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DEL.ICIO.USAuburn: Douglass LB committed early because of Tuberville
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Despite 20 phone calls from friends and family Wednesday night saying Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville had resigned, Douglass linebacker Jonathan Atchison, an Auburn commit, had to see for himself.
“I didn’t believe it until I went online,” he said. “Tuberville was one of the reasons I committed so early. I developed a relationship with him. That was tough to find out.”
Atchison, a 6-foot-3, 212-pound member of the AJC’s The Georgia 150, said he is still committed to Auburn but is now going to weigh his other options. He has nearly 15 offers with Alabama and Florida recruiting him the hardest.
“I’m visiting Alabama on an official visit on Jan. 16, and I’m meeting with [Florida assistant] coach Charlie Strong on Sunday at his hotel after the SEC Championship,” he said.
Atchison said he had also been in contact with Auburn assistant coach Terry Price about the recruiting process.
“My mom called Coach Price but the line was busy, so we are not sure what is happening over there,” he said.
Atchison, who committed to Auburn in August, is the 22nd best linebacker in the nation, according to Rivals.com
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By Bamafan
December 4, 2008 7:45 AM | Link to this
You better get on board while Saban still has a scholarship for you!! Bama is the back on top in the state and SEC and kicking butt and taking names TIGERS,VOLS,DAWGS,REBELS AND MAYBE GATORS!! ROLL TIDE FOLKS!!
By rptiger
December 4, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
Parole Tide!!! Don’t worry Auburn Nation, we will come back stronger than ever. WDE!!!!
By rptiger
December 4, 2008 12:20 PM | Link to this
Parole Tide!!! Don’t worry Auburn Nation, we will come back stronger than ever. WDE!!!!