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DEL.ICIO.USThomas still uncommitted; Simmons misses South Carolina visit
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 11/25/07 10:24 AM
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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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By KT
November 25, 2007 6:37 PM | Link to this
Georgia gains significant ground in rankings after three teams ahead of it loses. • Standings
What an embarassing day to be a UGA grad……Three teams ahead of it loses?????? How about three teams ahead of IT?? Lose!!! ROFL, UGA has some very bright journalist grads!!
By KT
November 25, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this
Georgia gains significant ground in rankings after three teams ahead of it loses. • Standings
What an embarassing day to be a UGA grad……Three teams ahead of it loses?????? How about three teams ahead of IT?? Lose!!! ROFL, UGA has some very bright journalist grads!!
By DunwoodyDawg
November 25, 2007 7:28 PM | Link to this
Why are you concluding the writer is a UGA grad?!
By boots
November 25, 2007 7:35 PM | Link to this
KT - exactly what I was thinking. I woke up this morning after another great Saturday thinking, “Dang, I wish I had went to Tech.” Then I read a headline written by a graduate of Tech in the Shang-hi paper this morning. Look at all the errors in this one! 喎喚 唡唡喅嗰嗜唘 女妸奏壬 婸媌尐 實尚己巿巘悥惃 悝扐扡
By otis
November 25, 2007 8:00 PM | Link to this
If I could not beat someone I would have to try to find something wrong with them. Problem is the nats should have already pointed out all of our faults after the whipping we give them EVERY year!! KT go study or something, this is a football recruiting board for recruiting info not a grammar class. You nerds still can hope to win the “out west no one cares bowl” where both teams stand on the same sideline.
By Calhoun Dawg
November 25, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this
It’s spelled gnats, not nats.
By CruiserSikes
November 25, 2007 8:58 PM | Link to this
GO Dawgs!!
By Wozzo the Wonder Dog
November 25, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this
I enjoyed when the announcers during the UGA-Tech game explained why UGA does not count the losses in 1943 and 1944 to Tech — because Tech cheated by using Naval Officer School students on their team. Was that the first time Tech used ineligible players? I know it wasn’t the last because that is why Tech was on probation for two years recently. The NCAA wanted Tech to forfeit those games, and Tech would have forfeited those games if the NCAA had caught Tech cheating in time (Tech got off on a legal technicality). UGA has won seven in a row. In order for Tech to win they needed ineligible players and incompetent referees (Jasper Sanks didn’t fumble).
By MadMerf
November 26, 2007 1:20 AM | Link to this
Calhoun,
Nats is a widely accepted acronym for the North Avenue Trade School.
CMR and staff will be on the road this week visiting recruits. What a luxury it is to have a top class lined up and be able to concentrate on the final top-notch pieces to the puzzle. Being ranked in the top five at the end of the season doesn’t hurt either. GO DAWGS!!!! Reel ‘em in!!
By BDR
November 26, 2007 6:20 AM | Link to this
7 N a ROW, Baby!!!
Please sign Chan for another 10 years.. All he needs is time & he’ll right that sinking wreck called UGA Yech!!!
OWNED!!!
By Kyle
November 26, 2007 11:38 AM | Link to this
boots, it’s “gone” and not “went” in that situation.
GO DAWGS!
By GoHawks
November 26, 2007 5:28 PM | Link to this
Tech sucks so bad at everything. Could you imagine being a Tech fan?
7-0 Nerds.
By Dawgiestyle
November 26, 2007 7:29 PM | Link to this
What is a Calhoun anyway?