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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Two new commitments for Tech
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Jay Finch, a 6-foot-4, 265-pound offensive lineman from Kennesaw Mountain and Jefferson County defensive end Chris Crenshaw committed to Georgia Tech this weekend following a camp on Tech’s campus on Saturday.
Finch chose the Jackets over scholarship offers from Central Florida, East Carolina, Louisville, Middle Tennessee State, N.C. State and Ole Miss.
Tech offered Crenshaw following an impressive workout in front of the Jackets’ coaching staff on Saturday. He quickly accepted the offer.
“[Tech defensive line] coach [Giff] Smith told me if I did good at the camp, I would get an offer,” the 6-foot-2, 237-pound Crenshaw said. “It’s a great academic school. I am real proud.”
Jefferson County coach J.B. Arnold said Crenshaw has the physical tools needed to be successful on the next level.
“His best football is in front of him,” Arnold said. “His potential is unreal. He played at 210 pounds for us last year. He’s put on 25 pounds and it really hasn’t slowed him down.
“He’s 6-2 and has an 81-inch wingspan. His frame is going to do nothing but fill out.”
Tech’s close proximity to his home in Louisville was a major factor in his decision to pick the Jackets over an offer from Mississippi State.
“My mom said a two-hour ride for her [to Atlanta] is better than a seven-hour ride [to Mississippi State],” Crenshaw said.
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