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Thursday, August 2, 2007
Banneker’s Simmons leaning toward Miami; Sabino considers Tech
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Banneker safety Darrell Simmons admitted Thursday evening that a front-runner is emerging during his recruitment.
“I’m leaning a little toward Miami,” the 6-foot-1, 201-pound Simmons said.
Simmons labeled himself a longtime Hurricane fan.
“I just grew up liking the program,” said Simmons, who is also being recruited by Alabama, Florida, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee.
Sabino still looking at a November commitment
Etienne Sabino of Michael Krop High in Miami continues to weigh scholarship offers from Division I powers such as Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Florida, Miami, North Carolina, Southern Cal, Ohio State and Tennessee.
Sabino, rated the sixth-best linebacker in the nation by Scout.com, said he has plenty of reasons to consider a commitment to Tech.
“I like Tech a lot,” Sabino said. “I went by and saw the campus [earlier this summer]. I know there’s a lot of opportunity there.”
Sabino said he’s a fan of defensive coordinator Jon Tenuta’s defense.
“I like their attack-style defense and the way they like to blitz,” he said.
Making the transition from Miami to Atlanta would pose little difficulty for Sabino.
“I’m a city kid,” he said. “I’ve lived in the city all my life. I don’t think it would be much different living in Atlanta.”
Jarboe continues to weigh options
Cedar Grove receiver Josh Jarboe said Thursday night he will likely wait until after the upcoming season to commit.
Jarboe, who has offers from programs such as Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma and Tennessee, hasn’t started the process of striking schools off his list.
And he said the close proximity of Georgia and Georgia Tech isn’t necessarily an advantage for the Dogs and Jackets.
“They’re my hometown schools, and I like them,” Jarboe said. “But I just want to see them all. I want to see everybody first before I make my decision.”
Jarboe said his sole focus for now is guiding the Saints to a playoff berth.
“It’s wins,” he said. “I want to win. I’m going to perform, and I need my stats too. But I just want to win and go to the playoffs.”
Callaway’s Byrd content to wait on more offers
Ronald Byrd Jr., a 6-foot-7, 258-pound defensive end for Callaway, hopes a breakthrough senior season will translate into additional offers.
“That doesn’t put any pressure on me,” said Byrd, who already has offers from Marshall, Purdue, Arkansas, Louisville, Indiana and Troy. “I’ll just go out there, play hard and be impressive on the field.
“I’ll let the colleges take me for how I play and who I am instead of me trying to showboat.”
Byrd said he tentatively plans to use his five official visits this fall to travel to Louisville, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson and Arkansas or Troy.
Bolton and Brice to announce commitments on Saturday
Norcross receivers Devonta Bolton and Brice Butler have press conferences scheduled on Saturday to announce where they intend to play college football.
Bolton will choose an offer from Alabama, Auburn, Boston College, Florida or Georgia.
“I just felt comfortable with this school,” Bolton said, careful not to tip which school’s colors he will sport on Saturday. “It just feels right.”
Bolton doubts that he’ll be redshirted.
“I’ll probably end up playing some as a freshman, just to get used to the offense,” he said.
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