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Norcross Blue Devils
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Football Fridays in Georgia: Modern Coaching Challenges

In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon talk with Norcross Head Coach Keith Maloof and Brooks County Head Coach Maurice Freeman about the changes and challenges coaches face today.  

October 24, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Newton High School Football Players
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Success with a First-Year Head Coach & Small Town Football

On this Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast episode, Hannah and Jon talk with Newton coach Josh Skelton about being a first-year head coach, Mary Persons head coach Brian Nelson about football in a small town, and they tell us exactly what happened at the Mill Creek/Buford game last week.  Plus, they give an aspiring sports broadcaster a chance to make Cherokee High School proud. 

 

October 17, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Valdosta player scores touchdown
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Is Region 1 7A the SEC of High School Football?

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon are joined by Valdosta head coach Shelton Felton to discuss the Winnersville Classic and the importance of South Georgia football. Plus, Cartersville's head coach, Conor Foster, gives us a preview of the GPB Game of the Week. 

October 11, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
GHSA Executive Director Dr. Robin Hines in studio with Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast hosts Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Answers From the GHSA - New NIL Rules, Reclassification, Replay, and More

On this episode of Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon and Hannah are joined by Dr. Robin Hines, Executive Director of the GHSA. Dr. Hines answers all the questions about the new NIL (name, image, likeness) rules, reclassifications, replay, and more.  Nothing is off the table in this exclusive interview. 

October 4, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Walton Raiders Football Team
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Schley County on the Challenges of Class A Football and a Chat With Walton's Head Coach

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast Jon and Hannah talk with Schley County head coach Darren Alford about the challenges of Class A football and Walton head coach Daniel Brunner about fixing the little things. We'll take a look back at last week and preview the games to watch around the state this week. 

September 26, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Dylan Raiola
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Coaching the Top Recruit in the Nation. Plus, Unbeaten Teams and Games to Watch

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. 

 

September 12, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Parkview
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Former Players Coaching at their Alma Mater

On this week's podcast, Jon talks with two former players turned coaches: Jeremy Wiggins of Northeast (Macon-Bibb) and Joey Sturdivant of Parkview.  Coach Sturdivant's Parkview Panthers will face off against his friend and former coach, Eric Godfree, who is now at North Gwinnett. Plus, Jon gives us some highlights from across the state. 

September 5, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
FFIG Cedar
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Surprises, Sold-out Spectacles, and Broadcast Preview

LISTEN: On this week's podcast, Hannah and Jon talk with Coach Jeremy Edwards of Houston County about the back-and-forth game in Perry, Jon gives us insights on the big scores and big surprises last week, and Coach Rico Zackery of Westlake previews his matchup with Cedar Grove. 

August 29, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Langston Hughes vs Carrollton on ESPN 2
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Georgia Teams on National TV, Big Week 1 Games, and Week 2 Preview

On this week's podcast Hannah and Jon talk with Coach Boone from Langston Hughes about their win on national TV, Blessed Trinity's new coach Ed Dudley, and preview Week 2 of the season. 

August 22, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Dylan Raiola of Buford is the top high school football recruit in the country
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Players to Watch and Season Predictions

On this week's podcast Hannah and Jon are joined by Todd Holcomb, founder and editor of the Georgia High School Football Daily, to talk about players to watch, teams to look out for, underdogs, and season predictions.

August 16, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Superstitions, Traditions, and Funny Stories PART 2

In another very special episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast, Hannah and Jon caught up with coaches from across the state and asked them to share their superstitions, traditions, and funny stories.  This podcast episode is a collection of some of those answers.

 

August 14, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Superstitions, Traditions, and Funny Stories PART 1

On this very special episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast, Hannah and Jon caught up with coaches from across the state and asked them to share their superstitions, traditions, and funny stories.  This podcast episode is a collection of some of those answers.

August 11, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Football Fridays in Georgia: show-mezzanine16x9
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Preseason Preview All-Star Edition

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. 

August 2, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Langston Hughes Head Coach Daniel "Boone" Williams talks with GPB's Jon Nelson after his 6A State Championship win..
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Championships and Expectations

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon look at spring/summer practice from three points of view: a championship-winning team, a runner-up, and a team whose season ended too early. 

June 22, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Make That Kid An Offer
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: 'Make That Kid An Offer' Special

Many student-athletes across the state get overlooked regarding recruitment offers from colleges and universities. On this Football Fridays in Georgia podcast episode, Hannah and Jon discuss the recruitment process and the "Make That Kid an Offer" segment that spotlights these students. Plus, we hear from Rob Vaka and his son, Kyle Vaka from Kell High School who received a Division I offer after being featured on the segment. 

April 5, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: GHSA Basketball Championships Preview

On a very special episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon and Hannah are joined by Tabitha Turner and GPB's Matt Stewart to break down the GHSA Basketball Championships. 

March 6, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Early Signing Day: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: National Signing Day Wrap-Up

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon break down National Signing Day with the help of Rusty Mansell from 24/7 Sports and GPB Sports' voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart. 

February 8, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett celebrates with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Former Coaches of UGA Bulldogs Stars Stetson Bennett & Christopher Smith

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, we catch up with the former coaches of Stetson Bennett and Christopher Smith to find out what its like to watch one of their players win back-to-back national championships. Plus, NIL rules coming for Georgia high school players?

January 13, 2023
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Mill Creek 2022 GHSA 7A Football State Champions
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: 2022 Championship Wrap-Up

This week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon are joined by the all-stars to break down all of the 2022 championship matchups.

December 14, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
final
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Championship Week 2022

It is Championship Week for GHSA Football. On this week's podcast, Hannah and Jon are joined by an all-star team of reporters from around the state to break down all of the games.  

December 7, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin

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