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The Sports Inquirer presents Gridiron Blitz: NFL Week 3 preview (9.26.21) — September 25, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Gridiron Blitz: NFL Week 3 preview (9.26.21)

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In this edition of the Gridiron Blitz, we preview the third week of the NFL season.

Season-to-date:

Week 1: 6-9-1
Week 2: 3-13-0
Season: 9-22-1

Week 3 picks (home team in CAPS) :

Carolina (-7.5) HOUSTON win
Arizona (-7.5) JACKSONVILLE
TENNESSEE (-5.5) Indianapolis
DETROIT (+7.5) Baltimore
BUFFALO (-7) Washington
NEW ENGLAND (-3) New Orleans
KANSAS CITY (-6.5) Los Angeles Chargers
Chicago (+7.5) CLEVELAND
PITTSBURGH (-3) Cincinnati
Atlanta (+3) NEW YORK GIANTS
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (-3.5) Miami
New York Jets (+10.5) DENVER
LA RAMS (+1.5) Tampa
MINNESOTA (+2.5) Seattle
SAN FRANCISCO (-3) Green Bay
DALLAS (-3.5) Philadelphia

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-DC United presser (9.17.21) — September 17, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Brad Guzan pre-DC United presser (9.17.21)

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Atlanta United goalkeeper Brad Guzan
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The Sports Inquirer attended the media presser of Atlanta United player Brad Guzan Sept. 17 ahead of the team’s home match against DC United in Major League Soccer play the next day. Topics included the team’s improved defensive execution with manager Gonzalo Pineda, how he communicates with players in multiple languages, the home-field advantage of Mercedes Benz Stadium and the approach to defending DC United particularly leading scorer Ola Kamara.

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-DC United presser (9.17.21) —

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Atlanta United Gonzalo Pineda pre-DC United presser (9.17.21)

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Locker room setup before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the media presser of Atlanta United manager Gonzalo Pineda Sept. 17 ahead of the team’s home match against DC United in Major League Soccer play the next day. Topics included the health and availability of Miles Robinson, Santiago Sosa returning to the lineup, how he communicates with players in multiple languages, the home-field advantage of Mercedes Benz Stadium and the approach to defending DC United particularly leading scorer Ola Kamara.

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Sally Polhamus pre-Chattanooga home interview — August 26, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Sally Polhamus pre-Chattanooga home interview

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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 for an exclusive interview Aug. 26. Topics included the Panthers’ exhibition match win at Chattanooga Aug. 20, the play of sophomore Clara Bednarek and freshman Lauryn Moultrie, the depth of the roster and the team preparing to host the GSU Invitation starting Aug. 27 against Chattanooga.


The Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia State volleyball Sally Polhamus pre-Chattanooga home interview
Sports Inquirer Show 176: Atlanta United defeats LAFC, EPL season kicks off, Georgia State football continues fall camp, Tim Tebow cut, NFL preseason begins — August 18, 2021

Sports Inquirer Show 176: Atlanta United defeats LAFC, EPL season kicks off, Georgia State football continues fall camp, Tim Tebow cut, NFL preseason begins

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In this edition of The Sports Inquirer Show, we start with the Original Free Kick with a recap of Atlanta United’s home win over LAFC  and preview the team’s upcoming home tilt against Toronto with audio from interim manager Rob Valentino as well as players Miles Robinson and Josef Martinez (3:27-23:07).

We also recap the first week of the English Premier League with the title contenders Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea starting strong, Tottenham showing resolve during the Harry Kane saga with a home win over Manchester City and more (23:07-32:11).

We discuss Georgia State football’s fall camp with audio from head coach Shawn Elliott along with players Blake Carroll and Cornelius Brown IV in the Technical State of Georgia Athletics (32:11-44:47).

Finally, we delve into the Jacksonville Jaguars releasing Tim Tebow as well as the preseason debuts of rookie quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Justin Fields and Mac Jones in the Gridiron Blitz (44:47 – 1:01:29).


Sports Inquirer Show 176: Atlanta United defeats LAFC, EPL season kicks off, Georgia State football continues fall camp, Tim Tebow cut, NFL preseason begins
The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Rob Valentino pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21) — August 13, 2021

The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Rob Valentino pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)

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Atlanta United Interim Head Coach Rob Valentino walks out onto the field before the match against FC Cincinatti at TQL Stadium in Cincinatti, Ohio, on Wednesday July 21, 2021. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Atlanta United)

The Sports Inquirer attended the press conference of Atlanta United interim manager Rob Valentino August 13 ahead of the team’s home tilt against LAFC August 15. Topics included the announcement of Gonzalo Pineda as the new manager earlier in the week, Valentino staying on the coaching staff as an assistant, the team’s improved play under him, communicating with Pineda, the training of new acquisition Luiz Araulo and the team preparing to host LAFC.


The Sports Inquirer presents Original Free Kick: Rob Valentino pre-LAFC presser (8.13.21)