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Thursday, November 6, 2008
UGA commit Chase Vasser to confirm college choice on Dec. 16
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Chestatee linebacker Chase Vasser committed to Georgia last January and remains loyal to the Bulldogs. But he said he will “confirm” his college choice in a Dec. 16 ceremony at his school.
To avoid confusion, we decided it would be best for Vasser to explain.
“I’m still committed to Georgia, and Georgia is the only official visit I’m going to take,” he said. “However, just like with most other players who have committed to colleges, I’m still hearing from other schools.
“I’m giving these other schools the opportunity to say everything they have to say to me, to go all-out, because once it gets to Dec. 16, my mind will be made up for good.”
Vasser has been offered in the past month by Florida, South Carolina and Wake Forest, and Kentucky (where Vasser’s older brother signed) has not given up.
Vasser picked Dec. 17 because it’s his last full day of classes before graduating early.
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Road Trip: Heritage TE Jones to visit Music City
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Heritage tight end Justin Jones plans to spend the upcoming weekend in Nashville, Tenn. on an unofficial visit to Vanderbilt. The trip will include an opportunity to watch the Commodores host No. 4 Florida Saturday evening.
“Vanderbilt is a prestigious school with great academics and a good football team,” said Jones, who is hopeful the Commodores will offer him this weekend. “Coach [Bobby] Johnson has definitely turned that program around.
“We’ll see how they fare against one of the best teams in the nation.”
Jones, a member of the AJC’s The Georgia 150, recently de-committed from Kentucky. He is currently considering offers from Akron, East Carolina, South Carolina and UAB. He’s also receiving some interest from Alabama.
“If Vanderbilt offers, I’m not sure what I’d do,” Jones said. “They definitely have a great team, but I want to take a look at the campus.
“I’ve seen the campuses at South Carolina and Kentucky. So it all just sort of depends.”
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Basketball: South Atlanta’s Favors still in decision mode
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There’s a good chance that South Atlanta’s Derrick Favors, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 1 basketball prospect by Scout, will not sign next Wednesday.
The 6-foot-9 Favors is deciding between Georgia Tech, Georgia and North Carolina State.
“Right now, I don’t see Derrick signing on [the first day of the signing period],” South Atlanta coach Michael Reddick said. “But he could commit to a school sometime next week and sign before the end of the early period [Nov. 19], or he could wait.”
“My main goal was to get Derrick down to five schools. Once we did that, it’s his show from here out. You never know with Derrick what he’s going to do. He likes to surprise people.”
Reddick said he has been getting between 30-40 phone calls a day from college coaches and media outlets inquiring about Favors and his college decision.
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Georgia Tech and Kentucky offer Gainesville’s Jones
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Gainesville junior receiver Tailer Jones received scholarship offers from Georgia Tech and Kentucky earlier today.
“Georgia Tech is one of the top schools in the NCAA academically,” Jones said in a text message. “Even though they run the triple option, they still produce great receivers. They’re at the top of the ACC right now and are holding their own.”
Jones was offered by South Carolina Wednesday evening. He also holds offers from Arkansas, N.C. State, Ole Miss and West Virginia.
One of his senior teammates, lineman Josh Jackson, was offered by Ole Miss this morning.
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Recruiting Q&A: Cartersville’s Donovan Tate
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Cartersville’s Donovan Tate, a member of the AJC’s The Georgia 150, is the son of former Georgia tailback Lars Tate. He is considering Southern California, Georgia, Alabama, Michigan and North Carolina. He talked with staff writer Jay Stone about being recruited and other topics.
— On visit plans: “I went to USC, and I’m planning to visit Michigan next weekend. The following weekend I’m going to North Carolina-North Carolina State, and I’m going to the Alabama-Auburn game. That’s three weeks in a row.”
— On what things he looks for in a visit: ‘I kind of just want to see the atmosphere of the school, the game atmosphere and get a chance to talk to the football players. Just get a look at the campus.”
— On what school he has always been a fan of: “I grew up going to Georgia games and stuff. My mom and my dad went there. I grew up liking Georgia.”
— On his career goals: “I haven’t really thought about that a whole lot.”
— On playing baseball: “I want to do both in college. That’s what I’m looking for in all the schools.”
— On why he changed his mind after deciding to skip his senior football season: “Probably going to our first game and knowing I just missed it. I didn’t really want to let down my teammates I’d been with for four years. When I told coach [Cartersville’s Frank] Barden I wasn’t going to play, he said to go with baseball 100 percent if that’s what I chose to do.”
— On his spare time activities: “Play Guitar Hero. I play on the hard level. I can get 95 percent on the song “One” by Metallica.”
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Alpharetta DB Vince Williams garnering offers
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Alpharetta cornerback Vince Williams, who last week was offered a scholarship by Western Kentucky, received offers from Central Michigan and Delaware.
Williams said he’ll commit only to a school he visits. He’s scheduled to make official visits to Western Kentucky on Nov. 15, Ball State on Dec. 13, then Akron. He’s considering going up to Central Michigan either Nov. 22 or in late December.
Williams had sent Central Michigan a tape of him as a junior, and the school had seen him once, then asked for tape of him as a senior. In contrast, he just recently began dialog with Delaware.
“You’re always excited to get new offers, but it also complicates things,” said Williams, who has 40 tackles. “I’m looking forward to heading up to schools to see which ones are a good fit.
“You don’t want to let anybody down,” he added, “but when it comes down to it, you can only pick one.”
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