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Monday, November 10, 2008
Redan DB Travis Benton has track tugging at his heart
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Redan speedster Travis Benton said he has committed to play football at Alabama-Birmingham.
But will he sign with the Conference USA school?
Benton is still thinking about that one. It’s only because he has opportunities in track, too. He has been offered in track by Clemson, while UGA is heavily interested.
“I’m still thinking about which sport I want to play in college,” Benton said. “I’m just trying to find out which one I’m better at, which one I love the most.”
As for football, if Benton choose that route, he intends to sign with UAB. He also had interest from Kentucky and Vanderbilt. Benton plays wide receiver, defensive back and all special teams, and said he has been clocked at 4.2 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
In track, the 5-foot-7, 150-pound Benton is considered one of the state’s top sprinters in the 100 and 200 meters.
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Newnan OL Adam Calhoun announces college choice
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Newnan offensive lineman Adam Calhoun has committed to Alabama State.
The 6-foot-7, 335-pound Calhoun was also considering Valdosta State and South Carolina State. He made the decision after visiting Alabama State this past weekend.
“I really liked the school and the coaching staff,” Calhoun said. “Alabama State just felt like the best fit for me. And I’ll have a chance to compete for playing time right away.”
Calhoun, who hopes to earn a college degree in sports medicine, is one of several senior prospects on Newnan, which also has Georgia Tech-bound Raymond Beno playing the offensive line. Safety Alec Ogletree is considered one of the state’s top juniors with around 15 early offers.
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Boise State offers North Gwinnett’s Tamburo
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Michael Tamburo had an off night on Friday, but his Saturday was a whole lot better. Boise State offered Tamburo a scholarship, but the North Gwinnett quarterback is taking a few days to mull it over after returning late Sunday night.
“He had a great visit,” North Gwinnett coach Bob Sphire said. “He’ll meet with his family [Monday night] and discuss it another day or two and kind of digest the whole thing. And that’s the way it should be. Let it sink in a couple of days.”
Sphire said Tamburo is calm and even-tempered, so Sphire expects his player to make that type of decision.
Boise State, 9-0, is ranked No. 9 in the BCS poll. Tamburo also has offers from Air Force, Tulsa, Louisiana-Monroe, Ohio, Bowling Green and others.
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Basketball: Georgia Tech or UGA for Favors?
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National Signing Day is Wednesday, and all is quiet with South Atlanta’s Derrick Favors, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 1 basketball player by Scout.
The 6-foot-9 Favors is mulling over offers from Georgia Tech, Georgia, and North Carolina State. He made official visits to all three schools.
Will Favors sign on Wednesday? His coach has said it was unlikely, but also said Favors is known “for surprising.” Will Favors reveal which college he plans to attend anytime soon? His coach said there was a decent possibility of that happening, even in time for Favors to sign by the end of one-week early signing period (Nov. 19). Which school is Favors favoring? His coach said Favors has told him “some things in confidence” but that Favors would be the one making any announcements.
“This is Derrick’s show, from here out,” South Atlanta coach Michael Reddick said. “He is going to handle it how he wants to handle it.”
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