BOLD MOVES: How Rodney Hennon and Georgia Southern Plan to CONTEND in the Sun Belt This Season

Georgia Southern Eagles seek redemption in Sun Belt baseball as head coach Rodney Hennon enters his 27th season, fueled by a revamped roster and a fortifying schedule. Will a tougher slate against top-25 opponents and standout transfers such as James McCoy and junior college champ Grant Jordan give the Eagles championship-caliber grit? Veteran catcher Shaun White returns to anchor the defense and guide a wave of promising freshmen as Georgia Southern eyes a postseason run. Host Dave Schultz and Rodney Hennon break down the factors behind last season’s struggles, the strategic scheduling aimed at boosting RPI, and the challenges of building team chemistry with 25 new players. The conversation explores Sun Belt’s rising competition, how player-led culture shapes winning teams, and why facing programs like Coastal Carolina sets the bar for national success. Can the Eagles’ fresh energy and experience propel them back to the top?