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DEL.ICIO.USHarmon remains Clemson-bound; Brandon commits to Minnesota
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 11/20/07 10:06 PM
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Jefferson County lineman A.J. Harmon, who has already committed to Clemson, continues to leave the door open to shift his allegiance to Georgia.
“I’m still a Clemson guy,” Harmon said Tuesday evening. “I just need a whole lot more time. I’m committed to Clemson. I’ll just enjoy my season and try not to think about it too much.”
Harmon said the fact Georgia is close to filling its allotted 25 scholarships available for the class of 2008 is weighing on his mind.
“That’s what keeps me on my toes about Georgia, ” said Harmon, considered the 14th-best offensive tackle in the country by Scout.com. “It’s winding down. Do I want to be a Georgia Bulldog?
“I’m just going back and forth. If it’s meant for me to go to Georgia, a spot will be open. If it’s not meant to be, then I’m going to Clemson.”
Brandon says yes to the Golden Gophers
Northview receiver Xzavian Brandon committed to Minnesota Tuesday evening.
“It’s just a great opportunity,” said Brandon, the son of former Atlanta Falcon David Brandon. “The coaches at Minnesota are amazing. They really stress academics and growing up as a person and a man, better than any school I visited. And I visited places like Florida and Mississippi State.
“Academically, it’s one of the top schools in the world. That was a major factor. And I have a great chance to go there and play early and start as a freshman in the Big 10. That’s important to me as well.”
Brandon’s commitment came two days following a trip to Minnesota.
“I visited there this past weekend and got back home on Sunday,” he said. “I was blown away by that place.”
Florida, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech interested in Mays’ Smith
Mays defensive end Bernard Smith will attend Saturday’s Florida State-Florida clash in Gainesville.
“I’ll find out if Florida will give me a full ride when I get down there,” said Smith, who is still waiting on his first scholarship offer. “Hopefully, they will like what they see.”
Smith, who committed briefly to Ole Miss earlier this year before backing off on the Rebels, believes the offers will begin to arrive when word starts to spread that he is an academic qualifier.
“Florida was waiting on my ACT score,” he said. “I made a 17.”
Smith is also receiving interest from Georgia Tech, N.C. State and Virginia Tech. And he hasn’t ruled out talking to Ole Miss again.
“Virginia Tech said they want me to come up there on an official visit,” he said. “And I’ve already taken several visits to Georgia Tech. I know what I need to know about that school.
“I could seem myself playing for Georgia Tech, but I don’t see them having my major. I want to major in sports medicine with a minor in business. If I was going for bio-engineering or architecture, it would work out good at Tech.”
Smith offered his perspective on last weekend’s brawl, which erupted during Mays’ playoff victory over Cedar Shoals.
“I knew something would occur based on how [Cedar Shoals] acted prior to the game,” he said. “They were being disrespectful. We asked them if we could have our part of the field [during pregame warmups], but they said they didn’t have to move.
“Then they stood at the 50-yard line and started trash talking. At that point, I knew they were capable of anything. But I was expecting that to happen.”
Glenn delighted with commitment to Georgia
Two days after committing to Georgia, Riverdale lineman Cordy Glenn was still beaming over his decision to play college football for the Bulldogs.
“It still feels good,” Glenn said Tuesday night. “I’m glad to be a Bulldog.”
Glenn, who was also considering Alabama, said the Tide’s stunning loss to Louisiana-Monroe last weekend wasn’t a factor in his decision.
Hours after attending the Dogs victory over Kentucky at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Glenn realized he wanted to spend the next four years in Athens.
“I decided Saturday night and called coach [Mark] Richt early Sunday morning,” he said. “He congratulated me and told me he’s got him a tackle now and that he’s glad I’m a Bulldog.”
Sabino set to become a Buckeye
Etienne Sabino of Dr. Michael M.Krop High in Miami has accepted an offer to play college football at Ohio State.
Considered the fourth-best linebacker recruit in the nation by Scout.com, Georgia Tech was among the six schools Sabino had been considering.
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By gdawgs77
November 21, 2007 12:08 AM | Link to this
Hey Jeff when you get a chance will you found out the latest on the Josh Jarboe. He is a highly recruited receiver from Cedar Grove HS in Ellenwood. His teammate Xavier Avery has already committed to Georgia and I was hoping we would get Jarboe as well. I know he interest in Georgia but can you find out where he is leaning and when he might decide. Thanks and keep up the good work!!
By UGA89753
November 21, 2007 1:11 AM | Link to this
Whats the deal with Bobby Massie??? will he visit?
By CoachScott
November 21, 2007 7:23 AM | Link to this
I think it’s estimated that about 2% of all NCAA football players go on to play professional football. That in mind, if you are a Georgia high school player and UGA comes calling - pick them. You know where this program is going - up. If you work hard, you have a shot at playing time. But, even if you never get on the field - what a ride. Then graduate with pride.
By SouthGA
November 21, 2007 7:37 AM | Link to this
Just wondering if anyone has heard any recruiting news about Thomas County Central’s running back-Smiley. I’ve heard that several schools are interested, but haven’t heard any thing solid.
By SouthGA
November 21, 2007 7:37 AM | Link to this
Just wondering if anyone has heard any recruiting news about Thomas County Central’s running back-Smiley. I’ve heard that several schools are interested, but haven’t heard any thing solid.
By john rochester
November 21, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this
Clemson has a great team but really needs linemen. Harmon is needed more at Clemson and i hope he keeps his committment.
By Dscott
November 21, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this
Hey Gdawgs 77, Josh will be a Bulldog! He stays around the corner from me and comes to my house all the time. I was saving this information but he will comment soon so I thought I will be the 1st to tell everybody. Him and Xavier are best friends and been playing together since the Gresham Park days!
By garry
November 21, 2007 9:35 AM | Link to this
Xzavian Brandon - what kind of player are we getting here? Possession receiver, speed guy or what? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
By dave
November 21, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this
Minnesota also signed Marietta, Georgia native Traye Simmons, who spent last two seasons at California Juco.
By BullDawg Rick
November 21, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this
Sounds like Harmon will be a BullDawg!!!
“I’m just going back and forth. If it’s meant for me to go to Georgia, a spot will be open. If it’s not meant to be, then I’m going to Clemson.”
If there’s a spot for him, they YES!
With Harvecamp leaving the program, that’ll open a 26th schollie, I do believe…
UGA is closing with one muther of a recruiting class!!
Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!!!
Go DawgS!!!
By Big Earl
November 21, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this
BullDawg Rick - I had not heard Havercamp was leaving. I knew he was injured early, but I thought he was still a bulldog. Any additional insight is appreciated.
By marty
November 21, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this
John Rochester::::Are you originally from Louisana?
By BigCock
November 21, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this
DawgFans, What does 5 top-10 recruiting classes earn you? A whipping from SCAR in Athens!
No matter how many 5-star players UGA gets, it will never get over the hump w/ this coaching staff.
SCAR is actually a younger team than UGA because we started 9-10 Freshmen/Sophmores throughout the season.
As long as Spurrier is at SCAR, you will never beat our Cocks. Everytime there is a coaching openning, his name is floating around and he shoots it down.
Recruits - Wouldn’t you want to play for a coach who has been offered positions at Alabama, Miami, LSU, Texas A&M? Or maybe you want to play for a coach that gets a top-10 recruiting class every year but struggles to beat teams that have lesser talent. It’s up to you.
By BigCock
November 21, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this
DawgFans, What does 5 top-10 recruiting classes earn you? A whipping from SCAR in Athens!
No matter how many 5-star players UGA gets, it will never get over the hump w/ this coaching staff.
SCAR is actually a younger team than UGA because we started 9-10 Freshmen/Sophmores throughout the season.
As long as Spurrier is at SCAR, you will never beat our Cocks. Everytime there is a coaching openning, his name is floating around and he shoots it down.
Recruits - Wouldn’t you want to play for a coach who has been offered positions at Alabama, Miami, LSU, Texas A&M? Or maybe you want to play for a coach that gets a top-10 recruiting class every year but struggles to beat teams that have lesser talent. It’s up to you.
By Big Earl
November 21, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
Man I love it when the idiots from the 2nd tier SEC football programs are ignored on this blog. Go Dawgs!
By theBiscuit
November 21, 2007 11:37 AM | Link to this
Hey recruits. Do you want to play for a team thats fans get off on calling themselves “cocks”. Do you want to play for a team that is sitting at 6-5 and brags about one win in 6 years? do you want to play for a team that’s best stretch run in history over a two year period is 17-7? By the way including UGAs tough year last year.. we’re better than SC’s best run in history…
A Gamecock bragging.. ha ha! their fans never cease to make me laugh.
By OoltewahDawg
November 21, 2007 11:43 AM | Link to this
Big C** - Seems like we need to remind you that UGA lost by 4 points - not exactly a whipping. Georgia beat themselves that day, the Gamescocks didn’t exactly overpower them. Do we also need to remind you that SOS has already lost to Richt and company? So when you say he will never lose to UGA, seems like you’re a bit off. It will probably happen again, and again, and again, and again….
By Zino
November 21, 2007 11:44 AM | Link to this
Hey Big C**, see you in Shreveport! We’ll be in either Miami or New Orleans.
By DawgByte
November 21, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this
Big Earl - Havercamp is gone. I’ve heard conflicting reports about the circumstances. Richt says he no longer wants to play football and will transfer to a college in Kansas to finish out his degree. I did read a report that he may have committed some team rules violations, but I haven’t heard confirmation on that. Nevertheless, Richt said that he is not using Havercamp’s scholarship in factoring this class.
By DawgByte
November 21, 2007 12:17 PM | Link to this
Hey Big C**
Check out these SEC Power Rankings. If you can read you’ll notice that South Cackalacky is ranked #10… not 1, 2 or even 3… no number 10. Georgia is ranked #2. Now tell us which position would you rather be in, Georgia’s or South Cackalacky?
http://www.timesfreepress.com/absolutenm/templates/SECcoverage.aspx?articleid=25583&zoneid=284
ROTFLMAO!
By GloryGlory
November 21, 2007 1:38 PM | Link to this
Hey Little C###, speaking of getting whipped, I think you should focus on the Clemson game.
By Dark Corner Dawg
November 21, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this
Hey Bigcock fan ….. better go get ready for your A$$ whuppin from Klimpson. I think those tigers will put an absolute whippin on the chickens after blowing the game against BC. I cant wait till next year when the Dawgs visit the chicken coop. Last time we were there the chickens laid an EGG 18 - 0 . Spurrier is getting a taste of the Chicken Curse HA HA HA!!!!!!!!! South Carolina THE GRAVE YARD for Coaches!!!!!!
By Dark Corner Dawg
November 21, 2007 1:50 PM | Link to this
Hey Bigcock fan ….. better go get ready for your A$$ whuppin from Klimpson. I think those tigers will put an absolute whippin on the chickens after blowing the game against BC. I cant wait till next year when the Dawgs visit the chicken coop. Last time we were there the chickens laid an EGG 18 - 0 . Spurrier is getting a taste of the Chicken Curse HA HA HA!!!!!!!!! South Carolina THE GRAVE YARD for Coaches!!!!!!
By Exley DAWG
November 21, 2007 2:13 PM | Link to this
Happy Thanksgiving DAWG fans. I loves me some bulldawgs! Oh yeah, Tech sucks.
By DublDawg
November 21, 2007 2:32 PM | Link to this
LameCock fans are indeed an amusing, self-deluded bunch. Spurrier is a marginal, if any, improvement over Holtz. Just look at their records, and more importantly, look at the late season trend. No matter how far you go back, take it to 1992 when they joined the conference, they have an overwhelming propensity for a late season flop. How many games in a row has SC lost? How many will it be after the loss to ClemPson?
By Wozzo the Wonder Dog
November 21, 2007 3:33 PM | Link to this
Be nice to the Gamecocks. It’s Thanksgiving tomorrow and you’ll need them to make broth for your cornbread dressing. UGA has tied for SEC East Champions or will it outright. Assuming South Carolina does not get into a fight like it has in the past and forfeits its bowl game, then South Carolina should go to the … wait a minute, ESPN’s bowl projections have left South Carolina out. Is that right? Surely South Carolina is going to some bowl. ESPN projects UGA to play in the Sugar Bowl. The Sugar Bowl is a nice bowl — one of the BCS bowls. Well, I hope South Carolina beats Clempson and make the SEC look good. Last year the SEC was 3-0 against the ACC on this weekend. I hope South Carolina does not stink it up like they have been doing in the past.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone and may your SEC team win. (SEC teams have bigger stadia, better coaches, faster athletes, and better fans.)
By Buddy El
November 21, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this
Hey Bigcock:
Is the fact that Lamecocks squeaked by the Dawgs earlier this year while our true freshmen and redshirt freshmen were setting a little experience the only positive in your pathetic life? You would be 20 point underdogs if the two teams played now but that means nothing at this point. If the Bunglebees don’t upset the DAWGS Saturday you will see a lot of print about the UGA program from that point on into the next several years. As previously reported Spurrier will not have a “Big Time” team in 400 years. Be very afraid of Clemson because they will bring their “Track Team” to your game next week. It’s going to be a loonnnngg winter for chicken fans.
By Buddy El
November 21, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this
Hey Bigcock:
Is the fact that Lamecocks squeaked by the Dawgs earlier this year while our true freshmen and redshirt freshmen were setting a little experience the only positive in your pathetic life? You would be 20 point underdogs if the two teams played now but that means nothing at this point. If the Bunglebees don’t upset the DAWGS Saturday you will see a lot of print about the UGA program from that point on into the next several years. As previously reported Spurrier will not have a “Big Time” team in 400 years. Be very afraid of Clemson because they will bring their “Track Team” to your game next week. It’s going to be a loonnnngg winter for chicken fans. It ain’t like like the chicken coop is some big powerful team.
By Buddy El
November 21, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this
Hey Bigcock:
Is the fact that Lamecocks squeaked by the Dawgs earlier this year while our true freshmen and redshirt freshmen were setting a little experience the only positive in your pathetic life? You would be 20 point underdogs if the two teams played now but that means nothing at this point. If the Bunglebees don’t upset the DAWGS Saturday you will see a lot of print about the UGA program from that point on into the next several years. As previously reported Spurrier will not have a “Big Time” team in 400 years. Be very afraid of Clemson because they will bring their “Track Team” to your game next week. It’s going to be a loonnnngg winter for chicken fans. It ain’t like like the chicken coop is some big powerful team.
By tholcomb2988
November 21, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this
**Debrale Smiley probably will sign with a junior college, his coach, Ed Pilcher, told me last week. But he hopes to wind up with a Division 1 school and defintely has the talent for it, according to Pilcher. Smiley is one of the players that the AJC is looking at closely for all-class player of the year. He has about 1,600 yards rushing in 11 games.
By Lifelongdawg
November 21, 2007 11:53 PM | Link to this
So I guess the question is….with just a spot or maybe two remaining, what will UGA do if Harmon, Jarboe, Z.Sanders, Uzzi, even Massie all decide they want to wear the red and black? My guess is Harmon and Jarboe are the bigger prospects, though slightly. I know having too many prospects is a good problem to have, but this is getting tricky. Would we bump a 3 star guy? Anyone have any input?
By gabby
November 25, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this
I watched A.J. Harmon play Dublin Highschool friday night and was not impressed. If i”m one of the top offenseive tackles in the nation i would that my coache would run the ball behind me more.He did not take over the ballgame like aplayer of his talent should. If want”s to play at UGA he neededs to committ now before the Sanders kid from Ohio does. If he doesn”t he may be out in the cold.
By Jake Kay
November 26, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this
Get these last 2 big uglies and start on 09 already.