College recruiting

By RealityYech

January 28, 2009 5:04 PM | Link to this

Yep, it’s either Florida or USC for this guy. Good luck, except for when you play the Dawgs!!!

By Halsey

January 28, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this

Is there really any base to the rumors that he’s likely going to Florida or is that just another case of people who try to pretend they have ‘inside info’.

By Big MIKE

January 28, 2009 5:16 PM | Link to this

RealityYech, You live on the DAWGBLOG, because in your heart you wanna switch! It’s o.k., we all sell out everyday, might as well be on the winning team! I tell you what, when he commits to the Dawgs, you can make your official commitment too.

By chris

January 28, 2009 5:35 PM | Link to this

By the way tech fans, if a kid pokes his little peter blindly seven times he is bound to find a hole at least once

By JW

January 28, 2009 6:11 PM | Link to this

Halsey, I did read that he did not want to play too close to home. There is always the occasional kid that wants to venture out and see a little more of the world. There are pros and cons to that, stay home and be one of the favorite sons for life, or go spread your wings, this is your paid ticket to do it..

By UGAinATL

January 28, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this

Jones looks like a very good prospect, but we already have 3 LBs committed in this class. If all of them sign we will have 12 in the program and only 2 seniors next year. I’m not saying I don’t want him to commit, but we need WR, DB, and linemen more than LBs. You can never have too many lineman, as we proved this year on both sides of the ball.

By ckgator

January 28, 2009 6:32 PM | Link to this

Smart assessment by UGAinATL. It all begins at the line.

Still wondering where Reid will end up, if only to end the suspicion.

By Small Puppy

January 28, 2009 6:39 PM | Link to this

Don’t worry chrissy, You’ll get poked a lot this year and not just by Tech. Ga even getting mentioned in the same breath as Texas,Florida & SoCal is folly. Get ready for 6 wins.

By DAWGS

January 28, 2009 6:44 PM | Link to this

He’s a Gaytor.

By DAWGS

January 28, 2009 6:45 PM | Link to this

He’s a Gaytor.

By BLACK AND RED WINNER DAWG

January 28, 2009 6:52 PM | Link to this

TELL HIM THAT HE WILL START THIS YEAR YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE, HE’S A BEAST!

By chemdawg

January 28, 2009 7:00 PM | Link to this

His facebook photo has him wearing a florida jersey (don’t know if you can follow this link or not): http://profile.ak.facebook.com/v223/21/25/s509743052_9800.jpg

By WONDER DAWG

January 28, 2009 7:13 PM | Link to this

Winner Dawg, We have already told all the other LB’s that they could start. Oh well,I guess we’ve got nothing to loose by trying.

By AU FANS

January 28, 2009 7:21 PM | Link to this

Auburn University will not honor All State running back Bradon Jacobs Football Scholarship,

By Glenn

January 28, 2009 7:22 PM | Link to this

Maybe Richt can tell Jarvis UGA needs him at Wide Receiver too…

By AU FANS

January 28, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

Auburn University will not honor All State running back Bradon Jacobs Football Scholarship,

By AU FANS

January 28, 2009 7:23 PM | Link to this

Auburn University will not honor All State running back Bradon Jacobs Football Scholarship,

By AU FANS

January 28, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this

Auburn University will not honor All State running back Bradon Jacobs Football Scholarship.

By AU FANS

January 28, 2009 7:28 PM | Link to this

Auburn University will not honor All State running back Bradon Jacobs Football Scholarship.

By Halsey

January 28, 2009 7:58 PM | Link to this

2 points about Jarvis Jones: First, there seems to be people that think Jones will play DE in college. Rivals.com now lists him as a DE. Secondly, you can never have enough elite talents. I don’t care if UGA has 10 LB’s committed. If Jones is one of the elite LB’s in the country, UGA should be after him. The Dawgs have been after him hard for a reason. Hopefully he would live up to his billing, unlike the last highly touted DE/LB that came to UGAL Brandon Miller.

By brick

January 28, 2009 8:10 PM | Link to this

Our Tek fans have 1 win in 8 years and they crawl out of the woodwork. Enjoy it, the last one for another 10 years or so.

By URBAN

January 28, 2009 8:30 PM | Link to this

TIME OUT!!

By Awesome baby

January 28, 2009 8:33 PM | Link to this

Just curious…is there a single white kid in this year’s recruiting class?

I heard this year’s press guide will be entitled: Tales from the Darkside

By jeff

January 28, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

What does Georgia see in Washaun Ealey at 4.78 in the 40. I’ve watched him play two games and was not overly impressed. Heck, PJ Green out of Rome High runs that time and is not considered a top prospect. With PJ’s stats over the past three seasons in AAAA, I wonder what he could have done in A ball. But you never know

By jeff

January 28, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

What does Georgia see in Washaun Ealey at 4.78 in the 40. I’ve watched him play two games and was not overly impressed. Heck, PJ Green out of Rome High runs that time and is not considered a top prospect. With PJ’s stats over the past three seasons in AAAA, I wonder what he could have done in A ball. But you never know

By Dawg fan

January 28, 2009 9:15 PM | Link to this

Jeff, If you don’t know what UGA sees in Washaun Ealey then no amount of words could ever explain it to you. You can start with time in the 40 isn’t everything. Moreno didn’t have what one would describe as blazing speed but he certainly did okay at UGA. The UGA coaches consistently do a great job of recruiting so ya might trust that they know what they are doing. At the end of signing day, you will see UGA in the top 5 recruiting classes again this year.

By REAL Dawg

January 28, 2009 9:19 PM | Link to this

Hey Awesome Baby, Keep your disgusting and poorly hidden Racist remarks to yourself. I would love for you to have the balls to say that one time to one of these recruits. Stay off of here if that is all you have to contribute.

By He Hate Gator

January 28, 2009 9:26 PM | Link to this

Folks, Awesome Baby is really a Techie trying to play games…

By Steve

January 28, 2009 9:33 PM | Link to this

Jones is a lifelong Gator fan. He is desparetly needed at DE by the Dawgs, not LB - LSU has last shot, and many times that is a strong positive - we’ll see where he ends up.

By SamoanDawg

January 28, 2009 9:36 PM | Link to this

UGAinATL, Actually UGA is recruiting Jarvis Jones as a DE. We’re deep at DE too, but the DE spot didn’t pick up where Marcus Howard left off. Of course, injuries was the main factor. I’m hoping Roderick Battle will be healthy to anchor one side. Maybe if Jarvis can come in and add some spark. But, I would be surprised if he signed with GA. I heard he grew up a gator fan. So, Gator will be hard to beat for his service.

Looking forward to see what Cornelius Washington brings to the table this season. He’s a gifted talent. Justin Houston better step up his game or he’ll get demoted by younger guys waiting in the wing. Darius Dewberry has also welcomed a plan to move to DE.

Go Dawgs Stay Healthy!

By Awsome Baby Daddy

January 28, 2009 9:51 PM | Link to this

What? If Richt had signed all white boys they would send in the National Guard and FBI, not to mention the furor from all the other groups including the NCAA. I’m not afraid to say it to anybody. This double standard really only serves to polarize. Let’s just have a quota system with a proportionate number of whites in all sports.

By Tom Trojan

January 28, 2009 10:07 PM | Link to this

Something to think about: USC lost 3 senior linebackers, two will be first round draft choices! The Trojans have first class linebackers in place right now, but a top recruit like Jones will be most welcome! If USC truly wants Jones, they will come get him! We came to Georgia for a 3 year starter at defensive end remember? Pete loves great players, no matter where they come from! Still a ‘Georgia Boy’ at heart so GO DAWGS!!!

By UGAinATL

January 28, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

I don’t know about us being in the top 5, but I do know about Ealey. He holds state records for most TDs in a season and carrier. He had almost 8’000 yards rushing in his carrier and he rarely played all 4 quarters of the regular season games. His coach said he only played about 25 of 40 quarters in the 07 regular season, so he was not padding his stats in the 4th quarter. I don’t think your boy PJ Green had stats like that. He was also part of the UA All-American game, so I guess a lot of people saw something in him. I don’t know if you are a UGA fan, but it looks like you grabbed the one bad thing about the kid you could find and posted it. He could be great, average, or a bust. I don’t know, but he is worthy of a scholarship at UGA. You might want to check Ealey out on youtube as well. Next time, do a little digging, and maybe you want end up asking stupid questions. Oh, and some RB that played at UGA when they won a NC also played class A ball. I think he also got one of those neat little statues for being the best player in the country as well.

By Buddy El

January 28, 2009 10:32 PM | Link to this

Let’s just leave color out of this. What the hell is wrong with you people? Bunch of frigging idiots. If no body had responded to his stupid a* question the original question asker would have realized sooner or later that he is lower than whale sh* and that’s on the bottom of the ocean.

By Obeone

January 28, 2009 10:52 PM | Link to this

The person who monitors this forum should have not listed these racist comments. Get on the ball AJC, these are people from other schools after our recruits pretending to be Ga, fans. They should be blackballed by their email from ever posting again.

By Pago Flyer

January 28, 2009 10:52 PM | Link to this

So is there anything wrong with recruiting white kids?!

By Hope Lange

January 28, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this

I agree with the Pago Flyer’s comment above. What is wrong with recruiting white kids or pointing out that Richt has pretty much stopped doing that. Georgia is a predominantly white institution and there is something just a bit strange about fielding a squad that is 90% black. I’m not saying it’s wrong or underhanded , just strange.

By MoDawg

January 28, 2009 11:17 PM | Link to this

Jeff

I have seen at least 2 recruiting services that say Washaun has been timed in the 4.4 range. I know of one service that shows him at the 4.78, but I have to believe that is a type-o. 4.78 is fullback speed. I don’t know why he would be ranked so high and be so “slow”. (I’d personally love to be able to run a 4.78…)The kid is a player and a playmaker, and we need both at UGA.

By Johnny DangerDawg

January 28, 2009 11:20 PM | Link to this

SamoanDawg, Where’d you get your info about Dewberry? He didn’t have much success at LB, so moving him is worth a shot.

By GuyanaDawg

January 28, 2009 11:23 PM | Link to this

Since when is color the most important thing about an athlete………or a person?

By Awsome Baby Daddy

January 28, 2009 11:26 PM | Link to this

It’s a damned sorry state of college football when it all boils down to: “Our blacks can beat your blacks”. But I know the AJC is too chickenspit to print it.

By GuyanaDawg

January 28, 2009 11:36 PM | Link to this

Since when is color the most important thing about an athlete………or a person?

By ThaDawgdude

January 28, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this

For whoevers info: UGA has quite a few caucasion recruits this year and for the first time in a while a scholarship guy on D is white-Chase Vasser. Got a few white guys on the O-line coming in and both QB’s. I think it just comes down to the large majority of elite football players from the state of GA are non-caucasion. If you look at FSU, UF, UM, ALA, USC(e.c.), and most teams in this region its pretty much the same. I don’t see a problem with this. I played with a lot of black guys, they have to work just as hard as the white guys. If anything the white guys just need to get more athletic.

By Awsome Baby Daddy

January 29, 2009 1:39 AM | Link to this

Cynthia Tucker & Terrance Moore can talk about race all day long but nobody else is allowed to, especially whites. You see my point? I see a need for affirmative action in all sports from top to bottom. I present Duke’s BB team as exibit A.

By REAL Dawg

January 29, 2009 7:43 AM | Link to this

Awesome Baby, go back to your trailer and drink your PBR on your busted stoop. The big boys are talking. Race has nothing to do with it. Just like in the professional world; if you are green and orange but can do the job, then you are the right person for that job. Stop getting hung up on what you see coming out of the arm holes of a jersey. Pay attention to them smacking someone in the mouth or catching game winning passes (a la AJ Green.) I am sure the victories are terrible to deal with, for you, because they are black players. Too bad Herschel wasn’t white, huh? IDIOT!

By dawgfan1911

January 29, 2009 8:52 AM | Link to this

I follow all sports anxd it would be idiotic to think that race does not play a role in sports. It is a known myth that black athletes are looked upon as better athletes. I am not sure that that is so true, but coaches know this and they recruit accordingly. Think about the white running backs who become stars, there aren’t many. The QB position is known to be the posiotion for whites to star at. Coaches know this and it plays a major role in their decision making.

By UGAinATL

January 29, 2009 9:10 AM | Link to this

I have a Scout.com account, and I have never seen anything to suggest that Jones wants to play DE, or that UGA is recruiting him as a DE. I know rivals has him ranked as a DE, but different sites have different projections. SLB is becoming less common with all of the spread offenses in the SEC. I do think there is a good chance he could play some MLB,SLB,DE, or all of them at some point in the next 4 or 5 years. All that said, I want the kid to commit to UGA. We do need all of the top prospects we can get our hands on to compete in the SEC, and I am sure this guy would be great at any position. Go Dawgs, and good luck to Jarvis at whatever school he chooses and whatever position he plays.

By PAUL3084

January 29, 2009 12:44 PM | Link to this

Man I hope Jarvis Jones signs w/ UGA. But if I were him and offered scholarships by all the premier schools I don’t know If I would sign w/ UGA. I hope I am dead wrong but it looks like to me UF is going to own UGA for a few more years. I hope I am dead wrong. Anyone agree?

By renegade

January 29, 2009 1:59 PM | Link to this

If you can play football; you play football. if you can’t play football; you don’t play football. color dont have a whole lot to do with it one way or the other.If you want color get a box of crayolas

By Big MIKE

January 29, 2009 9:09 PM | Link to this

AwesomeLady, because that’s what you are,It’s a shame when the world is trying to move away from negative racial views,that the one beautiful thing[sports]be diluted by your racist views. “I know, say you’re not racist, and your only kidding”, to make your feel better, but deep down racist like you can’t help themselves. You see, it’s a beatiful thing when Stafford, was throwing to Green, or Herschel was celebrating with Coach Dooley.Do you remember the Pony Express with Craig James[a white RB] and Eric Dickerson [a black RB] from SMU? Probably the best one-two punch the NCAA has ever seen. America is moving beyond ignorant people like you, so do us all a favor, and stay in your doublewide in the backwoods of nowhere and cotinue to hate by your self, Black, and White people who actually have education, will dance together, eat together, and yes go see the DAWGS together. While you rot in hate. But I pray to God that you see the light, before the light blinds you.