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Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Rob Lanier Media Day presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatembb @sunbelt — October 31, 2019

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Rob Lanier Media Day presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatembb @sunbelt

Georgia State men’s basketball head coach Rob Lanier
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State men’s basketball head coach Rob Lanier during the team’s Media Day event on Oct. 30. Topics included his first training camp with the program, the Atlanta basketball scene, expectations for upperclassmen Kane Williams and Damon Wilson as well as implementing his stamp at Georgia State.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Sally Polhamus pre-Little Rock interview (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatevb @sunbelt @sallyspo —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Sally Polhamus pre-Little Rock interview (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatevb @sunbelt @sallyspo

Georgia State volleyball head coach Sally Polhamus during contest
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The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State volleyball head coach Sally Polhamus before the team’s practice for an exclusive interview on Oct. 30. Topics included the Panthers moving through the Sun Belt Conference schedule, Georgia State’s strong blocking statistics, the form of outside hitter Leah Wilcox and setter Jordan Shoemaker and the team preparing to visit Arkansas Little Rock on Nov. 1.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Jordan Shoemaker pre-Little Rock interview (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatevb @sunbelt —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Jordan Shoemaker pre-Little Rock interview (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatevb @sunbelt

Georgia State volleyball player Jordan Shoemaker prepares to serve ball during contest.
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The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State volleyball player Jordan Shoemaker before the team’s practice for an exclusive interview on Oct. 30. Topics with the junior setter included the Panthers moving through the Sun Belt Conference schedule, Georgia State’s strong blocking statistics, Shoemaker’s responsibilities setting the offense and the team preparing to visit Arkansas Little Rock on Nov. 1.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Leah Wilcox pre-Little Rock interview (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatevb @sunbelt —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Leah Wilcox pre-Little Rock interview (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer @gsupanthers @georgiastatevb @sunbelt

Georgia State volleyball player Leah Wilcox
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The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State volleyball player Leah Wilcox before the team’s practice for an exclusive interview on Oct. 30. Topics with the junior outside hitter included the Panthers moving through the Sun Belt Conference schedule, Georgia State’s strong blocking statistics, Wilcox’s offensive approach and the team preparing to visit Arkansas Little Rock on Nov. 1.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs — October 30, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs

Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following his team’s 2-1 home loss to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Finals on Oct. 30. Topics included the defeat, Josef Martinez and Florentin Pogba injuries going into the contest, Atlanta’s run through the MLS Cup Playoffs and the 2019 season.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-Toronto MLS Cup Playoffs presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconquer #mlscupplayoffs

Atlanta United player Michael Parkhurst (right) handles ball in contest against Kansas City during 2019 season.
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Michael Parkhurst following his team’s 2-1 home loss to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Finals on Oct. 30. Topics included the defeat, concluding his professional career and reflections of his time playing for Atlanta.