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Monday, August 27, 2007
Tech in Thompson’s top three; Glenn to visit UGA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thomasville defensive tackle Brandon Thompson said Monday night he has narrowed his choices to Clemson, Georgia Tech and LSU.
“I’ll probably [commit] by the end of the month,” Thompson said.
One of Clemson’s most powerful lobbyists has been Jefferson County defensive tackle A.J. Harmon, who committed to the Tigers in June.
“I get a call from A.J. every now and then,” Thompson said. “We met each other at a camp at Clemson.
“Most of the time we just chat. But he mentions Clemson every once in awhile.”
Thompson plans to attend LSU’s home opener against Virginia Tech on Sept. 8. He also intends to be on hand for at least one of Georgia Tech’s games this season.
Thompson on his top three:
Clemson - “I just like the school. They were the first one to offer me when I was a junior.”
Georgia Tech - “It’s close to my family and they’re big on academics.”
LSU - “I like their football team. They’re not really up there with Clemson and Georgia Tech, but they’ve been writing me and I want to check it out.”
Georgia still in the mix for Glenn
Riverdale offensive tackle Cordy Glenn said Monday evening he’ll commit by next week, but refused to tip his hand on whether he will choose Alabama, Georgia, Louisville, LSU, South Carolina or Maryland.
“If not this week, then definitely next week,” the 6-foot-6, 310-pound Glenn said of his timetable to commit. “I’ll do it basic by picking up the phone and calling the coach.”
Glenn said he hopes to be at Sanford Stadium on Saturday when Georgia hosts Oklahoma State.
What are the key elements for Glenn during his evaluation of the six candidates?
“Academics and a good football program,” he said. “And the relationship with the coaches and depth chart is important.”
South Carolina the front-runner for Brand
Former Georgia commit B.J. Brand of Coffee High in Douglas is leaning toward a commitment to South Carolina.
“I just like the coaches over there,” said Brand, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound guard. “I really like coach [Steve] Spurrier. He’s a good person and a good coach.
“I’ve been to Columbia and like the place. It’s a good place to be and a great environment.”
Brand, who committed to Georgia in January before backing off four months later, said he hasn’t discarded the idea of reconsidering the Dogs.
“They’re not out of the picture,” he said.
Three offers for King’s Golden
M.L. King defensive end/linebacker Tyran Golden (6-foot-3, 215-pounds) is considering scholarship offers from Air Force, Duke and Mississippi State.
“I see him as an outside linebacker in college,” King coach Corey Jarvis said. “[Recruiters] love his athleticism. He’s a tall and rangy kid.”
Jarvis said a front-runner may be emerging for Golden.
“He really likes Mississippi State,” Jarvis said. “But his family is telling him right now to kind of hold off on a commitment.”
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