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DEL.ICIO.USFormer Georgia Tech recruit John Drew happy with Duke decision
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Northside-Columbus defensive tackle John Drew said he remains at peace about switching from Georgia Tech to Duke.
The senior lineman announced he would sign with the Jackets last February, before experiencing a change of heart four months later when he shifted his commitment to Duke.
“I still feel comfortable about the decision I made,” Drew said. “I feel that I made the best decision for me. It was tough, but I felt at that point in time I wasn’t feeling Georgia Tech or the city of Atlanta. So I felt that I needed to de-commit.”
Chris Drew, who is a freshman tight end for North Carolina Central, figured into his brother’s decision to commit to Duke.
“My brother will only be about five minutes away from me [in Durham],” John Drew said.
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By Casey
October 5, 2008 3:32 PM | Link to this
Good- We didn’t need ya!! Stay at Duke and enjoy that yearly beating.
By Ben
October 5, 2008 4:47 PM | Link to this
And you say UGA fans lack class? Nice comment Casey.
By Carolina Jacket
October 5, 2008 5:30 PM | Link to this
You are right to go to where your heart tells you. Just be sure that you beat UNC every year you are at Duke. Good luck, except when you play the Jackets.
By Michael Cox
October 5, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
Yeah…shoulda stayed with Yech and played in front of a half empty stadium! Or if you are an optimist, it was “half-full”! With most tickets sold in conjunction with a free hot-dog and half bowl “o” Fruit Loops!!
By 41-30, b***.
October 5, 2008 5:47 PM | Link to this
41-30
By Big Bee
October 5, 2008 6:20 PM | Link to this
Michael Cox is one of those guys that looses his mind when UGA looses a game. Get use to it BUDDY ‘cause more are coming.hehehehehe
By AlabamaRamblinwreck
October 5, 2008 9:52 PM | Link to this
Young Man: It is wonderful that you will get a great education at Duke University.
If you do decide you are interested in GT again, we would love to have you, but the most important thing is to go where you can flourish on and off the field.
Go Jackets!!
By Decatur Bred
October 5, 2008 10:34 PM | Link to this
Well hey, if he wants to go to a program like Duke… best case scenario he will get a good education. If a kid wants to play for a team that has not won since forever he can do so. It’s his life and his decision. Another benefit to playing football for Duke is that u can be around the legendary Coach K during basketball season. Go Ramblin Wreck!!
By Duke Yellowjacket
October 6, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this
John: Google “Reader’s Digest survey crime” - it should be of interest you. Have a fine career at Duke … and be careful up there.
By Paddy
October 6, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
This kid did what all kids should do. Go where you are comfortable. Sounds like heis is a smart guy. Would have fit in at GT or Duke. Good luck.
By DUMBDECISION
October 6, 2008 9:55 AM | Link to this
have fun in durham. no campus life. no girls. absolutely nothing to do there except lose football games.
By gtforever
October 6, 2008 11:23 AM | Link to this
Good Luck, Mr. Drew. Savor every minute of the college experience. It goes by so fast! Duke is an excellent school. ALL the TRUE GT fans wish you WELL!
By BuzzGT
October 6, 2008 1:17 PM | Link to this
John will get a great education either way. Having his brother close will be a huge benefit. Good Luck at Duke. They are going to be a very competitive team by the time you graduate.
By GT_THWG
October 6, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this
Why are you guys upset he chose Duke? The kid has it made either way. He’ll get a great education at Duke. Duke’s program can only go up and I hope for his sake it does take off. Good luck to you and good for you for making a choice which benefits you.