one of the most unsettling weeks in Georgia high school football. They revisit the Brunswick vs. Gainesville playoff fight and the court ruling that has placed Class 5A in legal limbo. GHSA executive director Dr. Tim Scott explains the incident, the suspensions, and how the association reads its bylaws. The crew also previews semifinal matchups across every classification, including Carrollton vs. North Gwinnett and Buford vs. Valdosta. It is a clear and detailed look at the place where player safety, due process, and the pursuit of a state title all meet on Football Fridays in Georgia.
On this special bonus edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast, Hannah Goodin is joined by the top recruit in the country: Buford QB Dylan Raiola. He talks about the recruiting process, committing to UGA, learning from Matthew Stafford, and his love for Waffle House.
On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast Jon and Hannah talk with Benedictine head coach Danny Britt and Buford head coach Bryant Appling. We'll hear about the challenges of an elite program, coaching the number one recruit in the country, and take a look at unbeaten teams and games to watch around the state.
GPB's Matt Stewart has seen a lot of things during his 10 years as the voice of Football Friday in Georgia. The unforgettable performance of Robbie Roper, followed by his unspeakable death, left their mark on the veteran play-by-play man.
On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon get a preseason preview from the FFIG podcast all-stars: Jack Patterson, Marvin James, Phil Jones, Mary Alex Anders, and Matt Stewart.
With a roster loaded with prospects and incentivized by last season's runner-up finish, Hughes is No. 1 in Class 6A and could be the best all-around team in Georgia.
GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but who may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters.
The calendar says that we are 2 months away from the start of the 2018 Georgia high school football season, but if you stopped by the Roswell Area park last week you might think the season openers were just days away.
As many throughout the state of Georgia knows, the Buford football program is the Rolls Royce, the Cadillac...dare we say the Mercedes Benz program in the state.
