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DEL.ICIO.USTech in Thompson’s top three; Glenn to visit UGA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/27/07 10:30 PM
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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.”
Comments
By Kendall
August 28, 2007 6:21 AM | Link to this
Hey BJ, when Glenn and Massie commit to the Dawgs, you wont have much choice as to pick the cocks. Have fun finishing fourth every year in the division and having to run out to what is easily the cheesiest song in all of sports. Oh, hope you can watch that stupid hatching of the c** at mid-field. what a joke. oh, and BLACKOUTS! Scary!
By Muse
August 28, 2007 7:04 AM | Link to this
Brandon, You should come to Georgia Tech!! LSU nor Clemson have much in the way of Tickle Piles and neither have competed in Girlyman contests recently.
By JustMe
August 28, 2007 8:00 AM | Link to this
Hey Muse/Sam Cunningham at Emory - get a life already.
By JustMe
August 28, 2007 8:02 AM | Link to this
Hey Muse/Sam Cunningham at Emory - get a life already.
By JustMe
August 28, 2007 8:04 AM | Link to this
Hey Muse/Sam Cunningham at Emory - get a life already.
By JW
August 28, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this
Why sre these kids scared of the SEC? When it comes to academics both GA and GA Tech are higher rated colleges then Clemson, SC or LSU. Are they saying I’m looking for a school that will make academics easy for me. Did Bland really say he like’s Columbia?
By yellowblood
August 28, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this
MIKE KNOBLER: Thanks for the article on Nathan Burton. Its one of the best preseason stories I’ve read. After a while I get tired of the TECH vs UGA blog scene and I want to learn about real achievement. Burton is a guy we will hear from in the future and will be proud of. Stories such as his and David Pollacks medical condition and Joe Hamilton’s graduation are real life episodes. Burton reminds me of myself when I was at Tech. By showing up to class in a UPS uniform he is cutting the tension at the most intense place I have ever been.
By flightdocdawg
August 28, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this
Any insight why the dawgs aren’t in on the recruitment of Brandon Thompson? He seems like a good recruit. Are they one and done at DT with DeAngelo Tyson?
By Pole
August 28, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this
JW—I hope that you did not finish GT or UGA. After reading the first and last sentence of your post, English 101 must have been an adventure for you.
By yo
August 28, 2007 10:31 AM | Link to this
Hey Muse, come on out of the closet. It is obvious that you fantasize about your obsession with “tickle piles”. You sound very experienced. Idiot!!
By Muse
August 28, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this
Silly boy! I am out of the closet! We all are, here at Tech!!!
By Polydawg'97
August 28, 2007 11:17 AM | Link to this
flightdoc, apparently Rodney Garner went down to watch him in practice and was not impressed (don’t know why). When I saw him last year he tended to loaf on some plays late in the game. Part of it is we’re not graduating any d-linemen this year and got the hands down best d-tackle in the state (and possibly the nation) in Tyson already. I’m sure he’ll have a wonderful time playing for whoever replaces tommy bowden after this season.
By Garner Does want Thompson
August 28, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
Polydawg’97 - You are a typical UGAY fan. Make something up if a top notch player is not interested in your program. UGAY offered Brandon Thompson. Hit the link and scroll to the bottom of the page. Look at his offer list. And yes his offer still stands.
By Garner Does want Thompson
August 28, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this
Polydawg’97 - You are a typical UGAY fan. Make something up if a top notch player is not interested in your program. UGAY offered Brandon Thompson. Hit the link and scroll to the bottom of the page. Look at his offer list. And yes his offer still stands.
By MOTDawg
August 28, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this
Hey Garner Does want Thompson: Gosh, do you think that maybe, just maybe, Georgia offered Thompson, then Garner went to watch him practice, was unimpressed, and Georgia backed off? No, that just doesn’t make any sense. Even though that’s what the professionals who cover recruiting say…
By dude
August 28, 2007 1:25 PM | Link to this
muse, you could never get into Tech in a million years. Ugay is where you are, if even there. where do you like it best, in your a* or down your throat??? you know you want it…
By jacketnation
August 28, 2007 2:14 PM | Link to this
Tech fans wish Vince Dooley a complete recovery. You are in our prayers Vince. I know him from the trade shows he attends each year. I didn’t see him at the last one, due to his illness I suppose.
Looking forward to another good recruiting year and can’t wait till Notre Dame!
By jacketnation
August 28, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this
I wish they would edit people who put filthy comments on here.
By Muse
August 28, 2007 3:12 PM | Link to this
Dude, I like it the way all of us here at Tech like it. The way that your friend does it to you. “Ride um” cowboy. You silly thing!!!
By david
August 28, 2007 3:18 PM | Link to this
hey all the recruit from ga should stay in ga and put us on the map like never before its about time!
By david
August 28, 2007 3:23 PM | Link to this
look Cordy if you need a ride to ga ill pick you up in my G ride and take you there my self
By david
August 28, 2007 3:27 PM | Link to this
it sure feel good to be a dawg right about now!kick oklahoma _ _ _ saturday please for the dawg nation. oh yeah!
By david
August 28, 2007 3:31 PM | Link to this
Mr. Brandon Thompson i am homeless and only have 5 dollars ill give it to you just to watch you play on saturday for uga
By TTown one
August 28, 2007 4:47 PM | Link to this
If Brandon wants to be in the NFL, he’ll stay very close to home and choose FSU.
By cdawg
August 28, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this
Hey for the you who would like to know georgia backed off for 2 reasons 1)Thmpson is lazy according to article i read and 2)as my previous dawg eluded to we arent graduating and d-line guys and we have the best in the nation already comitted.We are using our scholarships to fill other needs..
By Buck in the NW
August 29, 2007 3:55 AM | Link to this
I can understand why, but, any recruit looking at the depth chart does need to go to another school. Recruits, who think they’re good enough don’t let the chart bother them when they sign with USC( the real USC) and the same will be true at Georgia sooner that most peole think.
By Killmuse
August 29, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this
Hey muse fool, we all know you are president of this Official Student Organization at UGAY. I have revealed your link for all to see: http://www.uga.edu/lambda/ Quit trying to make people think you could even think about getting into Tech. Ride em musefool!!
By James
August 29, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this
I’m glad Brandon is still considering GT. He’s a great HS player and will have a good career anywhere he plays in college. Good Luck to him his senior year. And best wishes to what ever scholl he picks.
By James
August 29, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this
I’m glad Brandon is still considering GT. He’s a great HS player and will have a good career anywhere he plays in college. Good Luck to him his senior year. And best wishes to what ever scholl he picks.
By UGayinbred
August 29, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this
Hey Musey, I look forward to finding out who you are so I can show you some real ‘tickle lovin’ sweetie. I’ve been needing someone just like you as it’s been 6 mos. out of the big house and I miss your type. Ta Ta — I will find you