Football

It’s a bit of a cliche, the punter being the best player on a bad team, but that was indeed the case in 2018.

The Georgia State tight ends were perfectly fine in 2018. They weren’t, as a group, particularly involved in the passing game but they offered blocking support in the run game. They weren’t a hindrance to the team and they weren’t the reason for the 2-10 record, but there’s a lot to suggest they can offer a bit more in the way of production in 2019.

Getting pressure on the opposing quarterback is an essential component to any college defense. Generating pressure starts with interior defensive linemen such as Nose tackles and guards, who suck up blockers or force the quarterback to move around in the pocket.

2018 was a good year for the GSU offensive line to build on going into 2019. The Panthers showed the most consistency in the starting lineup and performance in the offensive trenches they had in years – so there’s no surprise the running game took the leap that it did, popping up more than 60 yards per game.

2018 was not very kind to the Georgia State defensive backfield. Injuries took away star corner Jerome Smith and limited cornerback Cedric Stone to just 3 games, forcing defensive coordinator Nate Fuqua to play more freshmen than he likely intended to. While admirable in their efforts, the Panthers were young, and it was very apparent that the secondary was not as stout as originally expected.

2019 Fall Camp Preview: Receivers On paper, it looks as if the 2018 Panther receiving corps had a disappointing season

After a tumultuous year defensively, how is the linebacker situation stacking up as the team moves forward in 2019?

The Georgia State running game showed signs of life in 2018, with the Panther offense churning out an average of 171 yards per game on the ground. Former offensive coordinator Travis Trickett placed an emphasis on the run and coach Shawn Elliott has expressed a desire to have a hard-nosed running game since he arrived in Atlanta. Early signs suggest this run-balanced approach will continue under new offensive play-caller Brad Glenn.

Georgia State Stadium will be the host venue for the 2019 Georgia High School Association’s football state championship games, the school announced in a press release Tuesday.