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DEL.ICIO.USThomas sets sights on the Iron Bowl; Jackson still eyeing UGA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/14/07 10:49 PM
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Walton’s Chase Thomas said Tuesday night he’ll likely use one of his five official visits this fall to attend this year’s version of Auburn and Alabama’s annual clash in the Iron Bowl.
The outside linebacker recruit has also penciled in the Stanford/Oregon contest on Sept. 22. He will travel to Baton Rouge two weeks later to watch LSU play defending national champion Florida.
Thomas, who plans to commit to Auburn, Georgia Tech, LSU or Stanford later this year, will also attend at least one of Tech’s home games.
Thomas on his final four:
Auburn - “It’s close to home and they have a great program. They’re in the SEC and the SEC is the best there is. They have great coaches and academics.”
Tech - “It’s really close to home and the academics are amazing. They’ve been really good and their defensive coordinator [Jon Tenuta] is one of the best.”
LSU - “A dominant program in the SEC. It’d be good to play for a powerhouse football team like LSU. Their coaches are among the best.”
Stanford - “I like the playing time opportunity a lot and the academics. I think I can get the best of both there. It would be a chance to go to an elite school and one of the best academic schools in the nation.”
Jackson continues to eye five offers
Heard County running back Dontavius Jackson remains steadfast in his desire to commit to Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU or Penn State in October.
Jackson, who had hoped to visit Georgia on Saturday to attend practice, said the Dogs are at the top of his list should the opportunity arise for him to attend a workout.
“If I do go to a practice, it will probably be at Georgia,” he said.
Jackson is impressed with the Dogs’ current crop of commitments.
“They’ve got a great class right now, and it will get better,” Jackson predicted. “I want to be part of a great class. They’ll be around you your whole career and you’ll have a chance to win championships.”
Roark to attend UGA/South Carolina game
North Cobb quarterback Matt Roark is entertaining scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, Duke, Wake Forest, Kentucky, Oregon, Indiana, UAB, South Florida and Illinois.
After declining to declare a front-runner, the 6-foot-6, 195-pound athlete indicated Georgia would jump to the top of his list should the Dogs make an offer.
“They would probably be number one if they offered,” said Roark, who is scheduled to be in Athens on Sept. 8 when Georgia hosts South Carolina.
Roark also confirmed that a trip to Kentucky this fall will be one of his five official visits.
“I’m just looking for a good school that is academically stable and offers a lot of support for the athletes,” Roark said. “I want to mesh with all the people I will see everyday, including coaches, teachers and other students.”
Roark, who is being recruited primarily as a receiver, said he is content with that position.
“I prefer to play receiver because I think it will be easy for me to come in and play,” he said.
Simmons continues to favor Miami
Miami remains the front-runner for Banneker’s Darrell Simmons.
“It’s a school that I grew up watching,” Simmons said. “I used to always tell my parents I want to go there.”
Simmons, who also has offers from Alabama, Michigan, Ohio State and Tennessee, appears to be a visit away from committing to the Hurricanes.
“It’s that, and I don’t want to take it too fast,” he said. “I just want to make the right decision.”
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By USCNUPE
August 15, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this
Hey Jackson, don’t you see that UGA has too many backs, (read the King article) they will readshirt you soo fast. GO to LSU you’re small and they will put your size and speed to use. BIG PLAY CITY!!!!!!!!!! UGA does not have the mind set to play with LSU of FLA don’t get me started there!!!!! How many years has it been!!!!!!!!!!!! NONE WIL NEVER BE USC!!!!!!!!!!
GO TROJANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By jhorton
August 15, 2007 9:05 AM | Link to this
What was the score of the last game between LSU and UGA? You must be a wealth of football knowledge to say something as smart as what you did above!!!!!!! Go Dawgs!!!!
By FSSikes
August 15, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this
GO DAWGS!!!
By Maugwa
August 15, 2007 9:51 AM | Link to this
It’s obvious USCNUPE doesn’t know what he’s taking about.UGA has taken LSU to the woodshed in 2004 and 2005. YOU IDIOT. I wouldn’t expect anthing less from a C** fan. 18-0 and 5 in a row.
By IMF
August 15, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
USCNUPE doesn’t know how to read a roster. UGA has 4 RBs, and two are seniors. Yes, that means only two will be there when Jackson could get to campus. LSU has four listed on their depth chart and one is a senior. Yes, that means three will be there when Jackson could get to campus.
By War Eagle
August 15, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this
UGA fans- don’t get caught up in some ignorant USC fan. It is not worth your time. He is mad that his team is stuck in the Pac-10…which may be a little better than the ACC.
By Ookie
August 15, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this
USCNUPE, knows exactly he is talking about. Check the roster too many backs, Caleb King is a local favorite, but he is not Moreno. Moreno will get all of the reps after Thomas Brown leaves. With all of the RB’s UGA recruits, some may end up at DB. LSU is hyped this year, but VA Tech is gonna ruin there season the second weak, special teams, solid defense, the best LB’s in the nation. Plus they have a campus and community they are playing for this year. Its a year of redemption for VA Tech.
By Frank
August 15, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this
And how many tailbacks does USC have???? I believe there is 7 on their depth chart. USCNUPE needs to get a clue.
By Frank
August 15, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this
And how many tailbacks does USC have???? I believe there is 7 on their depth chart. USCNUPE needs to get a clue.
By Buck in the NW
August 15, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
If I were a 4-5* skill player I wouldn’t look at Ga. as the #1 school. They would RS every recruit every year if they could. If early playing time is something I wanted a shot at, you won’t find that in Athens unless someone gets hurt and then when they recover they’ll be put right back where they were. If people don’t think that all the moaning and groaning coming out of Athens isn’t noticed, think again. I know, a kid isn’t supposed to want early playing time. that makes him a bad guy.
By Bama
August 15, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
Auburn Sucks! Roll Tide!!!!
By Sandersvilledawg
August 15, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this
UGA plays several true freshmen every year; especially at the skill positions ie. Matthew Stafford, Thomas Brown, Mo Massoquoi, etc.
By yellowblood
August 15, 2007 3:29 PM | Link to this
Looking at todays photos, it appears that many of the UGA players have the mange. Is this a “Dawg” tradition ? Do they typically contract other canine diseases, perhaps fleas ? Do they often scratch ? There is medication for this.
By yellowblood
August 15, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this
War Eagle: You should be the last to slam the ACC. Tech outclassed your bunch twice recently. Just beat GA like you do every year and disappear.
By D.Ellis
August 15, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this
Yellow Blood-We beat Auburn last year thanks….at least they give us a better game than the Jackets….or in fact have beat us since the turn of the century.