Talon-Ted Award Winners For April Announced
5/2/2018 8:49:00 AM | Baseball, Softball, Student-Athlete Services
Honor given out by Student-Athlete Services
Each month, the Georgia Southern Student-Athlete Services Department hands out its Talon-Ted Award, which recognizes students who are working just as hard in the classroom as they are on the field of competition. The male winner for the month of March is Matt Geiger of the baseball team and the female winner is Logan Harrellof the softball team. Let's get to know each of these student-athletes!
Matt Geiger
Matt is a senior baseball player from Alpharetta, Georgia, who is graduating with a degree in sport management with a minor in business. Matt is a pitcher who has come back from two years of injuries for his senior year on the mound. Matt's post-graduation plans include an internship with IMG College and he hopes one day to be a director for them.
Favorite place to eat?
Matt's favorite place to dine while out in Statesboro is Bites
Game day ritual?
Matt's pregame ritual includes listening to Jason Alden.
What keeps you motivated academically?
Matt's parents are what keep him striving to excel in the classroom as well as his academic advisor.
Logan Harrell
Logan is a junior softball player majoring in early childhood education. Harrell, who was recently named Female Newcomer of the Year at The GUSPYs, transferred from Armstrong State.
Favorite place to eat?
Her favorite place to eat in the Boro is Wild Wings Cafe.
Game day ritual?
Her pregame rituals include eating Fruit Loops for breakfast, writing a bible verse on her wrist tape, and putting on eye black.
What keeps you motivated academically?
Logan stays motivated in the classroom by keeping her eyes on graduation and her future working with kids. She also strives to be her best on and off of the field.
Matt Geiger
Matt is a senior baseball player from Alpharetta, Georgia, who is graduating with a degree in sport management with a minor in business. Matt is a pitcher who has come back from two years of injuries for his senior year on the mound. Matt's post-graduation plans include an internship with IMG College and he hopes one day to be a director for them.
Favorite place to eat?
Matt's favorite place to dine while out in Statesboro is Bites
Game day ritual?
Matt's pregame ritual includes listening to Jason Alden.
What keeps you motivated academically?
Matt's parents are what keep him striving to excel in the classroom as well as his academic advisor.
Logan Harrell
Logan is a junior softball player majoring in early childhood education. Harrell, who was recently named Female Newcomer of the Year at The GUSPYs, transferred from Armstrong State.
Favorite place to eat?
Her favorite place to eat in the Boro is Wild Wings Cafe.
Game day ritual?
Her pregame rituals include eating Fruit Loops for breakfast, writing a bible verse on her wrist tape, and putting on eye black.
What keeps you motivated academically?
Logan stays motivated in the classroom by keeping her eyes on graduation and her future working with kids. She also strives to be her best on and off of the field.
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