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DEL.ICIO.USLockhart commits to Tech; Brand still considering UGA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/12/07 5:51 PM
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Georgia Tech picked up its 11th commitment, and sixth from out of state, when Blountstown, Fla., two-way player Jon Lockhart told the Yellow Jackets today he wants to play for them beginning in 2008.
Tech has recruited Lockhart chiefly as a defensive back.
“I had two schools, Vanderbilt and Ga. Tech, and I like these schools because they have good academic programs, and good athletic programs,” Lockhart said of his two finalists. “When I visited Tech, that sealed it. I’m from a small town, and that’s a big city, which is a big thing for me.
“But the campus has the feeling of a small town with a lot of trees you can’t see in the big city. And my Mom and dad said they like that it’s not too far for them to come see a game.”
Lockhart has played basketball the past three years for Blountstown, which is located between Tallahassee and Panama City, but said he will give up the sport his senior season.
Brand set to focus on upcoming season
Coffee guard B.J. Brand, who briefly committed to Georgia earlier this year, remains on the bubble when it comes to deciding where he will play college football.
“[B.J.] told me the other day he’s much more worried about the season and will focus on recruiting afterwards,” Coffee coach Jerry Odom said.
According to Odom, Brand has scholarship offers from Georgia, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, Louisville and N.C. State.
Brand committed to Georgia in February, before having second thoughts several weeks later.
“The only thing he’s ever told me about that is he likes Georgia a lot,” Odom said. “He just wants to see some of the other places and be sure which school is right for him.”
Mays’ Smith back to square one
Defensive end Bernard Smith of Mays has withdrawn a soft verbal commitment to Ole Miss.
“I just decided to sit back and take the time to look at all of the offers on the table,” said Mays, who sole offer is from Ole Miss. “I want to keep all of my options open.
“We can have a breakout season at Mays. Hopefully, more offers will come.”
One of Smith’s visits this fall will likely be to Auburn, which is showing strong interest in the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder.
“I’ll take all five official visits, but it is going to be low key,” he said. “The only people that will know I’m there will be the people at the school.”
Smith said he would like to receive an offer from one program in particular.
“But I’m going to keep it anonymous,” he said. “It is an ACC school.”
McRae attends Tech practice
Dublin offensive lineman Nick McRae, who already committed to Tech, sat in on pre-scrimmage meetings Saturday, and attended the scrimmage in Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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By JustMe
August 12, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this
It’s great to see Tech “stealing” players out of Florida. I hope that the ACC school that May’s Smith is referring to is GA Tech. We could use another good defensive end.
By CFB
August 12, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this
Stealing players out of Florida? None of the schools in Florida wanted him - big difference!
By JJacket
August 12, 2007 8:05 PM | Link to this
Lockhart had a 41” vertical at the combines and 4.5 speed. Sounds like a pretty good player.
By Tech Fan
August 12, 2007 10:06 PM | Link to this
CFB before you spout off at the mouth get you facts straight. Lockhart had offers from 8 schools Florida and Miami included.
By addicted
August 13, 2007 5:50 AM | Link to this
I really like Lockhart’s reasoning for shortlisting Tech. Academics, which is something that Tech is strong at.
Unfortunately, our older AD Braine thought that was a liability, which is why he said that we would never win more than 7-8 games because our school is too hard! Tell that to the 1990 champions.
Good thing though is that the new AD Radakovitch is really looking to change things around. He has already made some fantastic decisions with funding, which though slightly painful in the short run, should pay off beautifully in the future. Things are looking up for Tech athletics (dont forget that we won our first NCAA championship with the women’s tennis team last year).
Also, Chan Gailey is a fantastic recruiter, and this will be the first year where the entire team was his. I am not as confident of his play-calling abilities, so am extremely glad that job has been handed off to someone else. Hopefully John Bond will be able to do with Tashard Choice what he did with Garrett Wolfe when he was out there.
By TigerPaw
August 13, 2007 7:41 AM | Link to this
Get it correct Tech Fan. Lockhart had offers from Vandy, Duke, South Florida, UCF, and Ole Miss….not Florida and Miami…typical for a Tech fan, though. Quit deceiving yourself. I am glad that you were able to beat out those BCS powerhouses to get him.
By UGAdawg
August 13, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this
To bad your new recruit won’t help you beat UGA
By UGAdawg
August 13, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this
To bad your new recruit won’t help you beat UGA
By UGAdawg
August 13, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this
To bad your new recruit won’t help you beat UGA
By UGAdawg
August 13, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this
To bad your new recruit won’t help you beat UGA; Tech belongs in Division 2.
By UGAdawg
August 13, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this
To bad your new recruit won’t help you beat UGA; Tech belongs in Division 2.
By GTJacket
August 13, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this
UGAdawg, I applaud your passion re: the new recruit and his forecasted inability to help beat the mighty Bulldogs…BUT IN THE FUTURE, CAN YOU TRY AND CLICK “POST” ONCE AND NOT BE A F*@KING MORON. Idiots like you give UGA a bad name - too bad you never went to UGA and are probably a stupid bandwagon fan cause your “real” school couldnt afford to put a team out on the field - note that I am giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming that you attended some sort of school even though your comment isn’t indicative of that notion.
By the way, dont bother replying back cos you’ll say something even more retarded and then hit post another ten times cos youre a F*@KING MORON!!!
By Knute
August 13, 2007 11:07 AM | Link to this
From what I’ve heard, Bennett was angry at Robertson because at the Friday night Tickle Pile Robertson was a little to agressive with Bennett’s scrotum. This is exactly the kind of thing that will ruin team chemistry and one of the reasons this whole Tickle Pile thing needs to be stopped. Why Chan has not put a stop to it baffles me.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this
Wow Knute that’s original. Did you come up with that one all by yourself? That would be almost as good as saying Jimmy “I like grabbing my center’s” Clausen “Pickle”, but some might find that offensive or inappropriate.
Anyway it is amazing how many non-Tech supporters are on these blogs. Guess your blogs are so boring you have to come here to see what is going on.
Agree with addicted that Radacovich has done, and will continue to do great things for Tech. Seems like we finally have someone committed to making things better all around. What most people dont realize is that most of these kids dont have sports after college, and they realize that. This is why they choose a good academic school that has an up and coming athletic program, so they will have a future after sports is over.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this
Wow Knute that’s original. Did you come up with that one all by yourself? That would be almost as good as saying Jimmy “I like grabbing my center’s” Clausen “Pickle”, but some might find that offensive or inappropriate.
Anyway it is amazing how many non-Tech supporters are on these blogs. Guess your blogs are so boring you have to come here to see what is going on.
Agree with addicted that Radacovich has done, and will continue to do great things for Tech. Seems like we finally have someone committed to making things better all around. What most people dont realize is that most of these kids dont have sports after college, and they realize that. This is why they choose a good academic school that has an up and coming athletic program, so they will have a future after sports is over.
By ConyersDawg
August 13, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this
Congrats to Joe Hamilton for getting his degree. I wish him the best of luck.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 3:35 PM | Link to this
Wow Knute that’s original. Did you come up with that one all by yourself? That would be almost as good as saying Jimmy “I like grabbing my center’s” Clausen “Pickle”, but some might find that offensive or inappropriate.
Anyway it is amazing how many non-Tech supporters are on these blogs. Guess your blogs are so boring you have to come here to see what is going on.
Agree with addicted that Radacovich has done, and will continue to do great things for Tech. Seems like we finally have someone committed to making things better all around. What most people dont realize is that most of these kids dont have sports after college, and they realize that. This is why they choose a good academic school that has an up and coming athletic program, so they will have a future after sports is over.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 3:53 PM | Link to this
Wow Knute that’s original. Did you come up with that one all by yourself? That would be almost as good as saying Jimmy “I like grabbing my center’s” Clausen “Pickle”, but some might find that offensive or inappropriate.
Anyway it is amazing how many non-Tech supporters are on these blogs. Guess your blogs are so boring you have to come here to see what is going on.
Agree with addicted that Radacovich has done, and will continue to do great things for Tech. Seems like we finally have someone committed to making things better all around. What most people dont realize is that most of these kids dont have sports after college, and they realize that. This is why they choose a good academic school that has an up and coming athletic program, so they will have a future after sports is over.
By jacketnation
August 13, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this
Tech’s pre-season recruiting commitment list is growing. Right now it is not as strong as last years, but still looking good and I look for them to land some more 4 star athletes before signing day next year.
Ugag fans that don’t have jobs and live in mama’s trailer; get off our blog.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 4:36 PM | Link to this
Wow Knute that’s original. Did you come up with that one all by yourself? That would be almost as good as saying Jimmy “I like grabbing my center’s” Clausen “Pickle”, but some might find that offensive or inappropriate.
Anyway it is amazing how many non-Tech supporters are on these blogs. Guess your blogs are so boring you have to come here to see what is going on.
Agree with addicted that Radacovich has done, and will continue to do great things for Tech. Seems like we finally have someone committed to making things better all around. What most people dont realize is that most of these kids dont have sports after college, and they realize that. This is why they choose a good academic school that has an up and coming athletic program, so they will have a future after sports is over.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 4:39 PM | Link to this
Wow Knute that’s original. Did you come up with that one all by yourself? That would be almost as good as saying Jimmy “I like grabbing my center’s” Clausen “Pickle”, but some might find that offensive or inappropriate.
Anyway it is amazing how many non-Tech supporters are on these blogs. Guess your blogs are so boring you have to come here to see what is going on.
Agree with addicted that Radacovich has done, and will continue to do great things for Tech. Seems like we finally have someone committed to making things better all around. What most people dont realize is that most of these kids dont have sports after college, and they realize that. This is why they choose a good academic school that has an up and coming athletic program, so they will have a future after sports is over.
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this
sorry for the multiple posts…kept getting a “network timed out” error here
By Darren in the Springs
August 13, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this
sorry for the multiple posts…kept getting a “network timed out” error here