Hey, Panther Family! Now that football season is kicking off, I'm back to cover GSU Football from a Mama's Perspective for our Third Season!
Three weeks of pre-season football camp ended with today's scrimmage. The pleasantly cool, overcast weather was a welcome change for spectators from the stifling heat of previous scrimmages. It's a sure bet that the team didn't miss the 90 degree days they've endured during "two-a-days," either!
The Scrimmage was at the GSU Football Practice Complex, where you're greeted by a large schedule, next to the reception desk. (We're traveling all the way to Maine and Rhode Island this season!)
Excitement is building! The team is enthusiastic. Everyone is looking forward to the Georgia State Panther's THIRD football season, which will be our only season playing Colonial Athletic Association teams. This will also be Coach Bill Curry's final season.
Coach Bill Curry with former Georgia Tech teammate Billy Williamson.
Pre-scrimmage stretching
Ready to Rumble!
Coach Curry's wife, Carolyn, enjoyed the Scrimmage with "GSU Panther Mama," Jamie Wyatt
At least five former Panthers were at the Scrimmage today!
Ben Jacoby, Kalan Jenkins, Louie Muasau, Bailey Woods (Kalan Jenkins is a Graduate Assistant for the team. Bailey Woods is coaching at Walker High School.)
My son, DB, Blake Wyatt with former player Arthur "Bully" Williams
Blake Wyatt, Christo Bilukidi and Jake Muasau at 2012 Spring Game
This Panther Mama is VERY proud that two of "my boys" are heading to the National Football League! Christo Bilukidi was drafted in the sixth round by the Oakland Raiders, as the 189th overall pick. Jake Muasau signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants!
Christo and Jake are fine young men on and off the field, and they will represent their families and GSU well. I know the entire Panther Family is thrilled for Christo and Jake, and will look forward to watching their Pro careers! Congratulations to both of you!
After a game: Front: Travis Evans, Back row l to r: Blake Wyatt, Trey Ennis, Christo Bilukidi, Kail Singleton, and Bailey Woods
Panther Mama loves it when she has a "full house!" From Left front, clockwise, in camo, John Murphy with GSU Panthers Mark Hogan, Blake Wyatt, Christo Bilukidi, Panther Dad Ed Wyatt, and Jake Muasau.
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! I certainly enjoyed spending time during the holidays with family and friends. I took a brief break from blogging, but I'll be back soon with my report on the Football Banquet. In the meantime, please check out Panther Talk's page encouraging support for our winning basketball team! C'mon Panther Fans! Let's spread the word, share the link, and SELL OUT THE ARENA! http://www.panthertalk.com/selloutsportsarena Happy New Year! GO PANTHERS!
6:45--Got up to get ready for Game Two of the Panther's Second Season against Old Dominion University.
8:00--Left home for the Georgia Dome. The temperature was in the high 50's, so it was a little cool, which translates into perfect tailgate and football weather!
8:45--On the way, we picked up Blake's girlfriend, Faith, and her roommate Molly at Intown Market. Ed picked up some huge, yummy breakfast sandwiches there!
9:10--Parked at the Georgia Dome near the Ferris Wheel and Chair Swing! We quickly greeted our friends as we headed to the Dome for the Panther Walk. We didn't want to miss seeing Blake coming in, as we did last week.
9:20--We were talking to Director of Football Operations, Sarah Gigantino, as she got the call from Coach Curry that the team was leaving their hotel for the Dome.
10:00--Strike up the Band, the Panther are coming into THEIR HOUSE!
10:15--Back to the Orange Lot to Ride the Ferris Wheel, and to watch others ride the "Chair Swing." (No chair swing for me, thank you!)
View of the Dome from halfway up on the Ferris Wheel
Pounce Joined in the Fun on the Chair Swings!
10:45--Across to the Panther Event Area to answer the question "What'll Ya Have?" I had a Coke and chili dog (as opposed to a naked dog) from The Varsity, along with samples of two tasty omelets from J. Christopher's--ALL FREE! THANK YOU VERY MUCH! (Please support the businesses who support GSU Panther Football, and tell them you appreciate their support!)
Blake's girlfriend, Faith, and my friend Kathy, and her daughter, Ayiesha, tried to ride the mechanical bull. Nobody stayed on even 30 seconds!
We all had our photo's taken from Greyhound's photo booth. And talked to people at Hot 107.9, and they "gave us some goodies." Thanks to SunTrust Bank, and all other participating sponsors!
11:05--Back to breeze through the tailgating parties, including the Panther Talk party, then headed into the Georgia Dome! (Family members using player tickets go into a special entrance, near the Will Call ticket windows.)
11:25--Took pre-game warm-up photos of son Blake (#18) and his teammates. A Patriotic remembrance of 9/11 was announced as the theme, and a GSU student sang the National Anthem a cappella.
11:45--Met fellow Panther Mama, and my facebook friend, Marilyn, for the first time! She's Matt Hubbard's (#49) Mama.
12:10--Watched the awesome GSU Band's pre-game show!
12:17--Watched the Panther's Enter the Dome, then, proceeded to watch the Game, and enjoy the time with family, friends, and fellow Panther Fans!
Half-time featured a Patriotic theme. The band played America the Beautiful, while a slide show of American scenery played on the Jumbotrons.
3:29--Game Over. We didn't win. It was still a GOOD Game Day! Enough said! (See my previous blog: Game Day Musings From An Old Cheerleader if you want to hear more about my opinions on the outcome of today's game.)
3:47--We got down to the bottom of the Georgia Dome waiting for the team to come out. Tough time for the team. A number of guys came by so I could give them hugs on their way to the bus!
5:00--We left the Dome, headed home. When we got out into the sun in the parking lot, on the way to the car, it certainly felt hotter than 82 degrees, which was supposedly today's high. I am SO GLAD we play in the air conditioned Dome! We dropped off several of Blake's friends, in addition to Faith and Molly, and turned toward home. Had to detour to avoid traffic/road work.
5:40 Home again! Looking forward to the first away game of the season next week, against Jacksonville State! Hope to see you there!
Go Panthers!
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The Georgia State University Panthers' first game of the second season started with a BANG--Literally! Fireworks were an attention getting addition to the Panthers' pre-game pageantry. The team's new inspirational video debuted to a standing ovation. The band played and the cheerleaders cheered, while Pounce and the Pantherettes escorted the Panthers onto the field! The video below captures all the excitement!
It was exciting to see even more people than last year arriving early to tailgate! PantherTalk hosted their traditional pre-game party, where fans bring food to share, and all fans are invited to join the festivities. Look for the Pirate Flags and Panther Talk Banner in the Orange lot at home games. Click the link if you're interested in PantherTalk's Concrete Jungle T-shirts, and be sure to follow PantherTalk on facebook.
After filling up on hot dogs, chicken wings, dessert and other tailgate fare, we walked over to the Dome about 5 p.m. to join other fans for the "Panther Walk." (That's when the Panthers enter the lower level of the Dome, from their buses.) Unfortunately for us, the team arrived early, and we just missed seeing our son going in. Fortunately, he later told us saw us heading down the steps, so he knew we were there!
The video below captures the band playing at the Panther Walk, some of the team members arriving, and GSU Athletic Director Cheryl Levick gearing up for the game, while parents and friends cheered on our team.
This year, the Georgia State University Marching Band is fielding over 175 members! It is quite impressive seeing the band grow so much in a year! I caught some of the band members on video as they were leaving the Panther Walk.
After the starting players were introduced on the Jumbotron. Each player did something to personalize their intro. Some of their moves/gestures included head bobs, forming a heart symbol with both hands, folding their arms, etc. It was fun seeing the different personalities that make up the Panther team.
Screen shot of one of the player's video introductions.
The GSU Band made a grand entrance as they ran onto the field from all directions, pre-game. This next video shows the band playing the GSU Fight Song. (The link will take you to the Georgia State Sports website where you can learn the lyrics.)
Note the welcome addition of player's names on their jerseys this season!
(Son) Blake Wyatt # 18
As you probably know by now, GSU won handily over Clark Atlanta 41-7. The victory was the perfect ending for a perfect first GSU Game Day, Season Two! The GSU Panthers are "On The Prowl!" Game Two is next Saturday, September 10th, at noon, against CAA rival Old Dominion. Hope to see you there!
Final Score.
After the Game, GSU Panther Mama with her family. (Blake Wyatt #18)
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GSU Panther Athletic Club 2011 Football Kickoff Luncheon
(Disclaimer: I tried my best to accurately record notes and quotes, however everyone was excited, and had so much to say, that I had to resort to abbreviations. I used every available scrap of paper, including my grocery receipt, to document the day! If I misinterpreted my notes, or misquoted anyone, I apologize. Let me know, and I will fix it! I've attempted to boil down the content, and capture the spirit of the event!)
The elegant ballroom of the Capital City Club's downtown location was the setting for the Panther Athletic Club's First Annual Kickoff Luncheon Thursday. This sold out event set the stage for an exciting Second Season for the GSU Panthers. Plans are already underway for a larger venue for next year's Kickoff Luncheon!
Screenshot as everyone entered the banquet room
Sam Crenshaw, Reporter and Sports Anchor for 11 Alive (WXIA), and football announcer for the GSU radio network, served as Master of Ceremonies. Sam welcomed everyone, and encouraged us to enjoy our meals. He said we'd have an opportunity over lunch to get to know the assistant coaches and players seated with us. Sam hinted that the announcements, speakers, and debut of two new team videos during the luncheon would make for an exciting Second Season Kickoff Event. He was right!
Sam Crenshaw
Table centerpiece: Helmets on pom poms, surrounded by commemorative mugs
Favors: Commemorative Mug (front)
Back of mug
Prior to entering the dining room, fans signed in, then gathered in an adjacent room to visit, meet players and staff, enjoy tea, water, or lemonade, and bid on silent auction items.
Salad: Young Boston Bibb Lettuce with carrots, bleu cheese, walnuts and pears
Main Course: Grilled Petit Filet Mignon, Smoked Cheddar and Bacon Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus and Carrots
"Dessert Symphony"
Creme Brulee with glazed fresh berries, chocolate cake with chocolate embellishment,
and miniature lemon tart
Tea, coffee and water were served with lunch.
Panther Athletic Director Cheryl Levick took the stage, (after having spilled water on her speech,) psyched up for "our first game in a week and a day!" She started out by sharing that the most memorable part of the first season for her was standing on the concourse as 30,000 people, most of whom were wearing their Panther regalia, flooded into the Georgia Dome. A number of people--students, alums, and others--thanked her for giving them a team of their own. Ms. Levick shared that those types of remarks, which continued throughout the season, were what touched her soul, and meant the most to her.
Ms. Levick announced that the student athletes at the luncheon were among the largest group of athletes ever. "They represent over 350 student athletes and their 18 sports, who are building a lasting sports legacy for Georgia State." She said that everyone can be proud of how our athletes combine athletics and academics, epitomizing GSU's Athletic Mission Statement: 'To shape champions for today and leaders for tomorrow.'
"The Panther Athletic Club is new. It is our core." Ms. Levick continued. "I was asked to introduce the President of the University, who is well on the way to developing our University into a leading research University. President Becker believes in the value athletics brings to a campus, and he allows athletics to be an ambassador for the community."
President Mark Becker came to the podium accompanied by the applause of the audience. He began with an enthusiastic, "WOW!" He continued, "One of the things you learn when spending time with football coaches is that they remember everything." He said that Coach Curry had told him that people had no idea what was going to happen when football came to the University, and that Coach Curry was right. "Cheryl Levick and Coach Curry know what it takes to build a successful program," President Becker asserted.
He continued, "Last week, we welcomed back the student athletes. They are the best group ever to have competed for the university, and to be ambassadors for the University in all they do. We enrolled 32,000 students this year. We are making our plans to grow. We welcomed 87 new faculty members. Football is a nice representation of what is happening at the University."
Having previously acknowledged that people come to kickoff events to hear from the coach about the football team, President Becker finished his remarks and turned the microphone back over to Sam Crenshaw to introduce Panther Athletic Club President Joe Reinkemeyer, the first PAC Board President.
Mr. Reinkemeyer spoke about the tradition the Panther Athletic Club is building, in bringing alumni, and people from different parts of the city, together to support Georgia State football. Mr. Reinkemeyer said he has been involved in football, behind the scenes, since the beginning, and remarked about the difference football has made on the campus, since he was a student.
The PAC President remarked that the majority in the room were season ticket holders. Those who aren't yet season ticket holders were invited to become PAC members.
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A "Day in the Life at Football Training Camp" video, starring Ben Jacoby, was shown. It gave insight into the long days, hard work, and commitment of our football players.
Sam Crenshaw introduced Coach Bill Curry by saying, "There are only two men who, when I am with them, I am a better person. One is former Ambassador Andrew Young, the other is Coach Curry."
Sam's revelation was very moving for Coach Curry, and it caught him off guard. Coach Curry paused for a second, then started off with, "Sam, you got me all shook up," then proceeded to give a history of his coming to Georgia State.
Coach Curry reminisced about his surprise when he got the call about becoming Georgia State's first football coach. He said he thought he was called to be consulted about recommending possible candidates, and he was prepared to offer a list of qualified, younger coaches. When he got the coaching offer, Coach Curry responded that he'd have to call his "leader," wife Carolyn, to whom he's been married 48 1/2 years. During that time, they have moved 34 times.
Coach Curry said that Carolyn thought the GSU coaching position would be in essence a "win-win" situation, because he could do what he knows how to do, and she wouldn't have to move! (Previously, when Coach Curry was offered a chance to interview in California, Carolyn had told him she was happy for him, and to feel free to go for it, but "she'd miss him!")
Coach Curry said that as he and Dr. Becker took a walk around campus before the Shorter game, he asked Dr. Becker, "If we don't win this game, will you be mad at me?" Dr. Becker replied, "No, I won't be mad at you, but I'll miss you!"
Coach Curry continued, "I had no idea of the quality of the individuals I'd be allowed to work with. I'm going to borrow from a Zig Ziglar story."
"There was a little fellow, 5'6", 165 pounds, who shows up at a logging camp. He challenges the biggest guy there that he'll fell a tree in half the time that the big guy can do it. The big fellow chops the tree and lays it down perfectly in a half hour. The little fellow starts chopping His axe becomes a blur and he dropped the tree in 15 minutes."
The foreman, duly impressed, asks the little fellow where he's from. 'Sahara' he responds. "That's a desert," says the foreman. "It is now," the little guy says!
"We've got football now," Coach Curry continues. We had to create a lot of deserts; chop down trees. Coach Pugh and I had to find a field. We looked at a lot of fields. When we found one, Ms. Levick got the right people, and fixed the building. She only went in one time. It was pretty bad! She doesn't mind going in to the new locker rooms at our practice facility now, though."
"Our guys knocked themselves out--coaches and young men." At this point, Coach Curry introduced all the assistant coaches and the half a dozen or so football players who were at the luncheon. He said he wished he had time to tell stories about everyone. Coach Curry said these guys are wonderful students and wonderful players, and it is a privilege to coach them.
Coach reminded everyone that all the players chose to be at Georgia State; that they could have gone anywhere, some even to the Ivy League. He laughingly let everyone know that "only players who didn't have any classes during the luncheon time are here."
"We have a very demanding schedule this year. We don't want to go into the CAA without having played some tough teams."
"Football teaches you to deal with life. We will have our hands full every single game. We have to win the turnover battle. We have to be able to create big plays on both sides of the game. No losses on offensive side. We need to block and tackle. Run and stop runs."
"We have exciting offensive and defensive packages. On special teams, we have a few gimmicks. Expect us to be an exciting team and win with these fundamentals."
"Heads up is our rule. We are careful with our players. We don't let them return to action concussed." Coach Curry talked about other safety measures, including what trainer Bob Murphy does do help keep players safe and from overheating.
Coach Curry talked about how an encounter in Attalla, Alabama after 9/11 made him re-examine the importance of football. He was on his way to broadcast a game for ESPN and was concerned that 75,000 people would be vulnerable if they didn't call off the game. He got the call that they wouldn't be playing the game while he was at a convenience store, and told the man he'd just met. In response, the man told him, "Let me tell you: we're going to play football Friday night, because it means a lot to us!"
Coach Curry observed that the huddle in Attalla, Alabama, and other huddles, represents who we are as Americans. "It's black, white, liberal, conservative, east and west coast. Children can be brought into the huddle and put into jerseys, who have been taught to hate each other. They sweat, bleed, run, dive, have tutoring, study hall, back to tutoring. They realize sweat smells the same and we all bleed the same color."
"We love to play football. We are aggressive and getting after it, we stick together, and the team becomes brothers. And it lasts the rest of your life. I've been going to a few teammates' funerals in the last few weeks. It's the hardest thing I've done in my life. Some of the players I hadn't seen in thirty years. We hug, and it's the same as it always was."
"In practice and games, we get discouraged. We look at minutes on the clock; 1 time out; 100 degree weather. We don't care about publicity or a good article. We just want to quit."
"Greatness of spirit, or in Latin, magnanimitas, lives in every human being. A little voice says 'don't quit.' " You don't have to leave the field to quit. You can just turn your shoulder a little bit, and avoid a hit, and you're quitting on yourself and your team. But, you look at the person next to you, and know you cant let him down, and you find what you need to go on. At the end of the drive, we can look each other in the eye and respect each other."
"We want players to be the best they can be all the time; best in the classroom and on the football field. It is my privilege to introduce the opening video."
After watching the debut of the new opening video, in my opinion, the quality is such that it could go head to head with any Division One spirit film I've seen. It inspires pride, emotion, and excitement. The PAC gathering seemed to love it! I'm not going to reveal any content, and spoil the surprise, you'll have to come to the first game for the "official" premiere!
Spread the word! Georgia State Football is building a great new Atlanta tradition. Encourage your family and friends to become part of the Panther Nation--Atlanta's New Home Team!
Georgia State Football: Panthers are On The Prowl for Season Two!
The Fayette County News published the following half page article about Georgia State Football. Sports Editor, Christopher Dunn, released the article and accompanying photo to share with the Panther Nation on the G.S.U. Panther Mama blog.
Georgia State prepares to follow up successful inaugural football season
The first season is out of the way for the Georgia State Panthers. Now they look to avoid a sophomore slump.
By any measure, the 2010 inaugural season for Panther football was a triumph. The first ever game saw 30,237 fans storm the Georgia Dome to see the Panthers dominate Shorter 41-7 for the team's first ever victory. Their first road trip ended with a last second win over the Campbell Fighting Camels. State's final home game was a come from behind 23-17 win over Lamar, locking up a winning record in the team's first season.
Though the score wasn't pretty, GSU even came away with positive marks in their season finale against the top ten Alabama Crimson Tide. The Panthers' first offensive play was a 55 yard pass from Drew Little to Emmanuel Ogbuehi, the team's longest of the year. Albert Wilson's 97 yard kickoff return for a touchdown was the longest play Bama gave up all season. Outside of that, the exposure the team received was immense. The Panthers landed on a Thursday night, nationally televised game in front of 101,821 fans on Alabama's campus.
The 6-5 record in year one leaves room for tremendous optimism for the future of the program. All of the pieces are in place for Georgia State to establish itself as one of the premier programs in the FCS level, formerly 1-AA, of college football. Last season the team drew an impressive 17,094 fans per game.
This summer the team celebrated the opening of their new football facilities just down from campus. From the logos emblazoned on walls and glass and engraved in wood, there is no doubt who calls it home. With a headquarters on par with most major college programs, there is little doubt that Georgia State has its aim set high. Now the Panthers want to be Atlanta's team.
Season two won't come without its trials. Offseason suspensions, including a four game setback for starting quarterback Drew Little, will make a tough early season schedule even more trying. If the team can get through the first four games in good shape, the road gets considerably easier from there.
The first game brings in Clark Atlanta on Friday, September 2, for a game that is expected to bring 40,000 out to the Georgia Dome. Game two sees future conference rival Old Dominion in town for a rematch after last year's 34-20 loss. Week three is a roadtrip against FCS powerhouse Jacksonville State. JSU came to the Dome last year as FCS's fourth ranked team, but the Panthers nearly sent them home upset, falling just short instead in overtime.
The fourth and final game of the brutal start comes Saturday, September 24, as the Panthers travel to Texas to take on the Houston Cougars, the lone division one opponent of the season. Houston boasts one of the nation's most explosive offenses, led by Heisman trophy candidate quarterback Case Keenum.
The Panthers will take their lumps, but they will have an excellent chance at another winning season in their second and final season as an independent squad. Year three will see GSU join the Colonial Athletic Association, arguably the finest conference in all of FCS. The conference includes Delaware, Richmond, UMass, New Hampshire, and Villanova. Since the CAA began play as a football conference in 2007, a conference team has played in the FCS Championship game each season.
A key block in the foundation of Georgia State football will be Fayette County. "Fayette County has always been talented. Tapping into the county is very important to us," says assistant head coach for recruiting George Pugh. "The coaches in the area have been awfully good to us. Once you get one player from there, it's easier for us to get two."
Two local contributors return to the Panthers with a pair of local favorites joining up. Blake Wyatt from Landmark Christian played in every game of the inaugural season mainly as a key special teams player. Wyatt moves to linebacker this season where he will be joined by Whitewater grad Davis Knowles, a reserve on last year's squad. Another key member of the defense is cornerback Jamal Ransby from Newnan High School.
A highlight of this year's freshman class is defensive tackle McClain Head, fresh out of Whitewater High School. Head was a first team All-Fayette County performer last year.
Georgia State also welcomed Matt Hubbard from Starr's Mill to the team as a walk-on, a standard practice for a specialist. Hubbard should figure into the competition for the Panthers' open punter job.
As GSU builds towards the future, look for even more local players to hit the field at the Dome and expect our newspaper to be right there with them.
Blake Wyatt--Photo Courtesy of Georgia State Athletics
(Thanks, Christopher, for allowing me to share this article with the GSU Panther Nation!)
Georgia State Panther Football Training Camp Scrimmage
The Georgia State University Panther Football Team's last practice of football training camp included a scrimmage at the practice field. Family, friends and fans gathered at 8:30 a.m. to watch the teams' fourth scrimmage.
Coach Curry directing practice
Family and fans watch the scrimmage, with the Gold Dome of the Georgia State Capitol Building in the background.
GSU's "Eye in the Sky" filming on the platform, which is dwarfed by the Corey Smokestack. Thanks to Corey for opening their parking lot for Panther fans to use.
Coach Curry talking to the team after scrimmaging, before drills. (Coach Curry has his arm out, wearing a hat behind another guy in a hat.
Blake Wyatt # 18 (center), Davis Knowles #52 (right)
Referees and staff, with more photo/videographers on a hydraulic platform in front of the MARTA tracks and Coca Cola sign.
The practice field, and Atlanta skyline, with Grady Hospital center, by raised Marta tracks.
Sara Gigantino, Director of Football Operations, gave families and fans a tour of the new Panther practice facility and locker room. Everything is new and very nice!
Lockers where the team picks up their laundry/equipment.
Team Lockers and Dressing Area
Murals in the Locker Room
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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!
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