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Day: October 30, 2019

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

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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 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.

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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

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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.

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

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

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Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz (middle) celebrates with teammates
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta United player Jeff Larentowicz following his team’s 2-1 home loss to Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Finals on Oct. 30.

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Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Kane Williams Media Day presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers @gsupanthers @georgiastatembb @sunbelt —

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

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Georgia State men’s basketball player Kane Williams
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State men’s basketball player Kane Williams during the team’s Media Day festivities on Oct. 30. Topics with the junior guard included the team’s adjustment to new head coach Rob Lanier, playing man-to-man defense compared to zone and seeing an increased role with the Panthers this season as an upperclassman.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Damon Wilson Media Day presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers @gsupanthers @georgiastatembb @sunbelt @IHate_DamWilson —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Damon Wilson Media Day presser (10.30.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers @gsupanthers @georgiastatembb @sunbelt @IHate_DamWilson

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Georgia State men’s basketball player Damon Wilson
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The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State men’s basketball player Damon Wilson during the team’s Media Day festivities on Oct. 30. Topics with the senior guard included the team’s adjustment to new head coach Rob Lanier, playing man-to-man defense and seeing an increased role with the Panthers this season.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Michelle Collier pre-North Carolina interview (10.29.19) #sportsinquirer @gtvolleyball @collmich @gtathletics @theacc @accvolleyball —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech volleyball Michelle Collier pre-North Carolina interview (10.29.19) #sportsinquirer @gtvolleyball @collmich @gtathletics @theacc @accvolleyball

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Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier
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The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia Tech volleyball head coach Michelle Collier before her team’s practice on Oct. 29 for an exclusive interview.

Topics included Georgia Tech’s six-match winning streak, all in ACC play, achieving high blocking numbers on defense, the play of libero Maddie Tippett including assisting the outsides and middles on the offensive attack, the versatility of outside hitter Mariana Brambilla and Collier winning her 100th match at Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets return to action at North Carolina on Nov. 1.