Scions of the Southland - A Georgia Tech Sports Podcast

It’s the Pi episode! The Scions trio is back to deep dive into one of the best weekend performances all season for #3 Georgia Tech Baseball (individual performances, how the pitching is lining up at the right time for a regional, and home field advantage), how Tech Softball found themselves in their second straight NCAA Tournament field (and how they maybe, just maybe have a shot to get out of Gainesville), and the latest in Track & Field and Golf.

Stay for the end credits stinger for some international Jacket football ideas.

Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jack Purdy, Jake Grant

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack is joined by Atlanta Journal Constitution columnist and longtime friend of the podcast, Ken Sugiura, to recap the introductory press conference for Georgia Tech men’s basketball’s new head coach Scott Cross and go into takeaways and answer what all it actually takes to be a successful coach at Georgia Tech.

Then a quick look into the week for softball and baseball. The full gang will be back next week to dive into track & field, swimming, golf, and tennis.

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Host: Jack Purdy

Guest: Ken Sugiura

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

Jake and Akshay run through the week of March 9 in Georgia Tech sports between baseball’s series win at Clemson, softball’s surprise victory against Virginia Tech, and the rest of the news from the athletics week.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack and Jake go through Georgia Tech Baseball’s opening weekend series sweep against Bowling Green and the takeaways from it. Then more diagnosis on the men’s basketball team after seven straight losses, but on the other side of Zelnak a positive direction continues for women’s basketball. Then the latest in tennis with Kenny Thorne’s 350th win as the men’s head coach. Plus, lacrosse is back!

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

We’ve made it to the either the first or second most anticipated season of any team at Georgia Tech this season, the preseason #2 Baseball Cardiac Jackets. Jack and Jake roll through the new fellas on the team, the best infield in baseball, the continuously improved pitching, and why anything short of hosting a regional is likely failure for James Ramsey’s first year as head coach.

That, plus the latest in Tech basketball and tennis.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jake, Jack, and Akshay recap the last week of Georgia Tech basketball (including the disappointing crowd against North Carolina), preview the 2026 softball season where we have improved expectations for Aileen Morales’ squad, the latest with the tennis team, and some great news for Carson Ballard.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

In this episode: Alberto Mendoza comes to GT, men’s basketball loses to Clemson, women’s basketball holds their own against North Carolina, women’s swimming makes more progress against South Carolina, track & field took on one of the many Clemson Invitationals, GT Hockey is off to a good start in 2026, and who From The Rumble Seat would sponsor with a jersey patch if we had the funds to do that.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jake, Jack, and Akshay go through the latest transfer portal additions to the Georgia Tech Football squad plus explore some lessons to possibly be learned from the Darien Mensah portal situation. Then, an assessment of the Damon Stoudamire era with Georgia Tech Men’s Basketball thus far after some troubling losses (and a good win at NC State) this season. Then, updates with women’s basketball, swim & dive (Max Fowler setting records!), and the tennis teams.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Back all together for the first time in 2026, Jack, Jake, and Akshay go through a spirited deep dive into the hires of George Godsey and Jason Semore, how the current college football calendar have impacted Georgia Tech internally and for us as fans, plus go into where there are clear spots of hope and progress in the Brent Key Administration even with some potential downfalls this offseason.

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Then, a hype session for the #2 Georgia Tech baseball team, the up and coming women’s basketball team, and some records in the pool for women’s swimming.

Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack and Jake go through the on-field performance of Georgia Tech’s 25-21 loss to BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl, the experience of going to the bowl game in Orlando, and some overall season thoughts as Tech’s 2025 football season comes to a close. Then a quick hit on basketball and volleyball roster moves.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

WE’RE GOING TO THE POP-TARTS BOWL LET’S FREAKING GOOOOOO!!!!

Ok we’ve calmed down. Akshay, Jack, and Jake break down the last week in Georgia Tech football from the extension, the departures, the awards, and the bowl assignment that has the Yellow Jackets heading to Orlando to face BYU in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Then, a run through the latest in basketball, a review of volleyball’s loss to UCLA in the NCAA Tournament, and the 2026 softball schedule.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack, Jake, and Maggie Doster get together for an emotional processing session of Georgia Tech’s 16-9 loss to georgia, our thoughts on the environment in Mercedes-Benz, and the on field performance of the Jackets. Then, Maggie spills some new beans on the situation in Oxford, MS after Lane Kiffin’s departure before the latest on Tech basketball and volleyball.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Maggie Doster

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack, Akshay, and FTRS’ Thursday columnist Maggie Scroggs get together to not wallow, but work through our lingering emotions from Georgia Tech’s loss to Pitt, effectively removing any and all of Tech’s postseason chances aside from whatever bowl game we get slotted into, plus answer some audience questions.

Then, somehow (but maybe unsurprisingly) the directional schools of Georgia gave both of Tech’s basketball teams a challenge and what’s next for Tech volleyball as they end their regular season this week.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jack Purdy, Maggie Scroggs

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Akshay and Jack review #16 Georgia Tech’s concerning 36-34 win over Boston College where the defense…barely defended again. With the win, the Jackets are one ACC win away from making the ACC Championship. Then, a look into the week for Georgia Tech basketball, volleyball, and some big news out of men’s tennis.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack, Jake, and Askhay are back this week to go through Georgia Tech Athletic Director Ryan Alpert’s latest letter to the Yellow Jacket fanbase, preview the Georgia Tech/Boston College game, and review where Tech stands in the ACC race after losses by Virginia and Louisville. Plus, we make sure y’all know that Brent Key ain’t goin’ nowhere. Then, a look into the early games for men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, and the announcement of Georgia Tech Golf’s Bruce Heppler’s retirement.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Akshay Easwaran, Jack Purdy
Production: Jack Purdy
Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jake and Akshay go through now #16 Georgia Tech’s startling 48-36 loss to NC State on the road and the rest in the week of Georgia Tech sports.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

The Scions boys recap and analyze one of the best Georgia Tech homecoming weekends in recent memory with loads of legends on campus, plus #8 Georgia Tech Football continued their undefeated season with a 41-16 win over Syracuse. Then the latest in Tech volleyball, tennis, and golf.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

The Scions trio is back to discuss the historic 27-18 win over Duke by the now #7 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, vaulting them into the top 10 in the midst of an already special season. We go through the game summary, the analytics, and our observations of the on-field product and the environment in Durham, NC. Then, quick hits on volleyball, tennis, swimming, and what to expect at Homecoming this weekend against Syracuse
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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran
Production: Jack Purdy
Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack and Jake are back to discuss the very normal feeling 35-20 win by #12 Georgia Tech over Virginia Tech and look ahead to the Duke game on Saturday. Then a recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball’s weekend against Duke and #23 North Carolina, and a deep dive into the new Dual Meet Tournament that Georgia Tech Swimming hosts at McCauley over the weekend.

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy:

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

With Georgia Tech Football on a bye, Jake and Jack take in the national landscape as to why Tech moved up to #13 in the AP Poll and what the rest of the ACC slate looks like going forward. Then, the fan perspective to the 10-year deal with Under Armour and a recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball’s matches against #11 SMU and #5 Pitt (it’s not all bad!)

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Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack, Jake, and Akshay go through #16 Georgia Tech Football’s surprise win after going 17 points to Wake Forest and winning in overtime (game recap, observations, advanced analytics). Then, a dive into GT Volleyball’s opening ACC games against Miami and Florida State, Tech tennis, Tech golf, and preview into what might be our favorite bit ever for next week.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack is joined by the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Chad Bishop to go through Georgia Tech’s win over Temple, the ups and downs (especially that 2nd quarter), and how we see the expectation level matching the future level of play as Tech heads to Wake Forest next week. Plus, our thoughts on the new ACC scheduling system starting in 2026.

Then a quick recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball’s match against georgia in McCamish Pavilion.

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Host: Jack Purdy

Guest: Chad Bishop

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

They freaking did it. The now #18 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets knocks off the then #12 Clemson Tigeres and the Scions boys are here to recap the entire game, give our analysis, and discuss what this means for the season going forward. Then, our thoughts on Georgia Tech volleyball after losing to #6 Wisconsin, and notes on the tennis and golf teams.

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Hosts: Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant, Jack Purdy

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

Jack and Akshay dive into the circumstances behind the Ramblin’ Reck not leading the Georgia Tech Football team out on the field for what is believed to be the first time since 1961 (when the Reck tradition began), Tech’s win over Gardner-Webb, a great week for the volleyball team, some new schedules, and the details behind the $100M gift to the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering.

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Hosts: Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jack, Jake, and Akshay go through Georgia Tech Football’s 27-20 win over Colorado to secure a 1-0 start to the 2025 season hitting the game trends, the underlying advanced statistics, and other things we noticed. Then a recap of Georgia Tech Volleyball’s 3-0 weekend at the Georgia Tech Classic with new faces hitting the spotlight and the opening meet for Georgia Tech Cross Country.

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Hosts: Jack Purdy, Jake Grant, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

We’re finally here. Georgia Tech Volleyball season is around the corner and Jake + Jack dive into what’s new (as in, almost the entire roster), what’s to come, and what’s to expect from the 2025 season.

Then, some notes on the latest from the football team and how we’re feeling going into the Colorado game.

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Hosts: Jack Purdy, Jake Grant

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

On the eve of Ryan Alpert’s arrival to Georgia Tech as the new athletic director, the Scions boys dive into the state of the Georgia Tech Athletic Association Alpert enters, what the primary focuses will be, and what his first major decision could be this year.

Plus, quick hits on our recent MLB draftees from Tech baseball and our review of the new football uniforms.

Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: Georgia Tech Marching Band, Georgia Tech Glee Club

Jake and Jack recap the Oxford Regional where Georgia Tech Baseball ended their season in games against Western Kentucky, Murray State, and Ole Miss. Then, what the departure of Danny Hall means for James Ramsay’s future considering that J Batt has departed for Michigan State. Oh yeah, we don’t have an athletic director anymore! Then a look into the newly refreshed look at Creative Commons, the next major addition to Georgia Tech’s campus.

Hosts: Jack Purdy, Jake Grant

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

With Georgia Tech Baseball announced to be going to the Oxford regional in the NCAA Tournament as part of a pod with Ole Miss, Western Kentucky, and Murray State, the Scions boys analyze the strength of the regional, Tech’s path to advancing to the super regional, and the probable starter Tech will face on Friday against the Hilltoppers.

Plus, and update on GT Golf at NCAA Championships in Carlsbad.

Hosts: Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran, Jake Grant

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

Jack and Akshay roll through a very important week in Georgia Tech Athletics, highlighted by Baseball getting their first ACC regular ceason championship in 20 years and how they look to potentially host a regional in the NCAA Tournament. Then, Softball’s weekend in Gainesville in the NCAA Tournament, news about Football scheduling, and how Golf lines up for the NCAA Championships in Carlsbad.

Hosts: Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

This week, the Scions crew is joined by Georgia Tech Lacrosse head coach Ken Lovic to recap another fantastic season for the team after winning SELC’s for the third consecutive year and making the MCLA national championship game against Liberty. Plus, some discussion on the inner workings of how the team operates within the current college recruiting landscape as a high functioning club team.

The rest of the show:

• Baseball vs. #20 Louisville, Danny Hall’s jersey retirement
• Softball to the NCAA Tournament
• #25 Golf update after round 1 of the NCAA Regional in Auburn

Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Guest: Ken Lovic

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

Scions is back after an off week for some classic late-season diagnoses of Georgia Tech baseball and softball, both of whom still have paths to their NCAA Tournaments with ACC play coming up.

Then, a recap of new women’s head coach Karen Blair’s newly constructed roster and where golf sits going into the NCAA Regional.

Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

We’ve got all three Scions hosts today to go through Georgia Tech Baseball’s slide, the state of Tech softball after their series at Florida State was cancelled, and a peek into how the new women and men’s basketball recruits shape up the thin rosters. Plus, Brent Key is playing golf with Paul Johnson

Hosts: Jake Grant, Jack Purdy, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

The Scions trio is back for a dive into Georgia Tech Baseball’s historic sweep at Stanford, plus our early thoughts on the hire of Karen Blair to the women’s basketball team. Then quick hits on the rest of the Tech sports world including club swimming winning a national championship and Hiroshi Tai playing The Masters.

Today’s lineup:

• Baseball vs. Stanford
• Softball vs. Syracuse
• Karen Blair to WBB + transfer portal news
• MBB transfer portal news
• Hiroshi Tai at The Masters
• Men’s & Women’s Tennis
• Club Lacrosse vs. u[sic]ga
• SWIM CLUB IS NATIONAL CHAMPS!
• Spring Football game

Hosts: Jack Purdy, Jake Grant, Akshay Easwaran

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band

On the heels of Nell Fortner announcing her retirement after six seasons with Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach, Jack and Tech women’s basketball + volleyball commentator Kurt Hoyt quickly get together to discuss the impact Nell had on the program, what the current team’s outlook is, what the coaching search process will look like, and what of the future we can decipher mere hours after Nell’s retirement.

Host: Jack Purdy

Guest: Kurt Hoyt

Production: Jack Purdy

Music: ⁠⁠Georgia Tech⁠⁠ Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band