Football recruiting

By ATL GATOR

January 21, 2008 9:17 PM | Link to this

Omar-You are a very smart man.

By TampaGator

January 21, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this

Nothing like the Swamp to sway the best to Gainesville. The Gators are bringing in big time defenders to go with a big time offense. Hopefully, Julio Jones will want to join the party, but I think Bama is in his future.

By korndawg

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

hard to see a kid 40 miles up the road go elsewhere, but best of luck to him and hopes of a great college experience.

By Jag Dawg

January 21, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

Omar,

At least give Georgia a chance to match Urban Liar’s propaganda. Yeah, you might have rubbed elbows with this years Heisman winner, but you can be a team mate of next years winner (Knowshon Moreno). You might even get a sack on Tebow in Jax next year. Goooo Dawgs!

By Ben S.

January 21, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this

Omar- wish you were going to UGA….but, best of luck to you young man!! GO DAWGS

By Gatorman

January 21, 2008 9:39 PM | Link to this

Omar we need you our defense sucks

By TheItalianDawg

January 21, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

georgia can provide hunter more than the gators can. I dont think he wants his parent and friends to drive for 7 hours to see him play. wait until he goes to athens and meet coach Richt and Georgia facilities. georgia will be hard to beat. Go dawgs!

By FLEE HOUND

January 21, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

IF HUNTER WANTS TO PLAY FOR A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HE NEEDS TO STAY IN GEORGIA.

By TheItalianDawg

January 21, 2008 9:51 PM | Link to this

Georgia will provide hunter more than florida ever can, I dont think he wants his parent and friends to drive 7 hours to see him play. wait until he visits athens and Coach Richt!Athens and coach Richt are pretty awesome too. Georgia is looking to hunter as the last piece to complete the NC team in 2008 and 2009. Dont be a lizard. go Dawgs

By TheItalianDawg

January 21, 2008 10:15 PM | Link to this

skydawg, I think you are wrong, Georgia is saving a spot for Hunter. however, I agree with you it was only a visit and Florida tried all kind of make ups to look pretty. they even used their Heisman winner QB to entertain Hunter the DL!scam!! I hope Hunter will take his time and visit Athens

By Cab Calloway

January 21, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

What u talkin’ ‘bout Willis?

By BullDawg Rick

January 21, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this

Omar…

Follow your heart..

Give the Dawgs a chance this weekend..

Then make your decision..

You are a good kid..

Best of luck wherever you play college football…

By Cracker

January 21, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this

For any kids who are being recruited. I went through this process a long time ago and it was fun, but very difficult for many reasons. As you can see here, there are copious amounts of idiots who follow college football. Most of them did not go to the school they “root” for, but they are idiots none the less. You are going to have to ignore that though…it does not go away. As far as picking a school goes…all these recruiting trips are awesome to some degree or another…depending on how much they want you. Keep in mind that none of it is real. You will not be a normal College student…which is good and bad. You will spend a lot of time on football. You will have to follow rules other students do not have to follow….and the season pretty much lasts year round…. they will have you doing something. All this fluff you are seeing on your visits is just that…fluff… these same coaches who are wooing you now are going to not be the same way once you are there. Keep that in mind. It is their job to get you to sign.

With that said, I suggest you choose a school based on the school as much or more than the football program. Coaches come and go… all the time. I played for a legend and then played for a fool …and saw a lot of Assistant coaches come and go as well. I did get an education/degree at a respected school and in turn have had a successful career in the real world. The fantasy world that was college football recruiting is just that… do not get yourself too caught up in it… I was 17 when I was going through it and I wish I had someone tell me then what I know now… and again…never mind the idiots…their rants are just the manifestation of frustrated athlete syndrome…they never played a down and it eats at them…. So they run their mouths on forums like this….good luck

By DawgsRulz

January 21, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

Dawg Fan, You need to quit reading wrong info. Omar is a heck of a player, but he is only 5’11” at best and he weighs almost 300 lbs right now. He is not 6’2.. that is one reason uga wasn’t after him early. They like DTs taller than that such as Tyson. I wish Omar the best. I love my dawgs, but I hope he is happy where ever he ends up.

By Elliot Garcia

January 21, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

Omar will not visit Georgia…..

By Objective Lou

January 21, 2008 10:59 PM | Link to this

At least Herschel had the guts to admit he had multiple personality disorder in the hopes of helping some people. Now if we could just get some others to admit to psychological disorders as manifested by their comments on a Silly College Recruiting Board, well that would be a first big step.

I hope that all of you living vicariously through the collegiate choices of some adolescents have sufficient health insurance, life insurance, have your primary residence paid off(or at least doubling up on mortgage payments), have a sufficient umbrella liability plan, have a pre-paid college plan for your kids, if old enough, have a nice long term health plan started, are not leveraging a depreciable asset—Don’t finance your car, pay cash—, have LITTLE or no credit card debt, and are getting ready for the reality that great majority of Americans don’t keep the same job for 30 years anymore. NOW if all that is true, then go back to tracking the decisions of 17 and 18 year olds and ENJOY—ROTFLMAO!!!

You know, Marx had it wrong. Religion is not the opiate of the masses, collegiate football recruiting is the true mental diversion. By the way, the first time I see a graduate of Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Dartmouth, Brown, Columbia, Tufts, Emory, Cal Tech or tens of other great schools flying those silly banners off of antennae——It will be the first time!!! I guess they don’t work on Mercedes, BMW’s, Jaguars and others. Look great on GM cars.

By GatorsNationalChamps

January 21, 2008 11:14 PM | Link to this

Welcome to Gator Nation Omar! You made the right decision son.You want to play for a university that has a history of winning National Championships,SEC Championships and producing Heisman winners. Most important a University with outstanding Academics! Remember if you are not a Gator, Then you are Gator Bait! Right Dawgs fans?

By brandon

January 21, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

By Jim

January 21, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

Ok Mr. Hunter go on down to gatorland, but before you go maybe you should call ol Timmy Boy and ask him how it was that Georgia and Michigan cleaned his clock. That’s just a taste of things to come in 08 so ya mite just think long and hard before you board that sinking ship. Besides its infested with Rats!

By BCS Slave

January 21, 2008 11:56 PM | Link to this

Omar,

Urban Meyer has been accused of the truth with recruits. He has also been accused of pushing the boundaries of NCAA rules, according to an article in a Utah blog. You know, he keeps recruiting all these four and five star recruits…how can he play them all? He could promise the moon to a young guy, saying you’ll get to start as a freshman, then say the same thing to your replacement. NEVER go for glitz over integrity. NEVER trust someone who will use a kid like Tebow the way he has. Tebow is a great talent, but Meyer is taking chances with his career by running him so much. Tebow had to carry the team last year and did Meyer care about his long term health? NO…not in my opinion.

Don’t trust Meyer.

By Jeff

January 22, 2008 1:15 AM | Link to this

Omar, would you rather play for 14-0 Georgia or 9-4 Florida in 2008?

By ernest T bass

January 22, 2008 3:04 AM | Link to this

GEORGIA FIRST MASCOT WAS A GOAT.

By BigMoney

January 22, 2008 3:15 AM | Link to this

UGAY Dawgs been non existent since 1980.

By Q-Dawg

January 22, 2008 4:18 AM | Link to this

We won the Sugar bowl this year, and along with 7 other fine SEC institutions, we won a measure of conference pride against the only undefeated school in the nation, the Big-10, etc. Meanwhile y’all were getting your @ss handed to you by a lame duck coach whose team (when they were healthy mind you!!!) wasn’t good enough to beat App State!!! At least Arkansas had an excuse, they were overmatched and without a coach. Hmm, 3 of the last 18? We still own the overall series record and, in case ya haven’t noticed, we’re 2 and 2 over the last 4. During that time we have as many SEC titles as you and one more BCS game appearance.

By Q-Dawg

January 22, 2008 4:20 AM | Link to this

We won the Sugar bowl this year, and along with 7 other fine SEC institutions, we won a measure of conference pride against the only undefeated school in the nation, the Big-10, etc. Meanwhile y’all were getting your @ss handed to you by a lame duck coach whose team (when they were healthy mind you!!!) wasn’t good enough to beat App State!!! At least Arkansas had an excuse, they were overmatched and without a coach. Hmm, 3 of the last 18? We still own the overall series record and, in case ya haven’t noticed, we’re 2 and 2 over the last 4. During that time we have as many SEC titles as you and one more BCS game appearance.

By atlgator

January 22, 2008 4:48 AM | Link to this

Dawgs getting beat by vandy, ky, tn .embarrassment stll hurts today. I get kick out dawgs fan making excuses year in and year out. UGAVI play that same broken record georgia been playing for 1oo yrs. ‘WAIT TIL NEXT YEAR.

By tony

January 22, 2008 5:38 AM | Link to this

hunter, it’s your decision, but i was really hoping u would become a bulldog. to me u was that missing piece to make our d-line the strongest in the nation. i will be hurt but u have to decide for yourself. i wish u well young man.

By Ben S.

January 22, 2008 6:00 AM | Link to this

First of all, Georgia hasn’t even offered Hunter. He had a “tentavive” visit scheduled for UGA this weekend but probably won’t make it. Georgia has a top 5 DT and 2 top 10 DE in this years class. As of now, they don’t have a scholarship. Avery will never make it to any college campus (because of the baseball draft) which would free up 1. They are going to save that one for next year, because they only have 19 available as of now.

By BearDawg

January 22, 2008 6:06 AM | Link to this

Omar, whatever you dicide to do I hope you have a great college experience and a great pro career. But, remember this,if for any reason something unforseen happens, or the pros don’t work out, you’ll probably come back to Georgia. Big corporations, emplyoers are much more likely to want a former Dawg representing their companies.

By B-Bro

January 22, 2008 6:10 AM | Link to this

Young man make sure you go to a school where you can get an education and not some pretend makeup classes & test for footballs players only. Example Georgia test: How many points are given for a 3 point shot in basketball, end of discussion. Florida will offer you a good education and Coach Meyer is exactly what he shows you, there’s not any smoke screens there, good luck.

By Jeff

January 22, 2008 6:18 AM | Link to this

Hunter has a press conference set up for Wednesday….looks like he’ll be announcing he’s going to Gators. Bummer…but best of luck to him in every game but one! Go Dawgs!!!

By Dawg4Life

January 22, 2008 6:48 AM | Link to this

tears.r.falling- Your name says it all buddy. I would be crying too if the Dawgs had finished 9-4 with an EMBARASSING loss to a second rate Big 10 team. But you keep on talking, sometimes it is better to let it all out. 42-30 buddy…. 42-30… Let those tears fall… As for Omar, he would be a great addition to Georgia’s defense. However, we have an extremely young defense, with the #1 DT in the class already committed. Omar is a young man with a lot of potential. May he find success wherever he may land.

By Blackdawg

January 22, 2008 8:09 AM | Link to this

It’s important when Hunter visits, we all give him some extra tight spooning, and with passion. I’m afaird the gators my have us on this one.

By Matt

January 22, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this

Correct me if I am wrong….did he committ to UF?

By phlsphr

January 22, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Omar has been a silent commit to Florida since November. What is interesting is that he has not yet made his commitment public. Second thoughts? Or does he just like the drama? Despite it all, many of us would still love to see Omar honor his original commitment to ND. Not very likely, I admit. But, wouldn’t it be sweet for Urbie to get a taste of his own medicine.

By gdawginkalamazoo

January 22, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Excellent post Beardawg. Reality. A lot of UGA haters on here, must be making them nervous. That or they lack confidence in their own program.

By EverGator

January 22, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this

My, my, such bitterness..no wonder Omar made the choice he did, but to say UGA doesn’t need him and call him a punk?Now that’s just really a sad way to treat a fine young football player. Omar, we’re sorry they have dissed you for your choice, but you made the RIGHT choice, and will be playing D against the Uggaly Dawgs real soon! Go Omar, Go Gators!

By Dawgstheman

January 22, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

The dawgs are stocked at d-tackle and don’t need some short, fat guy. He wouldn’t crack the first or second team and might never play. Richt’s focusing on the studs—-let UF have this guy.

By David

January 22, 2008 9:06 AM | Link to this

Good luck, Omar … and to hell with the Gators. Never been a cheesier, no class, obnoxious bunch of idiots than a stadium full of croc fans … and that’s their good side.

Go Dawgs!

By susan

January 22, 2008 9:09 AM | Link to this

Georgia’s loss is Florida’s gain. Good luck in your college career. Stay focused and make wise decisions. Never forget your roots!!

By Ro-Dog

January 22, 2008 9:23 AM | Link to this

OMAR- You have to give UGA a shot this weekend! At least compare the two and see who makes you feel more at home. I guarantee that you will be happy that you went on the visit.

By the way, did Tebow touch you inappropriatley? He has that look in his eye!

By Capt

January 22, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Well said Cracker.

By shane #1

January 22, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

lillys signing{if true,less miles is supposed to be at mich now},should assure allen’s signing with uga.this would mean that we don’t have a”ship”to offer omar,or sanders.if any other recruits flip-flop then a door will be open for one of these players,or lipscomb.i would prefer sanders,with harmon wanting a shot at dt and tyson coming in.i looked at the latest depth chart on rivals and noticed that strickland is now listed at center,behind perez.from what i have read he has the savy and quickness to play either center or guard.with ben jones already in athens and the way the young guys have come on i expect some real battles for slots on the o line.i think washington,gambel and curren are locks at lb,but with white and houston coming off red-shirt and hebron{possibly the fastest of the lot}coming in lb should be a hotspot too.i can really see only a handfull of players that can be assured of starting roles.logan will contend for backup qb with his speed,momass is the only sure starter at wr,and backup te will be a real war.also de and dt,jeff owens may be the only sure starter on the d line.there is so much talent everywhere that i think the depth chart will change many times before sept.

By GetAlife

January 22, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

So just because Hunter now favors the Gators makes him trash but if he favors the Bulldogs, he is golden? Some of you UGA fans are just plain silly and immature. Hunter is a kid that is making a decision for himself so let it stay that way and dont criticize him on his decisions.

By YANKEEDAWG

January 22, 2008 9:59 AM | Link to this

Omar remember you will be committed to Florida for at least three years! Urban will be gone in less then 2 years his ego will not let him stay. He wants to coach in the NFL, at least you can trust Richt!

By Jamal

January 22, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Getalife- take a page from your own post. Most of the UGA posters are wishing him good luck. Grow up dude. There are always going to be a few “idiot” fans from every school who are malicious and ignorant.

By Brunswick Marsh Dawg

January 22, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

Hey GatorsNationalChamps, how old are you? You must be in the 15 to 17 year range if you think fla. has a history of winning national and SEC championships and producing Heisman winners. How long did it take your school to win it’s FIRST SEC title? I think it was about 80 years, wasn’t it? The gaytors we’re a very medicore program before Spurrier arrived. In fact, there were four programs with losing records all-time in conf. play at that time. Can you name them? I can!!! They are, as follows: Vandy, Miss State, Kentucky and your fla. gaytors!!! Not taking away anything you’ve done since 1990, but don’t ever put tradition and UF in the same sentence. Like a very well known writer who wrote for the USA Today for many years once said, ” Florida has the arrogance of Notre Dame and the tradition of Wake Forest.” GO DAWGS!!!

By oldeguy

January 22, 2008 10:18 AM | Link to this

At least most of the posts on here are wishing young Mr. Hunter well as opposed to the barrage of trash-talking garbage that was posted when his team mate T J Pridemore committed to Florida.

By Hunter's Overrated

January 22, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Did anyone see this kid in the all-star game? He’s not as quick as his stats claim, and he’s definately NOT 6’1, as Rivals so generously states (By the way, where the heck do these guys get their stats?!?!? I’ve never seen so many exaggerated 40-times and height measurements in my life!). UGA is set with Deangelo Tyson, who actually played in a competitive division (either 4 or 5A). It’s pretty easy to have an impressive highlight film when you’re dominating a bunch of 2A 160-pound lineman. Bottom line: This kid is short, overweight, and slow. I’m glad we didn’t offer this guy a scholarship, we have no need for dwarf-DT’s.

By Rob Hunter JR

January 22, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Georgia is really the only choice. We are going to be whipping Florida for years to come. If Omar wants to be a part of that then that’s great. Our tradition of DT’s makes Florida’s look like a Division 3 school. Starting all the way from Jonathan Sullivan to Kedrick Golston, to Big M. Stroud, Seymour, Robert Geathers, if he wants to play at the next level Georgia is CLEARLY the place to go.

By steve

January 22, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Mrs GetALife you must not have read some of the post by gator fans.UGA fans may not have big mouths like gators but we made more noise in the gator bowl to the tune of 42-30. I know we hear it all the time from big mouth gators wait til next year
Go Dawgs

By dawgman

January 22, 2008 10:33 AM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter where this kid goes. UGA is so loaded with talent right now, they’ll be dominating the SEC for years and beating UF on a regular basis. This coming season, UGA will easily win the national title and should blow out florida, that has no defense and only 2 good players on offense. Tebow will probably be “banged up” again and use that as an excuse when UGA’s great D shuts him down like last year. UGA—-no one will even come close next season. 14-0, easy win over USC for the national title in Miami. I’ve already got reservations, and will be partying hard in South Beach baby!!!

By Glenn

January 22, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

As an unbiased observer, all I can say is that most of you are exhibiting the maturity of a two year old child. Wish the young man well, no matter where he chooses to play, and be happy that he has the opportunity to continue to get a higher education, no matter where it is sought.

You may not agree with his decision not to attend your University, and that is understandable, but it is never okay to make personal attacks against a young man for his choice of where he wants to spend his college years.

My guess is that most of you who are making these criticisms never had the opportunity to get onto a playing field, much less attend classes at the University you are beating your chests about. Support your chosen school, but do so without demeaning those who decide not to play for them.

Try to show some class. I can assure you that the athletic staffs at the Universities you are supporting do when a player tells them that they have decided to play for another program.

By julio jones

January 22, 2008 11:07 AM | Link to this

Bama’s gonna whip both of you. RTR

By Halberstram

January 22, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

Again, people stop with the trash talking of high school kids. It does not do anyone any good to call out a kid who is 17 or 18. All it does is make you look like a jerk and put whichever school you root for in a negative light. I’m tired of coming on here and seeing this garbage. Not all kids can come to UGA, whether UGA wants them or not. It doesn’t mean the kid is bad, a jerk or a punk. While I hope Omar at least visits UGA, I won’t hold it against him if he doesn’t. This is his choice and no one elses. Best of luck to him except when he plays UGA.

Go Dawgs!