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Backdoor Cut: #atlantahawks #atlhawks Al Horford pregame presser 2.19.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the pregame presser of Atlanta Hawks’ center Al Horford before his team’s home contest against the Miami Heat on Feb. 19. Topics included thoughts on the trade deadline passing the previous day, how Horford handles the deadline, the team’s acquisition of Kirk Hinrich.
Three Jackets Try Out for US Women’s National Team

Release from Georgia Tech Athletics: Georgia Tech volleyball standout and honorable mention All-American Teegan Van Gunst along with sophomore starters Sydney Wilson and Gabby Benda will try out for the U.S. Women’s National Team at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from Feb. 19-21. “I am looking forward to this opportunity for our…
Georgia State football adds Vanderbilt, UNC to schedule

Release from Georgia State Athletics: Georgia State has announced a future football home and home series with Vanderbilt, marking the first time the Panthers will host a school from the Southeastern Conference. Georgia State will host Vanderbilt on Sept. 28, 2024, and then make the trip to Nashville a season later to face the Commodores…
Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks Mike Budenholzer presser 2.17.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks’ head coach Mike Budenholzer following his team’s practice on Feb. 17. Topics included the Hawks’ preparation for the trade deadline on Feb. 19, starting practice after the All-Star break and the season-ending injury for Tiago Splitter.
Backdoor Cut: @atlhawks Paul Millsap presser 2.17.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Atlanta Hawks’ forward Paul Millsap following his team’s practice on Feb. 17. Topics included the team dealing with NBA trade rumors, his All-Star game experience in Toronto, whether Hawks’ management has consulted him on the state of the team and playing multiple positions.
Fighting Peaches: #gsupanthers baseball Greg Frady interview 2.16.16

By E. Marcel Pourtout, Editor The Sports Inquirer spoke with Georgia State baseball head coach Greg Frady before his team’s practice on Feb. 16 for an exclusive interview. Topics included preparations for the upcoming season, roster breakdown and expectations coming into the 2016 campaign. Georgia State opens its season at home on Feb. 19 at…