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DEL.ICIO.USGeorgia Tech looking hard at Duke commit
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Sandy Creek defensive end Brandon Putnam, who has committed to Duke, said he is hearing from Georgia Tech.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Putnam is a member of the AJC’s The Georgia Top 150
“I’m still being recruited by them,” Putnam said. “I don’t know what is taking so long for an offer. I know I’m on their [recruiting] board. They want to see some senior film.”
Tech has strong ties with Sandy Creek, alma mater of former Yellow Jackets All-America wide receiver Calvin Johnson.
“Tech has a great program, Calvin has nothing but great things to say about it,” Putnam said.
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By buzztheirazz
August 24, 2008 1:43 AM | Link to this
first post!
By DawgSpanky!
August 24, 2008 6:49 AM | Link to this
Apparently Brandon wants a much better education at Tech, than the dumbed-down one he would receive at UGAy.
By Clay
August 24, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
Hey DawgSpanky!, I hope you are not an example of a Tech education because the article clearly says he’s a Duke commit. Please tell us you believe a Tech education trumps a Duke education. With a name like DawgSpanky!, I think we all know that no formal education is the more likely scenario for you.
Way to go Tech, you stole Jaybo Shaw from Middle Tennessee State last year and this year you’re working hard to steal Brandon Putnam from Duke. At this rate, you’ll be beating UGA in no time! Right.
By Truth
August 24, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this
And yet Clay you can lose to teams like Vandy and KY with your ” 4-5” star caliber athlete. Go figure?
By DICK ESKEW
August 24, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this
Come on Clay. We be kickin your arse this year with or without Jaybo. WE BE GOT BROCKO!!!
By Clay
August 24, 2008 11:01 AM | Link to this
Truth, in the SEC any given team can win on any given Saturday (we don’t play on Thursday like Tech does). Even BCS Champion LSU lost to Kentucky and Arkansas last year. The last I checked, UGA beat Vandy and Kentucky last year, finished the season with wins over Tech (yet again) and Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl (which is a BCS bowl, not like Tech would know anything about BCS bowls) and ranked #2 in the nation. This year, we are No.1. Please, explain Georgia Tech supremacy to me again, I must have missed something.
By Clay
August 24, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this
Truth, in the SEC any given team can win on any given Saturday (we don’t play on Thursday like Tech does). Even BCS Champion LSU lost to Kentucky and Arkansas last year. The last I checked, UGA beat Vandy and Kentucky last year, finished the season with wins over Tech (yet again) and Hawaii in the Sugar Bowl (which is a BCS bowl, not like Tech would know anything about BCS bowls) and ranked #2 in the nation. This year, we are No.1. Please, explain Georgia Tech supremacy to me again, I must have missed something.
By Regan
August 24, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this
Clay was that the Left coast USC you lost to in the BCS CHAMPIONSHIP last year? No it was right coast nobody USC. #1 now #13 buy years end without a National Championship,SEC SHIP, or even an SEC EAST Ship. Wait and see.
By justcallmeboss
August 24, 2008 1:44 PM | Link to this
Georgia also beats Ga Tech in arrest every year that’s something to be proud of: Thug city.
By BravesFan79
August 24, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this
Why dont we blog about a GT sport that matters….GT HOOPS!!
With D Favors and our rcruiting class of 09…well be a top 10 team in the nation!!
By Clay
August 24, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this
I agree, BravesFan79, lets talk GT HOOPS. Can’t beat UGA in that, either.
By Clay
August 24, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
I agree, BravesFan79, lets talk GT HOOPS. Can’t beat UGA in that, either.
By e
August 24, 2008 2:32 PM | Link to this
I just wanted to point out that this student athlete is not even looking at UGA since he wants and education not a criminal record. Standings aside, you can really see where the puppies of Athens are heading and it’s not surprising that he has a bunch of criminals having been taught by Bobby Bowden how to recruit from the juvenile detention center rather then from the Schools.
By Truth
August 24, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Clay,actually you have missed a lot brother. I’m just curious but why do you assume I’m a tech fan? Listen to the animosity you have: UGA is better at this, Tech doesn’t have that, blah blah blah blah. WHO CARES!!!!!? I think I would have a lot more hatred for Gators than Tech, they own you unlike the Jackets as of late. BTW, you beat Mighty Hawaii, very good. You must be proud and beating all of the overrated teams in the Sorry Excuse for a Conference league. If your team keeps getting into trouble your not going to have a team to field. AIN’T IT GREAT TO BE A GEORGIA BULLDOG? ROFL
By Truth
August 24, 2008 4:33 PM | Link to this
Clay,actually you have missed a lot brother. I’m just curious but why do you assume I’m a tech fan? Listen to the animosity you have: UGA is better at this, Tech doesn’t have that, blah blah blah blah. WHO CARES!!!!!? I think I would have a lot more hatred for Gators than Tech, they own you unlike the Jackets as of late. BTW, you beat Mighty Hawaii, very good. You must be proud and beating all of the overrated teams in the Sorry Excuse for a Conference league. If your team keeps getting into trouble your not going to have a team to field. AIN’T IT GREAT TO BE A GEORGIA BULLDOG? ROFL
By Clay
August 24, 2008 6:08 PM | Link to this
Truth, if you think the Florida Gators own UGA, you need to find a better refernce book. Why do Florida people believe football wasn’t invented until 1990? Vince Dooley beat Florida 17 times. UGA leads the overall series by 10 wins. If you only want to look at recent history, fine. In the last 4 years, the series is tied 2-2. Last year, Florida had a fine 4 loss season capped by a wonderful loss to Michigan—you remember Michigan, don’t you? They lost to Appalachian State. Hawaii is only viewed as over rated in hind sight—hind sight created by the UGA beat down they recieved in the Sugar Bowl. Let’s not forget that Florida opens the season with Hawaii this year. You might not want to speak up too soon about being over rated…
By Clay
August 24, 2008 6:10 PM | Link to this
Truth, if you think the Florida Gators own UGA, you need to find a better refernce book. Why do Florida people believe football wasn’t invented until 1990? Vince Dooley beat Florida 17 times. UGA leads the overall series by 10 wins. If you only want to look at recent history, fine. In the last 4 years, the series is tied 2-2. Last year, Florida had a fine 4 loss season capped by a wonderful loss to Michigan—you remember Michigan, don’t you? They lost to Appalachian State. Hawaii is only viewed as over rated in hind sight—hind sight created by the UGA beat down they recieved in the Sugar Bowl. Let’s not forget that Florida opens the season with Hawaii this year. You might not want to speak up too soon about being over rated…
By BigJim
August 24, 2008 7:23 PM | Link to this
Univ of Fl…is ranked HIGHER than UGay in the latest US News Report of the nations best schools poll. But hey, how bout that diving program, Yee Haa! DFRednecks… GT is as well…but that is a given, right minimum wagers?
By Reality
August 25, 2008 5:06 AM | Link to this
BigJim=BigLoser
By BigJim
August 25, 2008 11:30 AM | Link to this
…but not those Gym Dawgs! They are the best! Yeah come on…put that on your application at Burger King…
By Shannon
August 25, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this
Excuse me, but I got on here to read about Ga. Tech , not too listen to Bulldog and Gator fans. If you don’t like Tech then you can kiss my rambling wreck a**.