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DEL.ICIO.USHenry County’s Jamal Patterson names two finalists
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Henry County’s Jamal Patterson, one of the nation’s top prospects at wide receiver with nearly 50 offers, said two of his official visits will be to Central Florida and Stanford.
Patterson, an AJC Super Southern 100 selection, said his remaining three visits will be decided between Florida, Tennessee, Clemson, Auburn, and Oregon.
Patterson on Central Florida: “I know there will be some people surprised to hear that because it’s a Conference USA school, but it’s very under-rated. Central Florida has one of the best campuses I’ve ever been to, and they play big-time football there. They were also the very first school to offer me.”
Patterson’s choice of Stanford is proof of the Pac 10 school’s ever-increasing presence in Georgia. The Cardinal signed Walton linebacker Chase Thomas last year, and have commitments from Lassiter offensive lineman Camden Wentz and Northview tight end Brock Sanders.
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By UCF Fan
August 4, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this
Come to UCF
By Another UCF Fan
August 4, 2008 11:48 AM | Link to this
Yes, come to UCF
By Dave
August 4, 2008 12:10 PM | Link to this
JP would be the man at UCF, and there is nothing better than the UCF campus and of course the UCF “scenery.” wink wink
Honestly though, UCF has a bunch of great young QB’s that could be throwing him the ball for his 3 to 4 years there. Aside from great academics, UCF has done a great job of putting guys in the NFL as well. Everybody wants to be a Knight, JP! GO KNIGHTS!
By Me
August 4, 2008 12:26 PM | Link to this
Why on earth would a decent football player go to a small time school like UCF? Doubt he’s dumb enough to make a mistake like that
By Realist
August 4, 2008 12:35 PM | Link to this
UCF has great academics since when? Its a 3rd or 4th tier school according to US News
By Yet another UCF Fan
August 4, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this
You mean as opposed to the big-time program at Stanford, Me?
Honestly Realist, I don’t know why we keep coming in 3rd or 4th. It’s a mystery, because UCF is hard as hell to get into and most of the classes are hard as hell to pass.
Come to UCF.
By JP Wants UCF
August 4, 2008 1:14 PM | Link to this
The reason UCF gets ranked low according to US News is because US News’s ranking system is no more than a coaches poll. Department heads rank other school and their own school. It barely changes every year, regardless of changes that have occured with those institutions. Similarly to your “realistic” thinking, the US News ranking is static, and resistant to change.
UCF is a sleeping giant, just wait. They’ve done nothing but grow and change for the last 10 years. They’re now the 5th largest school in the nation and they have an administration committed to academic and athletic success.
UCF isn’t small time, in any way, shape or form.
JP, you’ll be making a very smart decision in coming to UCF. You’re chances of making it to the NFL will only go up. The UCF fanbase wants you!
Go Knights!
By CarolinaJacket
August 4, 2008 2:29 PM | Link to this
Since Tech is not being considered, I can say without feeling guilty, that UCF is an up and coming program and would not be a bad choice. Good luck wherever you decide to play.
By Chris
August 4, 2008 2:50 PM | Link to this
Strange he just said last week he was 100% sure he would be taking an official visit to Notre Dame and would not make a final decision until after that visit. Yet, this is not mentioned at all in this article. Hmm??????
By Wake up kid
August 4, 2008 3:04 PM | Link to this
This kid is about to make a huge mistake if he chooses UCF. Stanford, we all understand but UCF…riiight.
By Mike
August 4, 2008 3:50 PM | Link to this
I looked and was surprised that UCF had 3 players drafted last year. No other school in Florida had more than 3. The U only had 2 as did FSU! O’leary must have great connections to the NFL.
He would also be a standout there and really make a name for himself whereas that wouldn’t be the case at some other schools on his list. Plus with UCF’s proximity to GA versus Stanford his family could easily see him play.
Seems like a no brainer to me.
By Mike
August 4, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this
I looked and was surprised that UCF had 3 players drafted last year. No other school in Florida had more than 3. The U only had 2 as did FSU! O’leary must have great connections to the NFL.
He would also be a standout there and really make a name for himself whereas that wouldn’t be the case at some other schools on his list. Plus with UCF’s proximity to GA versus Stanford his family could easily see him play.
Seems like a no brainer to me.
By Mike
August 4, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
I looked and was surprised that UCF had 3 players drafted last year. No other school in Florida had more than 3. The U only had 2 as did FSU! O’leary must have great connections to the NFL.
He would also be a standout there and really make a name for himself whereas that wouldn’t be the case at some other schools on his list. Plus with UCF’s proximity to GA versus Stanford his family could easily see him play.
Seems like a no brainer to me.
By Mike
August 4, 2008 3:55 PM | Link to this
I looked and was surprised that UCF had 3 players drafted last year. No other school in Florida had more than 3. The U only had 2 as did FSU! O’leary must have great connections to the NFL.
He would also be a standout there and really make a name for himself whereas that wouldn’t be the case at some other schools on his list. Plus with UCF’s proximity to GA versus Stanford his family could easily see him play.
Seems like a no brainer to me.
By Yes, Another UCF Fan
August 4, 2008 3:59 PM | Link to this
UCF sends players to the NFL and those players succeed in the NFL. UCF wins conference Championships and is quickly outgrowing C-USA. UCF can and will compete/win against BCS schools for the next several years. JP can/will help prove that UCF is BIGTIME to people like “Wake up kid” who haven’t noticed the huge changes going on in Orlando over the past 10 years.
“…and Patterson catches his third touchdown of the game as UCF rolls over [insert BCS school here], shocking the world yet again.”
Go Knights!
By Another Knight
August 4, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this
Don’t hate on UCF. It is the ONLY SCHOOL IN THE NATION with a liquor bar on campus. Who else can say that?!? Current NFLers from UCF: Daunte Culpepper, Asante Samuel, Brandon Marshall, Mike Walker, Kevin Smith just to name a few!!! Dont hate HATERS!!!!
By KnightBreaker
August 4, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
UCF is on the rise. We have great coaches, good academics, a lovely campus, and great facilities. And, we all know that to get to the NFL, you need playing time. JP should get a great amount of playing time and exposure at UCF.
Go Knights.
By Jed
August 4, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this
All UCF has done is beat Bama once….which most teams do these days anyways.
UCF = Big Yawn
By Great Choice
August 4, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Small time and UCF do not belong together. UCF is the 5th largest school in the nation, has some of the nicest facilities anywhere, period. Our players get drafted into the NFL and excel there. Gameday atmosphere is second to none, ask the Texas longhorns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTxV4ta1wlg
By UCF Knight
August 4, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this
UCF is the place to be. No question that UCF is the better choice here. Better fan support than Stanford, and a better chance to get on TV and play in bowl games. Go Knights.
By Knightro
August 4, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
This kid is crazy if he doesn’t go to UCF. Anybody heard of 24K? UCF has a great venue and voracious fans.
By Knightro
August 4, 2008 5:40 PM | Link to this
This kid is crazy if he doesn’t go to UCF. Anybody heard of 24K? UCF has a great venue and voracious fans.
By UCF - No Brainer
August 4, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
Second to last in conference vs.
Conference ChampionsFour-win season vs.
Ten-win Championship runNine televised games vs.
Ten televised games12-game season vs.
14-game season including conf. title and bowlEstablished academic institution (est. 1891) vs. Up and coming academic institution (est. 1963)
By Steven
August 4, 2008 6:18 PM | Link to this
UCF is hardly a small time school considering the campus has ~ 50K students. Going to school in Florida, especially Orlando is like being on vacation for four years. You have everything around there and don’t freeze all winter.
By coach shep
August 4, 2008 11:20 PM | Link to this
Patterson and recent UCF commit Stephen Hill from Miller Grove would make a GREAT receiver tandem. JP head to Orlando so you & Hill can place UCF on the football map
By Johnathon Calipari
August 5, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this
UCF is big time!!! Trust me on this! Great academics, great facilities!
By Mike Hunt
August 5, 2008 11:25 AM | Link to this
UCF will be the 5th largest university in the nation this coming fall!
Top 10 as of Fall 2007 Ranking University Location Enrollment 1 The Ohio State University (Columbus campus) Columbus, Ohio 52,586 [1] 2 University of Florida Gainesville, Florida 51,913 [1] 3 Arizona State University (Tempe campus) Tempe, Arizona 51,481 [1] 4 University of Minnesota (Twin Cities campus) Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota 50,880[1] 5 The University of Texas at Austin a[›] Austin, Texas 50,201[1] 6 University of Central Florida a[›] Orlando, Florida 48,699[2] 7 Texas A&M University a[›] College Station, Texas 46,542[3] 8 Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan 46,045[4] 9 The Pennsylvania State University (University Park campus) University Park, Pennsylvania 43,252[5] 10 University of Wisconsin–Madison Madison, Wisconsin 42,041[6]
By jimbo Georgia
August 5, 2008 2:09 PM | Link to this
This kid is too smart to NOT go to ND. He will be a big fish on the biggest stage! UCF is a community college!
By jimbo Georgia
August 5, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
This kid is too smart to NOT go to ND. He will be a big fish on the biggest stage! UCF is a community college!
By Glenn
August 5, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this
Oregon is the new breed of college campuses. The specialized sports facilities are unmatched anywhere in the nation, plus they have teams that will challenge for the national championship after being ranked #2 in the nation last season before injuries took their toll.
Be a DUCK!
By Nogero
August 5, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
You better pray he doesn’t visit Oregon. Once he sees the facilities and talks to the coaches it’s all over boys…
By Stanford Fan
August 6, 2008 5:44 PM | Link to this
YES WE EXIST! on top of that we need big receivers! YOU WOULD GET BIG PLAYING TIME IN A BIG CONFERENCE AT STANFORD