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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tucker LB Jonathan Davis reschedules trip to South Carolina
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Tucker linebacker Jonathan Davis plans to visit South Carolina within the next few weeks.
The 5-foot-8, 205-pounder was scheduled to meet with the Gamecocks last weekend, but South Carolina assistant Ron Cooper told Davis to come at another time because coach Steve Spurrier was out of town at SEC Media Days.
“It works out for the better anyways because when I go this time, not only will I get to meet all the coaches, I’ll also get to see the team practice,” Davis said.
Davis denied published reports that he was leaning toward committing to South Carolina: “I like them, I like the direction that Coach Spurrier is taking the program. I feel like they can contend for a national championship soon. But no, I’m not pulling toward any school right now. I’m just checking out all the schools, and talking things over with my family.”
Davis said he has offers from South Carolina, Louisville, Penn State, Central Florida and Alabama-Birmingham.
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Peachtree Ridge’s Kevin Minter has chance to play early at LSU
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Peachtree Ridge linebacker Kevin Minter, who committed to LSU, said he liked the idea of playing for the defending national champions. However, Minter said he liked the opportunity to see early playing time for the Tigers even better.
“I thought it was the perfect time to go there if you’re a linebacker,” Minter said. “They won’t have a lot of depth at linebacker after this season, so I feel like I have a good chance of [contributing] as a freshman. That was a factor in my decision.”
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UGA among finalists for Carver-Columbus LB Jones
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In the eyes of many, Carver-Columbus linebacker Jarvis Jones is the most coveted player in Georgia in the class of 2009.
Earlier this week, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound recruit indicated that he plans to sign a letter of intent in February with Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Texas or Southern Cal.
But the drama surrounding Jones’ recruitment will likely continue over the next five to six months.
Carver coach Dell McGee said earlier today he’d be surprised if his prized linebacker commits in the foreseeable future.
“I think it will be in January when he commits, unless he just gets a conviction over a certain school,” McGee said.
Jones’ most recent visit was to LSU earlier this month.
“He said it was nice,” McGee said. “It was just like every other D1 school: nice campus and the coaching staff was ok.
“He could see himself playing there.”
Jones, who is rated as the fourth-best outside linebacker in the nation and the 39th-overall prospect in the country by Scout.com, may see his stock rise even more this fall.
“Last season was just his first year starting at linebacker,” McGee said. “This year, I think he’ll see things a lot faster and be more comfortable and know what to expect.
“I think you’ll see a big improvement, especially from a leadership standpoint.”
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Alabama LB Nico Johnson wonders if he’s still UGA target
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Linebacker Nico Johnson of Andalusia, Ala., one of the nation’s top prospects, has said he will reconsider Georgia’s scholarship offer if the Bulldogs coaches let him know he’s still wanted.
Earlier this summer, the 6-foot-3, 230-pound Johnson said he got the understanding that Georgia had withdrawn its scholarship offer after three other linebackers committed to the Bulldogs. When pressed on where he got that information on Tuesday night, Johnson said, “One of my friends told me that. They either heard or read that Georgia was full at linebacker and not going to sign any more. So I guess I believed it.”
Georgia coaches are not allowed to comment on prospective student-athletes.
Johnson again denied rumors he was close to committing to Alabama, saying he has no favorites.
“I haven’t talked to them in a while, but I would look hard at Georgia if they need more linebackers,” he said. “It’s a great program, about the same as Alabama. A great defense, and just a great program.”
Johnson is ranked as the nation’s No. 30 overall prospect by Rivals.
Georgia has commitments from three players who are listed as linebackers, although they could change positions in college: Chase Vasser of Chestatee, Michael Gilliard of Valdosta and Dexter Moody of Emanuel County Institute. The Bulldogs are also in the running for linebacker Jarvis Jones of Carver-Columbus, arguably the state’s No. 1 prospect.
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