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Monday, December 17, 2007
Jackson rethinking Tech commitment
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Georgia Tech may be on the verge of losing its second commitment in the past 10 days.
Henry County’s Chris Jackson, rated a four-star receiver by Scout.com, plans to choose between Alabama and Tech at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Jackson, who originally committed to the Jackets nearly a year ago, admitted Monday evening that the Crimson Tide are now in the picture.
“It’s wide open,” Jackson said. “[My parents and I] are talking about it tonight. I’ll make my announcement [on Tuesday].”
Jackson’s interest in Alabama was sparked following the recent dismissal of former Tech coach Chan Gailey.
Gailey’s firing prompted Jackson to take an official visit to Tuscaloosa earlier this month. He took an official visit to Tech over the weekend.
Jackson told the recruiting blog last week that he planned to remain committed to the Jackets.
“Alabama did a great job of recruiting me, but I’m still committed to Tech 100 percent,” Jackson said on Dec. 9.
But Jackson backtracked late Monday by confirming that Tech’s coaching swap will have an impact on where he plays college football.
“It’s the whole coaching change at Tech, that’s what this is about,” said Jackson, who said last week he planned to enroll at Georgia Tech in January.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Jackson met new Tech coach Paul Johnson during an in-home visit a week ago.
“Coach Johnson is a good guy,” Jackson said. “We had an in-home visit on Monday [Dec. 10] and we watched some tape.”
Sean Renfree, a quarterback at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale, Ariz., withdrew his commitment from Tech on Dec. 8.
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Trawick chooses Mich. State
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Sprayberry safety Brynden Trawick has committed to Michigan State.
The 6-foot-2, 215-pounder chose the Spartans over Indiana and Purdue.
“The more schools you saw, the more you like each of them,” Trawick said. “It was a pretty hard decision, but I feel comfortable and my parents feel comfortable about it.”
Trawick is slated to play free safety for the Spartans.
“Michigan State has all the pieces in place to win a national championship,” he said. “That’s why I felt it was the best decision for me.”
Waller commits to Akron
Southwest DeKalb cornerback **Manley Waller will play college football at Akron.
Waller initially appeared to be headed to Ohio.
“Going to Akron, the chance of playing early is greater,” the 5-foot-9, 158-pound Waller said. “They are recruiting six defensive backs. And the class we have coming in is going to be the class that has a chance of playing.
“As for Ohio, my visit there didn’t go too well. I didn’t enjoy myself like I thought I would.”
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