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Atlanta United has won three straight, climbed within three points of the playoff line and added Breel Embolo to an attack suddenly playing with confidence. Jason Longshore and Madison Crews break down what Embolo brings to Tata Martino's side, why Atlanta's recent run deserves to be enjoyed without qualifiers and what Saturday's matchup with Charlotte could mean. Plus, Madison looks back at Georgia's record-setting night at Sanford Stadium and the Bulldogs' strong start, Jason and Madison go around the college soccer scene in Georgia, and the 3-4-3 covers Atlanta United 2's playoff push, Atlanta's academy, Georgia State, the latest international headlines and more.
A full interview with Boston Red Sox prospect Wills Maginnis after being drafted in the 11th round in the 2026 MLB Draft out of Georgia State! We talk about getting settled into Salem and what pro ball has been like so far for him.
Our conference preview series rolls on with the Sun Belt. Alex and Richard have something to be excited about, something to be worried about, and a point of curiosity for every team in the league. We go in reverse standings order from last year:- 2:43: James Madison- 10:14: Old Dominion- 13:32: Coastal Carolina- 16:35: Georgia Southern- 28:01: Marshall- 31:50: Appalachian State- 38:48: Georgia State- 40:56: Troy- 46:00: Southern Miss- 48:32: Louisiana- 53:03: Arkansas State- 54:21: South Alabama- 58:03: ULM- 1:00:50: Louisiana TechProducer: Anthony VitoTHE CONFERENCE PREVIEW INDEXYou can catch up on all of our season preview dives by scrolling down on your podcast app of choice. You can also find our published previews here:* Conference USA* American* Big 12* Independents and Pac-12* ACCTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS* Ask your tire dealer about Nokian Tyres* Shop for college sports apparel at Homefield This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
David, Ryan, and Tim break down the newly released Sun Belt basketball schedule before turning to Georgia State football's 2026 home game promotions—and debating whether some of them actually qualify as “themes.” From '90s throwbacks and Boo & Brew to tailgating plans, old Panther logos, and Ryan spending his birthday talking schedule, the guys get dangerously close to football season.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
David, Ryan, and Tim kick off the 2025 Georgia State football season with a realistic look at what Panther fans should expect. From preseason win predictions and national rankings to the new Centennial merchandise collection, the guys debate whether this team can outperform expectations—even if nobody is drinking quite as much blue Kool-Aid as last year.Along the way, they discuss ticket promotions, travel plans for UCF, and plenty of the usual STATE of Atlanta off-topic detours. If you're wondering why Georgia State might surprise people this fall, this is the episode for you.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
David, Ryan, and Tim are officially one month away from Georgia State football, but are they ready to start drinking the Blue Kool-Aid? The guys react to a brutal Sun Belt preseason outlook, debate whether this year's Panthers have earned any optimism, and discuss Cam McHaney, the NC A&T opener, Kennesaw State, and the early-season trip to UCF. Plus, they hit Georgia State basketball scheduling, realignment chatter, college football player unions, and, naturally, take a few shots at Georgia Southern along the way.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
David and Ryan discuss the Georgia State offseason, including the progress of the new baseball stadium, John Cremins' early basketball recruiting message, and the impact football has had on the university's growth. They also get into future baseball tailgates, facilities, Title IX, conference sponsorships, and the approaching football season.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
An Interview with A Mentor- Chancellor Gary May, 7th Chancellor of University of California, Davis- Recorded in 2026INTERVIEW OVERVIEWChancellor Gary S. May7th Chancellor, University of California, Davis KEY FIGURES• 433 underrepresented students earned Ph.D.s in science and engineering at Georgia Tech — most in the nation• 73% of SURE program participants went on to graduate school• 200+ technical publications; 15 book contributions; 1 patent• $13.2 billion annual economic contribution to California• 40,000+ students enrolled at UC Davis• $1 billion+ in annual sponsored research Some of the questions in this interview included: Background: Created the Summer Undergraduate Research in Engineering/Science (SURE) program backed by NSF. Founded FACES and the University Center of Exemplary Mentoring with NSF and Sloan Foundation grants. Produced the most Ph.D.s among underrepresented groups in science and engineering in the nation. Q3. SURE sent 73% of participants to graduate school. What design principles separate a research experience that genuinely transforms a student from one that's merely decorative on a résumé? Q4. Through FACES and the University Center of Exemplary Mentoring, 433 underrepresented students earned Ph.D.s — the most in the nation. If a provost called you tomorrow wanting to replicate that, what's the one structural element they cannot skip — and the mistake institutions most often make? Background: Steve W. Chaddick Chair, Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dean, Georgia Tech College of Engineering — largest and most diverse engineering school in the nation (400+ faculty, 13,000 students). Executive Assistant to President G. Wayne Clough. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering, 2018. Q5. You went from the Chaddick Chair to dean of the largest, most diverse engineering school in the country while sustaining 200+ publications. How did you manage the scholar-administrator tension, and what did serving as executive assistant to President Wayne Clough teach you about executive leadership before you ever held the title? Q6. Leaders keep emerging from your Georgia Tech orbit including President DesRoches at Rice, Isbell at UIUC, President Ayanna Howard now at Spelman, President Blake at Georgia State, Provost Beyah as provost. Coaches have coaching trees — you have a leadership tree. Was this the product of a deliberate, repeatable system for developing leaders, or a culture that leadership simply grows in? Q7. Often a mentor sees leadership potential in someone before they see it in themselves. When you spot that raw material in a young faculty member or administrator, what exactly are you looking for — and how do you have the conversation that plants the seed of "you could run an institution one day"? Background: 7th Chancellor, UC Davis (2017–present). Four colleges, six professional schools, 40,000+ students, $1B+ in annual sponsored research. Ranked 3rd best public university in the United States (Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, 2024). Ten-year strategic plan: To Boldly Go. Music by Nikita Kondrashev from Pixabay
Alex and Richard conduct the second annual Coach Firing/Retirement/Departure Confidence Draft, assigning point values to 27 FBS coaches based on how likely they are to leave their jobs after the 2026 season, either because they got fired or retired. (Poachings are not included.) Last year, Alex scored a narrow victory thanks to his bold and successful pick of Kyle Whittingham to be out at Utah after the season. Can Richard fight back?The board runs in order of tenure, from Kirk Ferentz's 28th year at Iowa to Bill Belichick's second at North Carolina, and produces wide gaps on Joe Moorhead, Mike Norvell, Luke Fickell, and the exact meaning of a Lincoln Riley departure. In this episode, we cover these coaches in order:• 5:23: Kirk Ferentz at Iowa• 6:21: Troy Calhoun at Air Force• 7:54: Dabo Swinney at Clemson• 9:39: Dave Doeren at NC State• 11:01: Pat Narduzzi at Pitt• 12:15: Mike Locksley at Maryland• 14:27: Mike Norvell at Florida State• 15:32: Ricky Rahne at Old Dominion• 16:11: Shane Beamer at South Carolina• 18:12: Steve Sarkisian at Texas• 20:34: Sonny Cumbie at Louisiana Tech• 21:50: Joe Moorhead at Akron• 23:49: Timmy Chang at Hawaii• 24:39: Tony Elliott at Virginia• 27:01: Lincoln Riley at USC• 29:04: Sonny Dykes at TCU• 30:35: Brent Venables at Oklahoma• 31:53: Deion Sanders at Colorado• 33:43: Luke Fickell at Wisconsin• 34:40: Jamey Chadwell at Liberty• 35:35: Matt Rhule at Nebraska• 37:05: Bill O'Brien at Boston College• 38:41: Kalen DeBoer at Alabama• 40:14: Scotty Walden at UTEP• 40:50: Derek Mason at Middle Tennessee• 40:53: Dell McGee at Georgia State• 42:00: Bill Belichick at North CarolinaNote: We unintentionally omitted Baylor's Dave Aranda from this draft. We will come back to him in the Big 12 preview later this summer.Producer: Anthony Vito This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe
In this episode I host Justin McLean of the Portland Timbers. Justin was the 15th overall pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. Justin played college soccer at NC State and Georgia State.
David, Ryan, and Tim react to Georgia State being picked last in the Sun Belt preseason poll before diving into a bigger question: what keeps Panther fans coming back year after year?The guys share how they each became Georgia State fans, discuss the unique “Panther Family” culture that has grown around the program, and debate whether campus revitalization can build stronger school pride. They also touch on Sun Belt Media Days, the transfer portal, NIL, fundraising, downtown Atlanta's growth, and what Georgia State Athletics can do to build a stronger fan base for the future.If you've ever wondered why Georgia State fans keep showing up through the highs, the lows, and everything in between, this episode is for you.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the MLB Home Run Derby, the All-Star game, the Braves, Buster Olney, the Hawks, Kingston Flemings, NBA Summer League, Spain, France, the World Cup, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and more before having Los join to do a midseason Check-in on the Braves Vault. Later in the hour Chuck talked about Kirby Smart and college football coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the MLB Home Run Derby, the All-Star game, the Braves, Buster Olney, the Hawks, Kingston Flemings, NBA Summer League, Spain, France, the World Cup, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and more before having Los join to do a midseason Check-in on the Braves Vault. Later in the hour Chuck talked about Kirby Smart and college football coaches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Most young shooters dream of making it to the top — Connor Daniel's journey from a kid shooting with Zach Kienbaum to winning Georgia State is proof it's possible. At just 18, he's competing in NSCA, on Team USA, and shooting thousands of targets — but his secret isn't just hours behind the gun; it's the mindset he's cultivated along the way.In this episode, Connor pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to excel in sporting clays at the highest level. You'll discover how mental resilience, routines, and quick recovery from missed shots separate mere good shooters from the best in the world. We break down his training habits, the importance of coaching, and how maintaining focus under pressure can elevate your game — no matter your age or experience.We explore Connor's unique approach to competition, including his focus on process over outcome, the role of mental preparation, and why confidence rooted in routine beats raw talent every time. Plus, learn why he's already thinking beyond shooting — planning his future in engineering, coaching, and helping others master the sport that's given him purpose.Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this story will inspire you to take strategic, mental, and technical control—because success isn't just about how many targets you shoot, but how you shoot them.
David, Ryan, and Tim break down Phil Steele's Georgia State football predictions, including the Panthers landing a little higher than expected, Cam Brown leading a thin QB room, and whether the preseason outlook feels hopeful or just less terrifying. They also get into Georgia State's rivalry triangle with Georgia Southern/TDS and App State, the MAC-Sun Belt basketball draw against Bowling Green, kickoff dinner plans, Hugh Jackson questions, and a very serious attempt to make SoDo happen.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
Andrew Ellis is joined by Georgia State transfer Wills Maginnis on another award-winning edition of The Baumbastic Podcast as they discuss what made Arkansas the best place for him and how growing up with two D1 brothers helped shape his journey. OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #ryansilverfield #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Click link below & use code INSIDEAR250 so when you bet $25, get $250 BONUS! www.insidearkansas.com/betsaracen Terms apply. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VICI AESTHETICS & WELLNESS At Vici they specialize in the latest peptide therapies! Cognitive support, neuro-optimization, skin vitality, & anti aging…they have a range of peptides to target your specific goals. Text them today at 479-343-8424 or visit viciaestheticsandwellness.com! Vici Aesthetics and Wellness — Come Conquer With Us! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David, Ryan, and Tim welcome Georgia State insider Ben Moore for a wide-ranging Panther football conversation. Ben breaks down Dell McGee's recruiting momentum, the reshaped roster, how Georgia State is navigating NIL and revenue sharing, and why Cam Brown has the keys to the offense heading into a pivotal season.They also talk bowl-game paths, the Kennesaw State matchup, roster-building through the transfer portal, and what Ben is hearing about the Panthers' new-look defense and offensive line. Plus, a quick look at basketball under Coach Kremens and the state of Georgia State athletics.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
In this episode, Hannah reflects on the pivotal decisions that shaped her coaching journey from Missouri State, to Georgia State, and back to Georgia Gwinnett, the lessons she learned from working alongside one of college tennis' most successful coaches, Chase Hodges, and the advice she would offer coaches stepping into head coaching roles for the first time. She also talks about the difficult decision to leave collegiate coaching and her new role with BUNKR, a company helping transform communication and collaboration.
David, Ryan, and Tim break down the latest progress on Georgia State's new baseball stadium and debate where the real party-deck view might be. Then they wade into Sun Belt exit-fee rumors, conference realignment, “little p” conference talk, college-football eligibility changes, MLB's proposed college-baseball draft rule, and Georgia State's Olympic Day outreach.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
David, Ryan, and Tim react to the Atlanta Olympic cauldron moving from the Summerhill/Center Parc Stadium area to Centennial Olympic Park, including whether Georgia State ever really had a chance to make it part of its own game day identity. Then they get into the Sun Belt reportedly raising exit fees, what that could mean for Georgia State, and whether football recruiting momentum changes the pressure around Del McGee. Plus: Troy baseball, World Cup weirdness, bridge-versus-arch debates, and the birth of a true Atlanta icon — lemon pepper legacy.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and Atlanta Soccer Tonight spends the eve of the tournament soaking it all in. Jason Longshore opens with a love letter to Atlanta, tracing the city's soccer history from the Atlanta Chiefs in 1967 through the 1996 Olympics to the moment the world arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Clips from Georgia State coaches Ed Joyce and Brett Surrency and Atlanta United director of methodology Javier Pérez set the tone, along with a conversation with two-time World Cup referee Matthew Conger on what it takes to officiate on the biggest stage. Then Kevin Egan, voice of MLS on Apple TV, joins the show fresh off a busy World Cup week. He's hosting the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park and co-owns the Irish Exit, opening this weekend in Centennial Yards. Kevin shares his World Cup picks, with a potential negative surprise, gives two players to watch, and picks ______ to lift the trophy (no spoilers here, listen to the episode). Jason closes with the 3-4-3: three surprise teams, four players who will define the tournament, and his predictions for top three finishers in this summer's tournament. Stoppage Time goes deep on group-by-group rooting interests, a full schedule breakdown for the opening weekend, and a few packs of Panini stickers to send everyone off right.
Georgia State women's head soccer coach Ed Joyce and men's head soccer coach Brett Surrencysit down with Jason to look at the present in Atlanta and their respective programs as well as the future at Georgia State- on the pitch and off...
David, Ryan, and Tim talk through the pressure building around Georgia State football and whether Del McGee's first five games could decide the direction of the season. The guys also react to the newly announced kickoff times, the UCF road trip, Quantavious “Fat Boy” Wiggins joining the Panthers, ideas for improving student attendance, Texas State leaving the Sun Belt, and the latest attempt to “protect” college sports. Beer math, hot seats, and Fat Boys included.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
Join nationally-credentialed journalist Thomas Christopher in this action-packed episode of Mr. Gridiron - discussing the hottest topics in college football.While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!Today's episode is built around private equity and their newfound presence in college football and college athletics. Will PE fast-track CFB to its demise?This morning's Morning Huddle highlights the CFB27 cover leak, Cignetti's concern over CFB sustainability, and more!Today's Film Room Flash segment features Cal Golden Bears wide receiver Ian Strong.This episode's Early-Riser segment features the Georgia State football program.Follow along for that, and much more in the latest edition of Mr. Gridiron!The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#MrGridiron #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast #NCAAFootball #CFBPodcast #NCAA #Football #SportsPodcast #CFB26 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #Big12Football #SECFootball #Big12 #SEC #CFB27 #CurtCignetti #IndianaFootball #IndianaHoosiers #CalFootball #California #CalGoldenBears #IanStrong #UtahUtes #UtahFootball #BigTen #BigTenFootball #GeorgiaState
Join nationally-credentialed journalist Thomas Christopher in this action-packed episode of Mr. Gridiron - discussing the hottest topics in college football.While you're listening to the show, please make sure to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe to the channel!Today's episode is built around the ever-growing rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where both the head coaches and the universities themselves are growing hostile towards one another.This morning's Morning Huddle highlights the newest litigation expected to help college football, the Big 12 co-signs a 24-team playoff, and much more.Today's Film Room Flash segment features Ole Miss linebacker Luke Ferrelli.This episode's Early-Riser segment features Georgia State tight end Grant Hollier.Follow along for that, and much more in the latest edition of Mr. Gridiron!The League Winners are a company dedicated to covering the college football and the NFL. Created by Thomas Christopher, TLW was created to give football fans news, highlights, interviews, film review and much more surrounding the game of football.#MrGridiron #CollegeFootball #FootballPodcast #NCAAFootball #CFBPodcast #NCAA #Football #SportsPodcast #CFB26 #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFP #TexasTech #TexasTechFootball #TexasFootball #TexasLonghorns #TexasUniversity #TexasTechRedRaiders #GrantHollier #SteveSarkisian #LukeFerrelli #OleMiss #OleMissRebels #OleMissFootball #Big12Football #SECFootball #Big12 #SEC
Ben Ingram, the voice of the Atlanta Braves, who currently hold MLB's best record, and Georgia State running backs coach Enrique Davis join this edition of Talk of Champions. Davis starred for the Rebels from 2008-11.Our Sponsors:* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.com* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
David, Ryan, and Tim celebrate being 100 days away from Georgia State football, then immediately spiral into questions about what this Panthers team might actually be. The guys talk early expectations, why Kennesaw State feels way too important, and what a bounce-back season could look like. They also hit the Wild Leap event, Georgia State basketball buzz, Sun Belt baseball chaos, and a few completely unnecessary travel stories.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
David, Ryan, and Tim talk through Georgia State baseball's Sun Belt Tournament opener in Montgomery, including first-base chaos, an empty-stadium vibe, and the Panthers' chance to make some noise. The guys also dig into Georgia State football's 1996 Olympic-themed season ticket promotion, Center Parc Stadium's EDM festival potential, Summerhill gameday ideas, weeknight football attendance fixes, and whether “Charlie Cobb is still here” needs its own website. Plus, Sun Belt title odds, Wild Leap plans, and the birth of “P in A.”Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
Stephen Priest graduated with the class of 2020 after attending Cambridge since second grade. He went on to Baylor University, where he majored in mathematics, philosophy, and linguistics, and is now completing a master's in philosophy at Georgia State, where his research touches on AI ethics and moral cognition. The throughline connecting all of it runs directly back to Cambridge. Stephen's episode is a sustained meditation on how ideas connect. Latin and Ancient Greek taken simultaneously led him to linguistics. Logic opened the door to set theory and philosophy of mathematics. A senior thesis topic became an undergraduate thesis topic and remains an area of active inquiry. The Cicero he studied in rhetoric class became the subject of a first-semester college research paper, written in Latin, drawing on three distinct strands of his Cambridge education at once. What he finds most striking is that it was not only his training in mathematics that prepared him for advanced mathematics. It was his training in the humanities. Upper-level math is about proofs, and proofs are arguments, and knowing how to find, develop, and communicate an argument clearly is the same skill Cambridge builds through essays and debate. The disciplines were never as separate as they appeared. For Stephen, philosophy is where all of it converges. It is the discipline that asks what the other disciplines are actually doing, and Cambridge, without ever teaching a philosophy course per se, spent years preparing him to love exactly that question.
David, Ryan, and Tim celebrate Georgia State baseball doing something never done before: winning a series at Georgia Southern in Statesboro. The guys break down the Panthers' Sun Belt Tournament path, the final series ever at Panthersville, and whether stealing the old scoreboard is technically a bad idea. They also react to Charlie Cobb's extension, Georgia State's need for a bigger athletics vision, Conference USA/Kennesaw chatter, Ryan's Australia trip, questionable beer choices, and plenty of offseason nonsense.
Louisiana has some work to do on the diamond as the baseball team is still fighting to make the Conference Tournament. We'll recap last weekends series win, the midweek games and lineup changes, the upcoming series vs. Georgia State, and we'll dive into the final softball series of the season. We'll take a look around the SBC and share you comments from our live episode!
David and Tim run through a slow but very Georgia State week, from Dave Cohen and R.J. Hunter entering the Hall of Fame to John Cremins building out his basketball staff and roster. The guys also discuss beach volleyball's NCAA Tournament loss, whether the Sandy Panthers deserve better facilities, Atlanta traffic's impact on attendance, and why Georgia State athletics may need to start building sports venues on rooftops.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
On this episode of Cannon Fire Podcast, we break down Tampa Bay's full draft haul, including first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr., Missouri linebacker Josiah Trotter, Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst, Miami cornerback Keionte Scott, Clemson defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart, Notre Dame offensive lineman Billy Schrauth and LSU tight end Bauer Sharp.Did Jason Licht and the Buccaneers find impact players for the future? Did Tampa Bay address its biggest needs? We're reacting to every pick, the best values, biggest questions and what this class means for the Bucs moving forward.
In this episode of the Suite Spot podcast, we're heading to the prestigious Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality Administration at Georgia State University. We sat down with the school’s Director, Dr. Benjamin Lawrence, to go behind the scenes of one of the country's top hospitality programs. In this video, we explore: How Georgia State is shaping the next generation of industry leaders. The innovative curriculum driving modern hospitality education. Insights into the future of the hospitality profession. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just passionate about the industry, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into hospitality excellence! Episode Transcript Our podcast is produced as an audio resource. Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and human editing and may contain errors. Before republishing quotes, we ask that you reference the audio. Ryan Embree: Welcome to Suite Spot, where hoteliers check in, and we check out what’s trending in hotel marketing. I’m your host, Ryan Embree. Hello everyone. Ryan Embree here with the Suite Spot for another edition of our TMG Campus Crawl Series. We are here in the heart of downtown Atlanta at Georgia State with Dr. Ben Lawrence, Director of the Day School of Hospitality Administration. Thank you so much for hosting us and being a hospitable guest. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : Happy to have you down here. Go Panthers! Ryan Embree: Well, we’re excited about this. You know, we’re here in Atlanta. We’re gonna talk about the location. But before we get rolling with this episode, Dr. Lawrence, this is your first time on the podcast. We would love to hear. Hospitality is all about collection of stories, right. Of individuals. Share a little bit about your hospitality journey and how you came here to the Georgia State, Day School of Hospitality. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : So, people sometimes are surprised about my past because I was born in Singapore and I grew up in Indonesia, and I came to the States when I was 18, and I came to the States because I wanted to go to the best hotel school in the world. And so, when I was 17, I went to one of those high school, like, what are you gonna be when you grow up? And this Swiss hotelier said, you wanna go to hotel school? Go to Cornell. So, I applied to Cornell and I arrived in the States when I was 18, and I went to Cornell. And so, I went to hotel school there met my wife at, she was a hotelier at Cornell. After I graduated, we ran an inn in upstate New York, historic inn, went back to get my MBA, then worked, in a couple of different industries for a while. Went back to Indonesia to help my family and their business, and then came back to the States. Then I worked in a community college, a couple of community colleges, teaching hospitality. Then I went back and got my PhD at Boston University and my PhD, focus was in franchising. And I know we’ll talk a little more about franchising in a minute. But, franchising is the primary form of distribution of our product. After I graduated from Boston University, I got a job back at Cornell. So I went back there and I was a food and beverage professor. People always laugh. What was your professor? Food and Beverage? So I taught the most of the freshman students at Cornell, Food and Beverage Management. And I also taught, a multi unit franchising course there. And then this position at Georgia State opened up and a benefactor of ours gave money for an inapt professor in franchising. And there’s nothing better as an academic to get inapt professorship in the area that you study. And the weather in Atlanta is a lot better than the weather in Ithaca. Ryan Embree: I don’t know this week my, uh, my… Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : True. We’ve been cold, but it’s gonna be 80 degrees. 80 degrees this weekend. So when my kids moved down here from Ithaca, they were like, oh my Lord, you can play soccer in January, and we have a pool. So, I really loved working here in Atlanta. Georgia State is a very dynamic place. It’s a large state university, so very different from Cornell, but we really transformed the lives of our students here. So I’ve been here, I was here for seven years as a faculty member, and then just last July I became the director of the the Day School of Hospitality. So, we’re working on a lot of interesting stuff here. I’m excited about the position and excited about the potential of Georgia State and Atlanta. Ryan Embree: Yeah. Excited to share it with our audience and your story. Dr. Lawrence is a true indication of what hospitality is international. Right? We say that all the time. Hospitality is the language spoken all over the world. Your journey is certainly a reflection of that across the globe and, and now across the country here. So, share a little bit about the school’s history, Georgia State’s history, and where you think that this program is unique based on maybe others across the country. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : So Georgia State was founded, the university was founded in 1913 as the kind of nighttime business school of Georgia Tech. And that has evolved over time. We’re a very large university. We are over 50,000 students here. And we’re a very diverse university. So we graduate more African Americans at Georgia State than any other university in the states. So we are a majority minority institution and a research one institution, so an R1 institution. So, we are not only a research powerhouse, but we also transformed the lives of our students. So we are the Day School of Hospitality, was founded in 1973, as a school of Hospitality, and was named in the eighties by the founder of Days Inn, Cecil B Day. So that really ties back into the franchising story, into the entrepreneur story. You had a local Georgian building, a brand that became worldwide brand, which is amazing. We joined the College of Business, and now we’re a school embedded in a business school. So there’s two forms of hospitality programs. There’s hospitality programs like UNLV or University of Houston. They’re standard loan colleges. And then there’s schools like ours that are embedded in a business school. So those are two basic models. There’s advantages and disadvantages to both. One of the advantages that we have is that we are in a college of business that allows our students to take many different courses from marketing department to computer information systems. One of the disadvantages is that we tend to be fairly small. So cost guide programs in business schools tend to be smaller, than standalone colleges. I took over the program in July, and we’re working on our strategic plan right now to grow the school to get more students. Because industry’s always looking for great hospitality students. And also looking to expose hospitality to students in other disciplines. And so if you’re a real estate student, if you’re a finance student, if you’re a student, a psychology student, right? So getting those students among all university students interested in hospitality. And I think that’s, that’s a model in which, will help grow enrollment. Well, only our majors and our minors, but also students just interested in hospitality. Many of our students are working in hospitality, right? They’re working as waiters or they’re working at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. So, they’re exposed to the industry especially being here in Atlanta. Ryan Embree: Even if they’re not in hospitality jobs, you could still be using hospitality skills within those jobs. Which is very important to share because, I think there’s that common misconception of, you think of a hospitality or a hotel worker, you think of all the disadvantages sometimes, right? Of like the holidays, the long hours. It’s a 24 hour business. But at the same time, there’s these different departments, whether it’s accounting, marketing, all the HR, these different avenues within hospitality, that you can be exposed to franchising. And being, which we’re gonna talk about. But one of the things is you look for that strategic plan, I think is a huge advantage, is obviously your location. Right? You’re in the heart of downtown Atlanta. It’s massive headquarters for global brands, sports venues, I mean, state of the art sports venue. You got World Cup coming here this summer. Talk to us about how you’ve used this location to your benefit for the students and prospective students. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : Yeah. I mean, we have people on campus all the time. We have headquarters for ISG is here. We have, you know, we can walk from our campus to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, state Farm. We have the World Congress Center here, which is one of the largest convention centers at the day school. We don’t really have that many physical facilities. We don’t have a restaurant, we don’t have a hotel, but we don’t need to because we have Atlanta. Right. So that is a huge advantage for us. When we want people to come to campus to speak, they just need to just turn the corner and they’re here. And so we get great speakers to come to campus. Our students are engaged with the local industries here. Atlanta is the capital of franchising in the us Right? So if you think about the brands that we have here, Chick-fil-A, inspire brands, Rourke Capital. Rourke Capital, which is one of the largest private equity companies that owns Inspire and go-to Foods and over 50 franchise brands. And Atlanta’s growing. Right? And so if you’re a student and you come here, you can stay here afterwards, right? So if you’re a student at Cornell and you go to Ithaca, you’re probably not staying in Ithaca, right. Because there’s not much there. People have to get on a plane and they gotta fly to Ithaca to be in class. And so that is a huge advantage for us, right? Absolutely. For universities that are based in cities where people wanna work, that is a huge advantage for us, not only for our students to get internships, but afterwards to be able to live and work with, within the community. Ryan Embree: A hundred percent. And some of the schools and programs that we’ve visited, have laboratories and incubators that they use. Your lab and incubators are right outside these walls, right? So it’s almost like your classroom is the city of Atlanta and, and ’cause so much hospitality is going on every single day in those moments. So, incredible advantage that the students have here and the alumni network, which we’re gonna talk about here in a minute. But, you know, you talked about your, your strong background and franchising and entrepreneurship. Obviously you have a passion there. It’s, it’s kind of your strength and background share with us how you kind of incorporated that into the curriculum, into the day school hospitality. Sure. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : So when I came here to Georgia State, one of the things that my endow professorship they wanted me to do was basically talk about franchising for students overall. So I teach an undergraduate franchising course. And in that course, even though franchising obviously is central to the distribution of hotels and restaurants, franchising is everywhere. Everything in a strip mall is franchised. And students don’t understand that, right? Students don’t realize that. The other thing that we have here in Georgia State is we have an entrepreneurship innovation center. And so I have a joint appointment with them, and one of my passions is to get entrepreneurship students to think about franchising as one route to entrepreneurship. We have all these headquarters here. Even if you’re not gonna become a franchisee, you might go work for a franchising company Sure. As accountant, as somebody in marketing or in sales. These are large companies. Or you go, might go work for a franchisee. You know, one of the pathways to franchising is ownership. Now that can be difficult for students, and that’s one of the things that we’re gonna be working on in our strategic plan, is figuring out how do we get students in ownership positions, right? So we are a public university that, 40% of our students are Pell Grant eligible. Right? So they don’t come from money. It’s figuring out how we can change the trajectory of our students’ lives and transform their lives is something that is, one of one of our goals and franchising is a wealth creator, right? Some of the wealthiest people I know are franchisees, right? If you own 20 Dunking Donuts, you’re doing pretty well. You probably have a license plate that has donut on it, right? So, I’m very passionate about franchising. Now there’s good franchising and there’s bad franchising, right? So, there are some franchise brands that I don’t suggest students invest in. And part of that is kind of understanding what franchising is about, right? It’s a partnership. So in the class we talk a lot about, you know, these are two options. These are two options for that you might wanna pick as a franchise, which one would you pick? And understanding kind of the owner who owns a franchise brand, what are the parameters of the contract? And exposing students to that pathway. There’s not that many programs in the US that focus on franchising, and there’s very few endowed professorships in franchising. And so one of our goals going forward is to work more on exposing more students to franchising in general. Ryan Embree: It’s such a great opportunity. I mean, I think all of those success stories where franchises were sometimes built from these schools and now are such job creators of what you’re talking about. So to kind of arm your students with that knowledge, whether again, they’re looking to start their own franchise, become a part of a franchise, or work for a franchisee. Incredibly wealth of knowledge there. So really, really cool work that you’re doing there. The school has really deep roots in the business community. You mentioned some of the major brands. How have you seen this kind of fast track students hospitality careers or even like through internships that you’re doing at the on on school? Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : So we, so one of the things we tell students is get internships right away. So, start with doing internships and get into those businesses and start working. ’cause once it’s the best way for them to kind of feel out the company and know if it’s the right fit for them as well as the company filling them out. So we, we have, we have more internship opportunities for our students than we can fulfill, right. Everything from going to the masters or engaging with Mercedes-Benz Stadium or working at State Farm Arena, working local hotels. We could have double the number of students and we still have opportunity for them. I think, you know, Atlanta’s a growing city, right? We’re continually growing. We have a great ecosystem of universities here in Atlanta, not only Georgia State, but Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech, university of Georgia’s not that far away. Georgia Southern. So we have a great ecosystem of universities here, and that helps to kind of feed the need for the businesses, and especially in the hospitality business. Where, we’re building one of the largest entertainment centers here in Atlanta. $5 billion is going to create, create this Centennial Yards, which is this transformation of downtown. So it’s a really exciting place to be. And businesses want our students, our students tend to be the way we describe Georgia State. Students are students with grit. Many of our students are working while they’re going to school.They can’t afford not to work. Luckily in the state of Georgia, we have Hope Scholarship. So most of our students are going, are getting their education covered. And at the day school, we provide a lot of scholarship money. So if you’re a Georgia State Day School student and you don’t get a scholarship, I’m saying, why aren’t you getting a scholarship? You should be applying for one. We have a lot of good, you know, we have Hunter Scholarship for the Hunter family. We have lots of industry partners that understand the benefit of providing our students with scholarship money and offering paid internships that get them, get them engaged and working, in the industry. And we have FIFA coming. So what a great opportunity for students to get a front seat to an amazing event, is to work a FIFA event. Ryan Embree: It’s wonderful advice. And would encourage, students that might be finding this, if you have required internships, would you even I had them when I went to school, get eclectic with it. Like, expose yourself to as many things as possible, because this industry has so much to offer. And this is like a first time glance at what you might wanna do in your career. A lot of the hospitality professionals I’ve talked to have fallen into these types of careers where you could have a fast track of being like, I know exactly what I wanna do. ’cause I had the experience of this internship. So it’s great that you continue to put your, your students in positions like that. And the learning from it will last you here until the end of your career and until their alumni, which we’ll, we’ll talk about, right? Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : And then also study abroad, right. We have two study abroad programs that we do. One is fully funded, so we pay for everything for the students. Unfortunately, location, it was Dubai in Abu Dhabi, so we had to, we’re gonna have to retool that for this year. But we pay for everything for our students to have an experience that is just out of this world. And we also have a European study abroad experience. So I’ll say, you know, the getting, taking advantage of those experiences and trying different things, right. Don’t go to the same company for four years. Try something else. Try something new. And when you’re in Atlanta, you can do that. You don’t have to go anywhere else to go work at State Farm and then figure out like, I wanna go to Mercedes-Benz or gonna work at Inspire Brands. It’s all here. Ryan Embree: It really is. And a lot of, obviously, alumni have come and worked at those organizations. Talk to us about, you know, the alumni network, how you continue and your role to try to foster that. Because if you can show a student, Hey, this is the path you can take and this is where you can get to, and the opportunities that kind of expand and open up to you when you graduate from here it’s a powerful thing and, and powerful way to get people through the doors. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : Yeah, absolutely. We are a large university, so we have over 300,000 alums. And if you think about it, students who go to Georgia State are probably most likely gonna be living in Atlanta or somewhere else. We’re a large city and we have lots of opportunity. So vicinity wise, you have a lot of alums living in this area. And because we have, we’re such a large school. If you ask someone, do you know anybody from they went to school at Georgia State, probably they did, or they, they got a master’s degree at Georgia State. Or you know, their, their, their sister did. So everyone’s always willing to help too. Right. So this feeling of like, you know, the idea that, you know, you’ve come from a certain background and, and you’ve achieved, graduated from Georgia State. There’s always people willing to help. And I’ll say the hospitality industry is, this is an a industry of opportunity. So there’s people that work, start working in as a waiter and then become CEO of the company. That trajectory happens. It might take some time, but this is an industry that values hard work, grit, personal attention to customer satisfaction. But it’s doable. And so that’s what inspires, that’s what inspires me about Georgia State, is that I can see our students grow over time, and I can see those students in management positions in the future, and that’s gonna change the trajectory of their life. Or they might own a franchise, or they might start a franchise. If you think about a company like Zaxby’s, right? It’s was started by students, you know, it was started at Georgia Southern. And those two founders are now worth billions. So the idea that we can change the life of students and, and we can do that here in Atlanta, is something that I’m really passionate about. Ryan Embree: And, you know, so we kind of spoke to the students now, the hospitality professionals that might be listening to that be open to being a mentor for these younger students. Because, I sit across the table. I had the privilege and honor of sitting across the table for some incredible hospitality leaders. And every single time I ask them about their hospitality journey, there’s typically always a name in there that they attribute a lot of their success as a jumping off point or a starting point for their career. So be on either side of that, right. To be the person that helps someone, or be the person that reach out to someone for help. It’s hospitality. It’s a people serving people industry. That’s why we love it. That’s why we’re in it. So definitely recommend doing that as well. You know, the success of the program has been recognized as Top Hospitality School across the country, multiple accolades. You talked about the research at the top of the episode. Talk to us a little bit about, you know, that what the accolades mean to you and kind of how it’s helped prospective students kind of recognize Georgia State as one of the top hospitality programs. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : Absolutely. The, you know, one thing is we’ve been around a while, right? So we’ve been around over 50 years, and I think being embedded in a business school helps us as well. Our students have a very strong business background. They have to pass accounting and finance courses. They have that strong kind of analytical background. And then they take their hospitality courses. We have a lot of students that are, we’re known for students with grit. That don’t get their hands dirty and are willing to like, do the, do the operations type jobs. I’ll say that, you know, operations jobs are the foundation of kind of understanding the business, right? You might wanna be a revenue manager, but you don’t really understand what revenue management is about until you work the front desk and understand that business. Absolutely. So, you know, for a long time, we’ve, you know, we’re at a top business school. We’re at a large state university for a long time. We’ve put students into the ecosystem. So when people think about us, they think about those students, and we’re gonna build upon that going forward. So, we we’re working on a strategic plan to kinda strengthen those fundamentals as well as specialize in and expand our portfolio to things like entertainment and sports, which is all about hospitality, right? Absolutely. Because students today, they really passionate about live events and sports and entertainment. And that’s all part of that hospitality ecosystem, right? Hospitality is part of most things we do. It’s like we’re in a service economy. We’re in experience economy. Most of the qualities you learn in a hospitality degree, you can apply in any type of business. So I’m very proud of the fact that we are at, we’re an ACSB accredited school, so we have that business foundation. At the same time we have specialized interest in things that are really important to hospitality. So franchising is one of those that I think we can build upon going forward. Ryan Embree: I mean, you talk about that younger generation loving live events. I mean, look on social media and you also see, them standing in line for food and beverage item. Like that there’s such passion, and that younger generation that they can bring to hospitality and we get the privilege of serving them. So, one of the places where you have a strong alumni presence and even student presence. And the reason we’re here is covering the Hunter Conference 2026 over at the brand new beautiful Signia Hilton, Atlanta. Like I said, a lot of, Georgia State involvement there. Special relationship between the two organizations. Give us some history there and how that’s evolved over the last couple decades. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : Absolutely. So it’s a very special relationship. We are one of the co-founders of the Hunter Conference, starting in 1989, with less than a hundred people. And now we have 2000 industry professionals coming to Atlanta from one of the largest hospitality real estate conferences, in the U.S. So obviously the Hunters have a scholarship. We have students, our students run the conference, right? So Sarah [Moss] is the Chief of Staff, is one of our former students. Maddie [Thibodeaux] runs a conference, is one of our former students, previously an intern. So we have an internship program, that we run where this year, Heather was the, the intern there, really helps us to get those students start working in, you know, an amazing event and expose those students and all our students have access to the Hunter Conference. So regardless if you’re a real estate student or a finance student, a hospitality student, psychology student, you can access the conference. We also, Mitch Shaw, endowed the Bradshaw Speaker series, in honor of his father. And every year, we have amazing, amazing person from industry come and talk about their life journey. And so Tony Ressler was the speaker this year, transformer of the Centennial Yards, investing in the owner of the Hawks, and exposes our students to those industry professionals. And so I look forward to every year for us to have that event. It’s very special relationship that benefits our students and benefits our faculty. Getting access to that. And it’s less than a mile from here. Right. So we, I can walk from my office down to the Signia Hotel, look at all the development down there, engage our students with amazing content. Ryan Embree: What, what an opportunity for your students to be involved in that event. And, you know, we just talked about the power of mentors, right? And there could be, your mentor is sitting right there. I mean, it, it’s an incredible conference. We have the privilege of covering it over the past couple years. Now, as it enters its new chapter at the Signia, it continues to just grow and grow and really appreciate the relationship that Georgia State has there. And it’s so cool to see those students, we’ve seen students at that conference from, from all over the country, love to see that. Because again, those are those opportunities that we talked about where it’s like, you gotta take advantage of that and you have it less than a mile, you know, away from your campus. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : Yeah. And the thing is that when you talk about mentors is that, you know, many of our students, their parents, they’re first generation college students. They’re first generation college graduates. Like, I’m a first generation college graduate immigrant to the U.S. Your parents really don’t know how to help you in that. So, especially for our students and other students, they’re first generation graduates, they need those mentors to help them. So they don’t have parents that are working in the corporate environment that are telling them to get this internship. And so I would say, you know, if you’re if you’re opportunity to mentor a student, you can change the trajectory of their lives. And that is gonna pay dividends in the future. There’s nothing more rewarding than looking at a student and seeing their, their change over time and their position in an industry. Ryan Embree: It’s a great segue ’cause we’re gonna give some advice here to a couple exciting chapters and young professionals lives. What advice would you give to hospitality students right now? Because right now, you know, I pose this question by always saying, if I were, going into hospitality, there’s a lot of noise outside of our industry right now about AI and technology taking jobs. And we’ve talked about this where it might kind of be an opportunity for hospitality right now. So what advice would you share with them kind of hearing this? Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : I tell all the marketing students and the finance students, the CIS students come to hospitality. We got jobs. AI is gonna impact our industry, right. But we’re always gonna need that personal touch. We’re always gonna have to have that touch with the customer and have those personal relationships. And so understanding how AI is gonna impact the industry is important. We’re even changing some of our courses to better understand how we can use these tools to improve performance, to improve customer satisfaction, to reduce wait times. But at the end of the day, we’re in a human business, right? We’re about human experiences and people crave human experiences, right? So, you know, the live events, the reason why we love live events is because we live in the digital world a lot. And so this is the, this is I think a turning point for hospitality for us to really become central to people’s lives. Post pandemic, people want to connect with other people. We are in the business of creating amazing experiences. And if we can create American amazing experiences and bring people together, that’s what hospitality is about. So I would tell students, students that are graduating, this is an amazing opportunity for you. Go out there, find a company that you are passionate about and work hard and work in operations, understand the business. This is your opportunity to, people say, I don’t wanna work in operations. I understand the business. You’ve got your whole life ahead of you. Who knows what’s gonna happen in the future. But I’ll say, we have jobs and we will have jobs in the future. Ryan Embree: Absolutely. And when you said that operations point, I love it. ’cause you’d be surprised how many front desk agents, bellmans, I’ve talked to across the, across the table that are now in corporate America because, but that’s where they had their start, and they attribute a lot of their success to saying, I was on the front line doing these jobs, doing these work. That’s where again, whether it’s a first job, entry-level job or whether it’s an internship can be so formative and foundational for your career. Now, let’s turn our attention to maybe incoming freshmen, right? They got the next four years daunting before they graduate and get out into the, to the world. What advice would you give them coming to Georgia State and the Day Hospitality School? Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : I would say take advantage of that time, right? So these are four years in which you can do anything you want. So have some fun, right. Go to events, post pandemic. You know, we we’re somewhat of a commuter school. We have dorms on campus, but a lot of our students are still living at home. So it may take some effort to get in a car drive downtown and meet up with an industry professional, but that’s where the value is. That’s why you’re in Atlanta, right? That’s where the school is about network. Meeting people, learning about other people, creating that network. And I would say get an internship from day one, look for an internship every year, get an internship. That summertime is a time in which you can invest in yourself. And classes are one thing, but really college is a lot about trying to figure out what you wanna do besides just the classes. Select your classes you want to take, and then engage in clubs and go do study abroad. Both my kids are Georgia State. Were Georgia State students, and go do study abroad. Go do whatever you want. This is a time in your life to explore. And you don’t have a mortgage. You might not have a car. You can do anything you want. And we’re there to support you. If you want an internship in Atlanta and you’re a Georgia State student, we can find you one. So, I mean, that to me is like, just be excited about that time of your life and AI, you know, AI is gonna impact our industry, but it’s not gonna take our jobs. Ryan Embree: And, and raise your hand and volunteer. I mean, this you got the World Cup. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be involved in something in this amazing city. I mean, there was only a select number of cities, Atlanta being one of them. What an opportunity to be involved in an event that is gonna span maybe something you look back on, where people are coming from all over the world, to be here in Atlanta. So I love that advice, especially for those younger freshmen, just starting their journey. Well, so now we’re gonna, now we’re gonna share a little bit about your vision. So as we wrap up today, you talked about the strategic plan. What’s your vision as you look at the second half of the 2020s for the school here? Dr. Benjamin Lawrence : So we’re really focused on broadening, hospitality past hotels and restaurants and focusing on experiences. And so we really want to be the school that drives and understands how people wanna live their lives through experiences. And so focusing on, on entertainment, focusing on sports focusing on live events, focusing on hotels and restaurants. But people go to restaurants for, for different reasons, right? The transactional component of a restaurant, ordering online and Uber, that’s important. But the other side of going to restaurant is celebrating, right? Sure. And engaging with the people. And like, and you gotta understand where you are. Are you providing a transactional type approach where you’re just giving a meal or you are providing an experience. And we feel that the, there’s lots of value in creating those experiences. And so when you think about hospitality as creating memorable experiences, really broadens the perspective. Every time of service is about creating an experience. And so our plan is to focus on experiences generally, and then also to invite students that aren’t hospitality students to understand the business. So, you know, hospitality programs and business schools are never gonna be huge, right? You have other departments, but what we can do is we can get a marketing student say, listen, come to Hunter and you realize that like they may be maybe 20% of people in that pool are marketing people, right? Sales and marketing. Or accounting. So exposing hospitality to a broad set of students to show them the opportunities, right? We have a lot of opportunity for students. The trajectory of those students that are hardworking, that wanna it is, is very steep. And so that is our strategic plan going forward to figure out how do we can expose hospitality generally to the whole university, not just the school of business. And then to focus on being experts in creating memorable experiences. And I’m excited about the future. We’re in Atlanta, we’re at Georgia State. We have so many positive attributes. We’re investing $80 million in our campus downtown. If you haven’t had an opportunity to come downtown Atlanta, let me know. Send me an email, because we are transforming, downtown Atlanta, and it’s a place that people want to work, play, and stay. And, that’s just gonna improve as we invest in Centennial Yards and the stadium complex. Ryan Embree: One of the advice I always received was talking about the investment behind a school. If you see that it’s growing, it’s a growing university, there’s investment into it, it’s a place that you want to be so, certainly reflected here at Georgia State. Those experiences that you talked about so important. I mean, think about when you were in hospitality school, even when I was in hospitality school. Now the, the lanes of hospitality and specialties that you can get your degrees in because it encompasses just so much right now and it continues to grow. And as far as exposing more and more people to hospitality and its opportunities, it’s exactly what we’re here to do on the TMG campus cross. So we are so happy that you had us here and, sat down with us and, and took some time outta your day to do this with us. Dr. Benjamin Lawrence: Thank you so much. You’re doing important work. And go Panthers! Ryan Embree: Alright. Thank you so much. We’ll talk to you next time on the SuiteSpot. To join our loyalty program. Be sure to subscribe and give us a five star reading on iTunes. Suite Spot is produced by Travel Media Group. Our editor is Brandon Bell with Cover Art by Bary Gordon. 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David and Tim break down another Sun Belt championship for Georgia State beach volleyball, react to Ted Hurst becoming the highest NFL Draft pick in program history after landing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and dive into the news that Charlie Cobb is sticking around through 2028. Plus, they talk Georgia State baseball, fan frustration, and why the Panthers need “more something” from the athletics department.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap the Georgia State series, including the gut wrenching loss on Sunday. The guys look ahead to the final 9 SBC games of the year and what ODU needs to do to make the tournament.
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David, Ryan, and Tim react to Georgia State's spring game mess, including parking confusion, closed concessions, no water in the bathrooms, and a stadium experience that left fans wondering what exactly was planned. They also discuss Del McGee's comments on the football roster, the state of the program, and what stood out from the basketball press conference introducing the Panthers' new men's and women's coaches.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
Let's recap the series win over Georgia State and the look ahead to UNCW and Texas State!
David, Ryan, and Tim break down Georgia State's oddly scheduled Friday spring game, the stacked coach press conferences, and the challenge of getting Panthers fans downtown before rush hour swallows everybody whole. They also talk Ted Hurst's rising NFL draft stock, basketball roster news, and a few truly ridiculous travel ideas.Follow usWeb: http://stateofatlanta.comFacebook: http://facebook.com/STATEofAtlantaTwitter: http://twitter.com/STATEofAtlantaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@STATEofAtlantaSupport the showPatreon: http://patreon.com/STATEofAtlantaRock our swagMerch: http://merch.STATEofAtlanta.com
Mike ranked the sixth-through-10th best wideouts in the 2026 NFL Draft. He evaluated Washington's Denzel Boston, Georgia State's Ted Hurst, Tennessee's Chris Brazell, Georgia's Zachariah Branch, USC's JaKobi Lane, and Notre Dame's Malachi Fields.
Jon Cremins discusses his new role with Georgia State basketball and his approach to the transfer portal following his time at Vanderbilt. The conversation shifts to the breaking news of Falcons tackle Caleb McGary's retirement and how it impacts the team's upcoming draft plans. 01:00 - Jon Cremins Interview 07:30 - Caleb McGary Retires 11:45 - Atlanta Sports Update
Dukes & Bell broadcast live from Augusta to analyze the Masters Par 3 contest and the sudden retirement of Falcons tackle Kaleb McGarry. They also interview new Georgia State basketball coach Jon Cremins about his vision for the program and navigating the modern transfer portal landscape. 01:50 - Masters & Calcutta Betting 07:03 - NFL Schedule & Draft 10:04 - Kaleb McGarry Retirement 17:21 - Interview With Jon Cremins 23:53 - Falcons Draft Strategy 32:40 - Masters Week & WNBA
The Dynasty Nerds Show is back with Episode 3 of the 2026 wide receiver tape breakdown. Rich Dotson, Matt O'Hara, and Garret Price work through six more receivers, and this group brings a mix of high-end talent, intriguing sleepers, and a couple of names the crew is ready to move past entirely. Makai Lemon opens the show and earns some of the highest praise of the entire series. Garret scores him at 77.8 and Matt at 79.0, putting him right alongside Carnell Tate as the clear top two receivers in the class. The crew calls him a dog in every sense of the word, a Puka Nacua comp who plays with relentless toughness, attacks the catch point, blocks downfield, and refuses to lose. His only concern coming out of the combine was some chatter around his interviews and attitude, but nothing in the tape supported that. The crew sees him as a PPR machine with WR1 upside depending on landing spot. Elijah Sarratt is the toughest evaluation of the episode. He was technically sound at Indiana with 15 touchdowns, but the crew noticed he looked a half step slow at the combine compared to everyone else running identical routes. His tape showed very limited separation, a heavy reliance on back shoulder throws with Fernando Mendoza, and a contested catch conversion rate that raised flags. The crew has him in the WR14 range and needs to see athleticism numbers before feeling comfortable. Antonio Williams draws a Jayden Reed comp and slots into that same mid-tier cluster as a gadget chess piece who lives in the slot, turns every catch into a punt return situation, and adds value with no wasted motion in his routes. The injury history is the one real concern. Ted Hurst out of Georgia State is the breakout name of the episode. Six foot four, a 4.42 at the combine, and a Josh Gordon comp from Matt that the whole crew got behind. His ball tracking grade was his highest mark, his speed glides effortlessly on tape, and his Senior Bowl week was one of the best of any receiver in this class. The crew projects him as a day two pick with a true X receiver ceiling. Kevin Coleman and Jordan Hudson close the show and both land off most boards. Coleman disappears against top competition and Hudson offers a little more with the ball in his hands but neither generates dynasty interest from the crew. Visit the Dynasty Nerds Film Room to watch Ted Hurst and Makai Lemon tape, and check the latest Rookie Big Boards and Dynasty Rankings as the NFL Draft approaches. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00:00 Start 00:00:47 Makai Lemon 00:16:15 Elijah Sarratt 00:27:50 Antonio Williams 00:37:42 FFPC 00:38:40 Ted Hurst 00:52:59 Kevin Coleman 00:58:10 Jordan Hudson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down his top five wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft including: Makai Lemon, USC: 5:35 Carnell Tate, Ohio State: 5:35 Denzel Boston, Washington: 10:45 Jordan Tyson, Arizona State: 12:05 Ted Hurst, Georgia State: 15:30 Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee: 17:50 K.C. Concepcion, Texas A&M: 19:00 And more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ross is joined by Greg Cosell to break down his top five wide receiver prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft including: Makai Lemon, USC: 5:35 Carnell Tate, Ohio State: 5:35 Denzel Boston, Washington: 10:45 Jordan Tyson, Arizona State: 12:05 Ted Hurst, Georgia State: 15:30 Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee: 17:50 K.C. Concepcion, Texas A&M: 19:00 And more! Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Day season is heating up, and Pack Daddy breaks down three schools — Illinois, Oklahoma, and Georgia State — with all 32 teams watching. From an edge rusher sitting on 30 bench reps to a zero-star recruit turning heads at Georgia State, the draft board is shifting fast. Plus, a major announcement: Ryan and his son are officially joining forces on the NFL Draft Grades big board. Illinois Pro Day: Edge rusher Gabe Jacas skips field testing but remains a top-51 PFF prospect; OG Josh Geske runs a blazing 4.94 and goes from afterthought to Day 3 sleeper; DL James Thompson Jr. drops a jaw-dropping 36 bench reps Oklahoma Pro Day: DT Grayson Halton posts the best vert among all D-linemen at the combine and rises fast into Day 2 territory before tweaking his hamstring; RSJ stands on elite combine numbers and adds a 38-inch vert Georgia State Pro Day: WR Ted Hurst — former D2 transfer and zero-star recruit — draws dedicated coaching visits from the Vikings and Bengals with Day 2-3 buzz growing Full RSJ Scouting Report: Ryan digs into the PFF grades, the 2025 coverage regression, the Senior Bowl standout moments, and why the right scheme could make him a steal Subscribe, rate, and review — and submit your picks to the community big board at nfldraftgrades.com. The draft is one month out and Pac Nation, we're building something special. #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #TedHurst #RobertSpearsJennings #GraysonHalton #NFLDraftGrades #ProDay This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02
Pro Day season is heating up, and Pack Daddy breaks down three schools — Illinois, Oklahoma, and Georgia State — with all 32 teams watching. From an edge rusher sitting on 30 bench reps to a zero-star recruit turning heads at Georgia State, the draft board is shifting fast. Plus, a major announcement: Ryan and his son are officially joining forces on the NFL Draft Grades big board. Illinois Pro Day: Edge rusher Gabe Jacas skips field testing but remains a top-51 PFF prospect; OG Josh Geske runs a blazing 4.94 and goes from afterthought to Day 3 sleeper; DL James Thompson Jr. drops a jaw-dropping 36 bench reps Oklahoma Pro Day: DT Grayson Halton posts the best vert among all D-linemen at the combine and rises fast into Day 2 territory before tweaking his hamstring; RSJ stands on elite combine numbers and adds a 38-inch vert Georgia State Pro Day: WR Ted Hurst — former D2 transfer and zero-star recruit — draws dedicated coaching visits from the Vikings and Bengals with Day 2-3 buzz growing Full RSJ Scouting Report: Ryan digs into the PFF grades, the 2025 coverage regression, the Senior Bowl standout moments, and why the right scheme could make him a steal Subscribe, rate, and review — and submit your picks to the community big board at nfldraftgrades.com. The draft is one month out and Pac Nation, we're building something special. #GreenBayPackers #NFLDraft #DraftRoom #PackernetPodcast #TedHurst #RobertSpearsJennings #GraysonHalton #NFLDraftGrades #ProDay This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Use code PACKDADDY to get started with America's #1 fantasy sports app. https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/PACKDADDY To advertise on this podcast please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com Or go to: https://advertising.libsyn.com/packernetpodcast Help keep the show growing and check out everything I'm building across the Packers and NFL world: Support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/pack_daddy Venmo: @Packernetpodcast CashApp: $packpod Website: https://nfldraftgrades.com/ My Board: https://nfldraftgrades.com/board/83a18c42-7a0b-4590-8d1b-453e49840d02
Senior Bowl week is here, and it’s a pivotal moment for dynasty managers tracking the 2026 rookie class. Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown analyze which wide receivers and tight ends can separate themselves in Mobile, starting with KC Concepcion's inside-outside versatility and first-round upside. They continue with Elijah Surratt’s physical profile and ideal NFL usage, Ja'Kobi Lane's contested-catch ability at USC, and Kevin Coleman Jr.’s slot-driven production. The boys also highlight Ted Hurst as a potential breakout from Georgia State and evaluate Caleb Douglas as a dependable, pro-ready option. At tight end, Tanner Koziol and Justin Joly headline a group that could quietly shape dynasty drafts. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 KC Concepcion (WR - Texas A&M) - 0:04:18 Elijah Sarratt (WR - Indiana) - 0:10:27 Ja’Kobi Lane (WR - USC) - 0:18:55 Kevin Coleman (WR - Missouri) - 0:22:05 Ted Hurst (WR - Georgia State) - 0:27:20 Caleb Douglas (WR - Texas Tech) - 0:33:20 Hard Rock Bet - 0:40:25 Tanner Koziol (TE - Houston) - 0:42:30 Justin Joly (TE - NC State) - 0:48:42 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-833-PLAYWISE. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Trade Analyzer - Evaluate trades with confidence using FantasyPros' Trade Analyzer. Instantly see the impact of trades on your team and get expert recommendations. Whether you're making a 2-for-1 deal or swapping a couple draft picks for that stud who will help you win now, the Trade Analyzer will help you optimize your roster and make smarter decisions. Try the Trade Analyzer today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the Fantasy Football My Playbook app and dominate your league! Join us on Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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