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Mary Persons gives Canadian team a dose of Southern hospitality

Mary Persons ensures their visitors -- and now friends -- from British Columbia will never forget their nearly 3,000-mile journey to Georgia. 

September 4, 2024
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  • Jon Nelson
Carrollton Trojans
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Football Fridays in Georgia: Coaching Star Players and the Challenges of Reclassification

Ahead of the Rome vs. Carrolton game this weekend, Jon and Hannah talk with Trojans head coach Joey King about coaching one of the top players in the state, Juju Lewis. Then, Savannah Christian head coach Baker Woodward talks making a comeback in 1A with the Raiders. 

 

August 27, 2024
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Mecole Hardman with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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Beyond the Lights: From Small Town Glory to Super Bowl Victory

Join host Hannah Goodin on another exciting episode of Football Fridays in Georgia: Beyond the Lights. In this special edition, we delve into the incredible journey of former Georgia high school football star, Mecole Hardman, who played a pivotal role in Kansas City's Super Bowl victory. However, our focus isn't just on the game-winning touchdown but on the man who guided Hardman during his high school days – Coach Sid Fritts.

February 28, 2024
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  • Hannah Goodin
Lanier County 2023
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Football Fridays in Georgia: Competing with the best teams in the class; Maintaining schedules on travel days. Plus: Recap of last week; Games to watch

On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast: Jon and Hannah catch up with Lanier County head coach Kurt Williams, who made history over the weekend with his Bulldogs. Then: Lowndes head coach Adam Carter talks returning to his old stomping grounds and prepping for the upcoming game with Grayson. 

September 20, 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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Football Fridays in Georgia: *BONUS* Chat with the Nation's Top Recruit, Dylan Raiola

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. 

September 14, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin
New North Gwinnett High School football coach Eric Godfree (right) and offensive line coach Nick Johnson (left) during the Bulldogs spring practice in May.
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New Faces in Big Name places: Warner Robins, North Gwinnett and Lowndes Get Their Men

The high school football coaching carousel continues to spin in Georgia. There have been almost 100 coaching changes so far and a handful of vacancies still waiting to be filled. Each year the coaching turnover is roughly 20-percent, but this year could be higher than average due to some big job openings.

May 22, 2023
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  • Hannah Goodin
FFIG
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Football Fridays in Georgia: A Friday Night Playoff Doubleheader and Bracket Breakdown

A Friday night doubleheader in the playoffs? In this week's podcast, Hannah and Jon talk with the Fulton County AD Steven Craft about the difficulties and logistics behind setting up the Mill Creek/Milton and Rome/Langston Hughes games. Plus, we get a look at all of the brackets as we march toward the state finals. 

November 29, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Osborne practice
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Osborne's Strategy for Success and a Preview of the Winnersville Classic

On this week's podcast, we talk with Osborne Head Coach Luqman Salam about the changes he's made that have helped the program win more football games this year than in the past seven years combined. Plus, we preview the Winnersville Classic: Lowndes vs. Valdosta. 

 

October 4, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Pierce County Head Coach Ryan Herring and Appling Head Coach Jordan Mullis
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Pierce vs. Appling County — A Fierce Border War with Big Regional Implications

On this week’s weather-themed edition of the podcast, Hannah and Jon talk with the head coaches from Appling and Pierce counties, who call their border war and regional matchup this week one of the top 10 rivalries in the state.

September 28, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Houston Co. Coach Jeremy Edwards and Bleckley Co. Coach von Lassiter
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Football Fridays in Georgia: Mentor and Mentee off to fast starts at Bleckley and Houston Counties

On this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon talk with Houston County's Jeremy Edwards on his team's early success and the challenges of being a first year head coach. Edward's mentor, Von Lassiter, also joins the show to talk about Bleckley County's undefeated start and the lessons he's learned over his decade-plus career as a head coach. 

September 14, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Warner Robins coach Westbrook and Northside (WR) Coach Alligood
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Football Fridays in Georgia: Why 'The Game' down in Warner Robins is such a big deal

On this week's podcast, Jon and Hannah talk with Northside (WR) Coach Chad Alligood and Warner Robins Coach Marquis Westbrook about "The Game" this week and why it's so special. They also break down last week's big matchups.

August 31, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Colquitt Head Coach Sean Calhoun
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: First Week Review and the New Main Man in Moultrie

On this week's edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon and Hannah get you caught up on all the big news from the first week of the football season. They also sit down with new Colquitt County Head Coach Sean Calhoun to talk about his team's first win and the expectations and pressures that come with coaching a big-time South Georgia program. 

August 24, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Buford Football team
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Rapid Fire All-Stars 2022 Season Preview

Our panel of media all-stars is back with Jon and Hannah for another rapid-fire edition, to break down the top storylines, teams and players to look out for in the upcoming 2022 high school football season. 

July 27, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Trinity Christian player avoids rusher in 2021 State Championship game
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Everything You Need to Know about the New GHSA Reclassification Plan

In this edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon tackle one of the most contentious and most talked about issues off the field this past year - the GHSA reclassification and realignment process. They get a firsthand account of how the reclassification committee’s decision unfolded from its chairman and hear from some of the coaches most directly affected.

June 17, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Portal Flag Football players in the GHSA 2021 Championship game
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Georgia's Fastest Growing High School Sport Takes Another Big Leap

This month's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast is all about the hottest high school sport in the state -  Flag Football. Hannah and Jon talk with one of the people most instrumental in the sports' inception and continued growth as well as the head coach of Portal High school, one of the state's smallest schools with one of its most successful flag football programs.

May 11, 2022
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Lowndes Head Coach Zach Grage
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Grage Promises Fast, Fun, Fundamental Football At Lowndes

On this month's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon talk with new Lowndes Head Coach Zach Grage. After a whirlwind hiring process that took a little over a week, the Former Thomasville Coach promises to bring 'simple, fast, fun and first class football' to the storied Lowndes program. 

April 20, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Wayne County Head Coach Jaybo Shaw
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Jaybo Heads South as the Offseason Coaching Carousel Spins On

On this month's Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, Hannah is back with Jon 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 and to head south in hopes of bringing his winning ways to a struggling Wayne County program. 

March 23, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Wilcox Coach Rob Stowe and Brooks coach Maurice Freeman
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Two Different Roads to the Semifinals For Two Class A Public Teams

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.  

 

December 1, 2021
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
Walton Head Football Coach Daniel Brunner and team
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Bracket Busters, Surprises, and Noteworthy From Playoffs Round One

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. 

November 17, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Rich McWhorter
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: The Playoff Push and a Coaching Milestone in Jackson County

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 drops in to reflect on the significance of his 300th win. 

November 3, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin

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