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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Carver-Columbus LB thinks Big 12 is better than the SEC for his career
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As a linebacker, playing in the Big 12 may increase your longevity more than the SEC, and that is one reason Carver-Columbus linebacker LeRon Furr committed to Oklahoma State over Arkansas, coach Dell McGee said.
“There are not a lot of two-back offensive formations in the Big 12, so linebackers don’t take a huge pounding from fullbacks,” he said. “They run more spread-type offenses, and LeRon took that into consideration when he made his decision.”
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound inside linebacker has committed to Oklahoma State. He had nearly 10 offers and his only other official visit was to Arkansas.
“He didn’t have anything bad to say about Arkansas, but I think he felt more comfortable at Oklahoma State,” McGee said.
McGee said Furr was pleased to hear Oklahoma State decided to move Cowboys assistant coach Glenn Spencer from defensive line coach to linebackers coach.
“Spencer is who recruited him, so I know LeRon felt good about his decision to [change the position he coaches],” McGee said.
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Georgia Tech puts the pressure on M.L. King’s Joel Kight
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Less than two weeks after receiving a scholarship offer from Georgia Tech, M.L. King running back/linebacker Joel Kight is on the recruiting hot seat.
The Jackets have told him the offer might be withdrawn unless he commits soon. But Kight says he has no plans to commit to any program until he visits Ole Miss on Jan. 16.
“They want me to commit, but I still want to take my other visit [to Ole Miss],” said Kight, who confirmed Tuesday evening that he is still considering Boston College, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State and Ole Miss.
“But I understand that [Tech] must do what’s best for their team.”
Kight, who took an official visit to Tech last weekend, is being recruited by the Jackets as an athlete.
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Two of Georgia’s top prospects become fast friends at LSU
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Tucker running back Drayton Calhoun and Peachtree Ridge linebacker Kevin Minter got a taste of life at LSU last weekend when the two metro Atlanta seniors took official visits to the Baton Rouge-based program.
They are both scheduled to enroll at LSU in January.
“The visit went great,” Calhoun said. “It was easy to get around campus, considering that classes were already out. We got to see a lot of the campus.”
The visit included a couple of opportunities to watch the Tigers prepare for next week’s Chick-Fil-A Bowl against Georgia Tech.
“We got to attend two practices,” Calhoun said. “There was a lot of intensity.”
Calhoun and Minter, who signed their letters of intent on Friday, plan to room together at LSU. They’ll share an apartment with Texas standouts Dexter Pratt and Russell Shepard.
Classes are scheduled to start at LSU on Jan. 12.
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Alpharetta’s Williams makes school history with commitment
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Vince Williams committed to Western Kentucky, becoming the first player in Alpharetta’s history to pledge to Div. I school.
The 5-foot-10, 175-pound cornerback, who also plays some slot back, joins only about a half dozen Raiders who’ve signed in the high school’s four seasons of existence.
Williams chose the Hilltoppers over Ball State, Akron, Central Michigan and Delaware. He officially visited Division 1-AA Western Kentucky first, before Akron and Ball State, and felt the Hilltoppers’ communications program suited his interest in sports broadcasting.
“I liked my position coach (Travaris Robinson) a lot, too,” Williams said. “I liked his approachability and the way he made me feel like I was part of the team, even though I hadn’t committed yet.
“He made me see how important it was for a corner to have fun out there and enjoy himself. He said if you have fun when you’re playing, you can be competitive and successful.”
Williams had 52 tackles, 12 pass breakups, two interceptions and a fumble recovery for Region 6-AAAAA Alpharetta (3-7) this season. He also caught 14 passes for 286 yards and two touchdowns, as well as rushed 11 times for 115 yards.
“(Williams) is a top-rate-character kid,” Alpharetta coach Bill Waters said. “He’s going to go far. He’s not yet as good as he’s going to be.”
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Carver-Columbus DB Ryan Campbell commits to Ole Miss
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Carver-Columbus DB Ryan Campbell committed to Ole Miss, coach Dell McGee said.
“They were in need of a tall cornerback and they got one,” McGee said.
The 6-foot, 172-pound senior had offers from UAB, West Virginia, Troy and Memphis. His official visit to Ole Miss is scheduled for Jan. 16.
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