The Sports Inquirer

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Day: October 6, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-New England Revolution presser (10.6.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconqur #dcu #mls #majorleaguesoccer — October 6, 2019

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Michael Parkhurst post-New England Revolution presser (10.6.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconqur #dcu #mls #majorleaguesoccer

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Atlanta United player Michael Parkhurst (left) handles ball in contest against DC United
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender and captain Michael Parkhurst following the team’s 3-1 home win over the New England Revolution in its regular season finale on Oct. 6. Topics included the victory, the post-match retirement ceremony dedicated to Parkhurst, Josef Martinez saluting him after scoring a goal, the impact Parkhurst has had on the team and preparing to face New England again in the first round of the MLS Playoffs.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Miles Robinson post-New England Revolution presser (10.6.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconqur #dcu #mls #majorleaguesoccer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Miles Robinson post-New England Revolution presser (10.6.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconqur #dcu #mls #majorleaguesoccer

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Atlanta United player Miles Robinson takes picture with supporters
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson following the team’s 3-1 home win over the New England Revolution in its regular season finale on Oct. 6. Topics included the victory, Atlanta improving its defensive tactics in the second half, the impact retiring captain Michael Parkhurst has had on his career and the team and preparing to face New England again in the first round of the MLS Playoffs.

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-New England Revolution presser (10.6.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconqur #dcu #mls #majorleaguesoccer —

Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Frank de Boer post-New England Revolution presser (10.6.19) #sportsinquirer #atlutd #uniteandconqur #dcu #mls #majorleaguesoccer

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Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United manager Frank de Boer following the team’s 3-1 home win over the New England Revolution in its regular season finale on Oct. 6. Topics included the victory, Josef Martinez returning from injury, the impact retiring captain Michael Parkhurst has had on the team and preparing to face New England again in the first round of the MLS Playoffs.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Tra Barnett post-Arkansas State home presser (10.5.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Tra Barnett post-Arkansas State home presser (10.5.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb

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Georgia State running back Tra Barnett carries ball in contest against Tennessee.
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State running back Tra Barnett following the team’s 52-38 home win over Arkansas State on Oct. 5 which was the most points in program history against an FBS opponent. Barnett rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown in the victory.

Georgia State rushed for a school-record 340 yards along with a school-record six rushing touchdowns, while combining for 722 total yards which also was a school record.

Topics included the victory, the team’s rushing attack and being unselfish as part of a deep group of running backs.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Hunter Atkinson post-Arkansas State home presser (10.5.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Hunter Atkinson post-Arkansas State home presser (10.5.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb

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Georgia State football offensive lineman Hunter Atkinson (76)
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State offensive lineman Hunter Atkinson following the team’s 52-38 home win over Arkansas State on Oct. 5 which was the most points in program history against an FBS opponent. Georgia State rushed for a school-record 340 yards along with a school-record six rushing touchdowns, while combining for 722 total yards which also was a school record.

Topics included the victory, Georgia State’s tempo under offensive coordinator Brad Glenn, the balance of the team’s offense and winning the homecoming contest.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Dontae Wilson post-Arkansas State home presser (10.5.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #georgiastatefb #sunbeltfb —