UGA

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 9:00 AM | Link to this

Chastatee linebacker Chase Vasser’s fax just arrived, pushing Georgia’s number to 12 recruits for the day.

By What?

February 4, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

Georgia recruits the same way every year. Should Texas also try and get guys who won’t commit until NSD? The headline sounds a bit negative but I guess it hit your intended mark - it got my attention.

By JB

February 4, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

we will be fine……..short on numbers but big on talent

By dawgdan

February 4, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

50 or 60 Dans gathered! Rock on, fellow Dans!

By Trey

February 4, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

What constitutes a strong finish? Are we in danger of losing anyone that was already committed to us?

By Scott

February 4, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

Michael, don’t know how long you have lived in the area, but under Richt Georgia always closes with a whimper. This staff can’t close a door on signing day, and it’s shown already with the decisions by Reid, Hill, Massie, Jarvis Jones, etc. No coffee for this group, coffee is for closers.

By UGASucks

February 4, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this

DeKalb County School of Arts Water Boy Cross Dressing Queen fax just arrived, pushing Georgia’s number to 13 recruits for the day!

HAHAHAHA!!!

By Doug Roberson

February 4, 2009 9:19 AM | Link to this

Michael, any updates on the national recruits Georgia is after

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 9:20 AM | Link to this

Big news for Georgia. Wide receiver Rantavious Wooten of Belle Glade, Fla., who many Georgia fans were not going to celebrate until his letter arrived on signing day, is officially a member of the Bulldogs.

By LBS

February 4, 2009 9:20 AM | Link to this

I know GT alumni are smarter, but Hill choosing GT over UGA seems kind of dumb.

By Red GA Dawg

February 4, 2009 9:21 AM | Link to this

Read story about recruits and five star hotels, where is it in Athens, I would like to stay there sometime. I thought Holiday Inn was the class of the “Classic City”!

By blackwatchdefense

February 4, 2009 9:22 AM | Link to this

Ha ha…what a bunch of fruitcakes over there in Athens. Maybe another top 10 recruiting class that will go by the wayside when you lose four games next year, give up 40+ points in five games, and get knocked off by someone like a Vandy or SCarolina. LOL.

TWHG

By Keydet Bulldog Fan

February 4, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

Michael..Thanks. I remember signing my letter of intent. I am extremly happy for all these kids, wish I could do it over.

Thanks for the updates, fair and unbiased facts. Great job last year and in the new year.

Go Keydets..Go Dawgs

By Fletch

February 4, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

Scott, I like the glengary reference but how can you say Richt can’t close when we have a top 10 or top 5 class every year?

By Fletch

February 4, 2009 9:24 AM | Link to this

BTW, Wooten just signed

By dawgfan1911

February 4, 2009 9:25 AM | Link to this

This is not looking that good for Georgia in terms of getting more blue chippers added to this class. Losing Reid yesterday really hurt, but I think we just have to coach up who we have recruited the last two years and start trying to get guys next year.

By RCD

February 4, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this

Michael, What are the thoughts there on whether we can get Starling, Marlon Brown, Bobby Massie, Geathers, and Orson Charles? A couple of these guys could really give us a great class. And any nervousness since we have still have 4 who haven’t sent in their LOI? Thanks

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

If there was a commitment that Georgia fans worried about losing on signing day, it was wide receiver Rantavious Wooten of Belle Glades, Fla.

Wooten had switched from LSU to Georgia, and was heavily pursued down the stretch by the national champion Florida Gators. Wooten kept a very low profile, saying very little publicly, which only fueled speculation that he could bail out on the Bulldogs.

This was a minor victory for Georgia, which was disappointed after Miller Grove wide receiver Stephen Hill signed with Georgia Tech this morning after some last-minute flirting with UGA.

By David

February 4, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

The 5 star hotel is probably the new Hilton Garden Inn. The rates start around $150 a night.

By RealityYech

February 4, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

Hill was a last minute shot in the dark. UGA only made any effort with him the last couple of days. The fact he seriously considered UGA after Yech threw the world at him for months shows how unsatisfied he is with his commitment to the trade school on North Ave.

By TXDawg

February 4, 2009 9:35 AM | Link to this

Now that Wooten is in, does anyone have the scoop on the remaining targets?

By Too Easy

February 4, 2009 9:36 AM | Link to this

blackwatchdefense: Unfortunately we did lose this year to a team worse than Vandy or South Carolina: gtu. Very embarrassed about that.

By PMC

February 4, 2009 9:39 AM | Link to this

Rantavious Wooten is a HUGE get. Wow. Another very very nice receiver on the outside to pair with Green. Greg Reid stayed close to home in a place where he can play right away and his family can come watch more easily. Good for him and good luck to him.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 9:39 AM | Link to this

Right now, Georgia is looking for any momentum for signing day. They need a big surprise, or someone who no one expected them to sign, to really fire up The Bulldog Nation.

By euharlee dawg

February 4, 2009 9:39 AM | Link to this

This is one of the better classes in the last few years,even if we dont close well and wiff. this class will not drop out of the top ten, but i think we will get Charles ,Geathers and i feel pretty good about brown because the last time i looked there is no quaterback in tennesee to throw to him.

By allan in texas

February 4, 2009 9:45 AM | Link to this

Bulldog fan living in Austin Texas hoping that we can land a couple of the big boys left in this years class, Marlon Brown, Jarvis Jones? Keep the updates coming. Thanks

By ugafan

February 4, 2009 9:46 AM | Link to this

Hc where do you think the Bulldawgs will finish this upcoming season???

By Trey

February 4, 2009 9:48 AM | Link to this

I heard a rumor that Charles may not go to his visit to USC. Have you heard anything about him committing sooner than Feb. 13.

By DAWGfan

February 4, 2009 9:48 AM | Link to this

Mc where do you think the Bulldawgs will finish this upcoming season?? Do you think tech has done a better recruiting job than Georgia?

By big dog

February 4, 2009 9:49 AM | Link to this

uga can’t beat TECH’S JOHNSON

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 9:53 AM | Link to this

Euharlee, if we get Charles, Geathers and Brown, I will dance for joy. That would be an awesome close out for the Dawgs. Heck getting just one of those three would be an acceptable finish, and it looks very good for Geathers.

Hill was a total shot in the dark, and Ried was a no brainer for him to stay close to home and someplace where he will probably start as a Freshman.

By YoungDawg

February 4, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

An article about Brow last night on Vols extra made me think the kid might shock the world by “staying home” & going to Ole Miss. Then today we hear rumors its Ohio State so who knows. Based on that article the QB situation at each school played into decision so if wants to catch the ball Ole Miss a lot of sense. Then again all of UGA’s QB’s were top recruits, Richt & Bobo have shown they can develop them, the team is young & in the SEC East. He wasn’t real sure about the Big 10, playing in the cold & Terrell Pryor needs to devlope his passing skills in a hurry if they want to throw the ball. All that led me to think was its down to us & Ole Miss Garner has built the relationship with him so my thought was he’ll be a Dawg or shock the world, which this OSU thing threw me off but not going to believe anything until the kid signs! GO DAWGS!

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 9:58 AM | Link to this

DAWGfan - Tech’s class isn’t even close to Georgia’s in overall talent, but Johnson did do an excellent job in getting athletes that will fit well in his system. I am excited about the competition Tech will give the Dawgs on the field in the coming years, it will be nice to anticipate a challenge and a great game instead of the annual Dawg dominance we have enjoyed for so long. A powerful Tech is better for Georgia than the Reggie Ball joke fest of the Chan Gailety years.

As for the upcoming season - it is all on Joe Cox’s shoulders. If he steps up we could see him lead us much like DJ stepped up. If he struggles or gets hurt, then it will be much like 2006 as Murray or Metzenberger go through the growing pains of a Frosh QB in the SEC.

By Elvis

February 4, 2009 10:10 AM | Link to this

As I predicted weeks ago, Reid to FSU.

Charles will join him.

Brown will go to ut.

Massie to bama or ole’miss.

Jones to fla.

Starling to fsu.

Geathers will sign with UGA but will not qualify.

An exciting signing day is not Caoch Richt’s game as evidenced by the biggest suprise being the signing of a player whom was already commited.

It will still be a Top 10 class, just no suprises.

By knoxdawg

February 4, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

We don’t want them unless their heart bleeds red and black. These are just high school kids who have yet to make a block, catch, run, tackle or throw in the SEC or ACC or any other major conference. A top recruiting class is determined by their record in 4 years. We will only know then how well we did today.

By DawgGirl32

February 4, 2009 10:11 AM | Link to this

I was looking at some of our players from past years on rivals and some of our best players have been 3 and 4 star recruits. 5 star recruits are great, but I would take a 3 or 4 star recruit that was hungry to learn anyday than a 5 star recruit who felt a sense of entitlement. We have a great class coming in. I’m especially excited about Rontavious Wooten. I had been hearing about him for a while and then he seemed to kinda drop off the radar. Glad he’s a Bulldog. Joe Cox will have some great receivers next year. Thanks for the updates, MC.

By longtimedawg

February 4, 2009 10:12 AM | Link to this

UGA has done a great job securing there guys early. no need for the signing day excitement…lets save that for next FALL. UGA will get marlon Brown, Orsen Charles and Kwame Geathers not sure about the Starling kid? Don’t waste a spot in this class on guys who can’t compete at this level….no need for just a warm body. GO DAWGS!

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 10:13 AM | Link to this

This is helpful. Here’s a list of the times some of the nation’s top prospects will be announcing college decisions on ESPNU, including Marlon Brown at 3:45 p.m.

http://totaluga.com/index.php

By WILL

February 4, 2009 10:15 AM | Link to this

georgia will never win a NC unless they sign good defensive ends and good corners, and a running back named hershel walker,we keep getting 3 and 4 star athletes and FLORIDA AND BAMA AND LSU ARE GETTING MORE 5 STAR GUYS THIS IS WHY GEORGIA HAS NOT WON A NC IN 28 YEARS.WE NEED MORE DAVID POLLACKS.,

By WILL

February 4, 2009 10:18 AM | Link to this

UGA GET WITH THE PROGRAM,WE ARE TIRED AND SICK OF WATCHING FLORIDA WINS NC AND WE GO TO THE CRUD BOWL EVERY YEAR

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 10:19 AM | Link to this

ECI’s Washaun Ealey, who some consider the “next Herschel Walker,” just turned in his scholarship papers. We’re waiting on his teammate, linebacker Dexter Moody

By taylor s

February 4, 2009 10:20 AM | Link to this

Any idea when Starling will announce ?????

By David

February 4, 2009 10:21 AM | Link to this

I am amazed at the Maggott fans that come on here talking $—T. They win 1 out of 7 games, never mor ethan 2 in any decade, they can’t even win the lesser ACC who never wins their BCS bowl, Tech hasn’t ever played in a BCS Bowl, they barely beat a down and injured Georgia team (and they should get credit because it was PJs first year), they get pounded by LSU who GA beat bad…..and they come on a GA blog talking trash. That would be like GA fans talking trash to UF…..what a joke. At least when GA wins over Florida it has been twice in the last couple of years and we win the SEC. That is why Tech will always suck. The inferiority complex is so large even Freud couldn’t figure it out.

By dawgfan1911

February 4, 2009 10:23 AM | Link to this

The thing I like about Wooten is his speed and the fact that he made his decision and said I am done after he thought about the mistake of digning with LSU, he finally realized that Georgia was the right choice. I think this guy is going to be an instant help for us even though he is a bit smallish right now, his speen reminds me of Percy Harvin. Dont forget if Marlon Brown dosnt sign with Georgia Branden can play receiver.

By taylor s

February 4, 2009 10:23 AM | Link to this

I read on a recruiting site that Moody is a candidate for JUCO or Prep school, is there any truth to this ?

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 10:24 AM | Link to this

Per Dawg Post - Abry Jones, Washaun Ealey and Dexter Moody all are now signed.

By Have faith

February 4, 2009 10:25 AM | Link to this

Chill out will david pollack was a 3 star player out of high school look at wat he did and are coaches did, i feel your pain but i have faith in this year class and current team we need to stick together as a bulldog nation and support are guys we all are tired of the past but this is how things change have faith that we lock some guys that we are not expecting GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 10:29 AM | Link to this

With ECI RB Washaun Ealey and LB Dexter Moody, the Bulldogs have 15 of 17 commitments turned. They are waiting on Northside DL Abry Jones and Valdosta LB Mike Gilliard.

By WILL

February 4, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA IWILL MAKE TONS ON THEM THIS YEAR

By Hairy Dawg

February 4, 2009 10:31 AM | Link to this

I must be the only one not worried about signing another reciver. We still have Troup, King, Durham and, Moore. I also think the Dawgs are solid at tightend. I hope we land some of these defensive players like Starling and, Geathers.

By blue

February 4, 2009 10:33 AM | Link to this

any word on bobby massie he was suppoes to sign at 1030

By WILL

February 4, 2009 10:33 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA NEEDS GEATHERS,ALL ALL HIS COUSINS

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 10:33 AM | Link to this

MC - Abry Signed live on Hale’s Blog about 20 minutes ago. Not sure if it has been faxed in yet.

ONly outstanding commit is Gilliard now.

Once his is in Georgia will have closed on all thier early commits, and it will just be a waiting game for Brown, Geathers, Starling, Charles, etc.

By Red Clay Hound

February 4, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this

What about the TE Fontaine? Has he signed yet?

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 10:36 AM | Link to this

Rivals.com is now reporting that all 17 LOI’s for Georgia are in. The Early Class is COMPLETE.

By blue

February 4, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this

amy word on bobbie massie

By lance

February 4, 2009 10:42 AM | Link to this

Any word on Jarvis Jones?

By WILL

February 4, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this

WENEED PLAYMAKERS, NOT PLAY FAKERS

By row3

February 4, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this

Rivals is showing all 17 signed now.

By Dawg Fan in AL

February 4, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this

Charles and Geathers are waiting until after signing day right?

By TXDawg

February 4, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if Micheal Bowman has signed with Stanford yet, or is their a chance UGA could still land him?

By DawgGirl32

February 4, 2009 10:45 AM | Link to this

HairyDawg- I totally agree. I didn’t understand where all this desperation to sign another receiver came from. I thought we were set at receiver. When the Stephen Hill thing happened, I didn’t even know we were looking for another receiver. Israel Troupe was supposed to be 4 or 5 stars I’m pretty sure. Was he redshirted last year?

By WILL

February 4, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this

WE WANT A NC THIS YEAR ,NO MORE WAITING 28 YEARS IS LONG ENOUGH

By Bobby Massie

February 4, 2009 10:50 AM | Link to this

When am I supposed to announce where I’m going?

By Guyana Dawg

February 4, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the updates.

By Josh

February 4, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this

What about Orson Charles, Starling, or Jarvis Jones… any news?

By Chief

February 4, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this

TXDawg - Bowman was one who commited to Bama a couple of months ago.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this

UGA Rodney Garner spoke the crowd and said he was “hoping for some surprises,” NCAA rules prevent colleges from commenting on prospective student-athletes, therefore Garner wouldn’t speculate. More to come.

By bohgey

February 4, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this

Any news on Jarvis Jones? I think we could really use Orson Charles and I would imagine Murray made some late night and early morning phone calls to him.

As for Marlon Brown, hopefully that will be the icing on the cake if he signs.

Down here in Valdosta, I know Reid was a hope, but with the grades he supposedly had, FSU was a little easier to get into and he will be close to home. Truthfully, I don’t think Georgia needed him with Branden Smith on the team. It would have been nice, but, oh well.

If we have anything going for us, is that fact that we make tight ends and defensive players rich in the NFL. Geathers and Charles know that and I hope they weigh it out heavily.

By Will

February 4, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this

I think we are going to end up with only 18 this season. I wish we would have been more prepared in the possibility that Allen, NM and MS would have gone pro. We really need help on that defense and there is NO reason why Steve Spurrier should be able to bring his a* in GA and get some of these top-notch D lineman and Linebackers. However I do like who we did end up sighning. I just wish we had more becasue it seems we can’t keep anyone healthy anymore.

By SCDawg

February 4, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this

Any truth to the rumor that Nu’Keese Richardson has signed with Tennessee…dropping Florida?

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 10:57 AM | Link to this

Couple of big defections being reported.

Apparently WR Nu’Keese Richardson has defected from Florida to Kentucky. I will believe this when I see it.

And Southern Cal commit WR Alshon Jeffrey has decided to stay home and signed with South Carolina this morning.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

February 4, 2009 10:59 AM | Link to this

Rivals does have Michael Bowman as signed with Alabama.

By Dawg Fan in AL

February 4, 2009 10:59 AM | Link to this

My wish list is Jarvis Jones and then Bowman. The others are just icing on top.

By Dawg Fan in AL

February 4, 2009 10:59 AM | Link to this

I mean Brown.

By Preston

February 4, 2009 11:02 AM | Link to this

Dawg Fan in AL, I haven’t heard about Geathers but I do believe that Charles said that he would be waiting until afetr today. Hopefully, UGA will find others who will be glad to sign today! If you’re too good to sign today then forget it! We’ll find players that are thankful for the opportunity. How many months do yo need to make up your mind anyway?

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 11:05 AM | Link to this

*I wish we would have been more prepared in the possibility that Allen, NM and MS would have gone pro. *

Will - quit Whining!!! We were prepared!!

Stafford replaced with Murray, Metzenberg Allen replaced with BRandon Smith Moreno replaced with Washaun Ealey

If you are going to whine and moan at least do it intelligently.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this

Georgia has the paperwork for all 17 of its commitments, with Northside DT * Abry Jones* being the final one. Now waiting to see what the big fish will do in the PM.

By Mike in Montgomery

February 4, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this

SCDawg thanks for the correction, Tennessee sounds like amuch more likely change for Richardson than Kentucky.

By Hairofthedawg

February 4, 2009 11:13 AM | Link to this

To respond to we need more David Pollack’s, he was a walk on originally. Like CRG says its all about the attitude these guys bring.

By GameTime

February 4, 2009 11:15 AM | Link to this

Anybody else believe we may have seen our best days for a while?!! Florida just reloads. Alabama is back. South Carolina gives us fits and is getting stronger. LSU is solid and getting better. We were beat by a Tech team that looks to get better and better under Johnson. And we lose two prized recruits(Reid and Hill) to ACC schools(FSU and Tech). And we lost others to other schools.. Looks like in the eyes of recruits we’ve lost some of our luster. Don’t get me wrong we should win 8 or so a year but I see us more like Tennessee has been than Texas or Southern Cal.

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 11:16 AM | Link to this

what about the LB from Carver-Columbus? Jarvis Jones? what is the word on him?

By John

February 4, 2009 11:20 AM | Link to this

It’s official, Massie to Ole Miss.

By blackwatchdefense

February 4, 2009 11:20 AM | Link to this

You Georgia Numnuts. What about freaking Massie? I love how you guys just totally drop something.

By Zager & Evans

February 4, 2009 11:21 AM | Link to this

Is there an expected time for Jarvis Jones to announce his decision?

By Ched

February 4, 2009 11:24 AM | Link to this

can anyone confirm this quote by CMR….???

“I don’t want to give anything away, but I’d say it’s worth sticking around and seeing what else happens today.”

By raindawg722

February 4, 2009 11:34 AM | Link to this

Ched, CMR said something along those lines, but he also made plenty of comments that suggested he wasn’t sure whether anyone else was going to sign until UGA actually receives the signed letter of intent. I’d say he sounded cautiously optimistic, and more cautious than optimistic.

By Dawg Fan in AL

February 4, 2009 11:37 AM | Link to this

Radio station in Tennessee saying that Marlon Brown is headed to Ohio State - nothing official though.

By ColumbiaDawg

February 4, 2009 11:39 AM | Link to this

How many total scholarships to we have to offer this year?

By Joe

February 4, 2009 11:40 AM | Link to this

HOW MANY ACTUALLY ENROLL? I HAVE HEARD OF MORE THEN 3 THAT WILL NOT QUALIFY OUT OF THIS GROUP!

By David

February 4, 2009 11:45 AM | Link to this

Ched I will confirm that CMR said “I don’t want to give anything away, but I’d say it’s worth sticking around and seeing what else happens today.”

He also said he wanted a 6’6 WR and big TE

By Bdawg

February 4, 2009 11:49 AM | Link to this

David Pollack was not a walk on….he was highly recruited out of Shiloh as a full back

By doodoobailey

February 4, 2009 11:50 AM | Link to this

CRG should have been hammering more blue chip prospects instead of thinking he has what it takes to be a head coach; nobody has said anything yet, but look at what Auburn has done in their f*cked up offseason. we just keep reloading half-a$$ position players and dont stomp the O and D lines. Sad.

By TXDawg

February 4, 2009 11:51 AM | Link to this

I have a feeling that that the situation with our basketball program might have a impact on if Brown signs with us. I hear that he is dead set on playing both sports in college. Does anyone have any thoughts about this?

By WILL

February 4, 2009 11:52 AM | Link to this

WHAT IS GOING ON NOW

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

February 4, 2009 11:55 AM | Link to this

Richt sounds encouraged by the class. ESPN has it as the 7th best in the nation. Also liked the dact that this class was sowed up so early it gave the staff ample time to eye the class of ‘010. We will see how this plays out in 3 years, but today it sounds great!

By st simons

February 4, 2009 12:01 PM | Link to this

45-42!!!!!!! hahahahahhahahahahahahaha

By WILL

February 4, 2009 12:01 PM | Link to this

GEORGIA NEEDS LINEMEN THAT ARE ALL 6-6 AND 350 OR MORE WHY IS SHALLABAMA GETTING THEM ALL, SABAN MUST BE FEEDING THEM PURE STEAKS, BAMA,FLA,LSU,GT,SC,OHIOSTATE,ARE ALL CROOKS.

By WILL

February 4, 2009 12:05 PM | Link to this

GEATHERS IS MAKING HIS PICK sunday 2-8-2009 FACT

By atl xmen

February 4, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

gametime don’t sound like a gt whiner…uga is reloading as well plus we have a really talented off line that got big time experience last year. coach richt will have those guys playing a for nc very soon maybe even next year when we beat fla. i have no worries what so ever that this team will win 10 games next year and even give fla a run for its money. uga will have some key players on defense that missed out last year that will put pressure on tebow and other teams for that matter that we missed this year. that will make or secondary better as well. uga is still top 2 or 3 in the sec with a a good shot at 1 when we knock of the gators. it wont be easy but it never is in the sec that is why i love this conference. i think our best days are ahead of us with the players we have and the coaching staff with mark richt. no doubt we will have that nc title soon. so hang in there gametime and enjoy the ride..im not worried or afraid that we have seen better days.

By oldfaithfuldawg

February 4, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

This is all fun, but the truth is that until these recruits, the coaches and current players elevate the level of their game, we will be good but always looking up to the Trojans, Sooners, and Gators of the NCAA. It’s just like the PGA. The top 25 are all good, but they are all chasing Tiger, Phil, and VJ, who have learned what it takes to be the best. Total committment, hard work, and discipline. Go lacking in any of these, and you’re toast.

By robodawg

February 4, 2009 12:06 PM | Link to this

I love the recruiting strategy. We locked up a great class early and that allowed us to pursue national talent. It puts on on the national map, and that’s worth it even if we whiff on all of them. We should aim to be classed among the nation’s best programs for student athletes, because we are. We have great resources and we excel at nurturing these kids not only as athletes but as people.

The only drawback to this strategy is that signing day could be an emotional letdown. But no one will care come the fall. We’ve still got great talent coming in so there’s nothing to hang our heads about.

By WILL

February 4, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this

BUT FLORIDA IS NO1 SOWE WILL LOSE THE NEXT 10 YEARS TO THOSE CROOKS

By WILL

February 4, 2009 12:14 PM | Link to this

IS THERE ANY DEFENSIVE END OUT THERE THAT CAN MOVE TRUCKS, GA NEEDS YOU THE NEXT FOUR YEARS

By Matt

February 4, 2009 12:15 PM | Link to this

Reid was thug anyway

By WILL

February 4, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this

THIS CLASS GA SIGNED TODAY WILL NOT WIN US A NC NOWAY

By WILL

February 4, 2009 12:21 PM | Link to this

IM GOING TO WORK,INEED TO MAKE MONEY SO I CAN SEND IT TO UGA,TO HAVE THERE BRAINS EXAMINED

By Dropping like flies

February 4, 2009 12:21 PM | Link to this

Confirmed. Starling to USC.

By Ben

February 4, 2009 12:25 PM | Link to this

Hey Will, it’s called caps-lock. Might want to check on that. Troll.

By blackwatchdefense

February 4, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this

UGAY is reloading? HAHAHAHA! That team down on North Ave that beat you last year (the youngest team in the ACC) is not having to reload…basically everyone is coming back…hope your quarterback that carried a clipboard the past three years is ready. LMFAO. Reloading. HAHAHAHA!

By view from a far

February 4, 2009 12:27 PM | Link to this

espn is reporting on the Southeastern section of recruiting that Brown will sign with Georgia.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

**If you want an update after Coach Richt spoke the Georgia fans, click on this link ….

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2009/02/04/georgiacoachm_1.html

By Drago

February 4, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

Blackwatch, A question about teks new recruits. Do they have to start at the top of the tickle pile or do they go straight to the bottom? Where did you start?

By Ron Roberts

February 4, 2009 12:39 PM | Link to this

I remember another 3-year clipboard holder smoking some GnaTs not all that long ago, blackwatch… careful what you wish for.

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 12:41 PM | Link to this

link please on that - Marlon Brown to UGA - I cannot find it on ESPN….it has already been in print that Brown was heading to Ohio State - I hope your right about Brown to UGA

By Shane

February 4, 2009 12:42 PM | Link to this

Yes Blackwatch we are reloading. You see we finish in the top ten most every year. Something tech wouldnt know about. Good luck with your “gimmick” offense next year now that the word is out (LSU GAME)

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 12:45 PM | Link to this

view from a far,

I found what you are talking about - you are DEAD bang wrong! its just a “projection” that Marlon Brown may come to Georgia. There are already news reports that Marlon Brown is heading to Ohio State. Check your source before putting up false info. man!

By blackwatchdefense

February 4, 2009 12:51 PM | Link to this

Shane-

Thanks for the luck on the “gimmick” offense. And the best way to go after a team is talk about how ANOTHER team (LSU) beat them instead of yourselves.

Just remember…the “gimmick” high school offense put up over 400 yards rushing on the poodles. Looks like a bunch of fat pigs wading in the mud on that UGAG defense.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 12:52 PM | Link to this

If you want an update after Coach Richt spoke the Georgia fans, click on this link ….

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2009/02/04/georgiacoachm_1.html

By KJ

February 4, 2009 12:55 PM | Link to this

“Do they have to start at the top of the tickle pile or do they go straight to the bottom?”

Pretty sure they are all “bottoms”, if you know what I mean.

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 12:57 PM | Link to this

I think we’re pretty much done in terms of recruting. I haven’t heard any promising news as to any more prospects coming to UGA. Still a solid class, though.

By slick

February 4, 2009 1:00 PM | Link to this

What happened to Jarvis Jones?

By K-Town Dawg

February 4, 2009 1:00 PM | Link to this

hey blackwatch is that the same Tech team that got thrashed by LSU?

Get a clue TOOL!

Tech has only won the ACC twice (1990 and 1998) in 55 years as a member of the conference and has never been in a BCS game let alone won one. Sounds like you’re headed for mediocrity, keep up the good work CPJ.

By reservoirDAWG

February 4, 2009 1:03 PM | Link to this

Hey Blackwatch, talk about other teams beating yours. Pot meet kettle. You little turd, er, I mean nerd.

By clickdawg

February 4, 2009 1:10 PM | Link to this

tech is just so jealous, go and try and sell more season tickets, and if u wanna really impress someone, build a better place to play football, that place is just awful.

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 1:12 PM | Link to this

Leave Blackwatch alone. He’s obviously unaware that UGA owns Tech in the overall series. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be making these ridiculous comments.

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 1:13 PM | Link to this

Jarvis Jones is supposed to announce at 1:30pm. From what I have read, Florida is the favorite.

By David

February 4, 2009 1:15 PM | Link to this

Explain to me why Rodney Graner is SO VALUEABLE?

What recruits signed that he recruited?

By Phil

February 4, 2009 1:17 PM | Link to this

Really disappointed we didn’t get Greg Reid. This kid is awesome, a real game breaker. Watch for him to come up big at FSU. I hope Richt did everything he could to get him. It’s players like this and Eric Berry at Tennessee that makes you scratch your head and wonder how we let them go out of state.

By view from a far

February 4, 2009 1:20 PM | Link to this

link on Brown. Go Dawgs!

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=Southeast_Recruiting

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 1:20 PM | Link to this

Jarvis Jones or any of the others are not going to sign with UGA. I’d bet money on it. I wish I lived in the same dream world as Mark Richt.

By Cuz

February 4, 2009 1:21 PM | Link to this

Does Ealey have the grades to make it into school?

Oh let the Tech kids have their fun. After all, they got beat by UGA seven years in a row. They have a lot of pent up anger to unleash.

By K-Town Dawg

February 4, 2009 1:24 PM | Link to this

My apologies, Tech has only been a member of the ACC since 1978, making that 30 years!

Two conference titles in 30 YEARS!

blackwatch it must hurt knowing you only beat your BIG BROTHER 8 times since joining the ACC in 1978.

2 conference titles and 8 victories against UGA in 30 YEARS. Buzz off loser!

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 1:25 PM | Link to this

Yeah, Eric Berry is a huge loss. I was pretty bummed by Reid’s decision as well. I guess it makes sense, though. Mickey Andrews is a damn genius. His players are always phenomenal and make great NFL players. I’d rater play for a proven D-coordinator than that yahoo Martinez. Wouldn’t you?

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 1:26 PM | Link to this

Mark Richt talks about the “academic situation” of his recruiting class …

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2009/02/04/georgiacoachm_2.html

By Bank Walker, Texas Ranger

February 4, 2009 1:26 PM | Link to this

What happened to Toby Jackson? Grades? Are any of the big names other than Charles and Brown still available?

Blackwatch needs a round house kick to the head!

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

view from a far,

you are such a TOOL! Here is what you are linking - it is a “guess” from a writer - a blooming GUESS! and it was posted YESTERDAY - and one of the other GUESSES (Sam Montgomery to UNC was wrong - he signed today with LSU)…..You should be banished! good thing you are not a journalist!

By austindog

February 4, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

GT’s last ACC “title” was split with FSU, the team that beat Tech during the regular season. How can you split a title with a team that beat you head-to-head?

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 1:37 PM | Link to this

Here are my final projections for the top five uncommitted prospects in the Southeast. Again, these are projections (extremely educated guesses, really) and anything can happen on National Signing Day.

Dre Kirkpatrick (Gadsden, Ala./Gadsden)- Alabama. Texas got in the mix, but it’s hard to see Kirkpatrick heading anywhere but Tuscaloosa.

Rueben Randle (Bastrop, La./Bastrop)- LSU. The Tigers simply don’t let players of this magnitude out of their state. It would be a major upset if he leaves.

Greg Reid (Valdosta, Ga./Lowndes)- Florida State. The Seminoles did a great job building a relationship with Reid in a short amount of time.

Marlon Brown (Memphis, Tenn./Harding Academy)- Georgia. Imagine how nasty the Bulldogs’ receiving corps will be if Brown develops like we thing and A.J. Green continues to shine? This is a major upset as Tennessee was thought to be in the driver’s seat.

Sam Montgomery (Greenwood, S.C./Greenwood)- North Carolina. Montgomery remains a projection for the Tar Heels as he has been for weeks. It’s really been UNC and LSU for some time.

By The Google Monster

February 4, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this

Things must be awfully boring with Tech recruiting for some of their fans to be trolling this thread.

I’ll be over Macho Grande before some Tech fans get over the giddy excitement of their school being winners of “one in a row.”

By Go Gators

February 4, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this

Another top ten class perhaps?? But yet another dissapointing season on the way…TIMEOUT

By ryan

February 4, 2009 1:40 PM | Link to this

As long as we are throwing out numbers, Tech still has more MNC than UGA and our last one was ten years more recent than theirs. Numbers can be made to say what you want. All I know is right now we have bragging rights.

By jake

February 4, 2009 1:45 PM | Link to this

Our classes in 78 & 79 were pitiful, except for you know who. So look what happened in 80. UGA was pre-season ranked 40th.

By FLA DAWG

February 4, 2009 1:48 PM | Link to this

Great Reporting Michael Carvell - Thanks!

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 1:54 PM | Link to this

Tech may have more NC’s but we are 20 games ahead of Tech in the series.

Translation: UGA owns Tech

By Jax Dawg

February 4, 2009 1:54 PM | Link to this

You Techsters are unreal. Congrat’s on the win. You beat us by 3 points in arguably our worst defensive game ever. It was such a shocker and triumph that your players got rings, yes for real, rings. Enjoy the next ten months as it will go by fast.

You guys are the least of our worries next year. See you in Atlanta. Let the Big Dawg Eat!

By Tbone

February 4, 2009 1:59 PM | Link to this

Jarvis Jones just signed with Southern Cal.

By John

February 4, 2009 2:03 PM | Link to this

Jarvis Jones and Starling to USC.

By NCMTNDawg

February 4, 2009 2:04 PM | Link to this

Jarvis Jones signs with USC…that hurts!

By Gator Fan

February 4, 2009 2:16 PM | Link to this

Hahaha! Jarvis Jones signs with USC! Must of been the fat Krystal Chicks from Athens that scared him away. Nothing beats one of them so Cal girls.

By YoungDawg

February 4, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

Anyword on other kids we might have lined up in case these fell through?

By Vinnie

February 4, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

Whats crazy is why do other teams fans come on the UGA recruiting site to talk crap? They should support their own team and stay on those boards. NO CLASS retards

By REP

February 4, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this

Why would a Fla fan be happy that Jarvis picked USC? He was Florida’s to lose and the way and they did. Florida not closing too good either.

By Jax Dawg

February 4, 2009 2:27 PM | Link to this

Gator Fan, non-grad I’m sure. Notice you’re not on the FSU blogs today! You’ve got our number no-doubt, so this is a good safe place to play, but uh-oh, here come the Noles.

By techfan

February 4, 2009 2:27 PM | Link to this

We struggled against Gardner-Webb, finally beat uga once in eight years, and got killed by LSU. Tech fans, lets try the quiet professional approach.

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 2:30 PM | Link to this

Gator Fan,

Don’t judge us by our worst specimen. There’s nothing uglier than a belly-dragging reptile.

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

I guess the rival fans on this blog would rather hate UGA than support their own team. Kind of sad.

By Right On Time

February 4, 2009 2:36 PM | Link to this

gatorfan,

I thought Jones was a lock for fla. UGA was never really close to signing him. What happened?????

On another note…is there any way we could get the Dept of Homeland Security to build one of those “fenses” around the southeast to keep Pete Carroll out? USC has no excuse not to be in the Top 3 every year they way they can “cherry pick”.

By Right On Time

February 4, 2009 2:38 PM | Link to this

Oh for the love of spell check…

…post should have read “fenCes”.

By Dennis Hamilton

February 4, 2009 2:39 PM | Link to this

When will the media report on the unscrupulous practices of schools like Alabama that get more commits than they have available scholarships to offer by taking away scholarships from allready enrolled players?

By dearRyan

February 4, 2009 2:43 PM | Link to this

Dear RYAN, if UGA counted MNC’s like Tech does, then UGA would have more MNC’s than Tech. Numbers can be made to say what you want.

1980 (12-0-0) - Vince Dooley coached the Bulldogs to a perfect 12-0 season, including a 17-10 victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl to win the National Championship. Georgia finished as the only team with no losses and no ties and was declared No. 1 by almost every poll.

1968 (8-1-2) - Litkenhous 1966 (10-1-0) - Massey Ratings 1946 (11-0-0) - Williamson System 1942 (11-1-0) - Berryman; DeVold; Houlgate System; Litkenhous; Poling System; Williamson System. 1927 (9-1-0) - Boand System; Poling System

By Phillip

February 4, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this

What is the deal with Marlon Brown? VolsXtra reported before lunch that he is heading to Ohio State but I have seen a few places hinting that Georgia was still in the picture…..Anybody know? What time is he announcing? 3:30pm I think? please advise if anybody knows the scoop on all of this.

By dawg92

February 4, 2009 2:55 PM | Link to this

The idiots from other schools on here are just sad.

Just as sad are the dawg fans that are putting too much weight into the players on the board today. We already have a great class. Getting any one of these guys would just be icing on the cake. And IMO it’s no fault of the coaches. Reid wanted to play close to home. Jones wanted to play as far away as possible. No surprise, we’ve known these things for a while.

By Ted Striker

February 4, 2009 3:01 PM | Link to this

Paul Johnson sure has turned around Tech’s recruiting. I hear 3 of their signees had X’s on the signature line.

By NCMTNDawg

February 4, 2009 3:03 PM | Link to this

Marlon Brown is to announce at 3:45, according to ESPN. I too have heard Ohio State is all but sealed-up his services.

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 3:05 PM | Link to this

Yeah, I think our class is pretty solid. It would be great to get another top pick, but I’m pretty happy with what we’ve got.

Here’s to a great 2009.

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 3:09 PM | Link to this

Why do people go to Ohio State? The Big Ten sucks. I guess they do crank out plenty of NFL players. Must be one of the perks of playing in a patsy conference.

By YoungDawg

February 4, 2009 3:14 PM | Link to this

The scoop might be he shocks everyone & goes to ole miss!!! I hope not but read this http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2009/feb/02/brown-says-he-has-no-idea-college-choice/

By North GA Dawg

February 4, 2009 3:54 PM | Link to this

Rivals.com has Marlon Brown to UGA!

By NASTYDUO

February 4, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this

WE GOT’EM!!!MARLON BROWN WILL BE DRESSING IN RED AND BLACK ON SATURDAYS NEXT SEASON ALONG SIDE #8! WHATA GREAT DAY! GO DAWGS!!!!

By redcoats95

February 4, 2009 3:56 PM | Link to this

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/onthetrail

By nycdawg

February 4, 2009 3:57 PM | Link to this

stop whining

http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=908874

By Jax Dawg

February 4, 2009 3:57 PM | Link to this

ESPN has it also. Hurray!!!

By uga's favorite tick

February 4, 2009 4:01 PM | Link to this

Murray to Brown — Touchdown!! we’ll hear that a lot in a little while sweet!

By ActuaryDawg

February 4, 2009 4:15 PM | Link to this

Is there any truth to the rumor that Georgia is changing it’s team color to Brown and Green.

By jerry

February 4, 2009 4:27 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid and Jarvis Jones-the two best defensive players in Georgia-both 5 stars—DON’T WANT TO PLAY FOR WILLIE unfreakin’ believable.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 4:32 PM | Link to this

Georgia ends 0-for-4 skid on NSD with Marlon Brown

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2009/02/04/brownreadyto.html

By ryan

February 4, 2009 4:59 PM | Link to this

what’s the odds on Geathers?

By Keith Conley

February 4, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this

Any word on Kwame Geathers? Anyone?

By Ron Roberts

February 4, 2009 5:12 PM | Link to this

I’d heard earlier that Geathers wasn’t going to announce and/or sign today.

By Michael Carvell

February 4, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this

Marlon Brown played a prank on UGA players, They thought he was going to Ohio State

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2009/02/04/wrmarlonbrown_4.html

By CHARLOTTE DAWG

February 4, 2009 5:47 PM | Link to this

Is it just me or does rivals.com always downplay Georgia recruits while scout.com gives more generous rankings. According to Scout, we got several 5 star players. According to Rivals, we only got one. How can they be so different?

By Atlanta Gator

February 5, 2009 8:06 AM | Link to this

Charlotte Dawg——Rivals.com does not “downplay” UGA recruits. Rivals uses a different matehmatical scale than Scout.com does. Rivals rates fewer prospects as five-stars overall, and awards fewer points for each individual 4 or 5-star recruit in comparison to Scout. Those individual player rating points, when all the recruits for each school are added up, are what determines the school’s “team ranking.” You will note that Scout and Rivals have UGA’s 2009 recruiting class ranked 8th and 9th respectively. Different mathematical methodology, but with more or less the same results for UGA.

Other schools have a wider variation in their team recruting ranking than UGA. Notably Florida is ranked 10th by Rivals and 21st by Scout. Either way, the Gators aren’t whining. Sure, a couple of 4-stars got away on signing day, but the small class of 16 players still has among the 2 or 3 highest average player ratings in both major rating services. As I am sure you know, all things being equal, bigger classes with more recruits garner more individual player points, and receive a higher team rank as a result.