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Thursday, January 10, 2008
Lipscomb odd man out at UGA?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Auburn, Georgia and Michigan State are the front-runners for Tucker defensive back Neiko Lipscomb, a participant in last weekend’s Under Armour All-American game at Disney World.
Lipscomb is expected to take his first official visit on Jan. 18.
“He’s getting ready to take visits,” Tucker coach Franklin Stephens said Thursday evening. “He’ll probably announce [a commitment] after he takes the visits.”
The lack of available scholarships at Georgia could be an issue for Lipscomb, if he’s hoping to spend the next four years playing football at Sanford Stadium.
“I’ve tried to called [Georgia assistant] coach [Rodney] Garner to see if they are filled up,” Stephens said. “I haven’t been able to talk to him about it.”
And the recent departure of Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp could throw a wrench into Lipscomb’s plans to commit to the Tigers.
“I think he’s very interested in Auburn,” Stephens said. “But coach Muschamp left. I don’t know how that will affect him.”
At face value, Michigan State would appear to be the longshot.
But Lipscomb lived in Michigan until he turned six.
“He has family in Michigan,” Stephens said. “That’s the tie.”
Regardless of where he commits, Stephens believes Lipscomb will be a standout on the college platform.
“I think the thing about Neiko is his potential is unlimited,” he said. “I believe it’s a rarity these days that you have a 6-foot-2 cornerback in football.
“We’re seeing huge receivers who are 6-foot-4, 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-6. You just don’t see many 6-foot-2 cornerbacks like Neiko.
“He’s an athlete and a rangy kid who can cover a lot of ground. Those kids are hard to find.”
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Stone Mountain’s Reeves down to 2
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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In a modern day case of David versus Goliath, Tennessee and Troy are the finalists for Stone Mountain receiver Charles Reeves Jr.
Reeves will visit Troy, Tennessee and Ole Miss this month before announcing his choice.
His first trip to Troy will occur this weekend. He’s already visited Tennessee on five occasions.
“Troy and Tennessee are the same to me,” Reeves said. “Tennessee’s campus is bigger, that’s the only difference.”
Reeves claims he won’t be tempted to commit to the Troy during his stay this weekend.
“I’m not,” he said. “I’ll make my decision on signing day [on Feb. 6].”
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