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As the 2024 NFL trade deadline approaches, the Atlanta Falcons find themselves in a position to reinforce their roster for a potential playoff run. Despite noticeable improvements this season, there are key areas that could benefit from an infusion of talent. The team currently ranks last in the league with just six sacks, highlighting a glaring need in the pass rush department. General Manager Terry Fontenot made a significant move earlier by acquiring veteran linebacker [...]
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Behind the Whistle of GSU’s Intramural Games
When it comes to sports, it’s not just about the home and away teams. There’s a third team on the field– the referees, setting structure and ensuring safety. But for the people behind the whistle, there’s much more to the job than just making a call. The Georgia State intramural flag football season is officially underway and senior competitive sports official Jalen Presha enters his fourth year of officiating. “I like being able to make [...] -
New Era, New Energy for GSU Football
The Dell Mcgee era of Georgia State football is officially underway and the new-look Panthers are off to a solid start. The Panthers opened their season with a hard-fought battle for Atlanta, facing Georgia Tech on the road. Although they came up short in a 35-12 loss, the offensive line stood out, allowing no sacks against the Yellow Jackets, a Power Five opponent. The next two weeks told a different story for Georgia [...] -
What more can fans expect from the Falcons?
The Atlanta Falcons have had an interesting start to the season showing flashes of great plays but equally questionable decisions. Week one against the Pittsburgh Steelers showed the Falcons had much to work on, especially on the offensive side of the ball with new offensive coordinator Zach Robinson learning the strengths and weaknesses of his players. The Falcons lost to the Steelers 10-18 with quarterback Kirk Cousins only completing 61% of his passes along with [...] -
Braves Battle Injuries and Slumping Offense in Final Push for Wild-Card Spot
As the final month of the MLB regular season winds down, the Braves are battling to secure the last playoff spot in the National League. Sitting third in the NL East, they find themselves in a tight race with the division rival New York Mets for the final wild-card berth. After leading the league with 104 wins in 2023, Atlanta entered the season as one of the top favorites to win the World Series. [...] -
The Falcons add even more to promising defense
The Atlanta Falcons have had a major offseason with key additions such as quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Darnell Mooney but the defensive side of the ball is where the Falcons spent most of the offseason improving. Their first big move was re-signing 25-year-old linebacker Nate Landman to a three-year $2.5 million deal. 2023 was Landman’s first year as a starter after recording only one tackle in his rookie campaign in 2022. Landman was [...] -
Atlanta Dream’s playoff push: Dream battle for last spot amidst injuries and key showdowns
With the WNBA playoffs approaching, the Atlanta Dream find themselves in a battle for the final spot. Currently neck-and-neck with the Chicago Sky, Atlanta (11-21) holds a slim two-game lead over the Washington Mystics and Dallas Wings, making each game count. The Dream entered the Olympic break on an eight-game losing streak, dragging them well under the .500 mark. After the hiatus, the veteran duo of Tina Charles and Allisha Gray led Atlanta to four [...] -
Georgia State’s 2024 season outlook
Georgia State has had a busy offseason from new recruits and transfers coming in, to signing a former Georgia running back coach to lead the Panthers for the upcoming years. These changes will be on full display this Saturday as the Panthers battles their in-city neighbors, Georgia Tech, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Soon after the Panther’s Potato Bowl win against Utah State, former Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott shocked fans, resigning from his role [...] -
The Falcons have large expectations amid big offseason
After finishing 7-10 and missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season, the Atlanta Falcons returned to the drawing board this offseason, determined to turn things around. With a busy offseason marked by key roster changes and building a new environment, Atlanta is determined to bounce back and make a push for the postseason. The rebuild began on the sidelines with the hiring of head coach Raheem Morris. Shortly after, the focus shifted to revamping [...] -
Falcons hire new coordinators Zac Robinson and Jimmy Lake
New Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris is already attracting new faces to the organization such as former Rams coaches Zac Robinson, and Jimmy Lake who are set to be the new offensive and defensive coordinators. Morris and Robinson spent the last three years in Los Angeles together, helping the Rams win Super Bowl 56 and building their resume. Before his time as a coach, Robison played quarterback for four different teams from 2010-2013 [...] -
Falcons’ Jessie Bates III and Chris Lindstrom earn Pro Bowl honors
With the end of the NFL season, the Falcons have a reason to be proud as they send two standout players, safety Jessie Bates III and offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom, to the Pro Bowl Games. Bates clinched his first-ever Pro Bowl nod finishing third in the league with a career-high six interceptions. He also recorded a career high in both tackles (132) and forced fumbles (Three). One of the defining highlights of Bates’ season [...] -
Being an athlete, on a student’s schedule
Throughout a college career, student-athletes spend an immense amount of time and energy preparing their bodies and minds for success in their sports. These athletes must maintain the difficult balance between their lives as friends, students, athletes, etc. Over the last four years, more than 7.5 million athletes have graduated high school and set out to find new hobbies, occupations, and studies outside of their high school sport. For that reason, less than 3% of [...] -
Intramural Basketball Season Tip-Off
The Georgia State University Student Recreation Center isn’t just a place for pumping iron and video game tournaments; it’s a hub for a diverse range of activities, boasting numerous intramural sports leagues with easy access to students and faculty across each campus. As the spring semester reaches the midway point, the popular GSU intramural basketball league makes its return. “When it comes to our five on five intramural basketball league here at Georgia State [...] -
Atlanta Falcons Hunt for New Quarterback Talent in Off-Season Free Agency
Now that the Superbowl is over, all 32 teams are competing to win the off-season and for the Falcons, there’s a lot of work to do coming off of a 7-10 season. So far Atlanta has refreshed the sideline, with the hiring of new head coach Raheem Morris, but the roster remains under construction. The decision of what the Falcons do at the quarterback position could make or break their season before it [...] -
Coach Elliott resigns from HC position, Spring Football postponed
Feb. 15, Head Coach Shawn Elliott resigned from his duties after seven seasons as Georgia State Football’s head coach. Elliott posted a 41-44 record at Georgia State, leading the Panthers to a 4-1 bowl record in his tenure. The decision came early Thursday morning, just three days into the GSU Spring Football season. Following his resignation, Elliott was hired by the University of South Carolina as TE Coach. Before coming to Georgia State in [...] -
Georgia State Hires New Head Coach Dell McGee
The Georgia State Panthers found themselves in unfamiliar territory on Feb. 15. when head coach Shawn Elliott resigned from his position to become the tight ends coach at the University of South Carolina. Athletic Director Charlie Cobb wasted no time finding a new head coach as the Panthers hired Georgia running backs coach Dell McGee. McGee inked a 5-year deal with the Panthers that will last until the 2029 season. “We are proud [...]
