College recruiting

By Dawg Fan

December 31, 2008 3:18 PM | Link to this

Good luck with your decision. It would be great if you are be playing for the Dawgs next year between the hedges.

By UGA #1

December 31, 2008 3:30 PM | Link to this

I hope to see you wearing the Red & Black next year.

By NikkiFree

December 31, 2008 3:37 PM | Link to this

Hope you choose the Dawgs, Branden. It’s far enough for a little bit of independence and close enough to be near your family (read mom). At least those were my a couple of my personal reasons for attending UGA. Also, it’s a great school with a beautiful campus. As a former Dawg, I hope you choose UGA. As a mom, getting your kid off to ANY college/university is a crowning moment in motherhood. congrats on whatever school you choose to attend.

By Dawg Fan

December 31, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Whoops! Should have said: Good luck with your decision. It would be great if you are playing for the Dawgs next year between the hedges.

By FSU

December 31, 2008 3:49 PM | Link to this

go FSU

By Brandon

December 31, 2008 3:52 PM | Link to this

Brandon pick the Dawgs and stay with your in state college. You will represent Georgia very well.

By UGADawg16

December 31, 2008 3:57 PM | Link to this

As a Dawg fan it would great to see Branden choose the Dawgs. However, if he is truly changing his mind every day, would it not be better to wait. Why rush it?

Choosing a college is a life-changing decision, athlete or not, but even more so for an athlete with a potential professional future. I really wish that they could all make the best choice wihtout being pressured and rushed but I guess that comes with the territory.

Best of luck, Branden, with your decision. You would be a welcome addition to the Dawg Nation.

Go Dawgs!

By ttownone

December 31, 2008 4:00 PM | Link to this

He’s going to UGA, quit all the drama.

By Home GrownTalent

December 31, 2008 4:01 PM | Link to this

Please come help the Dawgs and our state win the Big Game and another Championship. But whatever you decide, make sure you stay in the SEC where football is better! Good luck and Go Dawgs!

By william cranman

December 31, 2008 4:02 PM | Link to this

Michael, the game is Saturday at 3:00. Why do you keep saying he is going to announce on Sunday night? He is going to announce during the game.

By Mike

December 31, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this

How in the world does Ga. enven get mentioned in the same breath as FSU, AL & Fl??????

By R.S.

December 31, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this

Will he be doing the silly pick-up-the-cap of the school he chooses routine?

By Bugboy

December 31, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

I hope that he instead decides to give up football and become a scientist. We need some cures!!!! Perhaps he can invent a vaccine for redneckidous.

By Jen

December 31, 2008 4:10 PM | Link to this

The Bulldog Nation would love to have you wearing and bleeding the great colors of: RED & BLACK! Good Luck & Go DAWGS!!!!

By Jen

December 31, 2008 4:11 PM | Link to this

The Bulldog Nation would love to have you wearing and bleeding the great colors of: RED & BLACK! Good Luck & Go DAWGS!!!!

By Jen

December 31, 2008 4:12 PM | Link to this

The Bulldog Nation would love to have you wearing and bleeding the great colors of: RED & BLACK! Good Luck & Go DAWGS!!!!

By 34

December 31, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Click the post button ONCE

By Joel K. Jones

December 31, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

If you can’t make up your mind, think about where can I go and be a starter to begin with. Then make up your mind and be there to start in the first game of 2009.

By Dawgone

December 31, 2008 4:24 PM | Link to this

Mike your right. Georgia, as a State, a School and as an Athletic program is head and shoulders about Fla., FSU and Alabama and they should not be mentioned in the same breath as the Dawgs.

By skeeter

December 31, 2008 4:44 PM | Link to this

For the guy who said Florida and Alabama shouldn’t be mentioned in the same sentence with Georgia. Give us a break! Dude! what are you smoking?

Dawgone, one thing I give you dog fans credit for is sticking close to the wagon.

By william cranman

December 31, 2008 4:49 PM | Link to this

Sorry I was confusing the UnderArmor game with the US Army game. The Army game is Saturday at 1:00. The UnderArmour game is Sunday night.

By Scrappy

December 31, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this

Sure will look good in the Garnet and Gold. GO NOLES!

By ed

December 31, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

It took Floriduh almost 100 years to win a conference title…..

By ed

December 31, 2008 4:59 PM | Link to this

It took Floriduh almost 100 years to win a conference title…..

By ed

December 31, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this

By the way, I only hit post ONCE.

By Atlgator

December 31, 2008 5:31 PM | Link to this

Yeah, join the Dawgs. You get to play in a bowl game in Orlando or Tampa every year!

Ed, it may have taken 100 years but we’re in our fourth title game since the Dawgs last played in one. And next week we should have our third championship ring since yours as well. At least we keep putting money in the SEC coffers for all to take advantage of. You’re welcome!

By gogater

December 31, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

Braden, come to UF man for fun, sun, girls, and NCs. Why go to #2 school in state?

By msled

December 31, 2008 6:06 PM | Link to this

Ha, Gaytor fans make me laugh

By 34

December 31, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

Go Dawgs!

By G Man

December 31, 2008 6:14 PM | Link to this

Come play for the Dawgs. We’ll be preseason number one next year, which is all that counts. We have top 5 recruiting classes every year, and it shows on the field, where we never lose - especially to Bama, UF or Tech. Tech sucks; we hate them and their stupid coach. We also hate the Urban Crier and Nick Satan. Actually we hate everyone except for St. Richt! To Hell with Tech! Go Dawgs go! p.s. If you don’t come to Georgia we will hate you too.

By Go Dawgs

December 31, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this

We’d love to see you starting for UGA in the Red and Black in front of the largest stadium of the 4 remaining. My wife’s family are FSU people, though, so if you don’t pick UGA, I’m really rooting for you to pick FSU. You can’t go wrong w/Bowden or Richt - they are 2 outstanding men of character!

By Jimmy

December 31, 2008 9:11 PM | Link to this

Great. I’ll watch that game as closely as I’m currently watching GT get it handed to them in the Dome. Lovely!

By Bill

December 31, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Come play for the best D in the land and 2 of the best DB coaches in the land in Kirby Smart and Nick Saban! They will get you where you want to go if the NFL is your dream as well as a National Championship…

By Muahahaha!!

December 31, 2008 11:19 PM | Link to this

38-3

By n,y dawg

December 31, 2008 11:23 PM | Link to this

Screw these high profile kids who think the world evolves around them,and bring in players whether 2 star or 3 star that play nasty,and work to get better!

By coach422002

January 1, 2009 1:58 AM | Link to this

Branden, Happy New Year and Roll with the Tide.

By coach422002

January 1, 2009 2:00 AM | Link to this

Happy New Year’s Branden and Roll with the Tide

By B-Bro

January 1, 2009 6:52 AM | Link to this

Branden if you’d like that National Championship ring anytime soon I would go with Florida. Best to you with your decision and make the choices that you think will better your career…

By Paddy

January 1, 2009 7:24 AM | Link to this

The report in the Tallahassee Democrat yesterday refered to B. Smith as one of the lesser known college prospects in this All-Star game. They seemed to think he was headed to FSU. Not an impact player like many others that have committed to the team. Well there you go……One mans crap is another mans ice cream.

By Paul

January 1, 2009 11:07 AM | Link to this

Alabama is the best choice, undoubtedly. Ga.=chronic underachievement FSU=2nd tier ACC school and then the gaytors….do you wanna wear jorts & have the H.C. leave in two years to go to Notre Dame? not to mention the chance of the QB kissing you on national tv?

By bob g

January 1, 2009 11:56 AM | Link to this

come to uf and play for the winning program!

By wookieedog

January 1, 2009 11:59 AM | Link to this

FSU—-done from being a prime time school

Florida—- Offensive school, Meyer is not known to be the best for defensive recruits

UGA—-go to a school that will lose 2-3 games every year and wastes the talent they have….from pre-season #1 to nothing in less than half a year

Bama—-Saban is known for being a defensive coach and specifically for coaching defensive backs. The top DB is the SEC plays for Bama (Rashad Johnson), and Saban will develop you the most

Really an easy decision for a DB, do you want to go to a school then leave it and be forgotten, or do you want to become a legend for a state. THe great Bama players are never forgotten. ROLL TIDE!

By bob g

January 1, 2009 12:01 PM | Link to this

come to uf and play for the winning program!

By rc

January 1, 2009 12:47 PM | Link to this

mike,

fsu sucks compared to uga, fl, and al

their glory days are over

By Inside Scoop

January 1, 2009 1:38 PM | Link to this

I have a friend who has a cousin who works with a relative of a friend of the Smith family who sez Eastern Washington University has an outside chance at receiving a phone call from a school teacher where Smith attends in hopes of getting an invitation to next year’s school Christmas party, I think.

By tide rising

January 1, 2009 2:51 PM | Link to this

Bama is easily the best choice for him. If he goes to Bama he has the AP coach of the year coaching his position. So if he wants to develop and be the best at his position why not go to the school whose coach coaches his position?

Florida is more known for great offensive players and if he does go there of all places he will be hated forever in ATL. Besides, UF already has several great young freshman corners, Joe Haden specifically.

FSU has fallen to 2nd tier status in the ACC in general and especially to UF.

My suspicion is that he will end up at UGA but I can’t imagine why except that its the home state school. If he goes to UGA he will play under a terrible defensive coordinator in Martinez. Why play under a terrible defensive coordinator when he could be coached personally by Saban? Also, no offense to UGA fans but why go to UGA so that you can just lose 4 straight to UF? UGA is right back to living in the gators shadow.

Still I think he ends up at UGA. No suspense here.

By ugadoc

January 1, 2009 6:58 PM | Link to this

Good luck with your decision. We hope that you decide to come to Georgia. With players like you, Georgia can take our program to the next level-we are not far from the top every year. It only takes a season without injuries and great recruits to take Georgia to the top. You can be a part of that next year.

By who cares

January 1, 2009 9:01 PM | Link to this

I will refuse to watch what is sure to be an exciting game due to the very reason of premadonias in their “coming out party” who blantly show they do not care about their teams but only themselves. If you truly love the sport and the team you want to play for then you advise them of your decision and disclose once you are sure of your choice. The fact that a bunch of “kids” who use the game as their stage tell me one thing, they are merely kids! Grow up!

By HG3

January 1, 2009 9:09 PM | Link to this

“premadonias”

“Who cares” must be a UGA (or Auburn) fan.

By grangerphil

January 1, 2009 10:07 PM | Link to this

Hope to see you in Tuscaloosa Branden. Roll Tide Roll !!!

By Dawg Tired

January 1, 2009 10:50 PM | Link to this

To Tide Rising: Yes Nick Saban is a great football coach. However, as a father, I would never entrust my sons to a man of such character. On the other hand, I would be excited to have a man like Mark Richt mentor my sons.

Unfortunately, a lot of people think like you do. Football is more important than life. There is no finer man in college football than Mark Richt. He is a man of good character. As a father that would be much more important to me than having my son play for a man who might leave in the middle of the night if another school offers more money.

It is truly sad when someone like Nick Saban is chosen coach of the year. Such choices indicate winning is more important than character, etc. Sad but true.

By Bob Hopeless

January 1, 2009 11:25 PM | Link to this

For Dawg Tired, Just curious. What do you know about Nick Saban’s character?

By DJ

January 2, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

Will Hargrave Military be one of his choices? If so, I bet he picks them. That would be good for the Pugs, yes?

By Eljewell

January 2, 2009 10:20 AM | Link to this

Branden from one Washingtonian to the next. Go with your heart. No matter where you go to school to play ball you are a student athlete. Make your decision and don’t be pressured into choosing one school over the other. No matter what you have to be able to perform on a higher level at all schools. Enjoy the ride, because showtime starts after graduation.

Make your family and yourself proud. Get your degree and play hard. Your Washington Family is behind you as well as the other guys that are playing college football.

Take care and God Bless.

By Paddy

January 2, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this

Today’s Tallahassee Democrat has stated that Brandon will anounce his choice of FSU during the game on Sunday. There are worse people to play for than Bobby B. Still hope that UGA is his call, we shall see.

By Tampa Dawg

January 4, 2009 10:56 PM | Link to this

We got him boys!! Ha Ha!