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DEL.ICIO.USRidgeland’s Michael Bowman happy to be with No. 1 Alabama
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Ridgeland’s Michael Bowman, arguably the state’s top wide receiver, said he is proud to be committed to No. 1 Alabama.
The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Bowman has maintained a low profile in football recruiting circles since committing to Alabama in early September. He decided on the Crimson Tide over waiting for an offer from UGA, while also considering scholarships from LSU and Oregon.
“Everything worked out really well for me, I’m blessed,” Bowman said. “There’s not much to recruiting anymore, I just go to Alabama games and keep in touch with the coaches over the phone.”
Bowman will return to the spotlight on Friday when he matches up against Carver-Atlanta’s Darren Myles, who is one of the nation’s most heavily-recruited safeties. Ridgeland plays Carver in the opening round of the Class AAA playoffs.
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By David
November 11, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this
If you are football player and go to Georgia, you can expect not to graduate. If you got to Alabama, you have a decent chance if you apply yourself. M.R. could care less about graduation. Check the record.
By GA Hokie
November 11, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
As a VT fan, I wish we could start stealing some recruits from the state of Georgia on a regular basis.
We should take notice, and try and emulate what Nick Saban is doing.
By Bama41UGA30
November 11, 2008 5:11 PM | Link to this
Can’t wait to see this young man in Crimson and White. UGA will dread slow playing this kid. ROLL TIDE!!!!
By heeldawg
November 11, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this
David:
BS.
Check the last four years’ academic progress records. Georgia tops the SEC.
Sorry to burst your unsubstantiated bubble.
By Geoff
November 11, 2008 9:03 PM | Link to this
This guys must have really wanted to play for the dawgs being we read yet again another comment of “how happy” he is with his decision.
If you got to keep telling yourself your happy, maybe one day it will become true.
Good luck to you at Bama, but could we please see updates on players that are in the mix and not those that have been passed over.
By Ringgold Dawg
November 11, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this
If this young man learned from the mistakes of some of his family, he will be a great player for the Tide.
I live 10 miles from his School, and know he is the real deal.
Good luck at Bama Michael, Im a season ticket holder at UGA, and hope you keep your character the way it is now, and not follow any bad footsteps. Good Luck to you.
By Bama in Atlanta
November 11, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
Michael, you’ve made a great choice. Tuscaloosa is closer to your hometown than Athens. You’ll love the friendlisness of the school and town. We’re glad to have you at Alabama.
Roll Tide!
By Bama in Atlanta
November 11, 2008 9:38 PM | Link to this
Michael, by closer, I mean closer in similar to the town you gew up in. Not proximity. sorry about that.
By mike bowman
December 2, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
this is mike bowman and all i got to say is roll tide roll