For the fourth part of my preseason position group preview, we're going to take a look at the Front 7. For parts 1-3 of my series, go here: Part 1: Backfield Part 2: Receivers Part 3: OL While the offense is always the focus of everyone's attention at Georgia Southern, last year's turnaround was as … Continue reading Position Group Preview: Front 7 →

What an insane week. Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about it. If you have here's a summary: Last week at this time, Eagle Nation had just learned that its starting QB Shai Werts had been arrested for speeding and misdemeanor possession of bird poop on his windshield. The arresting officers … Continue reading Charges Against Shai Werts Dropped; Will Play vs. LSU →

Check out parts one and two of my position group preview go here: Backfield Wide Receivers/Tight Ends/Slot Backs One of the biggest keys to last year's "10-losses to 10-wins" turnaround was the improved play of the offensive line. Not enough can be said of the work that OL Coach Ron Hudson and Strength & Conditioning … Continue reading Position Group Preview: Offensive Line →

Eagle fans woke up Friday morning to some shocking news. https://twitter.com/TheBigGuyWJCL/status/1157267711749214208?s=20 Starting QB Shai Werts and DE Quan Griffin had both been arrested, on completely separate incidents, and are suspended indefinitely. According to Travis Jaudon of the Savannah Morning News, Quan Griffin's charges look very severe: The Glen Saint Mary, Fla. native (Baker County High … Continue reading The Shai Werts Arrest is Garbage and We All Know It →

On Part 2 of our Position Group Preview, I will take a look at the pass catchers. In Bob DeBesse's offense that is broken down into three categories: slot backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. For our Part 1 look at the backfield, go here. Wide Receivers Starters: Colby Ransom 5-11 195 R-Sr., Darion Anderson 6-0 195 … Continue reading Position Group Preview: Receivers, Tight Ends, Slot Backs →

With the 2019 season just around the corner, I will bring you a position-by-position breakdown of the Georgia Southern roster. I am going to divide the offensive side of the ball into three groups: the backfield (QB, RB), receivers (WR, TE, SB), and the offensive line. Quarterback Starter: Shai Werts 5-11 205, R-Jr. Backups: Justin … Continue reading Position Group Preview: The Backfield →

I apologize for the three month hiatus, but my life has undergone several changes since February (new wife, new kid, new house) to go along with the usual madness that comes with the last three months of the school year. Needless to say, I have been busy. But so has Georgia Southern. Time to play … Continue reading Georgia Southern’s Busy Spring →

Spring Practice It's good to have stability once again. A year ago at this time Chad Lunsford was still scrambling to fill out his coaching staff and salvage a respectable recruiting class. Under tremendous pressure, he did a masterful job at both tasks. The results speak for themselves. This year the demands are quite different. … Continue reading Spring Practice Schedule Announced (and other news and notes) →

With the storybook 2018 season firmly in the rear-view mirror, it's time to look ahead at year two of the Chad Lunsford era. It's one thing to have one great season, it's another thing entirely to be able to sustain success with the target on your back. Georgia Southern won't sneak up on anybody in … Continue reading Looking Ahead to 2019 for Georgia Southern →