Football recruiting

By Steve

January 12, 2008 8:14 PM | Link to this

Zebrie shouldn’t have waited so long. That’s what happens when you want to play around.

By LA Dawg

January 12, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

I thought UGA had 2 slots for three ‘possible’ commits including Sanders. Does this mean that the CB from the All-Star game is coming to UGA?

By pj

January 12, 2008 8:37 PM | Link to this

I think this is great for college football. These “hot shot” kids might start realizing that if they want to play for an elite school, they need to commit and prepare early rather than have some dramatic cap waving announcement. It would be great if we got Sanders - clearly he’s talented - but It’s always nice to know that when a 4 star recruit calls and says he’ll play, your program can say “nah, we’re good”.

Go Dawgs.

By notsofastmyfriend

January 12, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

What am i missing here? Apparently uga has someone else on their radar that is a silent commit. I wonder if uga told Sanders they didn’t have room left before he called florida. Apparently they did according to him saying he hasn’t talked with them. Does anyone know if all these kids will get into school? Carter said Tyson might not. If all these kids don’t get in, that opens a ‘ship up. Bring him on.

By TheRealJB

January 12, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this

Zebrie you have yourself to blame. You failed in playing the recruiting game and your parents are responsible for failing you on giving you good advice. When you visited UGA lastyear you had a chance to commit then. You gave every indication that you would commit to UGA. Then UGA starts to fill their scholly numbers. You then call them to silently commit and they slow play you because they don’t think they have room for you now. So after a few weeks of that you then try to commit to uf and they tell you “please wait a week”. So you announce you will be announcing on the 13th and they did that because they had a commit they wanted to make sure they had before telling you they were filled.

Now you have to start all over again. Recruits this is a guy you need to look at regarding how you don’t handle the recruiting process.

By Go Dawgs!

January 12, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

Urban Meyer……………When will these kids learn that he says things to get people to commit and doesn’t tell the truth. Not a respectable guy at all. Good Luck Zerbie! I’d love you to hold off until January to enroll at UGA.

By Class of '98

January 12, 2008 9:07 PM | Link to this

Agreed. Every year we see more and more overhyped media events in high schools gyms with some 17-year old standing in front of a desk with 3 or more ballcaps, and the “the moment” comes when he selects one and puts it on.

It’s getting old. Maybe this will put a damper on the trend. This news is very refreshing.

By D Dawg

January 12, 2008 9:10 PM | Link to this

Urban Meyer lied? No way. Who would have thought this could ever happen.

By Class of '98

January 12, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

Agreed. Every year we see more and more overhyped media events in high schools gyms with some 17-year old standing in front of a desk with 3 or more ballcaps, and the “the moment” comes when he selects one and puts it on.

It’s getting old. Maybe this will put a damper on the trend. This news is very refreshing.

By José

January 12, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

Procastinators always end-up last. These students are used to being late to school, work, school work, etc. They never learned (though taught) the importance of punctuality and carry the poor habits through life. I feel sorry for the kid and hate UM more now if, indeed, he did pull this stuff on this kid. But..in a BIG Business like College Football, it is also good to know that coaches have leverage and that they no longer can wait for a recruit that LOVES to play around.

By José

January 12, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Procastinators always end-up last. These students are used to being late to school, work, school work, etc. They never learned (though taught) the importance of punctuality and carry the poor habits through life. I feel sorry for the kid and hate UM more now if, indeed, he did pull this stuff on this kid. But..in a BIG Business like College Football, it is also good to know that coaches have leverage and that they no longer can wait for a recruit that LOVES to play around.

By Dawgs in 08

January 12, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

I have to say that I think it is somewhat poetic justice that Z. Sanders is left holding the bag. I mean these kids have basically an entire year to make this decision (some even longer), and yet they want to get all of the hype and attention by waiting until the end. Well, these top programs need kids that want to be at their school and when your a UGA or a UF or LSU you have plenty of players to choose from. So, why should they wait on the kid to waffle back and forth when they can get another equally “rated” or talented kid?

By Dawgcrzy

January 12, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this

Is that the first time UGA has turned down a four star player?It’s a damn good feeling!

By some sense

January 12, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this

Read between the lines, guys. The Dawgs are at a point where they neither want the Darius Walker’s of this world (including Zebrie Sanders and Omar what’s his name - what’s with these names anyway)nor need them. Can you say “high maintenance”?

By MIguel

January 12, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this

Z was holding out for more money…no wonder he’ll likely end up at Florida State.

By UGA Grad '95

January 12, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

Mr. Sanders, instead of whining about how your son was wrong, you should take this opportunity to teach him the lesson of “first come, first serve.” I realize choosing a college is a big decision, however in the SEC there is fierce competition - not only to get in, but to play. Zebrie has no one to blame but himself. I honestly laughed when I read that he told Florida to “hold a spot for him.” Are you kidding me??? Florida, Georgia, et. al have slots to fill, a job to do, recruiting classes to complete. You’re either in or you’re out! Simple as that. I don’t feel bad for the kid at all.

By ol' dawg

January 12, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

Zebrie, your mom is a UGA grad, and every indication early was that you were leaning heavily toward signing there. If indeed that is accurate, you still wanted to look around,which is fine, but you put off announcing several times. This obviously led to confusion on your part, and it certainly did to those of us that are dawg fans. You seem to be such a fine young man from a good family. We all make mistakes and the most important thing is to learn from them. If you feel you did make a mistake, then I would challenge you to learn from it. I wish you were going to help us out and UGA, but that evidently will not happen. I wish you the very best wherever you go, and know they will benefit by your being there!

By 14u2thinkabout

January 12, 2008 9:42 PM | Link to this

This is an annual occurence when some high school senior football players lose their minds. Did this kid really think Florida was going to “hold” a scholarship for him because he asked them to? Early commitment is as good as no commitment. Until signing day in February, it really doesn’t matter. If the kid has grades and decent test scores, he can go to some college, some where on scholarship. Someone needs to tell his Dad that the bigger school is not always the best school for some kids. And if the kid really wants to go to Florida, get Dad to pay for it and walk on the team.

By GOT WHATUDESERVE

January 12, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

HEY MAYBE.. this idiot ZEBRIE… SHOULD HAVE COMMITTED.. just like that OTHER GIGANTIC 300lb MORON ( A.J.Harmon)… he deserves to be told, “Sorry, no more slots”.. than anyone.. BOILS DOWN TO>>> QUIT PLAYING AROUND AND JERKING SCHOOLS AROUND. THERE IS SO MUCH TALENT>> ITS UNBELIEVABLE>> YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE!.. THE OTHER PLAYERS THAT COMMITED EARLIER>> OBVIOUSLY DIDNT HAVE one OUNCE OF DOUBT in their Commitment// If I am a school I want them INSTEAD.. HEY ZEBRIE>> MAYBE YOU SHOULD TRY THAT>>> NOW YOU CAN GO TO PATHETIC FSU.. or the PATHETIC PAC-10 and UCLA>.. Doubtful you will qualify.. and by the way, thank your PARENTS for the good Advice.. congrats Mrs and Mrs. Sanders.. well done parenting!

By chrd

January 12, 2008 9:43 PM | Link to this

This is why kids commit early and then continue to look around. And the same classless people that are saying “serves you right” or laughing at a kid who was pretty much lied to by coaches would be apoplectic and calling him all sorts of bad names if the kid had verbally committed to their school and then decommitted once he actually had a chance to consider his options. So those of you enjoying the schadenfreude: next time a kid decommits from your school late in the process, “serves you right.”

By Tom

January 12, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this

Anytime you have enough confidence to tell a coach to ‘save’ one for you, then you should say openly, yes I will go to XYZ Univ. I don’t fell the slightest bit of sympathy for Zebrie. Perhaps other recruits will take this situation as a lesson learned.

By Chuck

January 12, 2008 9:46 PM | Link to this

Yea that’s it, FSU is paying him money! Clueless poster to say the least, FSU isn’t like the Gators that openly pay for play. Rainey was paid very well and even bragged about it.

By Tom

January 12, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Anytime you have enough confidence to tell a coach to ‘save’ one for you, then you should say openly, yes I will go to XYZ Univ. I don’t fell the slightest bit of sympathy for Zebrie. Perhaps other recruits will take this situation as a lesson learned.

By boots

January 12, 2008 9:47 PM | Link to this

Hard to feel sorry for this kid or his parents. On one hand, you have a player like AJ Green committing a year in advance and honoring his word, then on the other hand, you have someone trying to play games. Good luck to him playing in the ACC or Pac 10. He won’t have a ring at either one of those schools, only a bad feeling when he watches the Dawgs win a couple of championships in the next few years.

By Tom

January 12, 2008 9:48 PM | Link to this

Anytime you have enough confidence to tell a coach to ‘save’ one for you, then you should say openly, yes I will go to XYZ Univ. I don’t fell the slightest bit of sympathy for Zebrie. Perhaps other recruits will take this situation as a lesson learned.

By 14u2thinkabout

January 12, 2008 9:49 PM | Link to this

This is an annual occurrence when some high school senior football players lose their minds. Did this kid really think Florida was going to “hold” a scholarship for him because he asked them to? Early commitment is as good as no commitment. Until signing day in February, it really doesn’t matter. If the kid has grades and decent test scores, he can go to some college, some where on scholarship. Someone needs to tell his Dad that the bigger school is not always the best school for some kids. And if the kid really wants to go to Florida, get Dad to pay for it and walk on the team.

By Norcross Baby

January 12, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

The recruiting love flows both ways my man. You snooze you looze……..

By Norcross Baby

January 12, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this

The recruiting love flows both ways my man. You snooze you looze……..

By Wiley

January 12, 2008 9:56 PM | Link to this

If he really wants to play for Florida, enroll as a student and walk-on. Of course, he’d have to pay tuition like all the rest of us do, but they’ll find a scholarship for him next year. Believe it or not, most college students manage to attend without a football scholarship. Let him do it for a year.

By BC$ Slave

January 12, 2008 10:06 PM | Link to this

It is a shame, really. It is a shame that so many people act so coldly toward a kid. Yeah, he waited too long. But we don’t really know all that went on between him and the coaches at Florida and Georgia. There is no reason for anyone on this blog to take his misfortune as a personal affront. It is his life and he has to live with his decision. Obviously he is a gifted athlete. He will land somewhere. I wish him all the best.

By BC$ Slave

January 12, 2008 10:09 PM | Link to this

It is a shame, really. It is a shame that so many people act so coldly toward a kid. Yeah, he waited too long. But we don’t really know all that went on between him and the coaches at Florida and Georgia. There is no reason for anyone on this blog to take his misfortune as a personal affront. It is his life and he has to live with his decision. Obviously he is a gifted athlete. He will land somewhere. I wish him all the best.

By Phil

January 12, 2008 10:28 PM | Link to this

Hey Chuck. Cite your source for the allegation that Florida paid for a player of shut the hell up!

By jadaway

January 12, 2008 10:42 PM | Link to this

Everything happens for a reason. If he’s smart he would have taken a closer look at Coach Trickett at FSU. That guy is a proven winner and a top OL coach in the nation. Goto FSU and make the Gators pay for their deception. Urban Liar is getting quite the rep for saying anything to players and giving them false hope and then dissing them if he thinks a better prospect comes along. The lesson to be learned here is Urban’s word is worth s**! His games, lies, and worthless word will catch up to him soon enough and I can’t wait. No character at all!

Zebrie, this is the best thing that could have happened to you. Go to the Noles and be coached by the best OL coach in the country. Obviously he must have believed the lies Urban delivers to all recruits concerning FSU and other schools. Lying b*******.

Just be ready to work your a* off at FSU because Trickett doesn’t accept anything less than 100%. Zebrie future All American and in your face Urban Liar.

By Redneck

January 12, 2008 10:44 PM | Link to this

I hope poor little Zebrie learned his lesson. He should learn not to jack people and institutions around. Being a Gator far I am happy that he ain’t going to UF. We don’t need his kind of trouble.

By TampaGator

January 12, 2008 10:49 PM | Link to this

Mr. Sanders, your son tried to jerk Florida around by indicating he was going to Georgia last week. What was that all about…if you indeed told Florida to “hold” one for you? Now, you are going to blame Meyer for going ahead and giving his 2 line spots to players who wanted to be Gators and jumped on board when spots were available. I hope you enjoy playing at Fee Shoes University…or getting your a* kicked buy USC…in the future. Think of what could have been if you had chosen either Georgia or Florida earlier. The Sanders family can try to bad mouth Meyer if they want to, but they have no one to blame but themselves.

By Matt the Brave

January 12, 2008 11:08 PM | Link to this

Only goes to show you how loaded Georgia and Florida are for the next couple of years to turn down a four-star player from the North. Of course, the kid shouldn’t have waited so long, but that’s what happens when you own the world at 18. You personally think that the world revolves around you because you’re the best player on the team, etc etc. Too bad for the kid. Hope he makes it well somewhere.

GO SEC EAST!! Remember, mark your calendars for the UGA-FL game. It’s the first National Championship!!

By Doug

January 12, 2008 11:12 PM | Link to this

If he wants to play for the Gators, I don’t want him at UGA. No loyalty son…you deserve what you get!

By f*******

January 12, 2008 11:13 PM | Link to this

Ain’t gonna be aroun.

By WiseUp

January 12, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

I thought all the best players from Ohio wanted to play in OSU?

By bamafan

January 12, 2008 11:15 PM | Link to this

Or Matt the Brave, that is what happens when you are led on by a coach to believe that all is well. Personally, i bet this is the scenario played out. “You know we here at UF want you to be completely certain so you take your time and look around. You know we want you.” This way you keep him but don’t really have to commit to him, especially if a Notre Dame verbal decommitts…

Its a dirty dirty game this recruiting

By Richard

January 12, 2008 11:21 PM | Link to this

Zebrie!!!! UCLA is a real college with real prospects for the future….if they offer take it.

By dawgcrazyman

January 12, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this

Commit early when the sure thing is available at a top school. Recruits decide to play all the schools against each other, take trips, keep everyone waiting? Life’s tough.

By UncleDarrell

January 12, 2008 11:27 PM | Link to this

” I thought all the best players from Ohio wanted to play in OSU?” Z was never offered by Ohio State

By Bull

January 12, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

I love how all these posters say Urban lies, but Richt walks on water. Please, if you think any college coach doesn’t play the game to make his team better, you’re an idiot. Oh by the way Georgia fans and FSU fans, Richt has only beaten Florida twice. He’s still Florida’s b***. FSU is owned by Florida. Any kid that goes to FSU ends up a thug.

By bamafan

January 12, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

Hey Doug! Omar is looking at Florida too. Gonna check him off the list for UGA???

What a scam by UF. Get this kid thinking he was a lock and then WAMM! pull out the rug when you are set.

By UncleDarrell

January 12, 2008 11:30 PM | Link to this

” I thought all the best players from Ohio wanted to play in OSU?” Z was never offered by Ohio State

By thomas

January 12, 2008 11:38 PM | Link to this

The prima donna show is really getting old!

By t

January 12, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this

He was waiting on you dumn asses to offer, now you want to bash Urban. Just shows the IGNORANCE of the bubbas from georgia. Please shut up, you dont look as stupid with your big mouth shut.

When INTELLIGENCE is found in georga, call Discovery Chanel. That needs to be documented:):) It may NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!

By bamafan

January 12, 2008 11:44 PM | Link to this

my son is a walk on at Bama. He has heard ALL the stories about UF recruiting…

By Fred

January 12, 2008 11:49 PM | Link to this

I be a playa, I does what I wants. How, ‘bout dat?

Playa got played. I’m crying so hard. With that attitude he would have probably wound up off the team for a felony.

Hey playa? How about’s you walks on if’n you be’s so good. oh wait, your grades and SAT scores aren’t exaclty good enough to get you admitted to a college as a REAL student without the help of a football scholarship is they? Just damn, maybe you should have payed attention in some ov dem classes eh?

By Will

January 12, 2008 11:52 PM | Link to this

Another guy willing to make some school uber-rich, while sacrificing 40+ hours a week of his collegiate career to only have a .0000000003837749000% chance of going to the pros and the school says we’ve already got our lambs for slaughter. What else is knew.

By madwhitepeople

January 13, 2008 12:02 AM | Link to this

wtf, coaches can leave when they want. Why would I tell my child to declare early when the coach might not be there. You guys are just mad mad because black kids have to much power over your school program.

By madwhitepeople

January 13, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

wtf, coaches can leave when they want. Why would I tell my child to declare early when the coach might not be there. You guys are just mad mad because black kids have to much power over your school program.

By madwhitepeople

January 13, 2008 12:04 AM | Link to this

wtf, coaches can leave when they want. Why would I tell my child to declare early when the coach might not be there. You guys are just mad mad because black kids have to much power over your school program.

By dan

January 13, 2008 12:09 AM | Link to this

Playa got b*** didnt he? Florida and Georgia put the pimphand down on him harder than Hardbody did to those Hos

By dd

January 13, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

Hey, signing day is fast approaching. Herschel’s mom had enough back in 79 and told him to make a decision.

This guy’s family should have done the same.

Race and coaches leaving are not the issues here. Sorry!!

By Albanydawg

January 13, 2008 12:14 AM | Link to this

Zebrie, if you still want to be a dawg, we would love to have you. Just wait around until signing day and maybe something at UGA opens up. Maybe someone doesnt qualify, but if not, you can always walk-on and earn the scholly when one does open up(the latest being next years signing group). But if it does happen to been next years class, you might want to commit a little earlier…

By Uncle Rico

January 13, 2008 12:21 AM | Link to this

Once again, Urban Meyer proves he’s a piece of sh*t.

“Florida’s been taking it on the chin with a loss to unranked Michigan, Meyer putting the blame on his players, Harvey (who reportedly hates Meyer) heading to the NFL, Florida running backs coach Stan Drayton defecting to Tennessee with this parting shot:

and now outlet after outlet slamming Meyer’s recruiting tactics and lack of character.

This was recently posted on noledigest.com

And from the Michigan site:

And of course you can’t tell the story about the Jevan Snead story enough (recounted in the book MeatMarket:)

By dave

January 13, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

instead of being honest with ZEBRIE…Coach Urban Meyer LIED and told him to wait, so they could hear from Ricky Barnum! he shouldve been honest! but he is was deceitful and lied to zebrie unlike georgia who told him they would fill up

By Tdog

January 13, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Z sandres can always go and play at Ohio state. I think they need him more than we do. I would rather have a slightly lesser talent who’s heart is with the Dawgs right out of the gate.

By WVU4EVER

January 13, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

wow. you know, WVU took a lot of flack with our “emotional hire”. But Bill Stewart is as honest and stand up as they come. I will take that over a liar any day of the week, NC be damned.

By dawg fan 311

January 13, 2008 12:33 AM | Link to this

Zebrie we want you. And all of you elitist dawg fans need to shut the h@#$ up. He’s a good kid, with a momma who is also a DGD. Do any of you rememeber what it was like to be 18? No wonder we get the rep we do! But then again, I’d rather have the rep than to be a Yech fan

By vanole

January 13, 2008 12:37 AM | Link to this

By Bull

“January 12, 2008 11:29 PM | Link to this

I love how all these posters say Urban lies, but Richt walks on water. Please, if you think any college coach doesn’t play the game to make his team better, you’re an idiot. Oh by the way Georgia fans and FSU fans, Richt has only beaten Florida twice. He’s still Florida’s b*. FSU is owned by Florida. Any kid that goes to FSU ends up a thug.”

haha, thug, why don’t you ask the 10+ players that got arrested at UF this year what they end up being at UF. have a good night…pot

By Fred

January 13, 2008 12:39 AM | Link to this

Yo dd, are you stoned? Race is ALWAYS the issue here in Atlanta. if someone of color fails to pimp someone it is because of his or her “race”. Never mind if the intended person shares the same skin color. If someone of color fails to pimp it’s because the intended victim was a so called “racist”. madwhite people proved my point with his/her nonsensical racist post.

I actually feel sorry for the poor young kid. He might actually have to pay for the consequences of his poor up bringing. In real life, actions have consequences, something he obviously never learned. his daddy sure as hell didn’t teach him. “Daddy” is already counting the bucks he hasn’t gotten yet.

By dBIGPUPPY

January 13, 2008 12:50 AM | Link to this

Black kids have No power over a program. We will use, abuse and toss you as we please. Remember the NFL carrot? You can’t get there without us!

By roddy

January 13, 2008 12:58 AM | Link to this

Get off this kid’s back. If it was a UGA recruit, you’d all be suffocating him for support. Doesn’t matter. UGA is ranked #1 next season only to not even make it to the SEC Championship. Really think you’ll beat Florida again and then LSU before you even face the game that you’ll probably flop (Vandy). So it doesn’t matter how high and mighty you dawg fans feel. Its not gonna happen b/c you play in the SEC. Its the toughest conference in the land and that statement alone will be the very reason that USC plays Texas for the national championship in 09.

By UGA2001

January 13, 2008 1:01 AM | Link to this

Urban Meyer co0ntinues to tell recruits whatever they want to hear, then go back on what he said. He is not to be trusted. He does this sort of thing every year and has no qualms about lying to HS kids and their parents.

He is a liar and has no character whatsoever. Florida football is a sinking ship and Urban Meyer will leave very soon. After another 4 loss season next year he will be looking for someone to blame, then will jump ship to some desperate program like South Carolina.

By UOFL NEEDS YOU!!

January 13, 2008 1:04 AM | Link to this

COME TO THE VILLE ZEBRIE SANDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Eroc112

January 13, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

A gaytor talking about thugs hahahahahaha what a f’in joke!! Go ahead and read the rap sheets for FSU and fu, they’ve had more arrests in the past year than FSU has the past 3 years, probably even longer. Oh and UCLA, please the only way they’ll be relevant is if Caroll goes pro and even then I doubt it. I agree though that some of these kids wait to long to commit thinking they’re God’s gift to football. Hey when it comes to o-linemen I don’t mind playing second fiddle, Trick dog can do wonders. Took a 3 star RS Freshmen DT and a 3 star TRUE freshmen and made them freshmen all americans!! Come on down to FSU Z, let Trick help you show the dawgs and gaytors they should have taken you.

By 7NAROW

January 13, 2008 1:24 AM | Link to this

Wow, I knew it would only be a matter of time before race was thrown into the blog. I guess Terence Moore is posting as “madwhitepeople” now.

By AtlantaG8tr

January 13, 2008 1:31 AM | Link to this

I have a “lil’ Gator” of my own and I know that when the time comes, I will allow my son to look everywhere he wants to, yet surely not advise him to “jerk around” schools like this sanders kid did.

Lesson learned for all future kids who are trying so bad to doe the “wow” factor on signing day…and this on backfired big time!!!!

If we have a scholly at UF that opens up, I think he should snag it…if not he surely will be playing for a lesser school (fsu, ucla, etc)

By simske

January 13, 2008 1:43 AM | Link to this

BWAH HAHAHAHA! I love this story

By mg

January 13, 2008 1:44 AM | Link to this

I love all these posts from noles trying to attack the character of Meyer when they got “it aint like he shot the president” Bowden as their coach. Geno “Taze” Hayes and the rest of your cheating team, what was it, like 25 or 26 players? Too bad they got suspended from the bowl and the rest of the team had to pay for it but then again, cheaters get what they deserve.

Lets face it, F$U is the 4th or 5th best team in the state and it is only gonna get worse. Good luck with trying to get the scraps left over from the real teams in Florida to join your wreck of a community college.

By Jonathan F.

January 13, 2008 2:01 AM | Link to this

Zebrie, best of luck in all your endeavors.

By George

January 13, 2008 2:05 AM | Link to this

He who hesitates, masturbates.

By Kendall

January 13, 2008 2:10 AM | Link to this

Urban Liar told Jevan Snead at a high school game that he was recruiting Tim Tebow as a linebacker. He told Jevan not to worry about it and to commit. Snead did and ofcourse urban was lying. what scumbag. the trend continues.

By Count Bluntinstein

January 13, 2008 2:18 AM | Link to this

Once on a dirt road in Boise, Idaho I saw Urban Meyer kissing Marv Albert, suddenly a red pick-up pulled in and out jumped Herbstreit holding hands with Maurice Clarett and they were sharing a blunt with Lee Corso who was practicing f****** on the Buckeyes mascot…

By Andy

January 13, 2008 2:55 AM | Link to this

Its pretty BS for anyone to rip on a 18 year old kid. He tried to commit to a school when he was ready, show me one quote from him that points to him jerking anyone around. When he tried to commit to the school he was holding a scholorship offer from them. Just because you all are mad that you make $15 an hour, are divorced and not happy with your life, you don’t need to rip on a kid.

By Andy

January 13, 2008 2:56 AM | Link to this

Its pretty BS for anyone to rip on a 18 year old kid. He tried to commit to a school when he was ready, show me one quote from him that points to him jerking anyone around. When he tried to commit to the school he was holding a scholorship offer from them. Just because you all are mad that you make $15 an hour, are divorced and not happy with your life, you don’t need to rip on a kid.

By Andy

January 13, 2008 2:57 AM | Link to this

Its pretty BS for anyone to rip on a 18 year old kid. He tried to commit to a school when he was ready, show me one quote from him that points to him jerking anyone around. When he tried to commit to the school he was holding a scholorship offer from them. Just because you all are mad that you make $15 an hour, are divorced and not happy with your life, you don’t need to rip on a kid.

By mike

January 13, 2008 3:07 AM | Link to this

Interesting how all of these no talented people hating on this young kid. And yes those coaches do lie whether you clowns like it or not. He will play somewhere. I have never understood how adults get on these sites and attack kids for doing things kids do. The guy is trying to go to school and play football. You haters need to get your own life.

By racism

January 13, 2008 6:35 AM | Link to this

this is a clear-cut example of racism

By Paula

January 13, 2008 7:46 AM | Link to this

Most all coaches play the same game, but Meyer is a real piece of work. By the way Gators, Georgia is even harder to get in (for regular students) than Florida. And Richt’s character speaks for itself. You do not hear the horror recruiting stories about him you hear about other coaches and programs. A sidebar: I hope Sanders comes to Georgia!

By Dawgs

January 13, 2008 8:00 AM | Link to this

Excellent.. Could not happen to a better IDIOT.. Thats what people get for wanting to go to florida and sit on the bench.. CONGRATULATIONS!! Georgia does not need jackasses like this..

By catlady

January 13, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

I don’t know how the recruiting game is played but apparently the young man was not offered the scholarship just yesterday. It sounds like he had been stringing them along, perhaps looking for a better offer, “checking out his options”. (Sort of like when you invite the popular kid to the party and he wants to know who else will be there, or what the food will be.)

Serious recruits have quite a length of time to prioritize their schools and take an offer from one, rather than fishing for something better. Now he, like all of us, suffers to some extent from deciding to do that. Schools want recruits who WANT to come there, and who are ready to act on that. Not so, it seems, with this young man.

He will undoubtably play somewhere. The new school should be aware, however, that he has shown difficulty in making a committment, and if he thinks the grass will be greener somewhere else, or he will get to play more or play with better players, he might leave them.

I wish him the best. Hopefully this will be a lesson on decision-making for him, and maybe for others.

By zylepp

January 13, 2008 8:11 AM | Link to this

So the Gaytors was your pick but you were holding out for UGA and a car? Looks like you need a new agent!

By zylepp

January 13, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

So the Gaytors was your pick but you were holding out for UGA and a car? Looks like you need a new agent! AND just why is this news? Why was an announcement made?

By zylepp

January 13, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

So the Gaytors was your pick but you were holding out for UGA and a car? Looks like you need a new agent! AND just why is this news? Why was an announcement made?

By bull-gator

January 13, 2008 8:15 AM | Link to this

yeah, racism, that’s the ticket! I certainly hope the comment “By racism” at 6:35 am was meant as sarcasm. What a funny guy…

By brad

January 13, 2008 8:21 AM | Link to this

www.colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/brief/t1natudoc_brief.php

You should probably back off of Florida, Georgia isn’t thought of nearly as well.

And the hatred toward Meyer is because he is better than most, not because he lies. Ask the kids that play for him - they’ll all tell you.

By TommyGator

January 13, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

All you Gator(and Urban)bashers need to look at graduation rates and current GPA of your team vs UF. We are looking for guys who can win on the field, in life off the field, and in the classroom. Urban has done nothing to deserve the “liar” label. His programs have always been clean and admirable. You praise Richt for his upstanding character but bash Urban. That’s just so much “woof, woof, woof,” and that’s to be expected. But to be fair (if you’re able) you need to look at each coach’s total body of work, including their coaching history and graduation rate. Richt’s graduation rate as well as his tutelage under Bobby (no discipline) Bowden may just give Urban the edge toward the sainthood you are so desparate to bestow upon Richt.

By Paul

January 13, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this

Urban lies??? Are you kidding me? Richt is not Jesus…although he is trying to one day be like him…he is not. Dont sit there and say Urban lied…what facts do you have? Z played the game and got burned. Do the Gators want him? Yes…But he missed out…Real college football fans know the truth…those living with blinders…simply don’t…Richt plays the game as well as anybody…remember FSU blood runs in those veins still…

By Jase

January 13, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this

Be patient young Zebrie! You will be a Dawg in no time. There will be a few Dawg comittments/retards that will not be able to find someone to pass the ACT/SAT for them.

By clear process

January 13, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Something is wrong with the system. All you happy folks with full slots, remember your sold out recruiting roster can change tomorrow with one or two de-commits, arrests, or some sordid scandal. You’ll all be screaming the other argument then wanting this kid to come home to Papa.

By Tommyboy

January 13, 2008 8:48 AM | Link to this

That’s what happens when you sit on you butt thinking you can’t be replaced SUCKER!

By Amazing Ignorance

January 13, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

It’s amazing at the ignorance AJC allows to be posted here. Notice that this is about bashing Florida and Urban Meyer. Don’t think this has anything to do with bashing Florida in recruiting?

Sorry, FSU fans, the world knows that FSU is the dirtiest program in the country. Mass cheating and cover ups. Mark Richt claims to be a Christian but pulls b****** tactics. All liars, just like alot of these GA, FSU, and dumbass Bamafans.

By WFC

January 13, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

I have an idea for moms and dads! Do what we did. Start buying bonds for college when your son is born. Then he can go anywhere he wants to (Duke here) and play or not. No need to depend on the plantation system that is southern football.

By Dawgtime

January 13, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

OK posters, some of you are crossing the line. This is a young kid that got caught up in the recruiting game. He seems like a quality young man that comes from a great family. The truth is that none of you people have a clue about what went on in this situation. How many of you had all the answers when you were 17 or 18 years of age? If you were getting national attention like this kid, then you too would be eating it up. All the kids do. If you get a sense of power from belittling a kid via a computer, then you may need to get a life and some therapy. I know some of these people vent their frustrations via the blog because they are weak in the real world. This constant trash talking is a bit much. UGA had a wonderful season. We are loaded for next season. We have a great recruiting class coming in. The future looks very bright. Why are you angry? You need to count your number of seniors and check the number of opening on the roster before you determine how many players a team can sign. You are limited to 85. Trust Coach Richt. He knows what he is doing. Some of these people are having recruiting rage. The “gurus” are wannabes. If they know so much about football, a school would snatch them up. It is just a bunch of propaganda to get you to spend money on their products. I know of a case where a recruiting expert from Texas claimed he spoke to a player that I went to high school with. When I spoke with the player, he told me that he had never heard of the expert. They all have a bias. Tom Lemming shows no love to the South. He believes the mid west has all the talent. Where is he from? Illinois. He has several kids running 4.3’s. The truth is that not many kids can run a true 4.3. Check out the NFL combines. I remember when Forrest Davis proclaimed that Tyler Watts was a QB that could make the jump from HS to the pros. What pro team is Tyler Watts playing for? Yes, he has a bias to Alabama. Trust your coaches. The gurus have no more knowledge than the fans. They make up stats to fire up the fans to spend money. You cares how many “stars” a recruit is rated. Robert Edwards, Tim Jennings, Tray Battle, Kelin Johnson, and Clint Boling were not rated 4 or 5 stars. I love to hear the gurus claim they had the stars of today ranked so high when they were in high school. The reality is that Lemming did not have Knowshon, Rennie, or Matthew ranked as 5 stars. Oh, we would claim that now. Believe me a “3 star” in Georgia or Florida would equal a “5 star” in most parts of the country. When a kid commits early, you don’t see all the high rankings because he doesn’t peak interest. I promise you that Mr. Cornelius Washington will be a stud at UGA. 6’4 225 and a great athlete. Why don’t you hear about him? He committed early. It’s all about money.

By savannah dawg

January 13, 2008 9:12 AM | Link to this

The Dawgs and CMR and the gators and CUM need to leave this guy alone. Show him that he is not bigger than the schools.

By 3volpaul

January 13, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Cold reality sometimes comes to the young! Sooner or later, they have to realize they are not “all that”.

By Shark dog

January 13, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Zebrie , Bite the bullet and be part of a great recuiting class an walk on for the 1st year and earn a scholarship. Keep MOM happy be a Dawg fan for life. Go DAWGS….SEC NEW National Champs.

By td

January 13, 2008 9:45 AM | Link to this

Do you actually believe that Jevon Snead was told that Tim Tebow (the Florida Gatorade player of the year, the QB that held almost if not all Florida high school passing records, the QB that was recruited by USC, Alabama, Texas, etc.., the QB that ESPN did a special series on, the QB that didn’t play linebacker in High School, the QB that was ranked as the #1 dual threat quarterback prospect, the QB that was by everybody’s opinion a perfect fit for Myer’s offense) would play linebacker?

Even if Snead was told this, I am surprised he got into any school if he actually believed it.

Note to Dawg fans. Yes, I know Tebow sucks and you wouldn’t even want the guy on your team as a back-up but even Dawg fans have to admit that this maybe one of the most hyped high school athletes ever. To actually suggest that Snead believed he was going to be a linebacker is either ludicrous or he is a complete idiot.

By HereIsWhatHappenedProbably

January 13, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

This kid was courted by Meyer. PROBABLY was led to believe that he had time to look around (“you’re a part of our school” told to you by the coach would lead you to believe that). Take your time, make sure blah blah blah.

The beauty of this scam is that allows Meyer to continue to recruit. And what happened in December? Another local kid, HUGE DT, gets his 5th star. I can just see Meyer salivating over THAT one, especially after getting his a$$ handed to him by the Michigan defense. So lets start working on the DT and get him to decommitt. Once that is done, who can we unload because we are getting close to filled. Hmmmm, we got a kid that hasn’t committed yet. Tell him Bye-Bye and use that scholly on someone else.

You Gator fans can say he will now end up on a lesser team but that is garbage. ANY team will be better than this one. I looked at their depth charts. There is going to have to be a whole lot of shuffling around and I bet some kids that were told they would be playing one position will not. Just like last year…

Good luck, Z. You are already ahead of the game by NOT going to Florida.

By bubba

January 13, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

What an idiot! I love how the father totally doesn’t get its their own fault for waiting too long. I hope the kid can get into school somewhere and learn that an education often comes from the strangest of places.

Dumb@$$!

By It's not rocket science...

January 13, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

if you have a first choice in anything and you have the opportunity, you need to take it before it’s gone.

If you don’t or can’t decide, others’ decisions will help you make yours.

Hope this kid and his parents learn from either their lack of commitment or indecisiveness.

By Darius

January 13, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

It is good to see that the majority of people see this for what it is … a kid who simply waited too long to make his decision and lost his chance. According to the reports coming from the UGA and UF recruiting sites, Zebrie tried to commit to UGA first and was told that they were out of scholarships. Zebrie then picked up the phone and called UF only to find out that UF also was full and did not have a scholarship. This is not the first time or the last time that a kid waits too long to pull the trigger and finds himself looking at options #3 and #4. It happens every year.

As has been mentioned, Zebrie had been a UGA lean for over a year. Maybe he should have pulled the trigger earlier instead of dragging everything out. This is Richt’s and Meyer’s (and all of their assistants’) livelihood and they have to make tough decisions like this everyday.

For the morons blathering on about the Jevan Snead story from Meat Market, it is nothing but pure BS from Snead. Anyone who followed his recruiting when he was in HS know that Snead knew that UF was recruiting Tebow as a QB. Snead was quoted in articles talking about potentially competing against Tebow at QB at UF. Here is the real story about Snead. He is afraid of competition. It is that simple. It is why he decommitted from UF and committed to Texas. It is why he transferred from Texas to Ole Miss.

Other myths -

Pupello - The UF coaches told him he needed to improve when they were recruiting him. He simply did not pan out. I am at a loss as to how the UF coaches lied to him. This happens all the time with kids who were much more highly ranked coming out of HS than Pupello. I guess this means that coaches lied to all of those kids also?

Stonum - Make no mistake about it, Lloyd Carr is not a big fan of Rich Rodriquez. Carr did speak to Meyer during the bowl week as this was documented in numerous newspaper articles. Who knows what Carr said to Meyer and what Meyer said to Stonum. But, Stonum has been a Michigan commitment since September and did not take any other visits.

Meyer blamed the players for the Michigan loss - What? He blamed the coaching and said there would be changes. Which leads to …

Drayton - He was told before Tennessee came calling that his contract would not be renewed.

The truth is that any coach that is a good recruiter has been accused time and time again of being a liar. Richt, Fulmer, Spurrier, Meyer, Carroll, Zook, Stoops, etc. … all of these guys have been accused of lying to recruits.

BTW, I can only LMAO at the guy with the son who is a walk-on at Bama. Your son should have twice the stories about shady recruiting at Bama as he does about all of the other SEC schools combined.

By yellowblood

January 13, 2008 10:15 AM | Link to this

I don’t know if he likes Tickle Piles or not but we DO have openings at Georgia Tech.

By ThisIsProbablyWhatHappened

January 13, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this

wow Darius. Awful lot of smoke for your boy Meyer for there to be no fire as far as slimey recruiting goes.

Nick Saban, Mark Richt and Charlie Weis are sitting very pretty with top classes yet you don’t hear these type of accusations about them.

Face it. He led this kid along, making him think all was well to look around. Then when a 5 star DT came available (probably due to his infamous negative recruiting) he dumped Sanders to make room.

If Omar Hunter goes to UGA and not UF Meyer will be the one with egg on his face

By mark

January 13, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

Hey be nice to the dumb kid. Why is race always an issue? At least he is an african American who has a father present not that he helped.

By Go Gators

January 13, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

Urban Meyer lied? Yeah, Richt has never lied to a recruit either. Matter of fact, no other coach has said anything wrong to get a recruit.

The kid screwed up. He waited too late in the game and hurt his stock. He has no one to blame but himself.

By Fight Fight Fight

January 13, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Z. Choose UCLA—Lineman needed. They are ready to shock the college football world soon.

By Yankee

January 13, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

You rednecks and your racist comments and jokes makes me thank God everyday I don’t have to claim to be southern.

See what you are avoiding, Z.? Go call Rodriguez. Michigan OWNED Florida this year.

By gatorpe

January 13, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

I love all the Meyer hate. We all understand it. He is seemingly getting it done like SOS and the rest are scared and angry. If I read it right UGA backed out like UF but you can only wait for the prom date so long and then you have to make a choice. THat big boy will find a place but maybe not what he really wants, hell who does he

By Bill

January 13, 2008 11:02 AM | Link to this

He needs to go to USF. They will be better then UF in a couple of years anyway. They have beaten all kinds of NCAA records for upstart programs. At this rate they will be the fastest program in history to win a National Championship.

By dawgcruiser

January 13, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

I am sorry to hear the news today. I was really hoping to see you in the red and black and was really shocked to hear you were actually thinking about signing with the Gators. Believe me, that is not a big loss. I have not read all the remarks posted on this page but some bring a very negative vibe. I still hope that there will be a spot open for you at GA. I also don’t understand all the hate for Omar Hunter. I feel that he is a great player and would be a great addition to our program. I hope that everything works out for you and your family. Remember, there will be some athletes that will not be able to join the team next year for xy reason. There is always hope. My best wishes to you and your family.

By Bill

January 13, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

He needs to go to USF. They will be better then UF in a couple of years anyway. They have beaten all kinds of NCAA records for upstart programs. At this rate they will be the fastest program in history to win a National Championship.

By GaBulldawg Mom

January 13, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

My boy plays football and was not as forunate as Zebrie to be offered a scholarship early on. I am a single Ga Mom and I paid for my son to go to school. I worked over 80 hours per week, and last year Coach Richt gave him a scholarship and it help me out a great deal. Zebrie should have chosen Georgia in a timely manner, forget the hype! This comes from a player and his Mom that is very greatful for UGA and Coach Richt. The lesson here is for him to go in as a walk-on and let his parents pay for his school and maybe if he is good enough the scholarship will come later…His parents probably wont like it that way.

By PD

January 13, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Pretty irresponsible journalism by the AJC with that misleading title (but that’s nothing new at the AJC). The title states that UF rejected his commitment, but then the article directly contradicts that by explaining that in fact he did not commit to UF and have his commitment rejected, but rather the school called him and told him he waited too long and his offer was no longer valid.

Later, the article states that the exact same thing happened with UGA, but by strange happenstance the article title did not read, “Florida AND GEORGIA BOTH reject commitment from Sanders.” But then, the writer knows that most people will just read the purposely misleading headline and that’s what they’ll think happened. Nice to see that in this ever-changing world, nothing ever changes at the AJC.

By poopdawg

January 13, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this

Amen, Dawgtime good post

By PD

January 13, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Pretty irresponsible journalism by the AJC with that misleading title (but that’s nothing new at the AJC). The title states that UF rejected his commitment, but then the article directly contradicts that by explaining that in fact he did not commit to UF and have his commitment rejected, but rather the school called him and told him he waited too long and his offer was no longer valid.

Later, the article states that the exact same thing happened with UGA, but by strange happenstance the article title did not read, “Florida AND GEORGIA BOTH reject commitment from Sanders.” But then, the writer knows that most people will just read the purposely misleading headline and that’s what they’ll think happened. Nice to see that in this ever-changing world, nothing ever changes at the AJC.

By PD

January 13, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Pretty irresponsible journalism by the AJC with that misleading title (but that’s nothing new at the AJC). The title states that UF rejected his commitment, but then the article directly contradicts that by explaining that in fact he did not commit to UF and have his commitment rejected, but rather the school called him and told him he waited too long and his offer was no longer valid.

Later, the article states that the exact same thing happened with UGA, but by strange happenstance the article title did not read, “Florida AND GEORGIA BOTH reject commitment from Sanders.” But then, the writer knows that most people will just read the purposely misleading headline and that’s what they’ll think happened. Nice to see that in this ever-changing world, nothing ever changes at the AJC.

By Solomon Ramsey

January 13, 2008 11:24 AM | Link to this

Unless you are one of the top QB’s or Running Backs in the USA COMMIT EARLY!!!!!!!!! It’s a numbers game and these schools have spots to fill and don’t want to be standing empty handed.

By SingleMomToo

January 13, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

are you KIDDING me GaBulldawgMom???

You think its OKAY for these coaches to play the game but not the kid? IF your kid had been recruited then you would know what I am talking about. My kid heard the speils but we were lucky.

This kid got jerked around and lost out.

By JackP

January 13, 2008 11:36 AM | Link to this

Is the story you read about this guy the real reason he was rejected? Could it be that there are other reasons but no one is saying anything?

By Big O

January 13, 2008 11:37 AM | Link to this

So, coach Richt tells him UGAY is full and thats fine, Urban tells him Florida is full and he is a liar. Ugay school of logic? Then you believe some crap written in a fish wrap called Nole Digest! WOW! Do you not know than the Leon County distance learning college (FSU ) is a rival and Florida wanna be? Get real !! Think, if you have the capacity of rational thought.

By Yankee

January 13, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this

No matter how it went down, this has made Florida look very bad in the long run as far as recruiting goes.

Future recruits AND their parents are going to look back on this and think “hmm. This is the guy that left the recruit high and dry after telling him “you are part of our school”.

By sinse

January 13, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

t,,, you must be from Alabama, plenty of intelligence in Georgia ,you just too stupid too read about it.and if you not from bama stay up north with the rest of the know it alls we have enough yanks in Florida

By sinse

January 13, 2008 12:04 PM | Link to this

t,,, you must be from Alabama, plenty of intelligence in Georgia ,you just too stupid too read about it.and if you not from bama stay up north with the rest of the know it alls we have enough yanks in Florida

By motheroftwo

January 13, 2008 12:05 PM | Link to this

I feel sorry for the young man because he and his family do not truly understand this (college recruiting) is a business. Unfortunately both sides will say whatever they think will get them the best deal. Recruiters will push for the kids to come to their school, but if the kid misses the mark with the SAT/ACT score they will drop all communication with the kid as if they never existed. Kids hold out for the “best” deal and burn their bridges before they have finished crossing them. I personally feel their should be a Recruiting 101 Class for parents and recruits sponsored by their local schools. So many people think these schools are holding spots for them, when in fact they are holding spots for who they offer. They are not offering these positions to only one person. They are offering the same 1 position to 5-10 guys and they accept whoever accepts their offer. You’d have to be a super supreme blue chip prospect to get them to “hold” a spot for you.

By Yankee

January 13, 2008 12:13 PM | Link to this

This poster is calling me stupid? Classic…

”,,, you must be from Alabama, plenty of intelligence in Georgia ,you just too stupid too read about it.and if you not from bama stay up north with the rest of the know it alls we have enough yanks in Florida “

By Buddy El

January 13, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this

DEAR BULL:

THAT 7-4 TEAM OF YOURS DIDN’T OWN MANY PEOPLE THIS YEAR SO I’M WONDERING IF YOU ARE STILL CLINGING TO THE UF WIN OVER OHIO STATE LAST YEAR. LOOK IT UP. OHIO STATE HAS NEVER BEATEN AN SEC TEAM IN 9 BOWL GAME TRIES. RICHT IS A CLASS ACT. UM IS UM. HE ALMOST RUINED TEBOW BY HAVING HIM RUN THE BALL OVER HALF THE TIME THIS YEAR. NEXT YEAR WILL BE THE SAME AND MAYBE THE KILLER FOR TEBOW IF THAT CONTINUES. URBAN MEYER = WIN AT ANY COST.

By FLA DAWG

January 13, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Z - Man!

I’m sure you are feeling left out of your dreams right now but keep in mind you bouned from one college to another and held out while most of the other recruits committed. Not sure if your dad advised you to do this but it was a big mistake.

As much as I dislike The Gators, it’s not their fault. They have to build a team and when you send out mixed signals then they have to move ahead without you.

I truly hope something comes open for you at UGA - you could be an immediate impact player and possibly be on a National Championship Team there.

By dd

January 13, 2008 12:41 PM | Link to this

Fred, you sound like some street corner loser. Grow up and speak English.

By Darius

January 13, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Yankee - I do not know if you are stupid, but I am quite sure that you are not very bright based on your comments. A couple years ago, Phil Fulmer pulled a scholarship offer from an OL who had been committed to Tennessee for months. This all happened at the last minute and it was because Tennessee found OL they liked better. Last time I checked Fulmer was not having trouble finding recruits because of it. Maryland did the same thing to Slayton (RB at WVU) several years back. It happens every year … just like schools filling up with committed kids and not having scholarships available for kids who waited too long.

And once again for those who are slow … Zebrie called UGA first and was told that they were full and then he picked up the phone and called UF only to find out they also did not have a ship available.

By F Russo

January 13, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

I JUST CANNOT FEEL SORRY FOR SANDERS. THESE KIDS WANT TO PLAY GAMES THIS IS THE KIND OF THING THAT WILL HAPPEN. WANTING THE COACH TO COME TO HIM WHAT A JOKE. HOPEFULLY UGA AND FL GOT TOGEATHER ON THIS ONE TO TEACH THEM A LESSON. THIS JACKSON KID IS DOING THE SAME THING TO UGA.LET HIM GO HE IS NOT WORTH IT.

By Darius

January 13, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

BTW, Saban, Richt, and Weiss do have negative things said about them in regards to their recruiting. And anyone who follow recruiting closely knows this.

By Yankee

January 13, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

“Zebrie called UGA first and was told that they were full and then he picked up the phone and called UF only to find out they also did not have a ship available.”

uh, Darius, that is NOT what the article says.

“The school that Zebrie was going to commit to called and informed him they no longer have slots available,” said Sanders’ father Vincent Sanders. “It was a disappointing situation for him. He had told that school to hold a spot for him when he went on a visit there.

“And Zebrie had already called all the other coaches and told them he appreciated the experience, but he wanted to go elsewhere.”

so the father involved says that his son WAS going to commit to Florida today. The player TOLD UGA thanks but no thanks. Then FLORIDA called HIM and said “too bad so sad” after assuring him they wanted him.

which is key here. IF Urban told him that they would save an offer, than he is slime. IF he did not, then Z screwed up.

I know what I believe happened and I bet a lot of recruits out there are thinking the same thing:-)

By way to go gators

January 13, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

well maybe now he can get a good education its sad had he done it the first day then he’d be a gator but if the gators get a better player then they pull the offer to bad he wasn’t looking for a coaching job

By Buckhead Bulldog

January 13, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

Is the cooment below English? Jeezzz! Go get your GED, moron.

By sinse

January 13, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

t,,, you must be from Alabama, plenty of intelligence in Georgia ,you just too stupid too read about it.and if you not from bama stay up north with the rest of the know it alls we have enough yanks in Florida

By Yankee

January 13, 2008 1:01 PM | Link to this

ALL coaches have negative things said about recruiting. Those coaches with the top three classes don’t have anything NEAR the amount or severity of things said that Meyer has. No where near. They also don’t have assistant coaches bailing in droves either.

By Twisted

January 13, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

Yankee,

You base your opinion that Florida left a kid high and dry on the “part of our school” comment????? Which could have been taken out of context and is not even attributed to UF…it could just as easily been a reference to UGA. Moreover, what if the coach said something like, “when you commit, you become part of our school”. But the kid didn’t commit. It is laughable that the dad feels that a school should hold a spot for his kid…now that is dumb!

And, Yankee, if you are so smart, why do you base your entire opinion on an article that has so many holes in it. Read the post above by the guy named PD…the AJC contradicts itself several times in the article. Doesn’t that make you a least a little suspect as to it’s accuracy and intent???

By Cocky38

January 13, 2008 1:07 PM | Link to this

Son just go to Carolina…Spurrier will coach you up.You grew up in SC anyway.Going North does some terrible things to your mind.

By Yankee

January 13, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this

“Doesn’t that make you a least a little suspect as to it’s accuracy and intent???”

See, that proves my point. If the article had been about Richt, then yes, I would wonder. But the fact that Meyer has built the type of reputation that he has in recruiting than NO I don’t doubt for one minute this kid got scammed.

By rick

January 13, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

Moral of the story when you find a college that you like lock them down, schools have had so many recruits commit to them only to change thier mind on signing day. As a school you when you put it out there you want the love back and these recruits who just want to take these free trips and have fun on them have got to learn. I don’t feel sorry for the kid and I am not a gator of bulldog fan. If he becomes a starter at his school he will be fine because then he too will be used by his school for recruits and the football coachs’ will give him a boatload of money when a recruit comes to visit and tell him to make sure he has a good time and Mr. Sanders will do like all college athletes do and only spend a few dollars on the recruit and pocket the rest. WELCOME TO THE NCAA MR. SANDERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By catlady

January 13, 2008 2:01 PM | Link to this

He had told that school to hold a spot for him when he went on a visit there. What chutzpah!

now he feels like he has egg on his face.” He does!

“He’s going to go where they want him.” He was wanted before at UGa and Uf, but isn’t going either of those places because he couldn’t resist “playing the field”. Now he reaps.

The young man has good skills in football, they say. Hopefully he will develop other good skills that will take him even farther. And hopefully this hasn’t happened because someone was counting their chickens…thinking of the money this boy might command as a pro!

By DawgByte

January 13, 2008 2:10 PM | Link to this

To Vincent Sanders:

If you knew your son wanted to go to Florida when he visited and asked them to hold a spot, then you should have committed then instead of shopping around. Wake-up fella you can’t wait forever these days and even more importantly you have to stay on top of the number of verbals and number available scholarships. If a school has 25 available scholarships and they have 25 verbals you’re SOL!

I don’t feel sorry for you at ALL!!! Number one your son bought Urban’s lies and secondly, you favored a school where the student body wears JEAN SHORTS. End of story.

By Tom

January 13, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this

I feel bad for Zebrie. By all accounts he is a good kid and will be a great asset to any school. Florida, like many other schools, always has a few kids that they lose out on every year. It’s not like you only recruit 24 players for 24 spots. I know UF wanted him to commit very badly, and he wouldn’t do it. Hopefully, he won’t waste his talent at FSU. Altough I believe he is a music major! lol

By pat

January 13, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this

Yankee needs to take a grammar lesson. You people from up north act so superior, but you can’t even put together a grammaitically correct sentence. Go back to kindergarten and start over.

By Steve

January 13, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Wow. I wonder how many people posting actually believe college is about getting an education. What is the main reason for college football? Separate you from your dollar. Main reason for newpapers? Separate you from your dollar. The world does not revolve around college football. All these posts and who really knows what is going on. PD hit on it. Both UGA and UF did the same thing. AJC must be getting rich.

By KingGator

January 13, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this

Gators are obviously on a roll, as usual.

If you want to talk about someone being deceitful, how about Mark Richt, with that holier-than-thou image advocating all his stupid and classless antics during the season. What can you expect from a Miami grad, and a desperate dude that has all those hungry dawgs breathing down his throat. Hey, wonder if he got his mercedes this yr. for finally breaking the FL jinx?

If this recruit wants to be a Gator bad enough let him walk on!!

Go Gators!!

By DawgByte

January 13, 2008 2:47 PM | Link to this

Hey Yankee:

I’ve lived in Yankeeville (NYC) and northerners are just as racist and bigoted as any other place in this country, so take your elitist opinions and readjust them to reality.

By robby

January 13, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this

tehe…king gator u must be a youngin…and all props to teams who win championships…like fla…

but it took a lotta years of playin ball to win nethin down in gainesville!!! lol

zebrie screwed the pooch so to speak by waiting so long…these kids are commiting over a year out!

the only thing stupid and classless about this past year was tebow limpin like a hurt puppy against georgia…six sacks and a bunch of hurries rnt caused by a bum shoulder…! fla got beat four times this year…but having said that…i cant wait for next year!

go dogs!

By catlady

January 13, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

grammaitically

Pat, if we are going to chastise these danged Yankees for their poor English, let’s at least chastise them correctly!

By Steve

January 13, 2008 2:54 PM | Link to this

Wow. What is the main reason for college football? Separate you from your dollar. Main reason for newspapers? Same thing. PD hit in right on. Both UF and UGA did the same thing and the AJC is selectively reporting. How many actually care that this kid gets an education? Very few. Pretty much shows your real character and how much you really care about this young man. Football is a sport and NOT a way of life. If everything is so wonderful at UGA what about basketball right now? I wonder how many posters actually went to college. How many enrolled and dropped out. How many live their lives for college football. It is not about racism. It is not about football. It is about a young who is good at playing football and should be going to college to get an education. I do not remember the exact stats but it is around 1 out of every 100 high school athletes ever gets a colege scholarship at any level. One out of every 27,000 high school athletes ever collects a paycheck for playing any professional sport. So what is this really about? Sounds like very few of you care one bit about this young man. Grow up. This is all about money. Yes, even at UGA it is only about money. Nothing else, just making money. So, keep that in perspective when you claim to be supporting or not supporting this young man, or bashing another school. Even in high schools, it is about making money. It is not about developing character and preparing for the future. It is about hyping kids into believing they will play pro sports if they work out longer, lift more weights, throw more, etc. Very few coaches ever say “read more books or spend more time on your homework.” Put things back in perspective. Or are you so self centered and believe the world revolves around bashing another school. Pretty much wounds like that. I think it would be more important to support this young man’s education, finding a school where he fits and wish him well. To those of you espousing that UGA is the next national champion, well, that is why the game is played.

By Darius

January 13, 2008 2:55 PM | Link to this

Yankee - The more you say the worse it gets as far as doubts about your intelligence. It is becoming more evident that the first person to question your smarts was on to something.

Zebrie - The gurus at the UGA recruiting websites had said a week ago that Zebrie had already tried to commit to UGA and had been told that they did not have a ship. It was not a secret to anyone that followed recruiting that Zebrie was a lean to UGA (his mom is a UGA grad) or that UGA was filling up quickly. Zebrie waited too long and UGA told him they did not have a spot. The article confirms that UGA told Zebrie they did not have a spot.

Asst coaches “bailing in droves” - LMAO! Drayton had been told his contract would not be renewed. Doc Holliday went back to WVU (his alma mater and where he had coached for quite a while) because they gave him $500k/year which was probably 3x what he was making at UF. But, I am sure that Doc left because he hated Meyer … not because of a $350k/year raise. LOL!

But, please continue with your ignorant blathering and do not bother to let a few facts get in your way.

By robby

January 13, 2008 2:59 PM | Link to this

tehe…king gator u must be a youngin…and all props to teams who win championships…like fla…

but it took a lotta years of playin ball to win nethin down in gainesville!!! lol

zebrie screwed the pooch so to speak by waiting so long…these kids are commiting over a year out!

the only thing stupid and classless about this past year was tebow limpin like a hurt puppy against georgia…six sacks and a bunch of hurries rnt caused by a bum shoulder…! fla got beat four times this year…but having said that…i cant wait for next year!

go dogs!

By James

January 13, 2008 3:08 PM | Link to this

They need to replace the scholarship limits back to 30/105 like it used to be. It gives more kids an opportunity to get a quality education for free.

By Reunion Dawg

January 13, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this

King Gator You are typical jean short wearing UF idiot!!! Classless you say, why don’t you look at your own school and all of the off field antics that your athletes have gotten into over the years. And this year as in other years nothing was done about it. I believe this year your defensive leader was miraculously cleared of all charges within a week. That is some kind of due process( or intervention) you have in Gaines-Vegas. No suspension, no discipline. That is why your defense and offensive line play sux… “The Urban Legend “is not instilling values in your young men. The perspective that many around the nation have of “TUL” is that he is an egomaniac who is creating little excuse makers. A clear example of this was the Auburn loss. Auburn whipped you guys at the line of scrimmage, as often Auburn does to most, your house and he did not even give Auburn credit for the win nor did he acknowledge the freshman kicker he tried to ice, twice. Urban will be gone in 2 years who knows where but just get ready as he never leaves a program in a better state then when he got their.

By Big Dawg

January 13, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

First off Sanders was torn between GA and Florida and this caused him to wait too long to make a decision. Hopefully he has learned from this experience, Florida nor Georgia is at fault here but the Kid and his parents. Next the article did not say anything about Florida or Georgia not having Scholarships still available only that they no longer have a scholarship available for offensive lineman. Georgia filled their quota with Harman and Florida with the two guys who had committed earlier in the week. It is my understanding that Georgia has one more available and Florida has two but these have been put aside for defensive linemen/backs etc.

I feel very bad for Zerbie and wish him all the best and hope that things work out so he can sign with us on February 7th, as Harmon or another recruit could still change their mind and then we would have room for him which is what Coach Searels has told him.

By Vince

January 13, 2008 3:12 PM | Link to this

Too bad we don’t have room for him. A few years back, one of our famous O linemen - can’t remember name right now but others will - gave up his scholarship so that we could bring in a top guy.

I wonder if any of our guys would be willing to do that for a year.

By R. E.

January 13, 2008 3:39 PM | Link to this

I’ll only say maybe you shouldn’t expect the planet Earth to revolve around your exalted existence, the Dogs have better in their own back yard, his loss ay!

By Peter

January 13, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this

Pat said: Yankee needs to take a grammar lesson. You people from up north act so superior, but you can’t even put together a grammaitically correct sentence. Go back to kindergarten and start over.

Learn to spell, Jethro. A mind is a terrible thing to waste.

As far as this young man is concerned he played a gamble (or maybe his father did) and it did not pay off. He learned a valuable lesson about the proverbial bird in the hand that he will hopefully carry along with him in adulthood.

By Twisted

January 13, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

Reunion….are you a freaking idiot??? Utah and Bowling Green weren’t in better shape when Meyer left than before he got there??? Your entire statement just lost all of its credibility with that stupid assessment. You are an embarrassment to Dawg fans.

By the way, I love how you speak about someone’s national reputation as if a potato head like you would know.

By R. E.

January 13, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

YANKEE, we are thrilled you don’t want to be acossiated with the South, maybe you can organize a union that will keep the liberal Northerners up their with your like minded Canadien friends, AMEN__ AMEN!

By 2006NC-Troup

January 13, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Good luck to you Zerbie; sorry it didn’t work out for you with the Mighty Gators. Please find a school in the SEC; that’s where the best FB is played!

By Twisted

January 13, 2008 4:08 PM | Link to this

Yankee,

If you haven’t heard of recruiting stories over the years about Saban then you just showed how little you know and your other comments become equally suspect as well.

By JustOneQuestion

January 13, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

DID MEYER CALL SANDERS AND SAY “COMMIT OR WE ARE GIVING YOUR SLOT TO ANOTHER PLAYER?”

If he has built a year long relationship with this kid and family do you not THINK this might have been the proper route???

Please answer this question Gator Fans

By Sam

January 13, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

Is it just me or this recruiting getting more and more out of hand every year? Something needs to be done. Here is my solution: 1) No athletic scholarships offered to high schoolers. 2) A kid applies to the school he wants to go to. If he gets in, then great. 3) Tryouts for freshmen begin on date X. 4) If a kid makes it, he gets a scholarship for the second year. 5) Coaches are not allowed to talk to a kid until he is admitted to school.

I know I live in a dream world.

By mr nice

January 13, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

We don’t allow yankees to post on here unless you have prior permission!

By Another Yankee

January 13, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

Mr. Nice Since I am probably your boss, I certainly don’t need permission to post. Sincerely, The Yankee that Runs Your Show

By Red Light

January 13, 2008 4:43 PM | Link to this

A bloggers’ new all-time low. Berating a high-school athlete and his father for dealing with a very confusing process. Shame on you all. Grow up. This isn’t just about being a Dawg or a Gator or whatever. I hope the rock you all crawled out from under crushes your vacant skull. How utterly ridiculous.

Because a person has a talent doesn’t mean you have the right to belittle them. I suggest future blogs like this be deleted.

By jacketbuzz

January 13, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

Maybe richt can sign him to run on the field after TDs to taunt the other team, like he did in the florida game!!

By Ohiostatebuckeye

January 13, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

UGA fan is Noshon from Georgia? He happens to be your best player as well as the player that puts some pep in the team step!

Easy on where this kid should play! His dad screw up! This kid obvious can go any where in the country! Hopefully he will go to school where he can mature and have a good career and learn about life at the same time!

By dawgcruiser

January 13, 2008 5:08 PM | Link to this

I have a question? It was said that UM was doing an in-home visit with Zebrie this past week. Did it actually take place? If so, this would have been a great time to discuss the future plans of this young man. If other OLs were close to committing, he should have been told so. I believe that UGA probably contacted him when AJ Harmon committed with the news and it was at this point when he was probably told that the offers for his position were filled. I think that this is also what played part on Jackson making a stronger commitment to UGA, because he knew that Omar Hunter could get his offer. Of course, I am making this assumptions on articles that have read and not any actual evidence that I have collected. I don’t know if anyone recalls last year recruiting when a very talented recruit (Stafford from La grange, GA)kept stringing UGA along only to be told at the end that he was no longer wanted at Georgia. Now, he is a very good defensive tackle at Kentucky. I hate to see Zebrie go through this and have some posters doing a bunch of name calling. Remember, this are 17-18 year old kids making a huge decision. Some of them coming from very bad backgrounds were they do not recieve any attention from their caregivers. Then all of the sudden, you have all this colleges calling you and telling you how much they want you and how great you’re. I am not saying that Zebrie comes from this type of background, for it’s obvious that his mother was a UGA grad according to these posts. Nobody knows how things played out except him and his family. They know what they were told. Until, you hear it from them, people need to hold their tongue and not lash out at CMR or UM for doing something wrong. I say this knowing how much I would hate to see a good recruit go to UF or UT. El futuro esta muy luminoso para los Bulldogs en 2008, pero aun asi no voy a decir que vamos a ganar un NC en ese ano.

By I have one question still not answered

January 13, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this

apparently the Gator fans are afraid to answer.

DID MEYER GIVE HIM A HEADS UP COURTESY CALL BEFORE GIVING AWAY HIS SCHOLARSHIP?

If he didn’t, he is pond scum. He spent a year with that family. If he did, then Sanders screwed up.

So. which is it?

By Jim

January 13, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this

Send the Bling people to UGA and to UofF. Bling,Bling,and more Bling the Thuggery Schools.

By Greg Leathers

January 13, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

Thanks a lot Title IX. Now this kid can’t get to play football at Florida because the p.c. crowd want to give a scholarship to some volleyball or soccerplaying girl. Football brings in the money, not volleyball. Let them raise their own money for women’s athletic scholarships.

By Racebaiter

January 13, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Wish he’d come to Tech. We could use him, but I’m guessing he’s not smart enough if he’s considering UF and UGA.

By catlady

January 13, 2008 6:45 PM | Link to this

BEFORE GIVING AWAY HIS SCHOLARSHIP?

It wasn’t “his” scholarship until he accepted it. He didn’t. He messed up.

You may laugh, but all day I have been reading on this blog what a skuzzball UM is and I kept saying, “Yeah!” I just realized folks are NOT talking about the University of Miami!! LOL

By Pete

January 13, 2008 6:54 PM | Link to this

Kid, it looks like your folks and you screwed the pouch……..maybe this is a lesson about playing both ends against the middle……….

By UGAordie

January 13, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

No one wants to go to Tech. He wants to go to a real football school, not a school who loses to inferior competition. Bold:Who goes to the Naval Academy to find a coach, I will tell you who a mid major loser. Dumb Gnats

By Herschel34

January 13, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

Gnats will always be Losers

By UGA_Dawgs

January 13, 2008 7:46 PM | Link to this

UGA has no more scholarship left. Rumor has it that coach Ritch and the coachin staff is working hard to see if they can dig up a scholarship for Omar. Unfortunately, all signs point to Omar commiting to UF. TJ Pridemore says he will commit to Florida if Omar is going to commit to them too. Zebrie took too long. Should of commit before AJ Harmon. But I’m realy happy with AJ commitment. Zebrie can be a walk on if he wants to be a Bulldogs. And rumors has it that Bobby Massie and Neiko Limpscomb will be a sign and place guy.

By catlady

January 13, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

BEFORE GIVING AWAY HIS SCHOLARSHIP?

It wasn’t “his” scholarship until he accepted it. He didn’t. He messed up.

You may laugh, but all day I have been reading on this blog what a skuzzball UM is and I kept saying, “Yeah!” I just realized folks are NOT talking about the University of Miami!! LOL

By catlady

January 13, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

BEFORE GIVING AWAY HIS SCHOLARSHIP?

It wasn’t “his” scholarship until he accepted it. He didn’t. He messed up.

You may laugh, but all day I have been reading on this blog what a skuzzball UM is and I kept saying, “Yeah!” I just realized folks are NOT talking about the University of Miami!! LOL

By catlady

January 13, 2008 8:02 PM | Link to this

BEFORE GIVING AWAY HIS SCHOLARSHIP?

It wasn’t “his” scholarship until he accepted it. He didn’t. He messed up.

You may laugh, but all day I have been reading on this blog what a skuzzball UM is and I kept saying, “Yeah!” I just realized folks are NOT talking about the University of Miami!! LOL

By Vince

January 13, 2008 8:06 PM | Link to this

Seems to me that Sanders should go where he would really like to play - Georgia being one of them - and walk on. Just about every year, at least one scholarship guy blows out a knee, or just decides to hang it up, or gets into academic trouble. With like 80 scholarships, just go to UGA as a walk-on and earn the scholarship - one would prob show up by summer; or worst case, one gets 3 scholarship years and takes out loans for the first year and pays them back after college.

Why not just go where you really want to play. THat would be my advice, if he would love to be a Dawg. I can’t possibly see Richt saying “no” to that, and in a year, he’d be one of our best recruits getting an O-line scholarship after a red-shirt year paying tuition.

By catlady

January 13, 2008 8:09 PM | Link to this

sorry X3

By catlady

January 13, 2008 8:31 PM | Link to this

I am guessing he’d have to pay out of state tuition as a walk on at Florida or UGa. Lots of folks aren’t willing to pay for something like that when they believe they should get a full free ride.

By Mom

January 13, 2008 8:41 PM | Link to this

” I am guessing he’d have to pay out of state tuition as a walk on at Florida or UGa. Lots of folks aren’t willing to pay for something like that when they believe they should get a full free ride.”

well Duh. $30,000 or so for a walk on position when he could walk on at OSU for instate? Do you really think UGA is so great he would do that???

By smartazz

January 13, 2008 8:50 PM | Link to this

dumbazz deserves what he got….. dumbazz should have known better than wait to commit….. dumbazz father of his should have told him to commit early….. dumbazz coach at that redneck high school should have told to commit…. now he is stuck on a loosing football program….. dumbazz brotha….. services him right for being such a dumbazz

By smartazz

January 13, 2008 8:52 PM | Link to this

dumbazz deserves what he got….. dumbazz should have known better than wait to commit….. dumbazz father of his should have told him to commit early….. dumbazz coach at that redneck high school should have told to commit…. now he is stuck on a loosing football program….. dumbazz brotha….. services him right for being such a dumbazz

By John Burningham

January 13, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this

Let his parents pay for his college like I did for my daughter!

By Monkey Kong

January 13, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

The biggest mistake of all is falling for Urban Liar. Meyer is completely truth challenge and has no integrity whatsoever. If I were Zebrie I would call up Kelly at Cincy,Groh at UVa., or Cutcliffe at Duke and maybe a few others. ND would be a good choice, but I think they are full with their OL recruits.

By Graduate who paid own way

January 13, 2008 9:55 PM | Link to this

College football and the recruiting hooptala Sucks.

By UGA_Dawgs

January 13, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this

I saw Urban Myers in my head coach office. He was trying to recruit one of our star player. Fortunately, he commit to somewhere else instead of Myer.

By pizmania

January 13, 2008 10:52 PM | Link to this

Listen up for all you JERKS!!! that are berating a 17 year old kid for commiting late. You are the reason this recruiting process is way out of control. ANY ONE WHO THINKS THAT IT IS OK TO INSULT AND BERATE THIS KID, BECAUSE HE COMMITTED LATE HAS NO LIFE AND NEED TO STICK TO PLAYING WITH THEM SELVES AND STOP LIVING LIFE THROUGH THESE FOOTBALL PLAYERS. Be an adult with some class!!!! You know some people make football fans look like the most morally questionable people out there in the world today. I have to say alot of so called UGA fans make it seem like you guys have no heart and I know this not to be true for my friends who went to UGA, so please stop making UGA look like the redneck capital of the world.

By MrRecruit

January 14, 2008 1:05 AM | Link to this

The flip side of this is everybody commits early; just to play musical chairs on Signing Day. No one would truly know were the recruits were going.

By Nick1980

January 14, 2008 7:54 AM | Link to this

The thing that we need to realize is that schools only have a certain amount of scholarships each year. Recruiting is a tough task because you try and get the best players out there to fill your teams needs. Unless you get a solid commit you are still out there recruiting for that position because you have to get it filled. Zebrie should have not kept making his decision so vague. Neither Georgia or Florida knew 100% if he was going to commit so they did what they were supposed to do. They RECRUITED. You have to realize that there is only 22 days left until signing day. Schools can not wait on a MAYBE to fill the scholorship. If they did and their recruit did not sign, they would have a scholarship out there that was wasted. I feel bad for Zebrie, but college recruiting is very competetive and unless any team has a commitment they are going to continue looking.

By Nick1980

January 14, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

The thing that we need to realize is that schools only have a certain amount of scholarships each year. Recruiting is a tough task because you try and get the best players out there to fill your teams needs. Unless you get a solid commit you are still out there recruiting for that position because you have to get it filled. Zebrie should have not kept making his decision so vague. Neither Georgia or Florida knew 100% if he was going to commit so they did what they were supposed to do. They RECRUITED. You have to realize that there is only 22 days left until signing day. Schools can not wait on a MAYBE to fill the scholorship. If they did and their recruit did not sign, they would have a scholarship out there that was wasted. I feel bad for Zebrie, but college recruiting is very competetive and unless any team has a commitment they are going to continue looking.

By Nick1980

January 14, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

The thing that we need to realize is that schools only have a certain amount of scholarships each year. Recruiting is a tough task because you try and get the best players out there to fill your teams needs. Unless you get a solid commit you are still out there recruiting for that position because you have to get it filled. Zebrie should have not kept making his decision so vague. Neither Georgia or Florida knew 100% if he was going to commit so they did what they were supposed to do. They RECRUITED. You have to realize that there is only 22 days left until signing day. Schools can not wait on a MAYBE to fill the scholorship. If they did and their recruit did not sign, they would have a scholarship out there that was wasted. I feel bad for Zebrie, but college recruiting is very competetive and unless any team has a commitment they are going to continue looking.

By Dawgcrzy

January 14, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Getting off the subject a little,did anybody see TM on Sports Final last night? Even Bill Hartman thought he was crazy!

By your boss

January 14, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

UGAordie, get off the computer and get those french fries cooking son. these dreaming dawg fans will need to eat plenty before next year to fulfill their role as “the biggest loser”

By jenr

January 14, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Maybe if he had focused more on the “student” part of “student athlete”, he would be able to attend wherever he wants- regardless of whether they had athletic scholarships available or not.

By Eric

January 14, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Hey, Look into OU. The Sooners NEED Linemen…

By Ed

January 14, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

Poor kid. Georgia and Florida don’t want him, and now he has to decide between FSU and UCLA. How will he manage to go on? Obviously I’m being sarcastic, but come on…two big time schools want to offer him a full ride, and we’re supposed to feel bad for him?

By JT

January 14, 2008 10:53 AM | Link to this

All these comments sound like a gathering of f*** rednecks!!!!!This is a KID, first and foremost!! You all are talking like this is an adult versed in the game of recruiting and you ASSume his parents are. He’s not doing anything that hasn’t been done before, and that’s he and his family’s choice. I’m almost certain there’s more to this story than we all know. And ‘Some Sense’? You don’t have any dayum sense, what difference does it make what the kids name is??? Or is it because the origin of that name gives you an inkling that he’s black! A*****! The fact that he’s talented and has all the academic requirements to play D1 ball should be enough…..bashing a kid..some of ya’ll are some sick mofos. Aight, back to work for me now, I feel so much better now!!

By Adolph

January 14, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

Ha! Anyone remember Stephon Marbury’s ridiculous press conference when he selected Tech? These morons would be sacking groceries if they couldn’t jump 20 feet & hover in the air.

By rikki tikkitavi

January 14, 2008 1:03 PM | Link to this

this 6’6” 270# “kid” should seize what may his last, best chance to escape the retardization he is about to be subjected to and run, not walk out of the SEC. UCLA, Oregon, WV, UConn, BC, Michigan, Wisconsin…somewhere he can leverage his athleticism into a degree from a real school, not some 2 bit redneck football factory….escape while you can, there is still time

By sobedawg

January 14, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

Stephon Marbury didn’t even know the name of his University after he left there…it’s on wikipedia…SobeDawg

By Early80sDawg

January 14, 2008 1:41 PM | Link to this

22 commitments and only 3 OL, and Richt’s passing on this one, then is he done for the year? If he doesn’t sign at least two more OL, especially after having to play 2 or 3 true FR on the OL this year (can’t remember exactly), then he’s still a dumb, stupid, frigging fool…

By ugagrad05

January 14, 2008 1:50 PM | Link to this

Zebrie Sanders is not the type of player we want in Athens. Although he’s a great player, all he has done at this point is prove that he is an over confident show off, who thought he could go where he wanted and when he wanted. There is no room for cocky “above other teammates” players in Athens.

Richt runs a high class organization. The bulldogs are destine for greatness over the next couple of years. Sanders is just the type of player that would prevent Georgia from being the great overall program that Richt has created. I say move on.

By ugagrad05

January 14, 2008 1:54 PM | Link to this

In my opinion, Zebrie Sanders is not the type of player we want in Athens. Although he is a great player, all he has done at this point is prove that he is an over confident show off who thought he could go where he wanted and when he wanted. There is no room for cocky “above other teammates” players in Athens. Richt runs a high class organization.

The bulldogs are destine for greatness over the next couple of years. Sanders is just the type of player that would prevent Georgia from being the great overall program that Richt has created. I say move on.

By 2Dawgs

January 14, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Let him walk on at THE Ohio State University!!

By Braves Fan 79

January 14, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Who cares, that fatass should play a REAL sport, like Basketball, Soccer or Baseball! College Football blows…and will never change until all you d******* stop supporting it!
Any sport where a team can go undefeated and still have NO shot at a title…ISNT A REAL SPORT!!

By Andy

January 14, 2008 3:22 PM | Link to this

I love college football but I don’t care what school these kids play for if you don’t think many aren’t cheating on their SAT/ACT’s, cheating their way through classes and getting paid to play whether from $100 handshakes or money showing up in their mailboxes Monday mornings you are fool.

By HaHaHa

January 14, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this

That’s what he deserves. It’ll teach these jacka$ses to learn how important it is to make a commitment and stick with it. Play around and this it what you get. Go play for Tech - they’ll take you.

By Nathan

January 14, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

You people hate atheletes so much its scary. So what if a teenager wants to take his time making the most importaant decision of his life. I know for a fact thousands of students each year do not decide which school they want to attend until after they attend summer orientations at several schools. These student atheletes have to decide by early February. What if someone withdrew your honor student’s acceptance after the fact. It would be an outrage in which the local news would be called to discuss the merits of the situation. I honestly feel sorry for this young man he had planned to go to Florida and it didn’t work out. I rout for the Dawgs but I hope this young man gets to play in a happy home. Best Wishes

By BamaFan

January 14, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Everyone that is saying this kid screwed up needs to read this article from Sports Illustrated on him. Sounds to me like the kid got played big time by both coaches.

“I was supposed to commit today,” Sanders said after the All Star game. “I called Florida up and I called Georgia up. Coach Meyer and [Georgia] coach [Mark] Richt both told me that right now wouldn’t be the right time.”

This came on the same day that the Gators got a commitment from Seffner (Fla.) Armwood High offensive lineman Matt Patchan and Louisville (Ga.) Jefferson County lineman A.J. Harmon switched his commitment from Clemson to Georgia during the U.S. Army game.

So what gives? Why would the schools take those commitments and not one from Sanders?

This could be a “slow play,” meaning Florida and Georgia coaches are encouraging Sanders to wait as they sort out their scholarship numbers and determine if they have room for him in their classes. NCAA rules allow schools to bring in only 25 new players a year, and some may not even have enough open scholarships to sign that many. So Sanders will wait until Sunday before announcing his final decision.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/highschool/01/07/recruiting.nb1/1.html

By JaxUFan

January 14, 2008 6:15 PM | Link to this

this was a perfect example of a kid who wanted to waste all of his other official visits, even though he only wanted to go to one school.

there is a great reason why Penn St, Texas and others that fill up their entire recruiting classes even before the senior year starts for these hs players.

snooze now you lose.

By HogFan03

January 14, 2008 7:34 PM | Link to this

If this was my kid, I would be p** too. If it takes all 5 officials and 10 more unofficials to find the right school, I would tell him to take them. It’s deciding where you spend the next 3 or 4 years of your life. It’s an important one. That’s why some take longer than others.

If you have a scholarship offer to a kid, honor it. If you’re not going to take him, and knew you were set at O-Line, pull the offer. Don’t wait until the kid tries to commit to tell him he’s no longer wanted. Bad move by UF, not Zebrie Sanders.

By bubbasparks

January 14, 2008 7:37 PM | Link to this

ucla compared to uga, uf, fsu. come on folks there is no discusssion. go west young man.

By Yankee

January 14, 2008 7:57 PM | Link to this

Is it that Gator and Dawg fans CAN’T read the SI article or just don’t care for facts?

The kid WANTED to commit two weeks ago AND THE COACHES TOLD HIM TO WAIT.

By Great White North

January 14, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

I hope the kid reads these comments.

Young man, life is full of lessons, some tough. The Lord works in mysterious ways. Look at all the remarks above made by SEC fans. That’s where you were headed.

By Cat 5 Cane

January 15, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Hey ZZZZ

Get your butt down to the 305 and become part of the explosion, we still have 3 slots but make it fast!

A new dynasty is in the making, like something you have never seen before. To all of you doubters… You will not believe the talent that Randy is putting together on the same field, until you see it, so count the days to 2010.

To Georgia and Florida… congrats to both of you for a great year and for the next couple, but 10 and 11 is ours. Like it or not, we are coming back and there is nothing you can do about it, so enjoy your rides for now, but make no mistake… we are coming back to claim the BCS as ours again.

NFL stardom starts and ends at the U.

Go Canes

By Cat 5 Cane

January 15, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

Hey ZZZZ

Get your butt down to the 305 and become part of the explosion, we still have 3 slots but make it fast!

A new dynasty is in the making, like something you have never seen before. To all of you doubters… You will not believe the talent that Randy is putting together on the same field, until you see it, so count the days to 2010.

To Georgia and Florida… congrats to both of you for a great year and for the next couple, but 10 and 11 is ours. Like it or not, we are coming back and there is nothing you can do about it, so enjoy your rides for now, but make no mistake… we are coming back to claim the BCS as ours again.

NFL stardom starts and ends at the U.

Go Canes

By dad1253

January 15, 2008 3:05 PM | Link to this

Most of you getting on this kid for waiting, obviously have no clue about the recruiting process. Now a days, coaches are looking for commits before their Junior year and some even sooner. Obviously, all the blasters have not been recruited or not of age yet. I hope you people do understand a kid’s education is involved. Let me ask you a question. How about the kid that commits to a lower Division I school before his junior year and has a big Senior year that is recognized by the majors. What does he do? Class and character is not a part of college recuiting. This young man wanted to take his visits and see all of his options, just like the earlier generation did but because he was not BIG TIME he got the shaft. ONLY the “can’t miss” players can enjoy the visits because the others will be dumped. If you are a “two star” you almost have to commit to the first D-1 offer you get. I don’t know this guy at all or anything about him. But he, nor any other high school kid deserve the blasting he is getting from you people.

By Cat 5 Cane

January 16, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

From a Dad to a Dad.

Your right and many kids go thru this same issue year after year. Some coaches will say and do anything to keep a kid on a string as the final days of recruiting slots are filled for the obvious reasons.

It’s a shame that there isn’t more info available for new recruits. You would think that the top three recruiting web sites would be more forthright about the real snake pit and pit falls that any recruit might go thru… waiting for a letter from a college and that of coarse goes without say for the parents of the recruits as well, who are oblivious to the real world of recruiting.

Your sons experience was a hard lesson learned and I feel ya.

Call it 101: Recruiting Pit Falls for the Innocent. Good Luck on your choice Another Dad .

By Cat 5 Cane

January 16, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this

From a Dad to a Dad.

Your right and many kids go thru this same issue year after year. Some coaches will say and do anything to keep a kid on a string as the final days of recruiting slots are filled for the obvious reasons.

It’s a shame that there isn’t more info available for new recruits. You would think that the top three recruiting web sites would be more forthright about the real snake pit and pit falls that any recruit might go thru… waiting for a letter from a college and that of coarse goes without say for the parents of the recruits as well, who are oblivious to the real world of recruiting.

Your sons experience was a hard lesson learned and I feel ya.

Call it 101: Recruiting Pit Falls for the Innocent. Good Luck on your choice Another Dad .

By blair

January 16, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

You guys are kidding right? Every school that asks for a commitment from a recruit tells them the same thing - and that is the truth. It goes something like this:

“Zebrie - we are offering you a scholarship to play football at the Univ of Mars. This offer is contingent on you maintaining your school work, not getting in trouble, completeing all the requirements of the NCAA and our school to gain admission in our school. It also is contingent upon you making a commitement to our school to sign the letter of intent when it is presented and to have it signed by one of your parents and faxed to us on the date we tell you. This offer is based on the status of our recruiting to this date and that status can and will change. We only have XX spots for your position and should other players that we are recruiting accept this same offer before you make a sincere commitment then you may not have an offer. Would you like to make that commitment now??”

If there is no commitment - then its on the recruit. Period. If the recruit wanted to commit and the coach said no, or wait, it was because there was no offer of a scholarship at that time. Period.

If you can’t understand that much - you have no business here.

By Cat 5 Cane

January 16, 2008 4:40 PM | Link to this

Response to blair… 1) You sound like a coach, that’s the script and you said it perfectly, but not how it is done behind closed doors or visiting in a parents home. Remember the coach wants this kid and is pushing his school as the best choice. while there, he will listen and voice many things a parent wants to hear, if he can’t get a signature, he will take a verbal and smile. 2) Assuming the conversation with the coach and he went something like, “Hold a place for me” and the coach agreed? and then, If the kid calls 2 weeks before NSD and from the All Stars game (Like so many other kids were declaring at that time) to inform the coaches of his choice, before announcing on TV, and then gets rebuffed, with, “Now is not a good time and to wait”, what does that say of the coach? 3) The all important letter of Commitment is sent after the kid declares… and now is hind sight by the coach, saying he should have signed earlier… but what he is not saying, is that he forgot about the kid and didn’t tell him of possible loss of acceptance and running out time… A tough lesson learned on any standard.

So blair… The world of recruiting isn’t as perfect as your script but it is nice that you told us how it is suppose to be.

peace.

By blair

January 16, 2008 6:07 PM | Link to this

Cane - that is close - but you are not quite there. Verbals mean nothing on the part of the coach or the player unless the coach feels he has a SINCERE commitment. In that case if the coach says he will hold a spot - and then the recruit by his actions makes the coach believe the commitment was not sincere - the coach can ethically withdraw the offer. The recruit, however, can do anything he likes including signing something saying he will come, and it is not binding. The only thing that binds is the Letter of Intent. It must be delivered to the recruit by registered mail. It cannot be signed before a certain time on the first day of the signing period and it must be witnessed by a parent or legal guardian. No coach or representative of a school may be present unless it is a signing ceremony open to the public. The Letter of Intent is the only thing that binds a player - his verbals mean nothing.

I agree that its not perfect - but thats the rules. If a coach makes a “commitable” offer and the recruit accepts - then the coach is a scumbag if he pulls the offer - and people remember that. However - if a recruit makes a commitment and swears right up to signing day that he is honoring his commitment - and then faxes in the letter of intent from another school - no one remembers later that the kid lied and cost another recruit a chance to play where he wanted.

That is they nature of the game. It is unfortunate that for alot of recruits - their words mean nothing and the coach has to protect his recruiting class as it affects his livelyhood.

By Nick

January 16, 2008 8:28 PM | Link to this

Just wondering if Allen bailing due to Coach Johnson’s departure would open up that slot? I think he’d play mad in Jacksonville! Obviously that works!

By Cat Five

January 18, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

blair… Per your statemnet. “Verbals mean nothing on the part of the coach or the player unless the coach feels he has a SINCERE commitment. In that case if the coach says he will hold a spot - and then the recruit by his actions makes the coach believe the commitment was not sincere - the coach can ethically withdraw the offer.”

Your last sentenance is my point… “the coach can ethically withdraw the offer”… that’s my point, yes he can but he didn’t tell the kid of his decission. Either he forgot or simply blew him off because his needs were filled but he didn’t tell the recruit and that’s my point. Think of how many kids declaired from a choice of 3/4 schools during the All Star and Armorall games. As the top players choose their schools, the schools held spots for them on verbals based on their need.

S** Happens peace.

By blair

January 19, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

Cat Five - I believe if you read the fathers words again - here they are - “The school that Zebrie was going to commit to called and informed him they no longer have slots available,” said Sanders’ father Vincent Sanders.”
So - the coach DID call him as soon as got a commitment from another player. He could no longer wait on Sanders decision - and the spot was filled.

At any rate - appears Sanders has landed at another school.

By td

January 21, 2008 10:17 AM | Link to this

You know, most of them are all w*******. The kids who want to keep it a secret until they get on tv ( which by the way is enticed by the CSTV, Scouts and Rivals folks who are pimps ). Then their are prostitue coaches like urban “cry baby” meyer. Hey, I’ll be happy with an excellent 2 or 3 star kid who has a good smart head on his shoulders and believes in a TEAM concept and the school he’s going to. Chances are that kid won’t end up in trouble with the law like UGA, gator and Vol kids.

Go SEC.

By td

January 21, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this

Before folks give my comments hell, I lived my comments last year and three years before with my nephews. It was from experience. I failed to mention Saban in the same text, he’ll do and say anything.

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You know, most of them are all w*******. The kids who want to keep it a secret until they get on tv ( which by the way is enticed by the CSTV, Scouts and Rivals folks who are pimps ). Then their are prostitue coaches like urban “cry baby” meyer. Hey, I’ll be happy with an excellent 2 or 3 star kid who has a good smart head on his shoulders and believes in a TEAM concept and the school he’s going to. Chances are that kid won’t end up in trouble with the law like UGA, gator and Vol kids.

Go SEC.

By JIMBO

January 23, 2008 6:24 PM | Link to this

Urban Sux Cocks

By Ga Gator

January 25, 2008 6:13 PM | Link to this

Are you kidding me? Tell me a coach or politician that ever tells the truth. They all tell you what you want to hear. Thats it in a nut shell.