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DEL.ICIO.USTight end Fontaine is UGA’s 13th commitment
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Tight end Arthur Fontaine of Dartmouth, Mass., who committed to Georgia on Tuesday, still can’t believe the way his recruiting played out. He is Georgia’s 13th commitment for the 2009 recruiting class.
“I never had any intentions of going to Georgia when they first offered,” Fontaine said. “But I visited and loved it. Then I visited Georgia again last week and loved it more.”
Fontaine, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 4 tight end by Rivals, actually gave a secret commitment to Georgia coach Mark Richt at the end of his three-day trip to Athens last Friday. Fontaine waited until Tuesday to reveal his decision because he wanted to inform his other finalists: Boston College, Virginia and Maryland.
“Coach Richt was real excited, and then [Georgia assistant Mike Bobo] told a funny story: He said he had a dream about me, that I signed with Georgia but reported at 211 pounds. He said ‘Oh no, I thought you were going to be 245 because we really need that big tight end in our offense.’ I was laughing the whole time.”
Fontaine said it was his “gut feeling” that led him to the Bulldogs. He also said the blessing of his mother played a critical role in his final decision.
“My mom loved Coach Richt and Georgia, which just confirmed how I felt about everything,” Fontaine said. “I still can’t believe this kid from Massachusetts is going down to Georgia, and that the No. 1 team in the country wanted me so badly. My mom just said everything happens for a reason, and she’s right.”
Fontaine committed to Boston College in early May, but backed off it a few weeks earlier because he felt he rushed his decision. He said he won’t be changing his mind about the Bulldogs. “Recruiting is over for me.”
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By JB
August 12, 2008 1:06 PM | Link to this
Also considered APP ST, Troy and Georgia Tech. What a steal for my Dawgs…….Ho Hum. Another National Recruit. The “MACHINE” gets bigger and Better !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 20 blue chippers a year = 10-12 wins a year. That’s in SEC by the way, not the BIG TEN.
By Gadawg
August 12, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this
Welcome to the DAWGS!!!!!!!!a damn fine tradition and the Number One Team in the Country. GO DAWGS!!!!
By Fred G. Sanford
August 12, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this
The “G” stands for Georgia, you big dummy!
I’m already looking forward to his and the other recruits arrival next year. Whether or not he pans out to be an All American in college, UGA fans have to be excited about snatching a player right out from under BC’s nose. Nice recruiting coup!
By hunterj6
August 12, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
Does one exclamation point mean less?
Welcome to the Georgia Bulldogs!
By Ben
August 12, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
Welcome to a fine tradition. Go DAWGS!
By 82DAWG
August 12, 2008 1:42 PM | Link to this
Fontaine commits to UGA (4 stars), that’s fantastic! North Dartmouth, MA? Wow. Not really an historical hotbed for UGA talent. I have to really scratch my head to think of any other players from New England at UGA (ever). That is really an awesome accomplishment. Recruited by John Lilly. Way to go John!!!
By Bull Crap
August 12, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
Is anyone really surprised that Mike Bobo dreams about young boys? That one was just sitting out there.
By Denver Dawg
August 12, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this
Avoiding those crappy Big Ten schools to play real football in the South, another smart dude from Dartmouth.
By SWEET HOME ALABAMA
August 12, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
I WILL MAKE SURE THAT THE BOYS AT CLARKE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIE SEND HIM A WELCOME TO THE AREA PACKET.i AM SURE MOST OF HIS FRIENDS WILL BE THERE ON THE WEEKEND.ROLL TIDE……
By Paddt
August 12, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this
Great choice by you and your family. Welcome to the Dawg nation. Let the fun begin.
By YellerSkeeters are PeterEaters!
August 12, 2008 2:17 PM | Link to this
REAL Football, National exposure, a program that is a dynasty in he making — plus a National Championship as a freshman (back-to-back) … what’s not to love.
I keep telling those North Ave. Nancy Boys to jump on board the band wagon. Put aside their petty jealousy, think of UGA as their STATE’s charter university … love us, don’t hate us because we are beautiful! But there is something in their nature that prevents them from joy. REJOICE! Dawgs Rule!
Why is that SKEETERs? Why must you suffer so. Could it be that you are a collective of latent homosexuals?
By dawgthabootyhunter
August 12, 2008 2:27 PM | Link to this
Welcome big ART! You will be a nice addition to the DAWGS. Haha, some not all you bammers are funny as a hemmoroid. Its funny how you guys have a overwelming lead in the fulmer cup and you insist on talking the smack. The best thing ever came out of tuscalooser was the invention of the toothbrush. Anywhere else it would’ve been called the teethbrush! Bwwaahhhaaa!!
By Gadawg
August 12, 2008 2:34 PM | Link to this
Sweat Home, are you saying they are calling the Tide roll call in the Clarke County Correctional Facility? How much longer do you have to serve?
By 1953 dawg
August 12, 2008 2:38 PM | Link to this
Sweet home bama, why don’t you go to the La-Monroe board and brag. Oh, forgot they even beat the mighty tide. Only place tide will be rolling is in my bathroom. Since UGA will be working on 4 in a row over your has been team and used car salesman coach, you might want to pick on the other bulldogs in the SEC, oh, forgot, even lowly Miss. State beat your mighty tide. You guys are pathetic. But, you can go on the University of Houston board and brag. Please excuse me, have to go to the toilet and watch the mighty tide roll!!!!
By gt45
August 12, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this
I guess CMR finally came through with those Gucci handcuffs he had promised!
By Nick
August 12, 2008 2:45 PM | Link to this
Come to think of it, does anybody know if Georgia’s ever had a player from MA? I can’t think of anybody.
P.S., this goes along with my thinking here the last few years. I remember what a huge stress Coaches Goff & Donnan put on recruiting in-state, which I know you have to do as it’s easier sometimes to get those kids to stay closer to home, but I just remember how most of the time we were out-recruited by teams like Tennessee. I remember looking at our roster and their roster and they had players literally from all over the country and we had 90% players from Georgia and they were killing us every year. I’m glad to see the current coaching staff searching all over for not just the best talent in the state or even in the Southeast, but the whole country! Keep it up. Go Dawgs!
By Tampa Dawg
August 12, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
Welcome aboard son… Welcome aboard!
By Desert Dawg
August 12, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
Another quality recruit for a quality program.
Georgia Football is emerging as a national program. CMR and his staff are to be commended for their focus on quality young men.
Regardless of the outcome of the 2008 season, Georgia football has arrived and will remain a fixture in the nations top programs as long as the Richt era lasts.
Go Dawgs!
By USAFdawg757
August 12, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
SWEET HOME you need a spelling class before you start tossing those low blows… FACILITIE??? Yeah, you are DEFINITELY a ‘Bama fan… LMFAO GO DAWGS!!!
By Will
August 12, 2008 3:23 PM | Link to this
Thanks for bringing some good light to an otherwise bad day for the Georgia family Arthur.
So we will have Figgins, White, and now Fontaine for the next few years not to mention the chance that C Washington could possible play TE as well.
By CarolinaJacket
August 12, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Congrats to the DAWGS. A question. Do all schools continue recruiting players who commit to other schools? Never have heard the answer to this question. Thanks in advance.
By Milton Jeff
August 12, 2008 3:25 PM | Link to this
Great PickUp. Love to see Dawgs recruit outside the state. Along w/ Ros, we should be stacked at TE for the next few years.
By Roll Turd !!
August 12, 2008 3:26 PM | Link to this
Yo Yo!! Jimmy Johns here sending a shout out to all of his Bama pimps from the Alabama State Correctional Facility….Fontiane, you should come to Tuscaloosa to play ball and deal some blow, that is what I did. I was dealin’ blow and Coach Saban, or as I call him O.G., did not seem to care, nor did any of my team mates. Unfortunately, I got caught up in a sting operation, but I am hoping that these in-bred Bama jock sniffers will be able to spring me out of the clink in time for the first game — it usually works out that way over here….it’s all goooood…peace
By truedawg
August 12, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Congradulations AF!!! Welcome to the Dawgs!!! Oh yeah, and all you other teams, like i have said a thousand time’s…..Dont you have your own message board!! It give’s me a headache trying to read all your jumbled up BS!!! GO DAWGS!!!
By Left to Right
August 12, 2008 3:48 PM | Link to this
82 DAWG-
Former UGA TE Jermaine Wiggins was from Boston. Which means we will have two TE’s from Mass. in the past 10 years. We have the chowd pipeline going!
By Left to Right
August 12, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this
82 DAWG-
Former UGA TE Jermaine Wiggins was from Boston. Which means we will have two TE’s from Mass. in the past 10 years. We have the chowd pipeline going!
By Island Eagle
August 12, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
What is the over/under on the date of his first arrest while in athens?
By Jack
August 12, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
**By Island Eagle
August 12, 2008 3:58 PM | Link to this
What is the over/under on the date of his first arrest while in athens?**
You make the line and I will bet all that you can afford to cover smart guy!
By GADawg#47
August 12, 2008 4:16 PM | Link to this
I know this kid will love the Georgia tradition. I hope he gets to bring his mother to a game or two, it will be quiet the experience.
Gooo Dawgs…..Sic Em!!!!!!!!
By gt45
August 12, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this
Bring his mother? Oh, to help keep him out of trouble! Gotcha! Great idea. Maybe they can have a dorm for mothers and players. You may be on to something-great job!
By Hey Bull Crap
August 12, 2008 4:41 PM | Link to this
My answer to ventor “Bull Crap”. The only pervert around here is YOU - so leave!
By MountainDawg
August 12, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
The Dawgs keep adding to the talent arsenal! I think we’re right in line for another top 5 recruiting class for ‘09.
P.S. - Hey “Sweet Homo Alabuma”, the Dawgs OWN the washed-up Tide these days boy! This year will be no different! We’ll destroy the Crumbscum Tide!!!! GO DAWGS!!!
By TampaGator
August 12, 2008 5:17 PM | Link to this
Boy, I’m impressed. The Dawgs beat out National Championship powerhouses Maryland, BC, and Virgina for this kid. I heard Valdosta State had him high on their “must have” list as well.
By dawgthabootyhunter
August 12, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this
island tigger, your hilarious. The only reason au players don’t get arrested is because they’re not much to do there besides STUMP BREAKING! Which is not against the law in alabuma.
tampagayter, please bring a little something better than that, lol. You guys are owned by the DAWGS and always will be!
By Florida=JOKE
August 12, 2008 6:02 PM | Link to this
TampaGator, we beat out similar schools for a guy named Knoshown. Ring a bell?
By fred russo
August 12, 2008 6:39 PM | Link to this
WAY TO GO DAWGS JUST WHAT WE NEEDED. NEVER DID I THINK WE COULD RECRUITE NEW ENGLAND. I JUST HOPE HE IS NOT A STUPID LIBERAL FROM NEW ENGLAND.
By Georgia=Wassup
August 12, 2008 7:27 PM | Link to this
Knock Knock. Who is it? Jan Kemp. Yall’s a bunch a no-good cheaters hiding behind your Christian coach, sounds like a lot of sanctimonious barking from a pile of under-achievers. Watch out for Vandy.
By Greer S.C. DAWG
August 12, 2008 8:45 PM | Link to this
Man, what a bunch of haters. An 18 year old young man just made the most dificult decision of his “young life” and we all want to “dis” each others programs.
Welcome to UGA and the “CLASSIC CITY” Mr. Fontaine and prepare to play for championships and the NFL. UGA uses their Tight Ends as a weapon and showcases their talent unlike any program in the country. It’s our answer to the spread offense. Best of luck and I look forward to seeing you score on “THIRD AND GOAL” from the 2 as everyone looks for the run! One question? Did the pretty southern girls sway your decision any? Just curious.
GO DAWGS!!!
By mike
August 12, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this
To sweet home albama,the tide is not the poster child of teams when it comes to problem players.
By Dawgone
August 12, 2008 9:19 PM | Link to this
SWEET HOME ALABAMA ,
Lets take a minute to point out that Alabama has had more off season crap this year than anyone in the SEC. You have lost starters to jail system. We haven’t lost anyone worth mentioning.
I do have a question… When will you guys ever get off probation? How many scholarships do you have again?
You know whats sad? Everyone in the SEC talks about your best player being your QB. He sucks. Come back in 10 years and tell me how good you are again… mmmmkkkaaaay? Bear Bryant is rolling over in his grave from your stupidity.
WTF is a Tide anyway? I think I wash my clothing with it. Seriously don’t try and explain it.
Since your a brick do us all a favor and go jump in a lake. See ya on the 10 o’clock news!
By RedCrake
August 12, 2008 9:35 PM | Link to this
gt45,
I know its easy to feel high and mighty.
After all, our assistant coach and the only QB to recently post a winning record against our rival was arrested for cocaine possession, DUI, and hit and run…and then had to resign from his coaching position.
Maybe you know him….Joe Hamilton? Oh wait, I forgot, he’s a Tech man.
You pathetic Tech fans make me sick. Do you ever get tired of rooting for a perennial loser?
By HO-monger
August 12, 2008 11:10 PM | Link to this
Can Obama play safety… he certainly can run his mouth!!!
By TampaGator
August 12, 2008 11:24 PM | Link to this
Florida=the joke is on you. Mareno’s final decision came down to Georgia or Florida (he really liked Florida, but he determined that Florida’s offense was not the best fit for him). Mareno’s decision was not a Georgia vs. Valdosta State like this guy (oh, I am sorry…I mean Georgia vs. Maryland, BC, or Virgina). My point…he was not heavily recruited by a lot of big NC type programs. That would concern me somewhat, no matter what his ranking is.
By #14
August 13, 2008 1:50 AM | Link to this
Tampagator idiot your fl team was chasing that kid… get your facts straight.
By UGASlobberknocker
August 13, 2008 6:40 AM | Link to this
Hey Delusional Alabama fans.
The answer: 1999. The question: Other than 1992, name the ONLY year since 1979 that Alabama won an SEC title. Also its the only yr since 1995 where they even won the division. Alaama has had more losing seasons since 1992 than Georgia, Auburn, Florida, Tennessee. Face it guys. Bear is dead, and so is the Alabama mystique. Yeah, in the 70s you guys were great..so was disco. Auburn has beat you 6 yrs in a row. You are no better than the 6th best program in the SEC. So how is it you guys act like your So Cal? you’re program more resembles So. Miss.
And the worst part (for you)…you still have to live in Alabama.
By Paddy
August 13, 2008 8:05 AM | Link to this
AF.. have a great Sr year and enjoy being part of the Dawg nation. I know you are not shocked by all the non-UGA contributers to this blog. Lower Alabama is alot like South Boston, it just does not have any Irishmen. So, we as well try to be patient. ie: just substitute grits for soda bread you will do fine.
By Paula
August 13, 2008 8:10 AM | Link to this
A lot of undereducated, jealous “fans” are poo-pooing Georgia getting Fontaine— and every other blue-chipper they sign. Rivals has him at no. 4 nationally— dis them. All Arthur had to look at is how many UGA tight ends have gone the NFL. As for the Ebb Tiders: What was your record last year?
By MUNSON
August 13, 2008 9:01 AM | Link to this
Get the picture..Stafford in trouble… slings it to the big tight end out of Dartmouth…He’s got room…One big block down field and Fontaine stricking down the side lines!
OOOOH Did Fontaine turn it on when he had too!
By keniboy
August 13, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
sounds like a great match IN OTHER NEWS perhaps we should place an IQ limit on submitters in this blog. most sounds like teenagers on something. go to your own school’s blog and downgrade it.
By Paddy
August 13, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Paula good call… I, like many, many others think the Tide will be 6-6 or 7-5 for a few more years.
By REGAN
August 13, 2008 12:38 PM | Link to this
You are a bunch of stupid DAWGS! BC, UVa, and Maryland are ACC schools with much better Educational Opportunities, but the kid must be somewhat smart if those were schools he wanted and they wanted him. Good luck young man and I hope you use your brain better in the future than to choose UGA.
By Carz
August 13, 2008 3:53 PM | Link to this
One look at the Georgia co-eds and Boston looked pretty ugly.
By REGAN
August 14, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this
CARZ what do UGA w******* look like? All I have ever seen is their A$$ & Tramp Stamp as I give her a $3 bill, pull her hair, and call her MY DAWG B***.