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DEL.ICIO.US10 Signing Day quotes you’ll never hear
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wednesday is Signing Day — the day every recruiting junkie lives for. And with Mark Richt at Georgia raking in just about every significant prospect in the state this year, it has even more potential for buzz than usual. But as soon as the players start talking, the buzz dies down a bit. The quotes?
“They just felt like family” and “I really liked what I saw at both places, but …”
So we started wondering what it would be like to live in a world where the players said what was really on their minds when they officially made their decisions. And so, with the help of Take 10 Vice Presidents Chris Whitfield and Derrick Mahone, we’ve listed the top 10 quotes we wish we would hear Wednesday … but won’t.
10 Things Signees Never Say On Signing Day
10: “I knew I was going to State U. after my visit; I just strung everybody else along.”
9: “I really wanted to go to USC, but when they didn’t offer I figured State U. would have to do.”
8: “Honestly, the only reason I chose State U. was because they had the hottest girls.”
7: “Their first-string running back really isn’t very good, so I know I should be able to start the first game.”
6: “Did you see the size of the jet State U. sent to pick me up for my visit?”
5: “It didn’t really matter which school I chose because I’ll be in the NFL the first chance I get, anyway.”
4: “I just signed with them to give me some leverage in the baseball draft. I won’t be going anywhere near campus once I get drafted.”
3: “Academics was important to Mama, but I really liked the club scene in Tallahassee.”
2: “Awwwww… I wasn’t seriously gonna go to Michigan. Do you know how cold it is up there in January?”
1: “I’m glad they don’t know that I tore my ACL last week in a pickup basketball game.”
Go on. Take Ten. What kind of refreshing honesty would you like to hear from the signees on Signing Day? What words would just be fun to hear come out of their mouths? Give us your (clean, good-natured, witty, non-Make Us Hit The Delete Key type) thoughts here.
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By Rabo Karebekian
February 5, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
Hey, money talks.
By Kilgore Trout
February 5, 2008 1:35 PM | Link to this
“I mean really. Have you ever been to Clemson? Dang.”
By Eliot Rosewater
February 5, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this
I was going to FSU or Auburn and then they up and shut down the Sociology degrees and on-lines classes with free help.
By Dwayne Hoover
February 5, 2008 2:23 PM | Link to this
All those doctors that said my brain damage would keep me out of college wuz wrong.
By dawgbreath
February 5, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this
I was gonna go to uga but they don’t offer basketball 101 anymore. Where is coach herik now anyways.
Did i spell uga rite?
By soga
February 5, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
Coach told me in the winter when it’s cold we do this thing inside on some mats,,,they call it mat drills,,,I bet it’s kinda like yoga where you stretch out and think about things.
By J
February 5, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
Look man, It was down to who would pay me the most and the Trojans had the deepest pockets.
By USMC
February 5, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
War Eagull! I plan on majoring in Sekkondary Edyookayshun.
By Dawgbyte
February 5, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this
“I thought about going to Tech and becoming an engineer, but I decided to go to UGA and end up owing the railroad.”
By J
February 5, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
When I took my official visit, I found out that Techies really do eat boogers.
By baloney
February 5, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this
How much did you end up “owing” the railroad Dawgbyte? If you had finshed up at Tech you may not have owed anything.
By Dawgbyte
February 5, 2008 4:52 PM | Link to this
“owning”
By country boy
February 5, 2008 5:04 PM | Link to this
I thought I would have to go to Tennessee, but when the Dawgs offered I jumped on it faster than Micheal Jackson on a Cub Scout.
By Dawgbyte
February 5, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
with a moniker like “baloney”, I wouldn’t make too much of other’s typos. Particularly on this blog.
By whataloser
February 5, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
HAHA! Dawgbyte things that an “engineer” from Tech is the same as the “engineer” that operates a train. And he cant spell. When are they gonna get a spellcheck on this thing?
Bjohndawg wins the award for most clever line. Well done good sir
By Steverino
February 5, 2008 5:25 PM | Link to this
“Well,uhhh…sniff, the Dawgs…GOOOOO DAWGS, SIC ‘em!!! WOOFWOOFWOOF…ahem, yeah, were like a no brainer, knowwhatimsayin? Yeah, uh, like, I already got a diploma and everything and all on my official visit. Daddy was drivin’with the win-der crunk down, and one hit him upside the head on the way out of town. i know, but I don’t care, I’m keepin’ that sumb**ch. GO Dawgs!!! woofwoofwoof. I jes’ didnt think gettin’ one was gonna be THAT easy. Oh well.”
By English Prof
February 5, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
Dawgbyte, You are an embarrassment to my GA. friends. Get back to work ! and hold the pickles please.
By JasonUGA
February 5, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
I wasn’t sure what I wanted to major in then coach told me that History was my thing. I’d learn all about Andrew Jackson, Ben Franklin, George Washington,Abe Lincoln,Ulysses S. Grant, Alexander Hamilton. I was even given these green things he called “Cheat Sheets” and heck even mom and pops got some. Little Timmy even got a few and he’s off at the store now learning about what they are. This is going to be the best 4 years of my life.
By HotDawg
February 5, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this
Well.. I couldn’t go to Auburn, Clemson, Tennessee or Florida because orange doesn’t match any of my outfits. There were too many brutes at UGA and Alabama. North Carolina blue matches my eyes but I finally decided on Tech because I heard they have the best tickle piles.
By Bokonon
February 5, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this
Hey, I was going to the Illium School for the Learning Disabled until Coach Richt said I could major in Gangsta Studies. The nice thing is, there is no pressure to graduate.
By Dawgcrzy
February 5, 2008 6:37 PM | Link to this
I’ve narrowed my choices to Clemson,TN,FLA,or Auburn because they DO match what I’m wearing now.I should be out in time to play.
By HotDawg
February 5, 2008 6:40 PM | Link to this
It took me a long time to decide because college will be 8 years out of my life. I wanted to make sure I picked the best one for me.
By eyeforaneye
February 5, 2008 6:44 PM | Link to this
On my first offocial visit to Georgia Tech I was mugged by four homeless people on campus,the head coach was fired,the defensive coach quit,recruits backed out,players already on the team were leaving, the mascot was a bug, the girls were ugly and the boys were dorks - So when UGA didnt offer , I chose the second best school in the state. Georgia Southern.
By hcet
February 5, 2008 6:59 PM | Link to this
Dang eyeforaneye, Im a Tech fan but Ill have to admit , That was funny.
By toothforatooth
February 5, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this
i choose UGA. did you know in athens when you’ve been hitting the crack pipe too much you can always flag down a police car for a ride home
By Joe
February 5, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this
Of course I do not want to be around these nerds all the time, but someone has to help me cheat on my History of Science and Technology exams so that I can stay eligible. Shoot, if I had gotten ANY other D1 offers I would have taken them, but this is the only one. I did like that we got free lap dances at the Cheetah on our official visit…what, I wasn’t supposed to mention that? Oh, sorry.
By SECCoachnDallas
February 5, 2008 7:28 PM | Link to this
You can come to COOT U and I guarantee that your handicap will be in single digits before your senior year. By not playing in those annoying bowl games, you have more time to play golf, with your coaches. Another good thing about COOT U is the new coaches that you will meet each year. The number of recruits that will drop your program after one visit, will allow you to party during the recruiting process with so many new faces each week. However none will ever committ to COOT U!
By AltamahaDawg
February 5, 2008 7:33 PM | Link to this
What does dawgbyte “things” there loser?
By Atlanta Recruiter
February 5, 2008 7:43 PM | Link to this
Tech is having a outstanding class. They got a 1/2 star lineman from New Mexico that is 6’5” 425 and runs a 7.9 40. Coach Johnson says he will fit perfect in the new offense. Recruting guru Rueben Houston has secured several spots for great prospects at the flats. Unfortunately they are have a few years left on their sentence before they can have a nice Asian young man take all their classes for them and graduate with honors. Meanwhile our top recruit, a strong arm qb has cancelled his visit since he will never be allowed to throw in the run oriented offense. I think it is called three yards on a option and punt because the defense is too fast. Meanwhile, I know we got stud that is a aerospace engineer. Coach Johnson he might catch a pass before the season is over. Happy trails and good luck recruiting. This is your favorite recruiter. Buzz we might beat UGA next year.
By Future UGA Headliner
February 5, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this
“I figure I’d get a head start on my life in crime cuz and commit to the University of Georgia!”
By TampaGator
February 5, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this
I guess Urban Meyer is not the “liar” and “cheat” all you Dawg fans made him out to be. Now, just eat your dawg bone like a man…and admit what jackarses you made yourselves out to be. And, by the way, Urban is kicking Georgia’s but in recruiting again this year…and he’ll do the same on the football field next fall!
By Hey Tampa Gator
February 5, 2008 9:34 PM | Link to this
Of course Meyer cheats…he has cheated your fanbase into thinking he is a good coach…he has NEVER won anything with his own recruits…
By TechMan
February 5, 2008 11:54 PM | Link to this
And the number one quote you will never hear…..I went to Georgia for a great education.
By TechMan
February 5, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this
And the number one quote you will never hear…..I went to Georgia for a great education.
By Overlooked
February 6, 2008 10:46 AM | Link to this
I was going to u.state but U.Tech bought me a better car.
By btown big boy
February 6, 2008 4:37 PM | Link to this
Every year I hear about all those top recruiting classes that georgia, miami, and florida get, but I wanted to go to a chool where the recruiting leads to a championship, so I chose florida. UGA thinks they are gonna win next year, but have they proves it before
By localguy
February 6, 2008 5:23 PM | Link to this
No more openings at UGA? I guess I’ll have to wait and sign with UGA in March or April. That’s when the final SAT/ACT scores should come in. I figure they’ll have 10-15 openings around that time.
By Dean Griffin
February 6, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this
I’ve dreamed all my life of having yellow as my team’s color and an insect as its mascot.
By maxsportz.com
February 7, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this
“I look forward to learning to read in college” “I am going to Arkansas because I know my coach will always be there for me.” “I am going to the Gamecocks because Coach Spurrier will be patient with me”. “I am going to State U for the local talent(skanks)” “Do you know who I am? i caould ahve chose any school” “State U is lucky to have me” “I Love Me Some Me” “I am not signing anything til I get my signing bonus” “I look forward playing tailback & moving to Southern California. I hear the weather is great and the rent is really cheap” “I was going to go to Alabama but the Coach said he would pick me up at teh airport but never showed. I think he may have LIED to me…. and he looked like Satan.” “I am going to UF since Free shoes U will not do the humane thing and blast ole’ bobby out behind the shed like Ole’ yeller” maxsportz.com
By maxsportz.com
February 7, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
“I really don’t think we will win much here but they need a tailback so I want to play now. See ya’ll in South Bend” “I am going to Oklahoma St because my coach is a MAN,,,, HE’S 40” ” maxsportz.com