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Friday, December 5, 2008
UGA-bound Washaun Ealey not the best prospect on ECI, says one coach
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Savannah Christian coach Donald Chumley played on Georgia’s 1982 SEC championship team, so he’s eager to see Washaun Ealey and Dexter Moody of Emanuel County Institute suit up for the Bulldogs next season. The teammates committed to Georgia in January.
But unlike most observers, Chumley believes Moody, a linebacker, has more potential on the college level than Ealey, the running back who has rushed for nearly 8,000 yards and set Georgia’s record for career and single-season touchdowns.
“Just because he’s such an athlete,” Chumley said of Moody. “I could see him playing a lot of different positions, especially when they put more muscle on him. He could play linebacker, tight end, defensive end. He’s the best pure athlete we’ve seen this year. He makes an impact on both sides of the ball more than anybody I’ve seen.”
Savannah Christian finished second in Region 3-A to ECI and lost to ECI 21-14 in September. Chumley’s praise of Moody doesn’t mean he believes Ealey is overrated.
“He’s everything advertised,” Chumley said. “I don’t know if he’s another (Knowshon) Moreno, but I think he’s going to be in the mix at running back. He’s strong, very hard to bring down. He has all the things you can’t teach - the moves, the vision. He’s a complete player.”
ECI plays Wilkinson County tonight in the Class A semifinals. ECI has another Division 1-A recruit on the team in lineman J.C. Lanier, who has pledge to Georgia Tech. But Chumley says keep an eye on the linebacker.
“Moody might not get as much press, but I’m here to tell you he’s the real deal,” Chumley said.
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UGA, Georgia Tech, Tennessee coaches visit Centennial DE
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Centennial’s Euclid Cummings was a popular player with college coaches today.
He received visits from Georgia offensive line coach Stacy Searels, Georgia Tech receivers coach Buzz Preston and Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin.
The new Volunteers coach made a favorable impression on the 6-foot-4, 230-pound defensive end.
“I like [Kiffin],” Cummings said. “He seemed to be an honest person. He kept it real with me.”
In recent weeks, Cummings has said he’s considering scholarship offers from Georgia Tech, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
So is Cummings now interested in Georgia?
“I would be if they offer me,” he said.
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Recruiting stories for SEC Championship contenders Florida and Alabama
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Florida moves quickly to offer one of Georgia’s top juniors
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Alabama OL recruit Kellen Williams breaks down the SEC championship game
Spurrier boasts about the advantages of SEC vs. ACC
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Etowah’s Jordan Padgett expecting offer from Indiana
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Etowah safety Jordan Padgett is anticipating an offer from Indiana, Etowah coach Bill Stewart said.
“We will know by the end of this weekend,” Stewart said. “It’s looking like it’s going to happen.”
Padgett, a 6-foot-2, 195-pound senior, currently has offers from Air Force, Western Michigan, Navy and Miami-Ohio.
Stewart said he had an in-home visit from Air Force coaches earlier this week and has an official visit scheduled for Miami-Ohio on Dec. 13.
“Going to Miami-Ohio with his teammate Ishmael White is a definite possibility,” Stewart said. “But I know Indiana is definitely interested.”
Stewart said his top choices are Air Force, Indiana and Miami-Ohio.
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Douglass LB to be visited by Florida coach
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Will Florida ride a wave of momentum after winning the SEC Championship to land Georgia’s top high school school prospects?
Douglass linebacker Jonathan Atchison is scheduled to meet with Florida defensive coordinator Charlie Strong on Monday. Atchison, who is committed to Auburn, said Florida has been recruiting him very hard, and that he expects an offer on Monday.
“Coach Strong wants to see me in person, and I’ll get the offer,” said Atchison told the AJC’s Phil Giltman.
Atchison has scheduled an official visit to Alabama on Jan. 17. He will take his official visit to Auburn on Jan. 10, pending on who is named as the team’s coach.
Rivals rates Atchison as the No. 22 outside linebacker in the country and No. 64 overall recruit in Georgia.
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Florida moves quickly to offer one of Georgia’s top juniors
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Spurrier boasts about the advantages of SEC vs. ACC
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Miller Grove speedster to decide between football and track offers
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Miller Grove’s Kenneth Gilstrap, a two-sport prospect in football and track, has an official visit to Middle Tennessee State this weekend, he said in a text message on Friday.
He also reported he was named to the East squad in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl all-star game next month in Myrtle Beach. S.C. The game is scheduled Jan. 2 at Coastal Carolina University,
Gilstrap, who has 4.31 speed in the 40, is a blue-chip track prospect as a sprinter with offers from Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas State and Louisville and Western Kentucky. His football offers include Western Kentucky, Ohio, Richmond, Middle Tennessee and Alabama-Birmingham. Gilstrap can play receiver, kick returner and defensive back in football.
He wants to play both sports in college.
Recruiting stories for SEC Championship contenders Florida and Alabama
Spurrier boasts to prospect about the advantages of SEC football over the ACC
Need an analysis of the SEC championship game? Alabama-bound OL Kellen Williams breaks it down
Westlake’s Chance Warmack knows all about those Alabama fans
Auburn-related recruiting stories
Douglass LB affected by Tuberville’s departure, now looking at Florida and Alabama
Peach County DB Reggie Taylor sticking with Auburn, not affected by coaching change
Other top recruiting stories
Hargrave Military’s Bobby Massie could “play in the NFL right now,” says coach
Georgia Tech commitment Will Jackson: Looking for a fourth roommate next year
Georgia Tech-bound QB leads his team to state championship win
Carver DB Darren Myles no longer considering UGA. What went wrong?
Son of former UGA standout Lars Tate commits to North Carolina over Bulldogs
Tennessee recruit Toney Williams will go ahead and visit SEC rival
Note: If any of the links do not work, the recruiting story can also be found in the left column under “Recent Entries”
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