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Alexander offensive lineman Kevin Mitchell said he still intends to sign with Kentucky.
Except if Mark Richt calls.
“The only thing that would change my mind [about Kentucky] is if Georgia offered me,” said Mitchell. “But I know that’s not going to happen because they already are loaded with offensive linemen.”
The 6-foot-7, 295-pound Mitchell is a member of the AJC’s The Georgia 150 and also has offers from Indiana, Louisville, and Oregon.
Mitchell said he was impressed by Kentucky’s campus and facilities and the security of the coaching staff. Wildcats assistant Joker Phillips will be promoted when coach Rich Brooks retires.
“It’s good knowing who I’m going to be dealing with, if and when coach Brooks leaves,” Mitchell said. “Kentucky is a program on the rise and I want to be a part of that.”
Three of Georgia’s 13 commitments are projected to play offensive line: Chris Burnette of LaGrange, Dallas Lee of Buford, and Austin Long of Memphis.
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By rudyt
August 21, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this
I don’t care what anybody says - you can’t ever have too many offensive lineman in the SEC.
By Tampa Dawg
August 21, 2008 12:42 PM | Link to this
I agree with you rudyt. The kid is 6”7. Heck, turn him into a defensive run stopper up the middle or he can bat down passes. Go get him.
By tom
August 21, 2008 2:00 PM | Link to this
Would love to have him. Dr. Thomas Johnson Class of’74 UGA
By Pago Flyer
August 21, 2008 3:02 PM | Link to this
UK campus pretty? Guess he’s never been to Athens!
By TheItalianDawg
August 22, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this
in this case my friends, size does NOT matter!
By tony
August 22, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
Why would this player go to UGA? Sit on the bench to keep UK or any other school from utilizing his talent? Wait out another UGA infractions probation? Not many NFL players that made it on potential.
By TheItalianDawg
August 22, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this
in this case my friends, size does NOT matter!
By Grant
August 22, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
You have to admit, it does feel good to have great HS players who can’t wait to play for the Dawgs!
CMR and his recruiting team have already lined up their remaining recruits with a few exceptions. We need some playmakers and some defensive back help in the future…
By Kevin
August 23, 2008 11:19 AM | Link to this
I think once he gets to UK, he’ll know he made a good decision
By BigBlueFan
August 23, 2008 11:54 AM | Link to this
“UK campus pretty? Guess he’s never been to Athens!”
Guess you’ve never been to Lexington around springtime when Keeneland’s in session.
By carlothedon
August 23, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this
Pago Flyer,
I have been to both UGA and UK campus. I have seen games at both. Athens does not come close to the beauty of Lexington, with the horse farms, bluegrass, Keeneland, and the women are MUCH more beautiful. I think you need to visit some other states and see what you are missing.
By SECCoachnDallas
August 25, 2008 8:57 AM | Link to this
The comments by carlothedon are slighlty erroneous. I have been to UK as well as several Kentucky Derbys. It is no contest…UGA. UK’s campus is second rate except for Rupp Arena. The state of Kentucky has NEVER been reknown for its feminine beauty. I realize Ashley Judd is your symbol of a UK fan, enough said! Can you say Hatfield and McCoys? Hillbillies and inbreeding. Snake worshippers. Yes, this is the Kentucky we know and love!
By Brad
August 25, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this
I guess you are right in that Kentucky has never been “reknown” for its feminine beauty, but I do know there are some hot young women at the University of Kentucky. Now, I’m not going to dispute that UGA has just as many beauties as UK, but please go to Keeneland one time and tell me Lexington doesnt have a surplus of hot women.