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Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Rob Lanier post-Middle Georgia State presser (12.30.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #lightitblue #ourcity @georgiastatembb @icehandler — December 30, 2019

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State basketball Rob Lanier post-Middle Georgia State presser (12.30.19) #sportsinquirer #gsupanthers #lightitblue #ourcity @georgiastatembb @icehandler

Georgia State men’s basketball head coach Rob Lanier
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia State basketball head coach Rob Lanier following the team’s 83-53 home win over Middle Georgia State Dec. 30.

Topics included the Panthers holding Middle Georgia State without a three-pointer in the contest, the performance of Justin Roberts (22 points, nine rebounds, seven assists), Georgia State’s form as it concludes non-conference play and preparing to visit Appalachian State in Sun Belt action Jan. 2.

Sports Inquirer Show 80 (12.30.19) (NFL Recap/Playoffs Preview, Peach and Fiesta Bowls recap, Georgia State football) #sportsinquirer @georgiastatefb @novaazbowl —

Sports Inquirer Show 80 (12.30.19) (NFL Recap/Playoffs Preview, Peach and Fiesta Bowls recap, Georgia State football) #sportsinquirer @georgiastatefb @novaazbowl

In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we discuss:

-The final week of the NFL season particularly the playoff picture in the AFC and the precarious position for the New England Patriots, the NFC playoff picture and how San Francisco’s road win over Seattle impacted it, the questionable retention of Atlanta head coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff as well as other hiring and firings around the league in the Gridiron Blitz (4:00-40:00)

-The Peach and Fiesta Bowls particularly the dominance of LSU with Heisman-winning quarterback Joe Burrow, Clemson overcoming deficits to defeat Ohio State as well as previewing the Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl with audio from Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott as well as quarterback Dan Ellington in the Technical State of Georgia Athletics (40:00-57:00)

Sports Inquirer Show 80 (12.30.19)
Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Hunter Atkinson pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @H_atkinson25 @novaAZBOWL — December 28, 2019

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Hunter Atkinson pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @H_atkinson25 @novaAZBOWL

Georgia State football offensive lineman Hunter Atkinson (76)
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports inquirer spoke with Georgia State football player Hunter Atkinson for an exclusive interview following his team’s practice Dec. 26.

Topics with the senior offensive lineman included the team preparing for the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Wyoming Dec. 31, the health of the team heading into the contest, the impact of the senior class on the Panthers’ program and the importance of ending the season with a bowl victory.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Terry Thomas pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @ttime_55 @novaAZBOWL —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Terry Thomas pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @ttime_55 @novaAZBOWL

Georgia State football player Terry Thomas
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports inquirer spoke with Georgia State football player Terry Thomas for an exclusive interview following his team’s practice Dec. 26.

Topics with the senior defensive lineman included the team preparing for the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Wyoming Dec. 31, the team’s health heading into the contest, the impact of the senior class on the Panthers’ program and the importance of ending the season with a bowl victory.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shawn Elliott pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @coachSelliott @novaAZBOWL — December 27, 2019

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Shawn Elliott pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @coachSelliott @novaAZBOWL

Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott
Photo credit: Georgia State Athletics

The Sports inquirer spoke with Georgia State football head coach Shawn Elliott for an exclusive interview following his team’s practice Dec. 26.

Topics included the team preparing for the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Wyoming Dec. 31, the health of the team including starting quarterback Dan Ellington, the impact of the senior class on the Panthers’ program and the importance of ending the season with a bowl victory.

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Dan Ellington pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @dan_CH14 @novaAZBOWL —

Fighting Peaches: Georgia State football Dan Ellington pre-NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl interview (12.26.19) #sportsinquirer #sunbelt @georgiastatefb @dan_CH14 @novaAZBOWL

Georgia State football player Dan Ellington
Photo credit: JASON GETZ/ Georgia State Athletics

The Sports inquirer spoke with Georgia State football quarterback Dan Ellington for an exclusive interview following his team’s practice Dec. 26.

Topics with the senior quarterback included the team preparing for the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl against Wyoming Dec. 31, Ellington’s health heading into the contest, the impact of the senior class on the Panthers’ program and the importance of ending the season with a bowl victory.