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DEL.ICIO.USGriffin’s Jackson set for Alabama, FSU visits
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 01/07/08
Griffin defensive lineman Toby Jackson, one of the crown jewels in Georgia’s current recruiting class, confirmed Monday night that he plans to spend the upcoming weekend in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
He’ll travel to Tallahassee, Fla. seven days later.
“I like Alabama a lot,” said Jackson, who is ranked as the eighth-best defensive end in the Class of 2008 by Scout.com. “I’m going there this weekend and just looking forward to seeing what the atmosphere is like.”
Jackson visited Miami in mid-December. He’ll drop in on legendary coach Bobby Bowden and the Florida State Seminoles during the weekend of Jan. 18.
“Miami has a great tradition and family chemistry down there,” he said. “The only thing I would say bad about Miami is the distance from home.
“I’m looking forward to going to Florida State and seeing the coaches and players. I’ve already been there a couple of times. I like the atmosphere there.”
As he has maintained for weeks, Jackson said he’d sign with the Bulldogs if [the Feb. 6] national signing day was tomorrow.
“Georgia is still my main school right now,” he said. “The only thing that would keep me from going to Georgia is for another school to show me something Georgia doesn’t have.
“Show me different things like academics, playing time or just somewhere that I can call a second home.”
Jackson seemed pleased with Jefferson County lineman A.J. Harmon’s recent decision to commit to the Bulldogs.
“I think Georgia did a good job picking him up,” Jackson said. “I know A.J. pretty good. I’ve competed against him in combines and camps.
“He’s a good dude. He will do a lot for Georgia.”
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