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DEL.ICIO.USAlexander’s Mitchell backs off UGA comments, says he’s “100-percent” with Kentucky
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Alexander offensive lineman Kevin Mitchell plays in a uniform that looks like Georgia’s. His mother was born in Athens. And his grandfather still lives there.
And even though he grew up rooting for Georgia, Mitchell wants to make it clear that his blood now runs Kentucky blue. He wants to clarify things a few days after publicly stating he was still interested in the Bulldogs, if they called.
Mitchell, a member of the AJC’s The Georgia Top 150, verbally committed to the Wildcats earlier this summer after receiving offers from Kentucky, Louisville, Indiana and Oregon. Last week he commented that he might listen if an offer came from Georgia. Evidently, Mitchell’s affectionate words for the Bulldogs caused quite a stir.
Now Mitchell has reserved direction, backing away from those comments and saying he is “100 percent committed to Kentucky.”
In fact, he said he will not attend the Wildcats’ season-opener next weekend because it is at Louisville.
“[Louisville] offered me too, so if I went there for the game, it might cause all kinds of confusion,” Mitchell said. “I’m only planning on going to games that are in Lexington, and right now I don’t plan on taking any official visits anywhere else. Kentucky is the best fit for me.”
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By Mark
August 22, 2008 5:29 PM | Link to this
As a Georgia fan, I wish Kevin the best. It’s tough to come to such a major decision as a young man. Best of luck at UK, except when you play my Dawgs.
By 3 Rivers jacket
August 22, 2008 5:34 PM | Link to this
what- no obligatory “we never offered” from Georgia wackos. Wake up guys unless all of you are waiting for the VP announcement from Obama. Oh sorry most of you do not folow curent events.
By Dawgs and Politics
August 22, 2008 5:46 PM | Link to this
Bye Bye. Kentucky thrives off selecting players holding a grudge against their home state team. Thats fine.
Rivers jacket—Obama, please. His own kids during the family interview stated talk talk talk - blah blah blah. I agree with his family.
By Michael Cox
August 22, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
Nah….”3” Rivers! We won’t offer the “obligatory” you were not offered, because I believe we all already know the obvious! And only a “nerd” would bring up Obama on a recruiting thread! We Dawg Fans will just settle for the “obligatory” arse whoopin comin your way EVERY year! LOL! Now get back to buildin my Pappy’s Office! And don’t forget to fix the sinking Village…….
By t
August 22, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this
Thomas Coleman,
Ever thought that your expert beat writing does more harm than good for the young fellow? My advice would be to forget everything Terence Moore taught you. If Georgia wants to offer him don’t you think they will do so without your “help”? Geez, no wonder Searles doesn’t talk to the media.
By country boy
August 22, 2008 6:17 PM | Link to this
3 Rivers jacket - Please return to third grade and learn to spell ” follow ” and ” current ” instead of picking fights with Dawg fans.
By YellerSkeeters are PeterEaters!
August 22, 2008 6:29 PM | Link to this
Three RiV3rs Jackass — go and boil you bottom! You son of a silly person, your father was a hamster and your other father smelled of elderberries. Yankee wanker!
By tech fans are dumb
August 22, 2008 7:06 PM | Link to this
Why is it that Tech fans think they are so smart, yet can’t even spell simple words like “follow”. Use your spell check, dork.
By GW
August 22, 2008 7:49 PM | Link to this
Why didn’t Tech offer this kid? He must be best at pass protection.
By dc
August 22, 2008 10:12 PM | Link to this
3 rivers jacket….we follow current events.lord help us if he gets elected and if he does it’s only because of his skin color not his credability or his views…Only a techie would think he’s worthy of being the the president…but then again you are a techie…All book smart but nothing else… forming views based on the media beccause it wasn’t in a book or step 1,2,3,4, or 5 which throws you all off balance. .
By Paula
August 22, 2008 11:34 PM | Link to this
To Rivers jacket (or whatever,) to quote Tech alum (and ardent UGA fan) Jeff Foxworthy, “You are not smarter than a 5th grader.”
As for Kevin— did UGA offer him a scholarship?
By justin
August 23, 2008 1:10 AM | Link to this
no.
By DC
August 23, 2008 3:10 AM | Link to this
Good player
Lets see how he handles the Sept 26 game against lithia.. he goes head to head against Marable .. one of the top ranked DE/OLB in the country. ranked higher then him. That is the match up that everyone wants to see
By couger fan
August 23, 2008 9:31 AM | Link to this
We have a plan for marable… he wont wont be able this line!!
Go Cougers!!
By DC
August 23, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Dont have bone in this fight, I am a tiger fan
But we all have plans how to handle marable and he tends to mess up every teams plan. Seen him play against us last year and he beat up our QB. Not looking forward to seeing him this year
i like kevin and i am sure he will adjust to marable well, the county will enjoy this matchup
By UGA
August 23, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this
Coming to a field near you Sept 26 2008
The thriller in manila
Ali VS Frazer
Tyson VS Holyfield
MITCHELL VS MARABLE
Are you ready to rumble!!!!
By Cougar Alum
August 23, 2008 10:26 AM | Link to this
Was at the cougar game last night and kevin look great. we won 21-7.
word in the stands last night was that marable is hurt and wont be ready for chapel hill next week. (might be another smoke screen from lithia)
But we will be ready for him when he comes to cougar land!! Bring some popcorn and watch the show
By UGAman
August 23, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this
I have seen both of them play and i dont think that kevin can handle marables speed off the edge yea hes big and all but marable is like a cat and if he cant get that big tail off his back fast enough he is going to get burnt everytime
By BigJim
August 23, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this
Rivers…of course the DFRednecks follow politics…they are all waiting patiently for a raise in the minimum wage so they can buy more PBR…