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DEL.ICIO.USShakoor weighing all options; Troup’s Oliver names top five
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 10/21/07 8:26 PM
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Cornerback Ahmed Shakoor of Stephenson, who showed strong interest in Louisville and Marshall earlier this year, has taken a step back to consider all offers.
“I’m still looking,” Shakoor said. “More people are coming into the race. Teams like Miami, Auburn, Mississippi State, Middle Tennessee State, Virginia Tech and North Carolina are showing interest.
“And Georgia Tech and Georgia are pretty high on me.”
Shakoor, who didn’t rule out a commitment to Louisville or Marshall, said Miami has captured his attention.
“Miami has tradition,” he said. “Even though they’re going through that phase right now, I know they’ll make you come out in your best. They’ll make you bring your ‘A’ game to the table.”
Oliver gunning for December commitment
Troup offensive lineman John Oliver picked up a scholarship offer from Southern Miss during a recent visit. He claimed an offer from Western Kentucky several days later.
“Right now, my top five are Central Florida, Southern Miss, East Carolina, South Florida and Western Kentucky,” the 6-foot-6, 270-pound Oliver said.
Oliver discovered during a summer camp at South Florida why the Bulls managed to climb as high as No. 2 in the BCS recently.
“After going down there, meeting with the coaches and players, touring the facilities and seeing the hunger they have to win, it’s not surprising at all that they got off to such a good start,” he said.
Oliver seemed equally impressed with Southern Miss.
“They have a beautiful campus,” he said. “And they have a lot on the ball academically. The football team and facilities is top notch.”
Oliver’s commitment is expected to be near the end of the season.
“I feel like it will be the first of December,” he said.
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By JustMe
October 22, 2007 11:50 AM | Link to this
Shakoor - We really need a good CB at Tech. I’m sure you could start as a freshman if you have the skills. Consider that along with the academic reputation.
By JustMe
October 22, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this
Shakoor - We really need a good CB at Tech. I’m sure you could start as a freshman if you have the skills. Consider that along with the academic reputation.
By JustMe
October 22, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this
Shakoor - We really need a good CB at Tech. I’m sure you could start as a freshman if you have the skills. Consider that along with the academic reputation.
By FluidDynamics
October 22, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this
Apparently we also need someone to stand in front of the keyboard and prevent you from hitting “Post” every 20 seconds.
By boots
October 22, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this
Shakoor, if you end up at Tech, you will stutter like that dork. Plus, the girls there look like 24 year old Asian men.
By FluidDynamics wears boots
October 23, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this
Shakoor, would you rather play in front of fans that want you to play for their team, and will support you, or “fans” that will insult you if you don’t play to their satisfaction and insults fans of other teams?
By JimmyG
October 23, 2007 4:50 PM | Link to this
Tech fans can’t even sell out their mini stadium, how is that support?
By JustMe
October 23, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this
Hey you idiots… If you are on a network that links into the internet, the network server may cause the multiple posts. It is not me (or any user usually) that hits “Post” multiple times.
Before you insult someone, get your facts straight!
However, I guess unless you learn the facts by going to a good college like Tech (unlike ugay) you won’t understand.
By gt #1
October 23, 2007 9:57 PM | Link to this
OK JIMMY G WE CAN’T SELL OUT OUR 60,000 SEATED STADIUM RIGHT WELL IT SEAMS THAT SEason tickets were sold out idiot.
By FluidDynamics kicks JimmyG's A$$ with boots
October 24, 2007 7:22 AM | Link to this
Two differences why UGA has more people in the stands than GA Tech.
First, Tech’s alums are more diverse and come from more places than the State of Georgia and/or they move away from the State when they Graduate, therefore it is much less likely they can attend home games.
Secondly, UGA attracts more fans that have never attended college and have chosen to support UGA instead of Tech because it is easier for them to spell.
By DawgPile
October 24, 2007 8:02 AM | Link to this
Why is it that ugay fans always resort to talking about stadium size and attendence? No matter how many times we (Tech fans) explain it to them, they just don’t get it. ROTFLMAO!!!
By DawgPile
October 24, 2007 8:04 AM | Link to this
Why is it that ugay fans always resort to talking about stadium size and attendence? No matter how many times we (Tech fans) explain it to them, they just don’t get it. ROTFLMAO!!!
By DawgPile
October 24, 2007 8:06 AM | Link to this
Why is it that ugay fans always resort to talking about stadium size and attendence? No matter how many times we (Tech fans) explain it to them, they just don’t get it. ROTFLMAO!!!
By theBiscuit
October 24, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this
If you choose to go to Tech, you might touch boobies youre junior year.
By theBiscuit
October 24, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this
If you choose to go to Tech, you might touch boobies your junior year.
By numbersguy
October 24, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
Many speculate as to why Tech doesn’t sell out home games. but Georgia can sell out scrub games like Middle Tennessee State. Is it a lack of support? Maybe alums don’t care?
Actually, you’d be surprised to discover there are more Georgia graduates in Atlanta than there are Tech graduates in the entire world.
By mr waterfowl
October 24, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this
please get over the attendence issue..besides what’s got 14 teeth and a combined IQ of 50? 1st 10 rows of a uga home game
By Sick of arrogant UGA fans
October 24, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this
numbersguy, for your information, GA Tech was founded in 1885 and graduates thousands of alums every year. With a population of less than one million, and that is being generous, and with much less than half of its population not even high school graduates, that means your comment is erroneous.
Therefore, not only would we be surprised to discover there are more Georgia graduates in Atlanta than there are Tech graduates in the entire world, we would be as mistaken as you are stupid.
I would be interested to find out where you came up with your “fact”. The same place where the rest of the arrogant UGA fans insist that the University of Georgia has more national championships in football than GA Tech?
By UCFFan
November 2, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this
John Oliver, I hope you come to UCF, we need big athletic OL like yourself at UCF. Good Luck on your offical this weekend at UCF