Thursday, April 28, 2011

Blake's Broken Foot is "Good to Go!"

Blake's Broken Foot is "Good to Go!"


The doctor cleared my son, Blake, yesterday, to start training again! Blake will be starting out slowly, and he is ready for summer workouts! (For those who missed it, Blake, #18, broke his foot during spring mat drills....) 

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Inaugural Season Players Given Their Game Jerseys

Inaugural Season Players 
Given Their Game Jerseys with
Commemorative Patches


GSU Blake Wyatt, #18, in his white jersey, on the field during the GSU-BAMA Game
A couple of weeks ago, Blake brought home his white Inaugural Season Jersey, with special commemorative patch attached. We plan to frame it, along with some other Inaugural Season memorabilia, at some point!


Blake's Jersey
Close-up of the Inaugural Season Commemorative Patch on the Jerseys
Blake with his "Panther Dad," trying on Blake's Jersey!


With the date change, assuming we move till Friday, it's 131 Days till we Kick-off Season Two!
Happy Easter, Y'all! 

Friday, April 15, 2011

Georgia State Panthers Spring Scrimmage at the Dome!

Georgia State Panthers 
Spring Scrimmage at the Dome!


Scores of Loyal Panther Fans, Fraternity and, Sorority Members, Alums, Bloggers and Followers, Panther Talk regulars, Pantherettes, journalists, photographers, and new friends, met in the Georgia Dome's Orange Lot, hours before the scrimmage to enjoy food and libations at the Panther Talk, and other, Tailgate Parties. Stories of the Inaugural Season, and speculations on our upcoming Second Season, were shared and enjoyed by all!
Here's a link to a gallery with more tailgating photos. Please feel free to tag the photos. (Panther Talk Bloggers/posters: Please tag photos of people you know, so we can put names with faces!)


The Dome was Rockin' when the doors opened, to the sounds of The Regulars Band




3,400+ Fans were pumped up, and lots of those around me were dancing and singing along with the band and sound system! The Pantherettes and Panther Cheerleaders kept the crowd revved up! AirTran, the Georgia State Book Store, and other regular season sponsors, continued their fun contests and games on the field during breaks.




The team took to the field, led by the the cheerleaders. 




The offense had quite a lead in the beginning, 14-0, when the defense caught up, and then dominated the rest of the scrimmage. Defense won: 41-27. Check out Panther Talk and Georgia State Sports for more "sports savvy" technical details!


The general crowd consensus was an attitude of excitement about Georgia State's upcoming Second Football Season. There was optimistic talk about moving from the CAA to the SEC, sometime down the road. 


The foundational plans are in place to grow GSU football into a program of prominence. To do that, we need corporate support, GSU alumni, and other Atlantans who want to be part of our NEWEST HOMETOWN TEAM, to get on board, come to games, and be a part of the NEW PANTHER NATION! 


Please help us spread the word! GSU football is great for family reunions, church and school groups, corporate celebrations, and kid's parties! GSU Athletics has special group packages for every event! 


GSU Football is a great tradition to start with your family. Football Season Ticket prices start at only $72 for the ENTIRE SEASON! That's only $12 per game for 6 home games IN THE GEORGIA DOME! The weather is always great in the Dome!


Check out other Georgia State Sports, as well.Tickets for all Georgia State Sports are affordably priced!


Here's a gallery of more scrimmage photos. Please tag people you know! GO PANTHERS!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

FREE Blue-White Spring Scrimmage Thursday, April 14th

FREE Georgia State Panthers 
Blue-White Spring Scrimmage 
Thursday, April 14th, 6:30
Georgia Dome


Reminder! Spring Scrimmage tomorrow night!
PantherTalk Tailgate Party before the game!
Come out with family and friends, and let's
ROCK THE DOME!



Saturday, April 9, 2011

Second Spring Scrimmage!

Second Spring Scrimmage!


Last night, my son Blake (#18) brought three of his Panther teammates, and a childhood friend, home for supper. They're all great guys! (I love it when my kids bring their friends home!)


Five big guys can surely put away a lot of food! Jake, Christo, and Mark were "fueling up" for the scrimmage today! (Blake's still in a boot from breaking his foot during spring mat drills.) 


Jake told us that he and his brother, Louie, are going to be in an "eating contest" at the end of the month! More to follow on that!


Supper: Clockwise from left, John Murphy, Mark Hogan #23 (GSU's first player!),
Blake Wyatt #18, Christo Bilukidi #53, Ed Wyatt (Blake's Dad), and Jake Muasau #35

Heading to the Scrimmage, past the Georgia State Capitol 
The Panther's second scrimmage was today at at 10 a.m., at their practice field. Road work on the expressways had traffic a little crazy!
Guys heading to the practice field from the team bus.
 It was hazy and overcast a little after 9 a.m., as you can see from the ATL skyline! 

Jake Muasau and Blake Wyatt arriving at the practice complex
The New "Team Meeting Room" in the Offices Next to the Practice Fields
Coach Curry, Cheryl Levick, Coach Pugh, and a few others, spoke to us in the new "Team Meeting Room," (which the team hasn't yet used), before the scrimmage started. We saw a short highlight film of the Inaugural Season. 


The excitement for Georgia State's football program continues to build! We're on track for another great year!
Coach Curry's Welcome in the new Team Meeting Room


Sign in New Team Complex
What a beautiful spring day in Atlanta! After an overcast start, it actually got HOT sitting on the sidelines! I took lots of photos so everyone can get an idea of how much fun it was watching the Panther's today! 


 Panther Mamas! (Dads, family and friends, too!)

Scrimmaging!
Kelton on the Carry!

Marta Train whizzing by the practice field. (Just trying to give you a multi-sensory experience, as you imagine the sights and sounds!) 

Fans lining the field in the shadow of the Corey Smokestack.
There is a guy filming, far left, on the green hydraulic platform behind the yellow goal post!
Coach Curry talking to the team afterward
Video Clip of Running Form Drills 


Don't Forget! The BIG Spring Scrimmage is in the Georgia Dome this Thursday, April 14th, at 6:30. Admission is FREE! Y'all come, and bring your family and friends. The Panther Talk Fan Website is doing a Tailgate Party before the game. 


Here's a link to my photo album with more complete Scrimmage coverage! Enjoy! 


GO PANTHERS!