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Sunday, July 22, 2007
Georgia gains ground on Love; Fall decision likely for Jackson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Tyler Love, a 6-foot-7, 280-pound tackle from Mountain Brook (Ala.), came away impressed with Georgia following a visit to Athens on Saturday.
“It went really well,” said Love, whose visit to Georgia was his third. “I had a great time. I was able to spend a lot of time with coach [Mark] Richt.
“We talked about football and life in general. We got to know each other a lot better because, normally, we’re only able to talk on the phone.”
Love said one of the weekend’s highlights was an opportunity to spend time on campus.
“When I got there, I went on a campus tour and went to the Terry College of Business,” he said. “I like it a lot. It’s a prestigious business school.”
Love, rated the eighth best offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com, has narrowed his choices to Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Oklahoma.
When asked if he considered committing to Georgia over the weekend, Love said “Georgia gained ground. I’ll make a decision in a couple of weeks.”
Heard County’s Jackson anticipates another stellar season
Heard County running back Dontavius Jackson continues to consider scholarship offers from Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Penn State.
Jackson, who rushed for 2,462 yards and scored 17 touchdowns last season, said he has the five offers he covets.
Now, he plans to take official visits to each school this fall before making a commitment.
“I just want to have another great season [for Heard County],” said Jackson, when asked about his near-term goals. “Right now, I’m just lifting weights and running.”
Jackson acknowledged that friends and relatives often urge him to remain in state and commit to the Bulldogs.
“Yeah, I hear that a little,” he said. “But no, it really won’t affect my decision.”
Salem’s Davis commits to Mississippi State
Salem receiver/cornerback Terrance Davis made certain Mississippi State coach Sylvester Croom had first-hand knowledge when he committed to the Bulldogs late Saturday afternoon.
“I was actually in coach Croom’s office when I committed,” Davis said. “Mississippi State was my first offer and one of the first places I visited.
“I felt real comfortable around all the coaches. They made me feel like I was at home. And I really love the facilities.”
Davis believes the Bulldogs can become a first-tier SEC program under Croom’s guidance.
“I feel like Mississippi State is headed in the right direction,” Davis said. “I feel like they will be competitive in the SEC.
“Coach Croom is a guy that doesn’t play around. And I really like that. He has a storied history. And I feel like he has a lot to offer me and that I can learn from him.”
Davis was recruited by MSU as an athlete.
“I can play either quarterback or wide receiver on offense,” Davis said. “They’re going to give me a legitimate shot to play quarterback. But their depth chart there is real deep.
“They see me as somebody they can get the ball to and run reverses and screens.”
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