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DEL.ICIO.USSalmon close to S. Carolina commitment; Avery still looking
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/30/07 7:01 PM
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Stockbridge defensive lineman Randy Salmon is leaning toward a commitment to South Carolina.
The holdup is a potential scholarship offer from defending national champion Florida.
Salmon said Thursday night the Gators have told him they will decide by mid-September if they plan to offer him.
“I’m still waiting to see what they’re going to do,” Salmon said. “They said give them two games and they’ll let me know.”
Salmon and his Stockbridge teammates open the season on Friday against Eagle’s Landing.
The 6-foot-3, 290-pound lineman said he tentatively plans to be in Athens when Georgia hosts South Carolina on Sept. 8.
Cedar Grove’s Avery still considering UGA
Cedar Grove running back Xavier Avery still appears weeks, or perhaps months, from a commitment.
Avery, who will likely be a high draft pick in next year’s major league baseball draft, is still getting back into the groove of football following a summer filled with baseball.
He joined his Cedar Grove teammates two weeks ago following a successful week at the Aflac All American baseball showcase in San Diego earlier this month.
“Everything is going well,” Avery said. “I’m still getting into football shape.”
Avery, who is expected to receive approval from Georgia to play baseball and football, said he is considering scholarship offers from the Dogs, Alabama, Florida, Florida State, LSU and Stanford.
“I’m not ready to commit,” he said. “I still want to take my visits.”
Athletic Reeves recruited by SEC powers
Stone Mountain receiver/defensive back Charles Reeves continues to be recruited by programs such as Auburn, Florida and Tennessee.
The 6-foot-1, 180-pound Reeves, who caught 57 passes for 801 yards and rushed for 478 yards on 45 carries last season for the Pirates, is lobbying hard for an offer from Southern Cal.
Reeves said he’ll likely line up as a receiver on the collegiate level.
“Right now, it’s receiver,” he said. “My dad and I were debating on that. I kep asking him and he wanted me to make the decision.
“I like defensive back, but receiver comes easy to me.”
Offer from Marshall, two other programs looking at Clemmons
Carver defensive specialist Arsenio Clemmons has an offer from Marshall and believes he is on the brink of two additional offers.
“I think Mississippi State and UAB are close,” the 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker/strong safety said.
Lovejoy’s Brown may visit Arkansas on Saturday
Ta’Juan Brown of Lovejoy, who has an offer from Eastern Kentucky, said this week Georgia Southern is close to making an offer.
Brown, who is considering a visit to Arkansas this weekend, is receiving moderate interest from South Carolina.
“I get letters from South Carolina,” Brown said. “They still talk to me. I guess they’ll wait and see what I do this season.”
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