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Weekly chat with Georgia State's Minter and Jags

Georgia State coach Trent Miles said parts of Monday’s practice were “saucy” as the Panthers began preparing to host Troy on Saturday at the Georgia Dome. Most of the practice focused on special teams and there were some moments where the players hit each other fairly hard. “I think they ...

A look at Georgia State's rushing game this season. As you'll notice, the majority of the carries have resulted in 3 or less yards.

Recapping Georgia State's loss to Alabama, and what would you do next?

Recapping Georgia State’s 45-3 loss to Alabama: What did I learn from this game? Not much about the Panthers, other than “execution” continues to be used as a reason why Georgia State doesn’t play consistently well. Alabama really didn’t do anything complicated on offense: power running up the middle, play-action ...

WHAT THEY SAID: Georgia State vs. Alabama

“Anytime you are a coach and you are playing the No. 1 team in the nation in your first year in the FBS, one of the thoughts you have in your mind is that you don’t want to lose anybody. Our kids held up well. At one time I looked ...

Wil Lutz a bright spot for Georgia State

One of the bright spots in Georgia State’s 45-3 loss to Alabama came on its only points, a 53-yard field goal by Wil Lutz in the third quarter.The kick set a school record, breaking the 49-yard effort hit by Iain Vance against Morehead State in 2010.“It was awesome to be ...

Oct 5, 2013; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Georgia State Panthers wide receiver Albert Wilson (2) carries against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama rolls past Georgia State

Georgia State’s revenue from losing 45-3 to No. 1 Alabama on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium? $700,000. However, the costs in this first vs. worst matchup were high not because the result was unexpected — nobody thought that the Georgia State, in its first year in FBS, would keep it close ...

WNBA FINALS PREVIEW

THREE STORYLINESWho will step up for the Dream? Minnesota likely will focus on trying to stop Angel McCoughtry, who led the WNBA during the regular season with 21.5 points per game and has averaged 19.6 in the playoffs. Dream coach Fred Williams has said every night, someone needs to come ...

Dream hope third time is the charm

More than two weeks ago, after a dispirited loss to Washington, an aggravated Angel McCoughtry sat in her locker and defiantly said she wanted to win a championship with the Dream. She will take that first step Sunday when her team takes on Minnesota in Game 1 of the WNBA ...

Georgia State faces a few tall tasks against Alabama

How can a college football team lose with dignity? Don’t ask Georgia State coach Trent Miles, whose Panthers will take on Alabama on Saturday in Tuscaloosa. Yes, Alabama is the No. 1 team in college football, the back-to-back defending BCS champs. Yes, Georgia State arguably is the worst, 0-4 with ...

Georgia State's Ulrick John on Alabama's front seven

Continuing our series of blogs this week on Alabama’s playmakers, Georgia State tackle Ulrick John provides his thoughts on the Tide’s front seven. John (608, 290 pounds) will likely see a lot of linebacker Adrian Hubbard (6-6, 252). The junior from Norcross High has 13 tackles, two tackles for loss ...

Another stadium on Trent Miles' bucket list

Georgia State’s Trent Miles has coached in a lot of great stadiums, but he will get to check off one still left on his “bucket list” when the Panthers take on Alabama in historic Bryant-Denny Stadium on Saturday. “It’s got to be right up there,” he said of the stadium, ...

Georgia State QB Ronnie Bell on Vinnie Sunseri

Continuing our series of blogs this week on Alabama’s playmakers, Georgia State quarterback Ronnie Bell provides his thoughts on Tide defensive back Vinnie Sunseri. Sunseri, a junior, has returned two interceptions for touchdowns this season. The first came against Virginia Tech in the season-opener in the Georgia Dome. The second ...

GEORGIA STATE GAMEDAY

THREE STORYLINES How long can Georgia State keep it close? The Panthers had a chance to get within a score of West Virginia in the third quarter of their game three weeks ago. To do that against Alabama would require an ability to contain a running attack that has averaged ...

Q&A about Alabama

Marq Burnett covers Alabama football for the Anniston Star. He was gracious enough to answer a few questions about the Tide ahead of Saturday's game. Q: How does this game help Alabama? A: No disrespect to Georgia State, but it should give Alabama an opportunity to play some younger players ...

Georgia State's Danny Williams talks about the 2010 Alabama game

Georgia State wide receiver Danny Williams discusses the Panthers' last visit to Alabama in 2010. The Tide won 63-7. The two teams will meet again Saturday.

Georgia State's Brent McClendon on Alabama's Amari Cooper

Because Georgia State is playing top-ranked Alabama on Saturday, and because the Panthers are coming off a bye week in which I already asked offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter to break down Alabama, I thought I’d do something different this week. On Monday I asked various ...

Georgia State finishes another spirited practice

Georgia State had another in what coach Trent Miles said has been a series of good practices on Wednesday heading into Saturday’s game at No. 1 Alabama. “We’ve had a good week and a really good bye week,” he said. He said they have been very spirited and very physical. ...

Miles says Georgia State is improving

Though his team is 0-4 and about to face No. 1 Alabama, Georgia State coach Trent Miles said he likes what he is seeing from his team. “I’m really happy with our guys,” he said. “They are really trying to get it right.” He said he is noticing the players ...

Georgia State's Joe Peterson on Alabama's passing game

Because Georgia State is playing top-ranked Alabama on Saturday, and because the Panthers are coming off a bye week in which I already asked offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski and defefnsive coordinator Jesse Minter to break down Alabama, I thought I’d do something different this week. On Monday I asked various ...

Georgia State's run defense is giving up 218.2 yards per game.

Agnew breaks down Alabama's running game

Because Georgia State is playing top-ranked Alabama on Saturday, and because the Panthers are coming off a bye week in which I already asked offensive coordinator Jeff Jagodzinski and defefnsive coordinator Jesse Minter to break down Alabama, I thought I’d do something different this week. On Monday I asked various ...

King working his way back....and who is an Alabama fan?

Georgia State coach Trent Miles said offensive tackle Grant King is practicing with first- and second-teams, but he has yet to decide if King will start when the Panthers take on Alabama on Saturday. Miles said the decision will be made later this week. King wasn’t allowed to participate in ...

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