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Chris Davis is in his first official week as Director of Athletics at Georgia Southern. He sat down with WTOC to give and inside look at how he and his family have made Statesboro home.
Jeff Roberts and Rachel West break down a jammed packed divisional round in the NFL playoffs, including a sports department rivarly matchup between hometown teams.
Ahead of Georgia Southern’s bowl game in Myrtle Beach, Athletic Director Jared Benko discussed the state of Eagle Nation with WTOC’s Jeff Roberts.
Watch this podcast and the rest of the digital Ghost Pirates series online or on the WTOC+ app.
The former Savannah Christian and University of Georgia star earned $3 million for his win, is almost certain to represent the United States in the upcoming Ryder Cup and moved up to 10th place in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Benedictine senior quarterback and Florida State commit, Luke Kromenhoek, is one of the fastest rising prospects in the entire country for the class of 2024. WTOC’s Chad Maxwell had the chance to catch up with the humble superstar.
Both guys have a few big weeks ahead with Talladega for Ty and the NFL draft coming up for Jahmyr!
WTOC's Chad Maxwell, Tim Guidera, and Jake Wallace discuss Saturday's SEC Championship between #1 Georgia and #11 LSU.
What does this game mean for the Dawgs? How do the teams match up?
Catch the 2022 SEC Championship Saturday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. only on WTOC-TV!
WTOC has a new sports director in Chad Maxwell!
In this episode of the WTOC Sports Podcast, Jake Wallace introduces Chad and gets to know him.
Also, Jake previews the topWTOC End Zone games for Friday, October 14:
- New Hampstead at Wayne County
- Johnson at Calvary Day
- James Island at Bluffton
WTOC has a new sports director in Chad Maxwell!
In this episode of the WTOC Sports Podcast, Jake Wallace introduces Chad and gets to know him.
Also, Jake previews the topWTOC End Zone games for Friday, October 14:
- New Hampstead at Wayne County
- Johnson at Calvary Day
- James Island at Bluffton
Fall is in the air! (just don't look at the temperature) WTOC's Lyndsey Gough and Jake Wallace get you ready for another night of high school football in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace take a look at the best matchups on this week's slate of high school football games.
WTOC's Lyndsey Gough and Jake Wallace preview another exciting night of high school football and the pair hopes to stay dry this Friday.
Sports Director Lyndsey Gough and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace get ready for a Labor Day weekend packed with football.
Sports Director Lyndsey Gough and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace get you ready for the first night of high school football in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace talks with the "Voice of the Eagles" Danny Reed ahead of Georgia Southern hosting the first NCAA Regional in the Eagles' history.
Georgia Southern, the #16 national seed in the NCAA Tournament, welcome Notre Dame, Texas Tech, and UNCG to Statesboro.
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough, Morning Break Anchor Tim Guidera, and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace look ahead to the weekend at the RBC Heritage.
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough, Morning Break anchor Tim Guidera, and digital anchor Jake Wallace discuss the RBC Heritage happening at Hilton Head Island's Harbour Town Golf Links this weekend.
The tournament is sold out in the first year back without crowd restrictions and has one of the strongest fields in tournament history.
Also, the WTOC team makes their picks to take home the tartan jacket.
Scottie Scheffler has a big lead after two rounds, and Tiger Woods makes another cut at Augusta National.
WTOC's Jake Wallace and Tim Guidera discuss how the weekend is shaping up in Augusta.
WTOC's team of Lyndsey Gough, Tim Guidera, and Jake Wallace are in Augusta to cover the 2022 Masters Tournament.
In this episode of the WTOC Sports podcast, they discuss getting back to Augusta National, Tiger's return, and make their picks for who will wear the green jacket.
It is a national championship gameday for the Georgia Bulldogs!
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough, Morning Break Anchor Tim Guidera, and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace give their final thoughts on Monday night's contest with Alabama.
Plus, all three give their key players and picks to win the game.
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough, Morning Break anchor Tim Guidera, and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace discuss what Georgia must do better this time around against Alabama if they want to win a national championship.
Plus, can Alabama really say no one believes in them?
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough and Morning Break anchor Tim Guidera have made it to chilly Indianapolis for Monday's National Title Game between Georgia and Alabama.
Plus, they discuss with Digital Anchor Jake Wallace about the Dawgs' push to win the program's first national title since 1980.
The WTOC Sports team is Indianapolis bound to cover Georgia's berth in the National Championship!
Digital anchor Jake Wallace, sports director Lyndsey Gough, and Morning Break anchor Tim Guidera discuss their excitement for Monday's meeting between the Dawgs and Tide and the weekend in Indy.
Sports Director Lyndsey Gough is in Miami ahead of the Orange Bowl on New Year's Eve.
*This is an audio version of the livestream show on WTOC+
WTOC Digital Anchor Jake Wallace has a look at a Friday night of high-stakes matchups across southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry.
Jake speaks with GPB Sports' Jon Nelson on the three GHSA region championship games happening Friday night:
- Brunswick at Effingham County
- Appling County at Pierce County
- ECI at Metter
Plus, how does Calvary stack up against the other top teams in Class A-Private?
Lyndsey Gough and Jake Wallace preview the 2021 College Football season, breaking down the Dawgs, Eagles & Tigers, plus Clemson, Tech and USC!
Metter and Jeff Davis bring home state baseball championships.
Our guest, Kevin Bilodeau, sports director at Live 5 News, helps wrap up the PGA Championship.
WTOC's Lyndsey Gough is joined by Tori McElhaney, the Atlanta Falcons reporter for The Athletic.
After wrapping up The Masters, our golf coverage continues with the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
ESPN SportsCenter anchor Michael Eaves joins the pod from Augusta, Ga. as its finally Masters Week!
ESPN College Basketball reporter Myron Medcalf joins the pod to talk all things March Madness.
WTOC's Sports Director, Lyndsey Gough, is joined by Islands High coach Karl DeMasi and Justin Jarrett of LowCo Sports.
WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough and Digital Anchor Jake Wallace react to the news of Savannah's new pro hockey team, which will begin play in 2022.
Jake talks with the team's president Bob Ohrablo about choosing Savannah, what it will take to be successful, and if Savannah can become a hockey town.
Plus, Lyndsey and Jake discuss ideas for the team's name.
Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated recaps UGA, Clemson and South Carolina’s college football season.
Changes to made to the Georgia Southern coaching staff.
GSU Athletic Director Jard Benko talks the impact of COVID-19 testing on athletic budgets.
Georgia Southern's starting quarterback Shai Werts joins WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough to discuss his decision to transfer.
Breaking down UGA’s Peach Bowl victory and Clemson’s semifinal loss.
Calvary Day wins first ever girl’s flag football state title.
College football bowl season is upon us! WTOC Sports Director Lyndsey Gough tells you where the Eagles, Dawgs, Tigers, and Gamecocks will be headed this holiday season.
WTOC’s Dal Cannady joins the pod in typical “True Blue” spirit.
Girls flag football has reached the semifinal stage. Gough talks to one local coach and player about a sport on the rise in popularity.
Only one win stands between five southeast Georgia high school football teams and a berth in the state title game.
WTOC Sports' Lyndsey Gough and Jake Wallace take a look at Friday night's state semifinal matchups across the area.
Plus, Lyndsey speaks with Benedictine head coach Danny Britt about his Cadets' semifinal clash with undefeated Jefferson.
Five southeast Georgia high school football teams have advanced to the GHSA Final Four.
WTOC Sports' Lyndsey Gough and Jake Wallace discuss the quarterfinal wins and what's next for the squads.
Plus, Lyndsey talks with Calvary Day head coach Mark Stroud about his Cavaliers' playoff run and reaching the state semis for the first time since 2014.
Only the elite remain in Georgia's state football playoffs, and several southeast Georgia teams are among them.
WTOC Sports' Lyndsey Gough and Jake Wallace take a look at Friday's state quarterfinal matchups, including a pair of Savannah rivals each looking to reach the semifinals.
The playoffs continue tonight! Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough get you ready for the second round of the GHSA state tournament by looking at some of tonight’s most intriguing matchups.
Plus, Lyndsey talks with Benedictine head coach Danny Britt about his Cadets’ first round win and second round matchup with Cairo.
It may be mid-November, but it’s still Masters Week!
WTOC’s Tim Guidera and Jake Wallace look at the tournament’s top storylines and give their thoughts on the most unusual Masters in history. Can Bryson overpower the course? How will Tiger play in his return as champ? What circumstance will impact play the most?
Plus, Tim and Jake offer their picks to claim the green jacket, and a few dark horses to watch.
***Bryson DeChambeau soundbite courtesy of The Masters
WTOC Sports’ Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough break down an eventful Friday night of high school football as well as Georgia’s win over Kentucky and Clemson’s rally past Boston College.
Plus, Jake talks with Savannah Country Day head coach Jim Collis about his Hornets’ upset win over previously undefeated Aquinas. (15:37)
This may be the best Friday night of games all season!
WTOC Sports’ Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough break down the week’s marquee matchups: Calvary Day-Savannah Christian, Brunswick-Richmond Hill, and Metter-MCA.
Plus, a recap of Georgia Southern’s 24-17 win over South Alabama Thursday night.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss another wild Friday night of high school football as teams battle for playoff positioning.
WTOC colleague Andrew Gorton joins the pod to discuss his experience at Game 4 of the World Series. (10:07)
WTOC Sports Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss the biggest winners from Friday night’s high school football action- including Appling County, Southeast Bulloch, and Hilton Head Island. Plus, Jake talks to SE Bulloch head coach Barrett Davis about the Yellow Jackets winning a region title for the first time since 1994.
Also, Jake and Lyndsey give their thoughts on an eventful weekend of college football.
In this End Zone edition of the WTOC Sports’ podcast, Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss some of the week’s top high school football games, including the WTOC End Zone Game of the Week: Benedictine at Appling County.
Plus, Jake speaks with Brunswick head coach Sean Pender about the Pirates’ dramatic rivalry win over Glynn Academy and his former QB, Stetson Bennett IV, leading Georgia against Alabama this weekend.
Jake and Lyndsey discuss some of Friday's most impressive high school football teams. Plus, a look at Georgia and Georgia Tech's wins, and a look at the upcoming UGA-Bama showdown.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss some of Friday’s top high school football games, including the Game of the Week between Beaufort and May River, on this End Zone edition of the WTOC Sports podcast!
Plus, Jake talks with Appling County head coach Rick Tomberlin about his Pirates’ 3-0 start and Friday night’s game at rival Wayne County.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss an entertaining weekend of high school and college football.
SCCPSS kicks off their football season and BC flexes their muscle. Plus, Jake discusses Georgia’s dominant win over Auburn, the legend of Stetson Bennett IV, and what’s ahead with Dawg Post’s Dean Legge.
On this special bonus episode of the WTOC Sports podcast, Jake Wallace discusses the Atlanta Braves' upcoming playoff run with Gabe Burns, Braves beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough look at some of the area’s most impressive high school football performances from Friday night. Plus Jake talks to May River head coach Rodney Summers after the Sharks’ season opening win.
How did Georgia look in their season opening win and what to take from Georgia Southern’s heartbreaking loss to Louisiana.
Jake and Lyndsey discuss some of the most intriguing matchups of Friday's high school football schedule, including two rivals facing off for the first of two times.
Plus, Jake talks with Jeff Davis head coach Lance Helton about his team's 3-0 start, navigating a season during COVID-19, and bouncing back after missing the playoffs in 2019.
WTOC Sports’ Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss the first full weekend of football of the year, including Georgia Southern’s narrow escape of upset-minded Campbell on Saturday.
Jake and Lyndsey also discuss Friday night’s most impressive high school football teams, and Jake talks to Savannah Christian head coach Baker Woodward (12:08-19:44).
In this week’s End Zone edition of the WTOC Sports podcast, Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough preview some of Friday night’s biggest high school football games.
Plus, Jake talks with Metter head coach Rodney Garvin about his team’s game with South Effingham, last week’s win at Swainsboro, and more. (5:04 – 11:29).
WTOC Sports’ Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss the first Friday night of high school football in Georgia, including which area teams were most impressive. Jake speaks with Bulloch Academy head coach Steve Pennington days after his Gators caught the area’s attention with a dominant win over Savannah Country Day (10:00-18:58).
Plus the season is almost here for our college football teams of interest, including the Georgia Southern Eagles. Jake talks with the Voice of the Eagles, Danny Reed, about the upcoming 2020 season (23:48-41:00)
WTOC Sports Director Jake Wallace is joined by Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough ahead of the first End Zone show of the year. A few games, including the original "Game of the Week", have been canceled after positive COVID-19 tests.
Jake Wallace welcomes GPB Sports’ Jon Nelson onto the WTOC Sports Podcast this week. Jake and Jon get ready for the first Friday night of the Georgia high school football season, discuss playing in the COVID-19 era, and give a few area teams to keep an eye on this fall.
WTOC Sports' Jake Wallace and Tim Guidera break down the weekend at Harbour Town as the strongest field in tournament history battles for the plaid jacket.
Jake Wallace, Lyndsey Gough and Tim Guidera discuss the upcoming RBC Heritage. Some big names are partaking in this year's tournament as the golf world begins returning.
The team also picks who they think will be wearing the plaid jacket on Sunday.
The GHSA state basketball championships tip off this week in Macon and southeast Georgia will see a few teams try to bring home titles Thursday.
WTOC Sports Director takes a look at the Beach Bulldog girls as they seek a 2nd state title in four years, and the Swainsboro Tiger boys as they try to close out a dominant season with a championship.
Plus, Jake is joined by Beach interim head coach Matthew Hawthorne for more on his team and Kyle Sandy of SandysSpiel.com for more insight on both of Thursday’s title tilts.
The GHSA state basketball tournament tips off on Valentine’s Day, and the latest edition of the WTOC Sports podcast is here to get you ready for the madness.
Sports director Jake Wallace takes a look at southeast Georgia’s title contenders with some of the top high school basketball analysts in Georgia.
Justin Young of HoopSeen joins to discuss the boys’ brackets and Kyle Sandy of Sandy’s Spiel talks the girls’ side of things.
Sports Director Jake Wallace takes a look back at National Signing Day 2020.
Savannah State inked A LOT of homegrown talent. Hear from head coach Quinn on the Tigers class.
Quarterback a key recruiting position for Georgia Southern.
Brooks Austin, from SI BulldogMaven, joins the pod to discuss another strong recruiting year for UGA.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough break down more high school playoff action across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
Bethesda head coach Antwain Turner discusses his team's game
Sports Director Jake Wallace breaks down a big win for the Dawgs, defeating Auburn in Alabama. UGA will head back to the SEC Championship game, but has a tough test against Texas A&M this weekend.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough look ahead to Friday night's playoff action across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
Metter head coach Rodney Garvin joins the pod to discuss his team's matchup with Screven County.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss UGA's critical game versus Auburn this weekend.
After self-reporting violations, the Beach High Bulldogs were required to forfeit six wins by GHSA - changing the region landscape in the state playoffs.
The End Zone Game of the Week is Jenkins vs. Benedictine. A region title is on the line.
The first round of the playoffs start in South Carolina.
Sports Director Jake Wallace talks college football, including Savannah State’s undefeated conference record. HBCU Gameday’s Steven J. Gaither joins the pod to talk Tigers and all things HBCU.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses the news this week that Jenkins High was cleared of potential violations by a GHSA investigation.
Beach High is going back to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. Head coach Ulysses Hawthorne joins the pod to discuss this special year.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss the final weeks of the high school football season.
Sports Director Jake Wallace is joined by Wright Gazaway to discuss two of the most highly anticipated games of the college football week.
Georgia Southern heads to Boone, N.C. to take on an undefeated App State on Halloween. (With crazy awesome uniforms.)
UGA and Florida face off in Jacksonville in a battle for SEC East supremacy.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses high school football as the race for playoff spots heats up.
Beaufort head coach Bryce Lybrand joins the pod to discuss the Eagles' turnaround this year.
On Friday’s episode of the End Zone Podcast, Sports Director Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough break down two of the biggest games on Friday’s schedule: Savannah Christian at Savannah Country Day and Vidalia at Swainsboro. Plus, they discuss the GHSA investigation into the Jenkins Warriors.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses this weekend's college football actions. It's homecoming at Georgia Southern and Savannah State.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses last week's Friday Night action across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Region races are heating up and several schools picked up big wins on Friday. Richmond Hill head coach Matt LeZotte joins the pod to discuss the Wildcats' season.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss Friday night's action across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, including Wayne County's trip to take on South Effingham and a rivalry match-up between Beach and Jenkins.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses this weekend's college football action. UGA tries to bounce back after last week's upset. Georgia Southern breaks out some red, white and blue on the helmet for Military Appreciation.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses the changes at Islands High School. This comes after the GHSA ruled the Sharks were in violation of eligibility and undue influence violations.
Key region matchups this Friday night. Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss key region match-ups, including Friday night's rivalry game between Calvary and Savannah Christian.
New Hampstead head coach Kyle Hockman joins the pod to discuss his team's start to the season and a region game this Saturday for the Phoenix.
Sports Director Jake Wallace takes a look at the college football weekend ahead. South Carolina heads to Athens for a major test with UGA. Clemson meets an underperforming, yet dangerous (according to Dabo) FSU team.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss this Friday’s high school gridiron action. Jake is also joined by Jenkins High head coach Jason Cameron after the team’s big win against Islands High on Thursday night.
Sports Director Jake Wallace looks ahead to a big weekend of college football. Georgia Southern starts this week early, with a Thursday night match-up versus conference opponent South Alabama. UGA heads to Knoxville to face a lackluster Tennessee Vols team.
Georgia Southern Head Coach Chad Lunsford - 2:43
Savannah State Head Coach Quinn - 7:07
UGA Head Coach Kirby Smart - 9:35
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses the past weekend's action on the gridiron. He is also joined by Jeff Davis head coach Lance Helton to discuss the Yellow Jackets' start to the season.
WTOC Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Anchor/Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss some of Friday night's biggest games in the area. The pod includes an interview with Metter head coach Rodney Garvin before the Tigers' region opener at Toombs County.
Plus, Jake and Lyndsey recap a full Thursday night slate in Savannah.
Sports Director Jake Wallace covers all things college football ahead of this weekend's action, including the first conference game of the season for the Eagles.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses last weekend's key games, including UGA'a victory over top 10 opponent Notre Dame in Athens, Ga.
WTOC Sports Director Jake Wallace breaks down Friday night's action across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Including, the game of the week: New Hampstead v Richmond Hill.
Sports Director Jake Wallace discusses the weekend that was across football and talks to Island High head coach Robert Zoller about his team's hot start to the year.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss the big high school football games this Friday across the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry.
May River High School coach Summers joins to discuss Friday's game versus Hilton Head.
Sports Director Jake Wallace is joined by special guest Wright Gazaway on Episode 9 of the End Zone Podcast. The two break down some key college match-ups in Week 3 of the season. The UGA game could be over by halftime, is Clemson their own worst enemy and what are the chances South Carolina can topple mighty Alabama?
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Digital Executive Producer Clinton Hinely discuss the Hurricane Dorian impacted high school football schedule, week 2 of the college season and briefly mention the Atlanta Falcons rough start to the 2019 NFL season.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough discuss Week 2 of the high school football season in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry, including South Effingham's high-powered offense.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss the “real” opening weekend of the 2019 college football season. Georgia Southern heads to Louisianan to take on LSU. Clemson will host ACC foe Georgia Tech on Thursday night in Death Valley. UGA opens on the road Saturday night with familiar SEC opponent Vanderbilt.
Jake Wallace and Clinton Hinely wrap up the opening week of high school football. What was the most impressive thing about teams in the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry?
A rough start to the college football season. Florida and Miami entertained fans but certainly showed a lot of opening week rust.
Shocking announcement from the weekend. Andrew Luck has retired from the NFL.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss what they look forward to most about the first high school football Friday night of the season. Jake also discusses the Erk Russell Classic on Saturday in Statesboro with Benedictine head coach Danny Britt. The Cadets play in the night game at Paulson Stadium.
Jake Wallace and Lyndsey Gough discuss the preseason AP Poll on Season 2 Episode 3 of the End Zone Podcast.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Digital Executive Producer Clinton Hinely wax poetically about another exciting season for the Dawgs. Is this the year that UGA crosses the final hurdle and brings home a national championship? Is Kirby Smart an elite collegiate-level coach? Also, don’t forget to tune in to the UGA Preview Show this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on WTOC.
Sports Director Jake Wallace and Sports Reporter Lyndsey Gough look ahead to the 2019 football season for the Georgia Southern Eagles. After finishing last season with 10 wins and a bowl game victory, will the Eagles be able to take the next step in 2019 and compete for a Sun Belt Conference championship? GS starts the year with a tough game on the road at LSU on Aug. 31. Also, tune in Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. for the Georgia Southern Eagles Preview Show on WTOC.