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DEL.ICIO.USWalton’s Thomas to visiti Auburn; Painter contemplates UGA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/26/07 9:08 PM
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Auburn, Georgia Tech and Stanford continue to be the front-runners for Walton defensive standout Chase Thomas.
An outside linebacker prospect, Thomas spent the day at Auburn on Saturday Aug. 18. He said Sunday night he plans to be in attendance when the Tigers host Kansas State on Saturday. He also confirmed a Sept. 22nd visit to Stanford.
Thomas on his top three:
Auburn: “It’s close to home and I really like the coaches. They’re in the SEC and, overall, it’s just a good program.”
Tech - “Great academics and, again, it’s close to home.”
Stanford - “The academics, of course, and I really like talking to the coaches and getting to know them.”
Painter has longtime desire to be a Bulldog
Vinston Painter of Maury High in Norfolk, Va. said Sunday evening he’ll likely attend upcoming games at Virginia Tech and Miami. But his heart is in Athens.
“I’ve always wanted to go to Georgia,” said Painter, the seventh-best guard in the nation according to Scout.com. “I like the way Georgia has an equal amount of run and equal amount of pass.
“And I just like the state of Georgia. I’ve got some friends in Georgia.”
The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Painter has narrowed his choices to Florida, Georgia, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech.
Commings visits South Carolina
Westside Augusta’s Sanders Commings missed Saturday morning’s football practice at South Carolina and an opportunity to speak with Gamecock coach Steve Spurrier. But his trip to Columbia that afternoon with his parents still proved fruitful.
“The visit went good,” said Commings, who is considering offers from Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech and South Carolina. “We got to talk to [assistant] coach [John] Hunt.
“He told us a lot about South Carolina. And my parents got to ask a lot of questions.”
Commings, who got word from Hunt on Saturday that he will be allowed to play football and baseball for South Carolina, said he plans to return to Columbia on Sept. 15 when the Gamecocks host South Carolina State.
“I plan on getting there at 2 p.m. so I can meet [baseball] coach [Ray] Tanner and coach Spurrier.
King’s Hawkins weighing four offers
M.L. King offensive lineman Aaron Hawkins (6-foot-4, 295-pounds) has scholarship offers from Air Force, Duke, Miami (Ohio) and UAB.
“He’s not leaning and he doesn’t have a clear favorite yet,” King coach Corey Jarvis said Sunday.
Hawkins will likely play a different position on the next level.
“Aaron plays tackle for us, but will probably end up moving to guard in college,” Jarvis said. “He’s real physical and has good footwork.”
Adams chooses Trojans over Hogs, Dogs
Heading into a weekend press conference, Georgia appeared to be the favorite to land a commitment from Joe Adams, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound receiver for Central Arkansas Christian.
But Adams pulled a mild surprise by announcing Friday night that he intends to play college football at Southern Cal.
“I just felt at home at USC,” Adams told Scout.com. “I just had a great time out there during camp and really enjoyed the atmosphere.”
The Bulldogs failed to finish in Adams’ top two.
“I would say that Arkansas probably finished second on my list,” said Adams, who was also considering LSU and Oklahoma.
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By Buzz
August 26, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this
Chase, In addition to great academics and being close to home we have great Tickle Piles and a Tech SA has won the Girlyman competition 7 out of the last 10 years. Come to Tech. You can’t go wrong!!!
By Go Dawgs
August 27, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this
You do a great job Jeff. Can we have an update on Cordy Glenn ince he will make his college choice this week i believe.
By JustMe
August 27, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
Hey Buzz, we all know you are SAM CUNNINGHAM, a loser student at Emory that was REJECTED for admissions by Tech. Your sour grapes will ruin your life. Get over it!
By JustMe
August 27, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this
Hey Buzz, we all know you are SAM CUNNINGHAM, a loser student at Emory that was REJECTED for admissions by Tech. Your sour grapes will ruin your life. Get over it!
By JustMe
August 27, 2007 12:20 PM | Link to this
Hey Buzz, we all know you are SAM CUNNINGHAM, a loser student at Emory that was REJECTED for admissions by Tech. Your sour grapes will ruin your life. Get over it!