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DEL.ICIO.USWard to check out SEC options; McRae decision coming soon
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 05/25/07 9:51 AM
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New Mount Zion head football coach Jarrett Laws said junior running back Martin Ward is “just as impressed with Georgia as he has always been.”
But Laws said Ward, who took back his committment to the Bulldogs recently, plans to go through the recruitment process just like any other prospect. Ward plans to visit a few of the SEC schools that have started to show interest in him, including Auburn, Tennessee and Florida.
“This is a kid that has not be exposed to a whole lot and who really didn’t know how the process works,” said Laws, who took over the program at Mount Zion after Bob Ryan retired after the season. Laws rejected the notion that he influenced Ward to de-commit.
“When he started getting attention from all these other schools, when we talked, all I told him was that he needed to make a decision based on what is best for him and his future — and not just his football future, but his future in life,” Laws said. “He actually called [Georgia running backs coach Tony] Ball and told him he was decommitting before he told me or anyone else on our staff.”
McRae targets June decision
Nick McRae would like to visit the Scout.com player combine Saturday at Georgia Tech, but instead will wait before making his next visit to The Flats.
The two-way lineman instead will attend commencement at Dublin High, although he’s a year away from graduating himself.
McRae also plans to make an early decision on where he’ll play college football, as Tech, Maryland and N.C. State already have made scholarship offers.
“I’m thinking of making a decision maybe in June,” said McRae, who has been to Tech a few times for junior days and unofficial visits.
“I probably will make more [unofficial campus] visits before then. I know I’ll be back at Georgia Tech sometime soon. I’m planning on going to one of their one-day camps, most likely June 9th.”
At 6-feet-3, 285 pounds, McRae is being recruited chiefly as an offensive lineman, although he plays on both sides of the ball. He said he’s also made unofficial visits to Auburn, South Carolina, Georgia and Vanderbilt, and wants to commit early rather than deal with recruiting during his senior year.
“That’s the main reason,” he said.
Oklahoma joins Avery hunt
Cedar Grove running back Xavier Avery received an offer from Oklahoma on Wednesday. Avery already has offers from Georgia, Georgia Tech, Alabama, Notre Dame, LSU and South Carolina.
He plans to weigh his baseball options before committing.
“I won’t decide anytime soon,” said Avery, who hit .668 and stole 47 bases for Cedar Grove this spring.
Five offers for Loftley
Chamblee defensive end Taylor Loftley is considering offers from Duke, South Carolina, Stanford, UAB and Vanderbilt.
“It’s still kind of early, but I kind of want to commit before the season starts,” Loftley said.
Brandon’s mission: Lower 40 time
Northview wide receiver Xzavian Brandon will be on a mission this summer at camp.
“I’m out to prove that I’m faster than my tape shows,” said Brandon, who claims he can run the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds.
Stephens County star on hold
Auburn, Clemson, Tennessee and South Carolina have offered scholarships to Stephens County running back Tauren Poole.
But no decision is imminent.
“I’m just kind of feeling things out,” Poole said.
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By Herman
May 25, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this
We need to emphasize our TICKLE PILES if we want to recruit our kind of player if you get my drift.
By antiirish
May 25, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this
Sounds like McRae is tired of the recruiting process as hard as Dublin works recruiting each year.
By D Ellis
May 25, 2007 1:03 PM | Link to this
King is in!!!!!!!!! Way to go….Welcome to Dawg nation Caleb…we are glad to have you…and a big middle finger to all of you “King Welcome to Hargrave Military” Posters…you will see him sooner than you thought…running down your sideline towards an endxone near you….Welcome Caleb!
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this
D Ellis, this article isn’t about the king kid finally learning his ABC’s… Go blow yourself
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
D Ellis, this article isn’t about the king kid finally learning his ABC’s… Go blow yourself
By GoDawgs
May 25, 2007 2:22 PM | Link to this
J. Payne, I’m a dawg fan but had to say - like the comeback! lol
By D Ellis
May 25, 2007 2:55 PM | Link to this
J-Payne-I would blow myself but your wife/girlfriend took care of that already…man what a lunch break. IT was my holiday weekend present. That funny taste you had in your mouth upon kissing her when you got home early…but not early enough… now has it’s origination….have a nice weekend.
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this
Thanks GoDawgs, I’m hear all week! lol, always like gettin my punches in when I see the chance. D Ellis set himself up for that one… And D, is that the only comeback you know? I’ve already read that one about a thousand times on here between Uga/UF fans and Uga/GT fans… Come on and find something new brother. Stop beating a dead horse and find a new one. As Joe Dirt would say, keep on keepin on man.
By D Ellis
May 25, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this
I already stopped beating a dead horse..they took your first wife to the glue factory a while back. Man what a grazer
By GoDawgs
May 25, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this
Life’s a garden, dig it….
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this
Yeah!!!!! I knew you had it in ya. Thats a little more original than that first load of manure you were sprayin. We have two different styles though u c. I choose to just pick at you however you go straight for what you think would bother me the most in my wife. I’ll refrain from saying anything about yours though b/c from the sounds of you she’s trailer trash and I feel certain I dont want anything to do with her. But hey, you know what they say, there’s someone for everyone. Its still all fun in the sun in the end brother. Have ya self a great weekend.
By Mr. Dawg
May 25, 2007 3:46 PM | Link to this
Coach Laws at Mt. Zion is a flat out liar. He definitely influenced Ward’s decision to de-commit. He’s a prick c** sucker Gator.
By ol' sport
May 25, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
I suppose after reading some of the filth on this blog, you “sportwriters” that write these articles to get a response, better re-think the thing. When the language gets as bad as this, it is time to start trying to find real stories instead of creating one. That is something the AJC hasn’t had much of since the days of the late Jesse Outlar! Pathetic journalism, fellows.
By D Ellis
May 25, 2007 4:16 PM | Link to this
Whatever you say Mr. Originality “Trailer Trash”…is that all you had…never heard thatt on here…talk about manure????? You are a complete idiot sir….but hey there is someone for everyone right???? Your mom had great ways to boost that self esteem…Dig it?
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this
lol, i’m starting to wonder if you went to hargave too???
By D Ellis
May 25, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this
Nope not Hargrave…West Georgia. Sure beats Chatahoochee Tech though….that welding certificate looks great on your wall. I tell you what my buddies dad owns a cab company…you haved to be qualified for something right?
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 4:41 PM | Link to this
Man I tell ya the truth… Your getting good. Actually I have two bachelor degrees from GSU. One in Information Technology and the other Finance. I do however do a little welding from time to time but mainly only on circuit board and such as that. I believe that called soldering though but thats as close as i can get for ya. Being a programmer though I do have alot of free time on my hands and I would like a second job…. Always wanted to be a chef though, not really into cabs. Being the cash cab driver would be cool though.
By D Ellis
May 25, 2007 4:46 PM | Link to this
There is this resteraunt that is looking for chefs…it’s called Swinging Richards…I have this feeling in my gut that you would fit in great…
By J. Payne
May 25, 2007 4:51 PM | Link to this
Hmmm… tempting but I think I’ll pass. Wrong kind of white tails in there for me. Its time to hit the road for the weekend. Its been real man. Enjoy the holidays.
By JP
May 25, 2007 8:22 PM | Link to this
Hey D. Ellis, does the D stand for Dip and is your middle name sh**? That would explain things
By Mark
May 25, 2007 8:27 PM | Link to this
Is this the kind of conversation the AJC wants to elicit with this sports blog? Wow, its become a blog for vulgar, uneducated idiots. Maybe that suits the AJC just fine, who knows. You fools really need to grow up.
Mark
By jay
May 26, 2007 6:41 AM | Link to this
Hey Mark, go blow yourself.
By RED and BLACK
May 26, 2007 4:24 PM | Link to this
Interesting how Laws stated the Ward was not as interested as he was. The kid was one of the first to say he wanted to be a bulldog after signing day and then this bum comes along. Seems like Laws is the one trying to get some exposure. Honestly if Ward is going to have second thoughts let him go…with King being able to play for UGA we are that much deeper. Also Samuels is the best RB in the state. Ward is not even listed among the best in Rivals/Scout. Let him go to Gainesville.
By jim
May 27, 2007 9:39 PM | Link to this
tech still loses to Georgia every year so just let it go man. Now we beat em in baseball.6 or 7 years in a row in football now,heck I lose count just like reggie ball did. Tech is so over rated in all sports except womens tennis. Why don”t you all turn your football field into a womens tennis center. I bet you might finally sell five or six thousand season tickets.Any way good luck to you guys as much as I hate to say it in the ACC next year. Ward dosent want to play in the SEC, he ends up in a ACC school hiding from the real talent in football, so he wont get hit too hard. Id say he’s a puss. Evans is the real deal anyway as ward is not even on the charts. See Ya G.A.T.A.DOGS
By jim
May 27, 2007 9:43 PM | Link to this
Correction its samuels not evans, my bad