Former professional golfer Joe Inman, who has enjoyed success on the PGA and Champions Tours, has been named the new Georgia State men’s golf coach. He replaces Matt Clark, who stepped down to accept the head-coaching position at UNC Wilmington. Inman inherits a program that has reached the NCAA Regionals 10 of the last 11 years. Said Athletics Director Mary McElroy, “Joe Inman is the right person to take over the Georgia State golf program and take it to the next level. He brings instant recognition and credibility in the golf community and in the Atlanta area, which raises the profile of Georgia State golf. He is a perfect fit because of his abilities as a teacher and recruiter, combined with his energy and passion for working with young people and promoting the game of golf.”
Inman’s 25-year pro career included four victories, one on the PGA Tour (Kemper Open, 1976) and three on the Champions Tour. He had nearly 100 Top-25 finishes on each circuit.
Seven Georgia State student-athletes, including five women and two men, were named to the Division I All-Academic Track and Field Team by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). From the men’s track program, jumper Jacob English, the Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and middle-distance runner Mark Steeds, the CAA Track and Field Athlete of the Year, were named to the All-Academic team. Denice Vance, the CAA Women’s Track and Field Scholar-Athlete of the Year, leads the Georgia State women’s contingent on the All-Academic team. Yolanda Berryhill, the CAA discus champion, Caitlin Price, CAA champ in the 5,000 meters, and CAA relay champions Kendra Davis and LaDrica Derrico also made the team.
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Former State catcher Aeden McQueary was released by the Lake Elsinore Storm (San Diego Padres) on July 16 and was signed shortly thereafter by the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and assigned to their Single-A South Atlantic League club in Hickory, N.C., the Hickory Crawdads. Since arriving, McQueary has two hits with an RBI and four runs scored in 10 at-bats. The other former Panther in the SAL is pitcher Adam Bowling with the Kannapolis Intimidators. In 21 appearances this season, Bowling is 3-1 with an ERA of 4.15 and 46 strikeouts. … Georgia State athletics is hosting the 3rd Annual Golf Classic on Oct. 6 at the Eagle’s Landing Country Club. For information on participating or becoming a sponsor, call 404-413-4000. … Men’s basketball season tickets for the 2008-09 season are priced at just $150 for a reserved seat. A special price of $100 per season ticket is available for Georgia State faculty, staff and Alumni Association members. Renewals can be completed by mail or by calling the Georgia State Athletics Ticket Office at 404-413-4020. … Follow the Panthers online at www.georgiastatesports.com. For basketball and football ticket information call 1-866-GA-STATE.
Dave Cohen is in his 25th season as the “Voice of Georgia State Basketball and Baseball” on WRAS-FM (88.5) and works on the football radio crew at Furman University in Greenville, S.C.
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