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Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks Mike Budenholzer presser 2.17.16 — February 18, 2016

Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks Mike Budenholzer presser 2.17.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks’ head coach Mike Budenholzer following his team’s practice on Feb. 17. Topics included the Hawks’ preparation for the trade deadline on Feb. 19, starting practice after the All-Star break and the season-ending injury for Tiago Splitter.

Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks Paul Millsap presser 2.17.16 —

Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks Paul Millsap presser 2.17.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks’ forward Paul Millsap following his team’s practice on Feb. 17. Topics included the team dealing with NBA trade rumors, his All-Star game experience in Toronto, whether Hawks’ management has consulted him on the state of the team and playing multiple positions.

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanthers baseball Greg Frady interview 2.16.16 —

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanthers baseball Greg Frady interview 2.16.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State baseball head coach Greg Frady before his team’s practice on Feb. 16 for an exclusive interview. Topics included preparations for the upcoming season, roster breakdown and expectations coming into the 2016 campaign.
Georgia State opens its season at home on Feb. 19 at home against Western Michigan.

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanters baseball Justin Jones interview 2.16.16 —

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanters baseball Justin Jones interview 2.16.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State baseball player, Freshman All-America and preseason All-Sun Belt selection Justin Jones before his team’s practice on Feb. 16 for an exclusive interview. Topics with the sophomore shortstop included his preparations for the upcoming season, comfort level as a sophomore and increased responsibilities with the Panthers.
Georgia State opens its season at home on Feb. 19 at home against Western Michigan.

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanthers baseball Bryce Conley interview 2.16.16 —

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanthers baseball Bryce Conley interview 2.16.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State baseball player Bryce Conley before his team’s practice on Feb. 16. Topics with the junior pitcher and Alpharetta native included preparations for the upcoming season, depth of the pitching staff, Conley’s decision to attend Georgia State, and expectations coming into the 2016 campaign.
Georgia State opens its season on Feb. 19 at home against Western Michigan.

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanters baseball Ryan Blanton interview 2.16.16 —

Fighting Peaches: #gsupanters baseball Ryan Blanton interview 2.16.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor

The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State baseball player Ryan Blanton before his team’s practice on Feb. 16. Topics with the junior outfielder and preseason All-Sun Belt selection included preparations for the upcoming season, recovering from a wrist injury that cut short Blanton’s 2015 season and the Panthers’ anticipation to start a new campaign.
Georgia State opens its season at home on Feb. 19 at home against Western Michigan.