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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tech QB commit Luallen predicts continued success for Jackets
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Georgia Tech quarterback commit Jordan Luallen of Greenwood, Ind. isn’t surprised to see the Jackets off to a 3-1 start under new coach Paul Johnson.
“I think a lot of people will be excited about this program and what it will do for years to come,” predicted Luallen, who attended Tech’s victory over Mississippi State on Saturday.
Luallen, who committed to Tech in May, continues to hear from colleges closer to his home. But he has his heart set on playing for the Jackets.
“Georgia Tech has treated me great from the beginning,” said Luallen, who is considered the 26th-best quarterback in the nation by Scout.com. “There have been some schools recruiting me strong. But I have such great respect for Tech. It’s hard for me to think about another school.
“I don’t think about any school other than Georgia Tech. That’s my home.”
Luallen plans to attend Tech’s home game against Duke on Oct. 4.
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Tech recruiting Prince Avenue lineman Van Halanger
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Prince Avenue Christian School offensive lineman Matt Van Halanger, the son of Georgia strength and conditioning director Dave Van Halanger, attended Saturday’s Georgia-Tech Mississippi State game.
“I haven’t actually received an offer from [Tech]. They’re just showing a little bit of interest,” said Van Halanger, who has a scholarship offer from Navy. “This really all just started.”
The 6-foot-3, 270-pound Van Halanger said he’d have some interest if the Jackets do offer.
“It’s close to home and I like how they run their offense,” said Van Halanger, who is projected to be a center in college. “And I like the atmosphere.”
He plans to attend Georgia’s SEC contest against Alabama in Athens this weekend.
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Mill Creek’s Ooley, Johnson getting serious looks
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While defensive end Ryan Robinson is receiving the most attention, two other MIll Creek players have colleges taking notice.
Linebacker Scott Ooley has made big strides, according to Hawks coach Shannon Jarvis. The 6-1, 224-pound Ooley has picked up interest from Southern Conference schools Georgia Southern, Western Carolina and Furman. Vanderbilt also is interested. Ooley visited Furman last weekend.
Jordon Johnson, a 6-5, 262-pound offensive tackle, has offers from Middle Tennessee, Western Carolina and South Alabama.
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Landmark Christian QB Bryant awaiting first offer
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Landmark Christian’s Tanner Bryant doesn’t have any offers, but feels like he is under scholarship consideration from several schools.
The 6-foot-3, 177-pound Bryant made an unofficial visit last week to Georgia Tech, which has kept in touch more than any other college during the last year.
“They keep giving me vibes that they like me, they like how I run,” Bryant said.
Bryant has also had contact with Navy and Middle Tennessee State.
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Another SEC team interested in Miller Grove’s Gilstrap
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Nearly two weeks after a track visit to South Carolina for the Georgia football game, another SEC program is expressing strong interest in Miller Grove defensive back Kenneth Gilstrap.
“I’m planning on taking a visit to Kentucky later this year,” said Gilstrap, an AJC’s The Georgia Top 150 choice who runs the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds.
“Kentucky has offered me in track. They want to make it a football scholarship.”
Gilstrap, who has a scholarship offer to run track for South Carolina, has football offers from Middle Tennessee State, Ohio and UAB.
“Right now, I’m just waiting to see what’s going to happen with Kentucky. They would probably be my leader if they offer me to play football.”
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Kell’s Anthony has sights on Auburn, Georgia
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It takes about a minute for Kell receiver Marlon Anthony to name the list of schools that have given him scholarship offers. But there are two he cares about that aren’t on that list.
Anthony, who is a member of the AJC’s The Georgia 150, is a game-changer who could lend his services to Mississippi State, Louisville, Arkansas, Ole Miss or Indiana. He’d like to hear from Auburn or Georgia.
“I think he’s got his sights set on either Auburn or Georgia,” Kell coach Derek Cook said. “He’s definitely an SEC wide receiver. It’s still a question of where he’ll end up.”
Anthony has not picked his favorites. He likes Sylvester Croom and Mississippi State, but also prefers the offensive style of Arkansas. There is one hitch for the Razorbacks, though.
“I don’t know if I’d get along with [Bobby] Petrino,” Anthony said. “They’re a good school, though. I’m just keeping my options open right now.”
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Sprayberry tailback receiving interest, waiting on first offer
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Sprayberry tailback David Carter has received plenty of interest from a variety of SEC schools. Right now, that’s all it is.
Carter is waiting on his first scholarship offer, but there is little doubt one should come soon. Carter rushed for 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons for the Yellow Jackets. He looks forward to the chance to prove himself on another stage.
“I think I’ve got the vision and size you need to be a good running back in college,” Carter said. “I just need someone to give me that chance. I think it will come.”
Carter just returned from a visit to Furman and liked what it had to offer. Vanderbilt has been in regular contact with Carter, and he visited South Carolina during the Gamecocks’ spring game.
Air Force, Miami (Ohio), Coastal Carolina and Western Carolina have all been in contact with the Sprayberry senior.
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Maryland withdraws offer to Charlton County’s Ricky Hart
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Maryland has rescinded its scholarship offer to Charlton County offensive lineman Ricky Hart, who had committed to the Terrapins.
Charlton County coach Rick McWhorter said Maryland had concerns about Hart meeting college entrance requirements. “We were worried about this happening,” McWhorter said. “[However] Maryland said they’d love to see him go to a prep school next year.”
The 6-foot-3, 310-pound Hart is listed “questionable” for Friday’s game against Appling County with a strained left shoulder.
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Norcross QB postpones trip to Oregon State
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Norcross quarterback Charles King, cousin of former NFL quarterback Shaun King, has postponed his official visit to Oregon State.
King was scheduled to fly out on Thursday morning, watch Oregon State play No. 1 Southern Cal later that evening, and then return to Norcross on Friday morning.
However, King said his high school coach asked if he could reschedule the trip, especially with Norcross coming off last week’s loss to North Gwinnett.
The 6-foot-2, 190-pound King said he is leaning to the Beavers, which have hinted at an offer but want to spend time with him before making a final decision.
“They want to do the eye test, and if everything works out, they said they’d offer,” King said.
King has offers from Idaho, Nevado-Reno and Western Carolina, along with an official visit scheduled to Arizona State next month.
King prefers West Coast schools because he moved to Georgia nearly four years ago from California. His father, who played college football at Fresno State, had a job transfer.
“I get a lot of ribbing about how good the SEC or ACC is, but growing up in California I’ve always dreamed about competing in the PAC 10,” King said.
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South Carolina defensive end has talent and humor
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Who will be this year’s most colorful recruit?
Defensive end Sam Montgomery of Greenwood, S.C., who has around 40 offers, is an early favorite.
The good-natured Montgomery told GoGamecocks.com he had a good time at South Carolina for last week’s Georgia game. “I’ve never been to a USC game and people not call my name. I feel like I’m at home, like I can walk around with no drawers on. It’s just so comfortable.”
Georgia made a late offer to Montgomery, who said his five official visits will be Southern Cal, Miami, Michigan, LSU and Oregon.
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VIDEO: Got questions for state’s No. 1 prospect? Post your questions for Washington DB Branden Smith
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Why is Booker T. Washington’s Branden Smith rated as the state’s No. 1 prospect by Rivals?
Because the All-America cornerback routinely makes plays like this (click here for video). Washington coach Stanley Pritchett, who played nine years in the NFL, said it was “the best” high school play he’s ever seen. Smith (wearing the No. 1 jersey) catches the punt, runs to his right, changes his mind and takes a few steps backwards, then motors toward the left. Smith then sees a wall of defenders and makes the sensational move to circle around toward the right, and then takes off like a rocket down the sidelines.
Smith, who plans to make an unofficial visit to Georgia on Saturday for the Alabama game, said Monday night he has yet to narrow down to any favorites. Over the summer, Smith toured many colleges, including Clemson, Georgia, Florida, Florida State, Alabama, Auburn, and LSU.
The video was provided courtesy of Wendell Hale of Washington High.
Note: The AJC confirms that the first post on this blog by “Branden” is indeed Branden Smith. Feel free to generate any discussion or ask questions to Branden. Any inappropriate comments will NOT be tolerated.
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