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All "Jon Nelson" Blogposts

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Going Home: Tomberlin Returns To His Roots At Appling County

Coach Rick Tomberlin returns home to Appling County after a one-year sabbatical for the final act of his long, successful career

August 14, 2018
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  • Jon Nelson
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GPB Sports Blog

'Our Boys' Tells Irwin County Football Story With Love, Affection

David Pierce had no idea how tough it would be to write a book about Irwin County football. It turned into a labor of love.

July 31, 2018
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  • Jon Nelson
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GPB Sports Blog

So, How Many Days To Spring Practice Again...???

IT WAS A NATIONAL HOLIDAY YESTERDAY!!!

February 2, 2017
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  • Jon Nelson
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast: The One About The Finals

It's the last "Football Fridays in Georgia" podcast for the 2016 playoffs... Don't worry, we'll do other stuff... it's just that there aren't any more games to talk about next week...

December 13, 2016
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

When The End Is The Beginning...

Where's Bette Midler When You Need Her...??/

December 12, 2016
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

The "Football Fridays in Georgia" Podcast: Thanksgiving Edition (Or Is It Columbus Day?)

Three Weeks Left...??? Can you believe it...???

November 24, 2016
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  • Jon Nelson
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GPB Sports Blog

The Breakdown: Region 2-AAAAA Title On The Line

A rematch of the 2011 GHS

October 27, 2014
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  • Matt Stewart
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GPB Sports Blog

Jon's Georgia: Week Nine

Okay, I’m talking to you.

October 20, 2014
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  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Jon's Georgia: Fourth Edition

Another week, more surpri

September 16, 2014
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  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Ready for Some High School Football? I am!

First, all I have to say

August 22, 2014
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  • Jon Nelson
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

South Georgia Media Day Notebook: Chatting With Lowndes' Coach Cutt

Summer practice winds down and school bells ring again. And Georgia's high school football teams don't miss a beat, as they get down to business with little time to spare before the 2014 season comes at all of us in full force.

August 1, 2014
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

One Last Time

One last time…

December 17, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
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GPB Sports Blog

Thanksgiving Football On GPB!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

November 26, 2013
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

A Sports-Filled Weekend On GPB!

In this week's edition of Football Fridays in Georgia, GPB Sports is at North Cobb High School where the Warriors will host the Packers of Colquitt County.

November 21, 2013
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  • GPB Sports Staff
The Lassiter Trojans will host the Peachtree Ridge Lions for the first round of the 2013 playoffs.
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GPB Sports Blog

Let The Playoffs Begin!

The regular season was terrific, but now it’s on to the second season: it’s on to the playoffs.

November 13, 2013
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  • GPB Sports Staff
The undefeated Tucker Tigers look to keep their winning streak alive as they face the M.L. King Lions on GPB this Friday night.
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GPB Sports Blog

Lions Look To Play Spoiler Against The Undefeated Tigers

We’re officially getti

October 29, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
North Cobb put on quite a show on Football Fridays in Georgia, taking over the game in the fourth quarter with two quick scores
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GPB Sports Blog

Statement Friday

First and foremost…

October 22, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
The North Cobb Warriors prepare for the Indians with "skelly" during Tuesday's practice to work on reading, adjusting and timing
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GPB Sports Blog

A Battle for First Place in Region 4 6A

This week on Football Fridays in Georgia, GPB Sports will broadcast the undefeated and second-ranked McEachern Indians as they travel to Kennesaw, Georgia to take on the 5-1 Warriors of North Cobb High School.

October 16, 2013
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  • GPB Sports Staff
The Meadowcreek Mustangs earned their first victory since 2008 in front of a very large and supportive crowd last Friday night.
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GPB Sports Blog

Every Streak Has An End

Streaks can come out a

October 14, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson
Valdosta HC Rance Gillespie's 100th career win was earned through Friday's 41-14 win over Newton. Photo courtesy of Mike Chapman
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GPB Sports Blog

Ranked Teams Fight To Stay On Winning Side Of The Ledger

It was the week of the

September 23, 2013
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  • Jon Nelson

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