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Sunday, November 25, 2007
Thomas still uncommitted; Simmons misses South Carolina visit
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Walton’s Chase Thomas wasn’t quite ready to pull the trigger on a commitment to Auburn Sunday morning.
The defensive end was still in Auburn celebrating the Tigers 17-10 victory over Alabama in the Iron Bowl. He is scheduled to return to metro Atlanta this afternoon.
“I just had a good visit,” Thomas said. “The atmosphere was crazy. It’s a big rivalry game.”
Thomas, who confirmed Sunday morning that he will likely choose between Auburn and Stanford, said the timing wasn’t right to commit this weekend.
“It’s strong on my mind, but I just don’t have that feeling yet,” said Thomas, who had also been considering Georgia Tech, LSU, North Carolina and Tennessee.
“I’m heading back home today.”
Banneker’s Simmons still considering Miami
Banneker safety Darrell Simmons, who told Scout.com last week he would seriously consider committing to South Carolina this weekend if his visit to Columbia goes well, was unable to attend Clemson’s 23-21 victory over the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday evening.
“I had a scheduling conflict,” Simmons said Sunday morning. “I’m still considering Miami, Alabama and South Carolina.”
Simmons also has offers from programs such as Florida, Tennessee and Ohio State.
South Carolina and Vanderbilt lead for Loftley
Chamblee defensive lineman Taylor Loftley said Sunday night he’s narrowed the list of schools he’s considering to a pair of SEC programs.
“Right now, it’s between Vanderbilt and South Carolina,” the 6-foot-2, 250-pound Loftley said.
Loftley, who watched Vanderbilt beat South Carolina in Columbia earlier this season, is scheduled to take an official to Nashville on Jan. 18.
On Vanderbilt: “I just think they’re trying to step up their game and be one of the top teams in the SEC. They’ve lost a lot of close games. I think they’re a really good team. Academics is important to me, and that’s one of the most important things they offer.”
On South Carolina: “The same thing as Vandy, and their fan support is incredible. Even when things aren’t going good, the fans are behind them. I like Columbia and have a good feeling when I’m there. I could see myself there.”
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