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DEL.ICIO.USJunior Gainesville receiver invited to Athens
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Tyler Jones is among the rising junior recruits who plan to attend Georgia’s version of Friday Night Lights later this week in Athens.
Though he hasn’t received his first scholarship offer, the Dogs, Florida, Vanderbilt and Virginia are heavily recruiting the 6-foot, 170-pound receiver.
“I’ve grown up a Georgia fan, but there are still a lot of colleges that I like,” said Jones, who recently transferred from Roswell to Gainesville.
“I’d be really surprised if Georgia offers me Friday night. I don’t think they saw me play last year. For them to offer me Friday night, it would be like a luck of the draw. I’m not expecting that.”
But an offer from the Dogs in the near future isn’t out of the question.
Jones, who runs the 40 in 4.5 seconds, has already participated in recent three-day and one-day camps in Athens. He’s also spent time with Georgia coach Mark Richt.”
“He’s a good coach who is always upbeat,” Jones said. “Coach Richt always seems like he knows what he’s doing.”
Jones is the son of former Notre Dame and NFL standout Andre Jones.
“My dad gives me a lot of advice on not committing early and keeping your options open,” he said. “And he tells me not to get a big head just because I’m getting letters from colleges.”
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By MOTDawg84
July 16, 2008 4:27 PM | Link to this
First
Why is this “Georgia’s version of Friday Night Lights?” It’s a camp hosted by Georgia that happens to be the same weekend as Florida’s FNL. Why the need to make it seem like we’re copying Florida?
By CarolinaJacket
July 16, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this
I just saw where QB Cory Nelson just signed with Hawaii. As a Jr. Nelson led California in passing and was second in the nation. He passed for 4,363, completed 65% of his passes, threw for 35 tds with only five interceptions. All this, and his rating was two stars. Seems like he should have gotten a little more than that.
By MOTDawg84
July 16, 2008 5:09 PM | Link to this
First
Why is this “Georgia’s version of Friday Night Lights?” It’s a camp hosted by Georgia that happens to be the same weekend as Florida’s FNL. Why the need to make it seem like we’re copying Florida?
By MOTDawg84
July 16, 2008 5:15 PM | Link to this
Sorry about the double post, no idea why it happened 40 minutes later…
By Tampa Dawg
July 16, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
Can you smell it? Football is almost here!
By gainesvilleboy
July 16, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
Is Gainesville QB Blake Sims joing Jones in Athens on Friday? He is the truth!
By buford the redneck
July 16, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
buford the redneck says we need defensive tackles
By Paddy
July 17, 2008 8:20 AM | Link to this
Tampa Dawg…I think you are right. I can smell it. It is a faint smell, but it is out there.
By bullbup1
July 17, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this
Jones is a Roswell Hornet and a good one
By To early for the Hype
July 23, 2008 11:41 PM | Link to this
Jones is a good kid and a decent enough player but as a 10th grader last year saw somewhat limited action at times. I would not consider him a highly sought after D1 recruit at this stage. He might be after his JR year (It will however be difficult as Gainesville’s offense sets up for the passing game much less than Roswell’s)but for now it all smoke and mirrors with marketing hype and a Dad with a pedigree.