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Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Allen reaffirms commitment to UGA; Jackson to visit LSU
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Dwayne Allen, a 6-foot-4, 242-pound tight end for Terry Sanford High in Fayetteville, N.C., has reaffirmed his plans to play college football at Georgia.
Allen, one of the Bulldog’s first commitments in the class of 2008, appeared to back off on Georgia during the summer.
But he made his future intentions very clear Tuesday night.
“I am committed to Georgia,” Allen said.
Georgia coach Mark Richt and his staff played an integral role in Allen’s decision to play for the Bulldogs.
“The stability of the coaching staff at Georgia is one of the most important things I look for,” he said. “The relationship between me and my position coach is important.
And I feel I have a great relationship with [Georgia tight ends] coach Dave Johnson.”
Allen admitted that he still plans to visit other schools this fall.
He attended South Carolina’s victory over Mississippi State on Saturday. Allen is scheduled to be at Death Valley in Clemson this weekend when the Tigers host Virginia Tech.
“It was my first time down to Columbia,” Allen said. “It was a good visit. I went with some friends and had a good time.
“I was personally introduced to [South Carolina coach] Steve Spurrier and some of the players.”
Heard County’s Jackson set to visit LSU
A faulty automobile prevented Heard County running back Dontavius Jackson from attending Georgia’s 45-17 victory over Ole Miss on Saturday in Athens.
“I didn’t have a chance to go,” Jackson said. “I had car trouble.”
Jackson, who suffered a broken wrist in Heard County’s season opener in early September, plans to be in Baton Rouge on Saturday when No. 1 LSU hosts Florida.
“I’m looking for a great atmosphere at LSU,” said Jackson, who is considering scholarship offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and LSU.
“It’s going to be a great contest. Florida doesn’t want to lose back-to-back games.”
Jackson, who is rated the 20th-best running back in the nation by Scout.com, says he feels he can fit into any program, even an LSU roster that is stockpiled with talent.
“But you go to any Division I school and you’ve got to be talented,” he said.
Former UGA commit Ward leaning toward South Carolina
Mt. Zion, Jonesboro running back Martin Ward is inching closer to a commitment to South Carolina.
“I’m leaning toward South Carolina,” Ward said Tuesday evening.
Ward, who briefly committed to Georgia earlier this year, said he’s also considering Clemson, Louisville and North Carolina.
But the Gamecocks are his current front-runner, thanks in part to Spurrier.
“It’s all about the coaching staff,” Ward said. “Coach Spurrier has a lot of energy, and he brings it to the field.
“He’s a real good guy. And the schemes he runs is the reason they’re winning. It’s very exciting.”
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