College recruiting

By john

January 29, 2009 12:17 AM | Link to this

Boy do we need this kid. Lets hope the coaches can close on a few of these undecided in state kids…oh, and any WR as well.

By ivy

January 29, 2009 12:18 AM | Link to this

Greg, PLEASE pick UGA! I have enjoyed following your high school career and am a huge fan of yours. I am a diehard UGA fan and would love to see you do what you do as a Dawg. You are the real deal!!!

By ivy

January 29, 2009 12:21 AM | Link to this

Greg, PLEASE pick UGA! I have enjoyed following your high school career and am a huge fan of yours. I am a diehard UGA fan and would love to see you do what you do as a Dawg. You are the real deal!!!

By SamoanDawg

January 29, 2009 12:37 AM | Link to this

hmmm.. i would love to have a ball hawk in secondary. we hadn’t had cb whose a big threat. maybe Greg/Branden can be those guys.. locked down those receivers. of course, since wr are hard to come by this year, we can always count on one of these guys to play O if we need’em to.

Go Dawgs Stay Healthy!

By Title Town

January 29, 2009 1:52 AM | Link to this

I cant wait to see Greg at the next level! He made a great decision to give other schools a chance and it looks like Meyer showed him his true colors in doing so.

By URBAN

January 29, 2009 2:24 AM | Link to this

I hope he is as wishy-washy on the field as he is in his decision making.

By MDB

January 29, 2009 3:58 AM | Link to this

Reid was a life long Gator fan that was scared away by the depth of the Florida defense. The #1 thing that all prospects look at is getting a chance at early playing time. Meyer told he kid he would have to earn his way onto the field and that is why he dropped the Gators. Kids don’t want to compete for anything anymore. Anyway…I hope the kid makes the right decision for himself and has a good college career.

By MDB

January 29, 2009 4:01 AM | Link to this

Reid was a life long Gator fan that was scared away by the depth of the Florida defense. The #1 thing that all prospects look at is getting a chance at early playing time. Meyer told he kid he would have to earn his way onto the field and that is why he dropped the Gators. Kids don’t want to compete for anything anymore. Anyway…I hope the kid makes the right decision for himself and has a good college career.

By jimmyingainesville

January 29, 2009 4:08 AM | Link to this

Greg … you have a wonderful God given talen for football. I pray you will make the most of the football aspect of your life. I also pray you will make the most of the life development portion of your life. Coach Mark Richt is a molder of men. He is a man of integrity, honesty, comittment and quality. He can make a lot of difference in your football career and in your life. I think this factor is very important in your decision. We need you at UGA … you and Branden will be a force to be reckoned with for the next few years. As UGA seeks keys to the future … you could be a very important one … one that unlocks the type of season every Georgia fan wants to experience.

Praying for you … praying you make the choice you need to make for a bright future.

By kevin

January 29, 2009 4:19 AM | Link to this

I enjoy reading these tidbits or nuggets of inside information that these idiots have. Yeah Greg Reid is scared of competition thats why he didn’t pick Fla…yeah that makes alot of sense. And Coach Meyer told him he would have to earn his spot?? Where you there to hear that, you jackass! You sound like a jilted lover or something.

And wherever Reid goes he is going to have to earn his spot and he’s been doing that everywhere from peewee to now. So STFU to dumb@$$

By shakazulu

January 29, 2009 4:53 AM | Link to this

Attention W*******…..enough already.

By gt4ever

January 29, 2009 6:25 AM | Link to this

Go ahead Greag, pick UGA! Learn how to lose EVERY year at the hands of your instate rival…

By Jerry/Jacket

January 29, 2009 6:54 AM | Link to this

Hope the kid has the grades and did not waste his talent by not applying himself in school

By TampaGator

January 29, 2009 7:03 AM | Link to this

Hey, Kevin, you are the jackass. This week, in the Gainesville Sun, Greg Reid told a writer why he dropped Florida. He said he wanted Meyer to tell him he would most likely start next year at Florida. Meyer said it would be hard for him to beat out Jenkins and Haden (since both will be all SEC next year) and that the Gators had a lot of talent behind them as well (Will Hill, M. Anderson, Jermey Brown, Wonde-Pierre Lewis, Moses Jenkins, and Bushnell (resshirt freshman). Meyer also told him that if theat he did not reaffirm his commitment that weekend, the Gators were moving on. Yeah, Meyer revealed his true colors…that he is straight forward with recruits and does not lie by telling them they will start when he knows different. This was in the article and Reid confirmed this in the paper. Since Reid left campus, the Gators immmediately began recruiting other CB prospects very actively, including the #1 cornback in the country (Dre Kirpatrick). Even the other CB recruit commitment (Teague from Tenn) is having second thoughts because of the Gator depth at CB. Reid would have not started at Florida for 2 or 3 years. That is why he is considering Georgia and FSU…for he will start right away at those schools. He will also be a “cancer” on any team he signs with…you watch. This kid is all about “me”…and that is another reason Meyer soured on him. So Kevin, who is the jackass?

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

January 29, 2009 7:16 AM | Link to this

MDB,

Depth chart is not the #1 reason why a high school football player elects any college. Go pickup the most recent Sports Illustrated. SI did an in depth report and it has been determined that the most important factor is approximity to home. They went conference by conference , and team by team. Even breaking down UGA recruting success instate and out of state.

Also what coach ever tells a kid that all you have to do is walk in and I’ll play you. This is essentially what you have implied with your comment. Outside of Ed O at Ole Miss with Brent Schaeffer I cannot think of another example. They all have to earn playing time!

Also go check my blog out….

thesaturdayeveningsportsblog.blogspot.com

By trudog

January 29, 2009 7:33 AM | Link to this

Has anyone checked his arrest record? We don’t need no newbie rookies at athens who don’t have an experienced rap sheet. We have a tradition to keep up here folks. but if we have to train him, we will do what we must.

By gratefuldawghead

January 29, 2009 7:37 AM | Link to this

Saban was in Valdosta last night and he is all business about getting Reid. Hope Georgia rolls out the Red carpet tonight and this weekend. I would say he will go to either UGA or Bama with FSU right behind.

By Lowcountry Bulldawg

January 29, 2009 7:41 AM | Link to this

Tampa Gator,

Why lie? Greg Reid did not say that. I just reviewed the Gainesville Sun article you refered to. He asked only about playing time as a freshman. Nowhere was it about starting.

This week, in the Gainesville Sun, Greg Reid told a writer why he dropped Florida. He said he wanted Meyer to tell him he would most likely start next year at Florida.

Common man, your better than that. Do not let the facts get in your way. The kid may be a bad able, may flame out, you never know but don’t sound jilted over the young mans choice.

By toALLflaFANS

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

Please just SHUT UP and quit making yourselves look like fools. Saban told the kid and yes he’s a KID, that he would have to earn it and Reid said he liked that. So shut up about him NOT wanting to compete, that is just ignorant and makes you look stupid. So you lost ONE recruit at a position you CLAIM that you do not need yet you are scrambling trying to find another CB almost as bad as UGA is searching for another WR. So please grow up and grow a pair and quit picking on a KID.

By cdavis

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

Hey Tampagator; Kirpatrick is Bama lock. Sorry Florida will never get him.

By dawgfan1911

January 29, 2009 7:44 AM | Link to this

As a Dawg Fan, I am excited to know that Reid could possibly be in a Georgia uniform, however the fact that this guys comes with a lot of baggage concerns me. I believe in allowing kids a chance to do better in their life. Sometimes it takes bad situations for young people to learn from their mistakes and be better. If he comes to Athens Reid and Branden will be a corner duo to watch, even as freshmen. Brendan will be an instant producer on special teams. We have a lot of question marks though and it starts with Joe Cox. Will he produce? Who will be the starting tailback? Will the defensive line play better? Will the offensive line be dominate like their talent suggest? Also, what adjustments will the coaching staff make? If I had to grade the coaching last year, I would give them a high D. That is not good enough in the SEC.

By Chief

January 29, 2009 8:02 AM | Link to this

This kid is playing UGA. he ain’t coming.

By SecIsFootball

January 29, 2009 8:09 AM | Link to this

Wow….The other day there was an article talking about how much he enjoyed his visit to Alabama and dog fans were ripping this kid apart because he would even consider going to another school outside of the state of GA, especially Alabama. One went as far as to tell Reid if he picked UA to not even bother coming back into the state ever again. Now its like dog fans are begging this kid to come to UGA. I cant say I blame you after seeing the DB’s in Athens last year but I feel the amount of hypocracy on here is about comical. I remember when Ben Jones committed to UGA last year, BAMA fans were nothing but complimentary of UGA and happy for the kid in his selection. On the other hand, UGA fans tear apart a 17 year old and verbally abuse the school he chooses and the fans if he thinks would possibly consider another school when the Almighty Richt offers him a chance to play at UGA. These blogs are beyond comical!

By Rob

January 29, 2009 8:17 AM | Link to this

Tampa Gator, why are you even on an Atlanta newspaper blog? Get a life loser!!!

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 8:23 AM | Link to this

Is there anyone in the SEC that thinks they will beat the Gators in the regular season??? Alot of new faces on coaching staffs, hope the Gators don’t run the table!

By Obeone

January 29, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this

If Reid wants to play in the NFL his best shot is to play at a school that is one of the top NFL producing schools in the country. Especially at CB. Hell the Def. cord. was a D-backs coach. He will likely get starts right away and can head to the NFL as a junior making the big bucks whick I’m sure this kid wants. There is only one major school that fits his NEEDS. That school is Georgia, which just happens to be his HOME STATE. Also in order to be a lock down CB you need another lockdown CB on the field to help take the heat off, he will have that in Branden. It’s a no brainer for Reid, a perfect fit for him. (Watch Hines Ward as he goes for another Ga. Dawg MVP in the super bowl. The Dawgs lead the league in super bowl MVPs. Nuff said.)

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this

Is there anyone in the SEC that thinks they will beat the Gators in the regular season??? Alot of new faces on coaching staffs, hope the Gators don’t run the table!

Well, if Fla does run the table, it will be a first… they NEVER have and probably never will. Btw, every dawg knows that Reid will probably end up at F$U. He already said he feels ‘at home’ there. Of course, he said the same thing at Fla. One recruit will not make or break anyone’s class unless you are GT and you can only convince ONE kid to commit.

By Marco Polo

January 29, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this

hahahaha tampa gator im not hater i mean you guys beat my bama team and won it all congrats but you really think after this whole time your gonna go into Alabama and get the number one player in Alabama and the number one DB( which is the postion coach saban pretty much coaches personally) Dre Kirpatrick? hahaha cocky much?

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 8:38 AM | Link to this

FL is returning every player except Harvin correct? It isn’t their offense i am worried about, its the DEFENSE!!!

By The Bagman

January 29, 2009 8:42 AM | Link to this

Gee Coach Garner, why are you wearing TWO Rolex’s?

By flats

January 29, 2009 8:49 AM | Link to this

This reid boy seems like a real god fearing solid young man with huge dreams of playing ball.My sources have him going to the blazers at valdosta state.Stay home man and put them on the map.Good luck and dont do thangs other folks want you to do man!!!!

By who cares

January 29, 2009 8:50 AM | Link to this

UGA having the last shot means nothing with the coaches they have. THese guys have proven again this year that they not only can’t coach against top coaches, but they can’t recruit against top coaches either. This kid is going to sign with either Fl.State or Al. Just like Jarvis Jones and Marlon Brown both told these clowns yesterday, no thanks, Reid will do the same this weekend. Maybe wonder boy Richt and his coaches can dress up in all black when they go visit the next recruit to see if that helps. THis clown has run out of tricks, and now all he has left is to listen to his coaches and their excuses as to why they get out recruited and outcoached by superior coaching staffs at other big time schools. How is it going to feel UGA fans on FEB 4th, when UGA gets no one, and loses Wooten and probably Lynch. Oh, what ever happened to wonder boy RIcht keeping top talent in the state?? The top 2 defensive players in the state are going elsewhere, but you’ve always got that same old excuse (Can’t get them all). UGA fans deserve Richt and his excuses. Would rather have Saban or Meyer anyday, they don’t make excuses, they make changes and make their programs better. They also can recruit and close the deal on big time recruits. THey sell their coaching ability and their programs, Richt sells the fact that he is now a comedian as well as being a magician. 0for8 good job having the last visit Richt.

By SecIsFootball

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

Go Sooners….Yes, I do think that someone can beat the Gators in the regular season.

Signed, Houston Nutt and the Ole Miss Rebels.

By flats

January 29, 2009 8:56 AM | Link to this

Ried loves to play ball everytime he gets on the feild.His old man taught him ball playing when he was a kid back in lithia springs down i-20.Good luck with the blazers man.

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 9:01 AM | Link to this

UGA i have said this before and i will say it again, OU fans are not big on conference loyalty, i could give a rats a** about any other team in the Big 12 conference, please beat OK State first game of the season!!

By flats

January 29, 2009 9:08 AM | Link to this

GREG REIEDS MAIN FOCUS IS TO GET IN-STATE MONEY TO HELP HIS FAMILY REBIULD THERE HOME AND PUMP SOME MONEY BACK IN THERE BUSINESS.

By fanfan

January 29, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

Boy is the dude taking folks for a ride. Will he qualify academically?

By MoDawg

January 29, 2009 9:16 AM | Link to this

TampaGator

You don’t think the Gainesville Sun spins their stories to bolster their readership?

That would be like saying the AJC doesn’t favor the Dawgs in most of their articles about college football. (Which is fine with me!)

These papers know who their readers are, c’mon dude?!?!

This kid has to qualify before he can even be considered for playing time, in the first place. I have heard that might be an issue. Maybe not. He’ll have to prove himself regardless of where he decides to go. Watching him play a couple of times, he is a gamer and seems to have a nose for the ball. We need him at UGA. He and Branden would make a great tandem.

I wish him the best with his decision.

By Jim

January 29, 2009 9:40 AM | Link to this

This funny when Greg Reid was going to Florida or flurting with Alabama or FSU all the Dawg fans said he was trouble, we don’t want him and he’ll never make his grades. Now all of a sudden he’s great and all the schools outside of Georgia are losing out.

Honestly I have no idea why some of these players want to play for UGA since they will never win a National Championship. UGa will always be second to Florida and now possibly Tenn. If by chance they go to the SEC Championship they will get beat by Bama, LSU or whoever.

By Soulja Boy

January 29, 2009 9:54 AM | Link to this

I wonder if Richt’s boys will take Reid out on the town for a little rampage.

By Go Hawks

January 29, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this

Reid would be very smart to come here. Could you imagine he and Branden Smith playing opposite each other in the secondary? They will be phenomenal. We already have a good class coming in and Reid and Charles and Marlon Brown would make it stellar, probably top 5.

Combine that with all the talent already there and we are right up there with Florida and LSU for the next several years.

Reid would probably get immediate playing time as a freshman too with the loss of Asher Allen to the NFL

By FLDAWG

January 29, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this

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By littledog

January 29, 2009 10:17 AM | Link to this

“who cares”….get the F^%& off this blog you idiot. You have nothing else to do than to ramble inconsistencies on this blog.just put some jean shorts on and go foreclose on your house.

By flats

January 29, 2009 10:24 AM | Link to this

WHO CARES!!!!!!GO ON MAN AND STOP DOING ALL THAT MAN!!!!!!!!!!!THE REID BOY WILL PLAY BALLS AT STATE!!!!!!!!CASE CLOSED!

By Kendawg

January 29, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this

Has everyone forgotten Brandon Boykin. Bloggers seem to think Reid and Smith will beat him out for a corner spot. Boykin might have something to say about that.

By TECH WRECKED...again

January 29, 2009 10:47 AM | Link to this

To: Who Cares

Man you sure have spent an awful lot of time and effort here this week explaining in GREAT DEPTH how much you care…yet you call yourself “who cares”???

At least change your moniker techie!! We know you obviously care very much!! After all, you have more than proven that.

By SecIsFootball

January 29, 2009 10:49 AM | Link to this

Go Hawks….The same can be said for BAMA and him coming to play opposite of Dre Kirkpatrick, the #1 CB recruit in the country. However, if I were him and if I wanted the CB play of UGA last year, I would committ there in a second. Allen was a very good CB but other like Prince Miller were simply terrible.

In the end, if he chooses UGA, UA or FSU, he cant go wrong even though UGA fans think that their school is the only good choice.

By GARY

January 29, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this

Come on to UGA, with your grades, you can slide by in class, if you have to go. Just play football, thats all UGA is about. We need more non-scholastic players, just to play fb.

By DeadDawg

January 29, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this

Go Sooners, get of the bandwagon. All real football fans care bout their conferences and how they perform agaist other teams. But with you being a bandwagon fan I guess you dont care because you can jump ship if things get to bad. Give this kid a chance. DO not trash his choice. You have top 10 recuiting classes every year. Good luck to yall. See you in the last game in november. P.S. I hope we are both unbeaten

By JEFF

January 29, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this

I see the gator faithful are out here to discredit the kid. According to his own statements, Meyer was forceful with him from the start saying how disappointed he was in him that he hadn’t signed. He was manipulating the kid before he even saw the campus.

You gator folks are unashamed to act badly. Like your players, you all belong in jail.

Reid will go to FSU if he qualifies, because he has a lot of work to do, and its close to home.

By GARY

January 29, 2009 10:57 AM | Link to this

Come on to UGA, with your grades, you want even have to go to class—just play football. UGA loves the dumb boys, just to play football. Check it out with Moreno and Stafford

By RW

January 29, 2009 10:57 AM | Link to this

This kid could be the next Champ Bailey. We will welcome you ro UGA with open arms.

By GARY likes boys

January 29, 2009 11:01 AM | Link to this

Come to Georgia Tech, guy, you’ll love it!! Have you heard Michael Johnson give an interview? The guy can’t add 2 plus 2 but has managed to hang around Tech for 5 years. So you DEFINITELY don’t have to worry about taking your own tests. Even though our guy to girl ratio is 10 to 1, we’ve got some the sexiest hairy Arab chickas you’ll ever see!! Just promise me that you’ll think about it, please?

By jeff

January 29, 2009 11:02 AM | Link to this

Meyer is a slimmy greaseball. Nobody should ever play for him.

from AJC Reid joked with friends and classmates at school on Monday, repeatedly saying “Roll Tide.” But he was very serious when he talked about his impression of Alabama coach Nick Saban.

“He wasn’t like some of these other coaches, making all these promises and promises … [Saban] looked me in the eyes and said ‘I can’t really say that you’re going to come in here and start. You’ve got to come here and be ready to compete because the best man plays.’ That’s what I wanted to hear. [Saban] is a straight-up guy. That’s the kind of coach I like.”

The All-America defensive back from Lowndes said he will make an official visit to Georgia on Friday, even though at least a half-dozen schools — including Miami, Auburn, and Tennessee — are trying to bump the Bulldogs out of the way.

Reid claims no favorites among Florida State, UGA and Alabama.

By amelia island MIKE

January 29, 2009 11:53 AM | Link to this

Hey Ga tech 4 ever—-wish there was some way you could put your Money where your big mouth is . Yall hold us to 42 and eak out a great win and now you are going to dominate Ga forever right??? Nice Bowl game also. Wish you could bet me about 100 grand a yr for the next ten yrs and see how confident you would be after that. Go Dawgs -Get that Defense back

By EMAC

January 29, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this

Here is the Article from the Gainesville Sun. Let’s end all speculation:

Greg Reid grew up a Gator. Up until a few weeks ago, you couldn’t find a bigger one anywhere. During his high school career at Valdosta Lowndes, he would celebrate big plays (and there were many) with the Gator chomp. A year ago, the day after signing day, he committed to Florida, becoming the proud first member of the 2009 recruiting class.

In the days and months that followed, he couldn’t say enough good things about Florida. He loved the coaches, he loved the players, he loved the school and the fans. He even tried to convince other top prospects to share the love and join him in Gainesville.

Then, a few hours after his official visit to UF last weekend, all the loved vanished. It was a stunning turnaround, but there was no mystery behind it.

The depth chart did it.

“I mean, with the situation at corner …” the All-America cornerback told Rivals.com. “I asked him (UF coach Urban Meyer) if I would play there (as a true freshman), and he wasn’t sure about it with the freshman (Janoris Jenkins) and the sophomore (Joe Haden) already there.”

Just like that, he scratched his childhood favorite from his list. Now, on Feb. 4, Reid will become a Seminole or a Bulldog (or something else) instead of a Gator.

This is what happens sometimes to elite college football programs with all kinds of returning talent (which UF has).

The depth chart can be a turnoff (and a mind changer).

“It’s a factor with some kids, and there’s nothing you can do about it,” said Allen Wallace, the national recruiting editor for Scout.com. “There is no question that programs that recruit at elite levels every year run into situations where they’re going to lose kids and the major factor is they’re loaded with talent.

“There was a time Miami was so loaded with talent that they hit a stretch where the abundance of it started turning some guys away. That will happen. You can’t ignore that possibility.”

This is where Florida is at, especially on defense, where the Gators basically return their two-deep at every position.

Reid took a look at that depth chart and quickly bolted on the school that started recruiting him in his sophomore year.

It’s happened before, it will happen again.

“Everyone thinks they want to play early. Everyone thinks they are (going to play early),” Scout.com analyst Scott Kennedy said. “But not everybody is going to. For the most part, kids don’t mind waiting their turn. But some kids want to be on the field right away and they’re going to go where they see they have a better chance. The depth chart is part of an informed decision.”

It’s not just happening at UF. Wallace said Southern Cal’s depth chart recently cost the Trojans a top tight end/wide receiver prospect (Alshon Jeffery) who had committed more than a year ago.

“He has been committed for a year-and-a-half,” Wallace said. “And they just lost him to UCLA after the depth chart issue came up.

“But because of USC’s stature, they have a chance to go out and get a replacement who is as good or better. The first person they called was (Tampa Plant tight end/receiver) Orson Charles, who USC wasn’t even recruiting earlier. Now, Charles is going to visit after signing day. The good teams that lose players because of their depth chart usually are going to be able to swoop in on other people.”

Kennedy said that’s what is happening at Florida in the wake of Reid’s defection.

“There are so many good players out there that it’s not going to hurt a team like Florida,” Kennedy said. “In the case of Greg Reid, there are 10 more as good as he is waiting to take his spot.

“The difference between one prospect and the next isn’t that much. It’s what you do with the prospects when you get them.”

Kennedy said that for every player that is turned off by a deep depth chart, there are many other top prospects who aren’t influenced one way or the other by one.

“For the most part, players don’t mind waiting their turn and learning from some players they really look up to,” Kennedy said. “Someone like Tim Tebow or Brandon Spikes. … Those guys are heroes to a lot of kids right now. Do you mind sitting behind Tim Tebow?

“There are kids who are willing to wait knowing they’ll have a chance to play for a national championship and possibly be a first-round draft pick one day. How does USC keep doing it every year? The answer is the same.”

This is how Meyer and the UF coaches are trying to work it. They can’t offer immediate playing time to most prospects, but they can offer even better possibilities in the long run after winning a second national championship in three years.

“Some kids are preoccupied with early playing time,” Wallace said. “Others want to compete at the highest level with the best chance to play for a national championship. A lot of kids want to play for a championship and don’t mind waiting.”

If UF’s depth chart is an issue, it’s a good problem to have, Kennedy said.

“I tell people, ‘If you’re losing guys because your team is too good, then you’re in pretty great shape,’ ” Kennedy said.

By Gator fan since 89

January 29, 2009 11:55 AM | Link to this

You dont want to compete for a starting spot at Florida you will never replace Haden or Jenkins at the cornerback spot. So go to Ga Willie will be fired soon and you will soon fizzle out Reid!

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 12:00 PM | Link to this

DeadDawg, ummmmm, are you serious?? My dad and uncle both played for the Sooners, far from a bandwagon fan! SEC fans are the only “jersey swappers” out there, cheer for your team, don’t grab on to the coat tails of other teams just cause they are better than yours!

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this

DeadDawg, I live in Atlanta and have a ton of UGA friends, there is nothing I would like better than to play against UGA in a bowl game, AND HAVING LOST THE PAST 5 BCS BOWL GAMES HAS ME NERVOUS BEYOND ALL RECOGNITION!

By Region Foe

January 29, 2009 12:09 PM | Link to this

Everyone should keep in perspective this is a young man from rural south georgia with meager beginnings that has been thrust into a situation that would be difficult for most anyone. Even with the most grounded of upbringing this can be a tough situation for someone with only the first 17 years of life experience to draw from. He will look back one day and realize how silly most of the recruitment process was. Granted the young man has some character issues, I have seen it first hand. Who among us dosen’t. What he does have is an incredible amount of God given talent. I hope the young man winds up some where that will nurture him, develop him as a man, educate him and equip him for life. What seems to get lost in this situation is everyone is thinking about what Greg Reid can do for them or their team. There is more to life than football, as hard as that is to admit. Greg would be wise to examine all these things and keep them in mind, rather than worrying about playing time and the NFL. Just ask David Pollock.

By ray

January 29, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this

Does anybody else notice that UG recruits all these great players, but they are are all about ME, not team. They want a place to “showcase my talent”, and couldn’t care less about winning championships as long as they build their rep for the NFL. Reid will fit right in.

By jeff

January 29, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this

nowhere in that article does Reid say that it affected his decision. Meyer is a slimball, everyone knows it.

only a fool becomes anothers slave

Meyer is the penultimate slave master.

We fought a civil war to stop this kind of stuff , but it goes on. Right there in gunsville.

Reid expressed his true feelings here.. that other story is a piecemeal crap to circle the wagons and defend slimball.

He wasn’t like some of these other coaches, making all these promises and promises … [Saban] looked me in the eyes and said ‘I can’t really say that you’re going to come in here and start. You’ve got to come here and be ready to compete because the best man plays.’ That’s what I wanted to hear. [Saban] is a straight-up guy. That’s the kind of coach I like.”

By who cares

January 29, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this

Little dawg, the truth hurts doesn’t it. At least i state facts about Richt and his loser coaches. What do you bring to the table.Nothing, just like Richt and his coaches when they try to get a recruit to commit. OOPS!! Massie just cancelled his trip to UGA this weekend. Told you loser UGA fans that Billy Graham would go 0for8 in closing the last 8 recruits on the UGA board. When will UGA fans face reality about this clown. Massie is going to Al, like I told you on this blog. Can’t wait until next Wednesday to hear all you losers making excuses about how you didn’t want this recruit or can’t get them all, that and wait until next year will always be UGA’s motto.

By SecIsFootball

January 29, 2009 12:33 PM | Link to this

To Any and ALL Gator fans on here…As a BAMA fan, I dont think he will end up in Tuscaloosa. However, I have no problem with a kid who wants to go to a school where he can both grow as a play under a good coach (Saban, Richt, etc) and also get solid playing time all 4 years he is there. If I am a top flight prospect and the HC of one school is saying you probably wont play with Jenkins and Haden there, why in the world would I want to go there? No school is promising this kid playing time but, no coaches are telling him the he wont play like Meyer is. I find it funny fans can attack a 17 year old kid who is being told he will have to wait 2 of 3 years before he gets significant playing time. Get off your high horses and learn that these are kids who are making the best decision for their future.

By MoDawg

January 29, 2009 12:42 PM | Link to this

A “lifelong fan” of a program is not likely to bolt because of the depth chart or fear of competition. He plays for Lowndes County, a perennial powerhouse in high school football. He’s not afraid of competition. Something happened or was brought to light on his visit to Florida that let him know it was not the place for him. He dropped them like the proverbial hot potato. As stated before, the Gainesville Sun article is geared toward soothing the Gator Nation by stating the obvious (the are deep and talented) and using that as the main reason a top talent did not choose them.

My opinion.

If he can qualify, and is a good character guy, UGA will gladly take him. Richt doesn’t typically take “bad” kids. Most of the infractions against our players have been the underage drinking, or dumb decision variety, things that many on this board could not throw stones at. Michael Lemon had the most egregious offense, and not to try and diminish the severity of what he did, but he had some pretty bad personal tragedy in his recent past that may have had an adverse affect on his psyche.

By Call it Like it is

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

This is so funny when this guy will not be accepted by any major division 1 schools due to grades.

What a joke.

By FLA DAWG

January 29, 2009 12:52 PM | Link to this

The Dawgs need this kid. Reid has the talent to play as a true freshman and shine the first year.

By Hurricane in GA

January 29, 2009 12:56 PM | Link to this

Go Sooners,

UF ran the table in the SEC in consecutive years in back to back seasons. In 1995 they went 12-0 before getting demolished by Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl. In 1996, they went 11-1 losing to FSU before winning the rematch in the Sugar Bowl for the Title.

Bama did it it 1992 and won it all. So in the last 20 years, 4 teams, Bama, UF, and Auburn ran the table in the SEC.

I am not a Dawg fan at all, but CMR is a fellow Hurricane Alum so I have to wish him luck.

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this

Hurricane in GA, we will be playing you this season my friend, good luck to you! Take care of FL for us please!

By 93CHAMPS99

January 29, 2009 1:45 PM | Link to this

SORRY GUYS, MR. REID IS ON HIS WAY TO THE GARNET AND GOLD!!!

By FSUallDAY

January 29, 2009 1:46 PM | Link to this

This entire recruiting process is hiliarious to me. Everyone wants this guy to sign with their team, but the fact of the matter is that he cant even spell the word football. This kid is retarded, that being said he should be a perfect fit for FSU. This guy is perfect, he’s selfess, dumb, and can run a 4.3. He personofies every athlete at FSU, with exeptions to Myron Rolle and Christion Ponder (apparently they took more than 1 mysterious online class). Either way Georgia is god aweful. They havent won a National Title since Hershel Walker graced them with his commitment. All UGA fans are the same they love to recall the old days. UGA will never be a national contendor with that retard Mike Bobo calling play action passes every down. And it doesnt help that willie martinez gets off by having his defense allow 50 points. UGA sucks.

By FSUallDAY

January 29, 2009 1:47 PM | Link to this

This entire recruiting process is hiliarious to me. Everyone wants this guy to sign with their team, but the fact of the matter is that he cant even spell the word football. This kid is retarded, that being said he should be a perfect fit for FSU. This guy is perfect, he’s selfess, dumb, and can run a 4.3. He personofies every athlete at FSU, with exeptions to Myron Rolle and Christion Ponder (apparently they took more than 1 mysterious online class). Either way Georgia is god aweful. They havent won a National Title since Hershel Walker graced them with his commitment. All UGA fans are the same they love to recall the old days. UGA will never be a national contendor with that retard Mike Bobo calling play action passes every down. And it doesnt help that willie martinez gets off by having his defense allow 50 points. UGA sucks.

By wildbird

January 29, 2009 1:53 PM | Link to this

who cares youre always so bitter on here> what is it dude your lady wont give you any loving or your boyfriend which ever it maybe or excuse me I know you dont have either but that by your chosing right> Yeah right lol lol lol

By suwnaee

January 29, 2009 1:56 PM | Link to this

what happened to all of the UGA posters from last week after his bama visit that questioned his character and said he had no loyalty. You people are unbelievable, the guy did not change in a week. I am sure if he chooses elsewhere he is back to the samed questionable character.

By DawgallDay

January 29, 2009 1:56 PM | Link to this

Look guys, we can’t even spell the word Dog right. We’ve had something like 20 guys arrested the past two years. We should be a better example for these young guys. He needs to go to a university that would be a better example for him. We are a poor excuse of a university and we have too many thugs that may persuade him the wrong way. Lets bark up another tree fellow inbreeds!

By Sooners fan is the man

January 29, 2009 1:58 PM | Link to this

So I see you guys, like OSU a couple of years ago, had some bad experinces with Fla fans before the bowl game this year. For some reason, some their fans have that effect on people. LOL. Don’t get me wrong, Fla has some very classy fans too, but their “goon squad fans” have a way to get to you like no other. Doesn’t matter if Fla is winning like they are now, or going through a subpar season - their “clown brigade fans” will get under your skin either way.

By dap01

January 29, 2009 2:00 PM | Link to this

Ray: Are you Al Gore?

By MoDawg

January 29, 2009 2:00 PM | Link to this

FSUallDAY

There are 119 D-1 teams in NCAA college football. How many of them have never won a National Championship? You toss that around as some barometer by which the UGA football program alone should be judged.

Why all the UGA hate?

By RealityYech

January 29, 2009 2:01 PM | Link to this

While you are there you may want to visit the Clarke county JAIL. If you pick us, good chance you’ll visit our fine facitiy on the east side of athens. Just giving you some advice.

By Big Bubba Dawg

January 29, 2009 2:03 PM | Link to this

UGA will always be chasing FSU! We even steal the coaches from FSU. I am so sick of being under FSU. Please Please let us be a better program one day. We can’t even beat GT now. I hate life a Dawg! Wolf Wolf Wolf!!!!!!!!!

By Mark Katnik

January 29, 2009 2:04 PM | Link to this

Dog gawled we need this boy bad. I saw him on t.v. he can really move. I install portal johns, i will personnally install one for him and clean up his poo, if we land him..

By bwkgator

January 29, 2009 2:06 PM | Link to this

Too unsure of his ability to try to win a spot in Gainesville, so he settles on UGA or FSU. And you wonder why UF beats UGA and FSU regularly? He’s worried about himself, not the team. UF wins championships, UGA and FSU whine about it.

By Top Dawg Timmy

January 29, 2009 2:09 PM | Link to this

We also have no hot girls here in Athens. Just a bunch of trailer park trash, jorts, and mullets. I feel like a hillbilly f* living in Athens. I wish I was smart enough to get in to FSU. Dang, the girls in Tallahassee are so hot!!!

By ttownone

January 29, 2009 2:10 PM | Link to this

Reid would be crazy to go to UGA. Besides Champ Bailey, UGA has done nothing at corner and Willie Mart might as well bring in the U-haul.

UGA has 3 corners coming in this class and Reid cooled on UF b/c Meyer told him there was a depth chart to climb. Why, again, would he choose UGA?

W-Mart will be gone after this season anyway, after UGA loses to Tennessee and UF, and a SEC west school (along with the game at OkSt.). UGA will get torched this year and Richt won;t be the one to go and neither will Bobo.

Say what you want, but all dawg homers know that W-mart should have been axed this year. Richt is too good of a guy to voluntarily cut his coaches, and UGA will never NEVER win a national title under Richt. He’s too conservative. WE ALL KNOW IT’S TRUE, so don’t be crazy about this.

Reid has Tuscaloosa or Tallahassee, but not Athens.

By RealityYech

January 29, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this

sOrry for all the missspellings. PlEase bare with me oK.

By BILLY JACK

January 29, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this

GT FOREVER-You are a stupid jackass-you need to check the record-this trend says tech next win over GEORGIA 2016.

By FSUallDAY is a genius

January 29, 2009 2:11 PM | Link to this

You really shouldn’t be calling anyone retarded. Read your post again. There are more spelling mistakes than cogent thoughts. Must be that “world klass Eff Ess Yoo edukation.”

By Timmy15

January 29, 2009 2:16 PM | Link to this

If I was not taking it up the butt from Urbie, I would be a Dawg instead of the GATOR QB. I loved the Jortville capital so much I could not resist. Wait is Jortville also the capital of Florida? Auh heck, it don’t matter, I’m a GATOR. Education is a joke in Jortville! But I can count to 9. I’m working on 10 with my daddy Urbie! If anyone wants a free sub, I will be a shift manager at Subway when I finish football. For some reason, I’m told finding a job as a neighborhood supervisor is going to be a tuff degree to find a job. I luv boys

-Timmy15

By JoeDawg

January 29, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

By bwkgator

January 29, 2009 2:06 PM | Link to this

Too unsure of his ability to try to win a spot in Gainesville, so he settles on UGA or FSU. And you wonder why UF beats UGA and FSU regularly? He’s worried about himself, not the team. UF wins championships, UGA and FSU whine about it.

Yes, UF is hot right now and in no way will I minimize their accomplishments, but I have to question how far back your memory goes — UGa beat Florida with regularity until Spurrier arrived (meaning for something, like, 80 years) and FSU absolutely owned the Gators from the late 80s until about ‘03. If I recall the stat correctly UF needed their current 5-game win streak against FSU to pull Bowden’s record against them DOWN to .500. So, enjoy it while you’ve got it — UF certainly deserves accolades for their performance of late — but you know the shoe will again switch feet as it has in the past. Best of luck to you.

By ttownone

January 29, 2009 2:19 PM | Link to this

And by ttownone, I mean TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA. GO NOLES<—————-////////////——-NOLES—————————————-

By FSUallDAY

January 29, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

Stop picking on me. I went to UGA. They are the only school other than UF that accepted me. I got a degree in cow feeding at UGA, and you better be nice or your mile me be sour next time! Meany Head. FSU….. I wish I could have gotten in to FSU. They only take smart people though and I’m stupid just like all my fellow DAWGS. WOLF WOLF WOLF!

By headdawg

January 29, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this

Bark Wolf Bark, sick’em!!!!! GOOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!

By Todd Williams

January 29, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Is this guy FSUallDay a Seminole or a Dawg? I’m getting confused. He sounds like he likes FSU but his grammar leads me to believe he is a Dawg fan. Am I the only one lost here?

By Hurricane in GA

January 29, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Go Sooners,

I forgot you guys were on the schedule this year. That could get ugly again. I’m not sure if Shannon will get us back to the top, but he sure will get us close. The whole coordinator search process was very revealing.

I thought Nix was a very bad choice to begin with. GT sucked on offense while he was here although I assumed that was mostly Chan Gaileys doing. Then to have the search for both offense and defense drag on like it did. Whipple may be a good choice, but his heart is in the NFL.

An unspoken truth in this business is you have to keep a list of prospects to replace coaches who leave. It is very apparent Shannon was not prepared for firing Nix or Bill Young’s defection. Sure Shannon can coordinate the defense himself if need be but them he takes away from his big picture responsibilities.

2010 is the year. Harris will be a Junior and the cupboard will be full. He has to win 9-10 games next year though.

By BULLDAWG BOB

January 29, 2009 2:36 PM | Link to this

Todd, that’s not true. Some of us Dawgs go to college too. I have a degree from Athens Tech in reading and a masters from UGA in coloring. Don’t judge us all because of a few stupid DAWGS! SICK’EM!!!

By Deaddawg

January 29, 2009 2:37 PM | Link to this

Go Sooners Texas should have been there and you know it. Texas was the best team in the country.

By Jeff

January 29, 2009 2:41 PM | Link to this

Thank God I do not live in Athens. You all look like complete idiots. Get an education you morons! PLEASE get back to the topic of the blog. It’s about football and recruiting, not about how stupid you all are. Seriously, does anyone at University of Georgia learn anything? You guys look like a bunch of fourth graders. I went to Georgia Southern and I got twice the education you guys are getting!

By George Gipp

January 29, 2009 2:50 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid is talented, no doubt. He’s one of the fastest human beings I’ve ever seen up close. However, he has character flaws. He’s a ‘look at me’ hotdog, who scrambles to get up from any play he’s involved in, to run and prance across the field with his arms extended or doing the Gator chomp. And, I understand, has grades and study habit issues. I think he was too full of himself for Urban’s liking and is really enjoying the media attention immensely, since he’s put himself to market. Not a humble bone in his body, this one.

Has anybody asked him what his plans are if the NFL doesn’t work out? Has anybody asked what he plans to major in at college?

Hey Greg, I own a Burger King franchise. If college doesn’t work out, I’ll hire you to flip burgers for me. I’d help business having another celebrity around the store. I’ll partner you up with Camron Smith.

Oh, by the way. Jeff, you must be one old SOB if you fought in the Civil War (and a Yankee). Jeff said, “only a fool becomes anothers slave-Meyer is the penultimate slave master. We fought a civil war to stop this kind of stuff , but it goes on. Right there in gunsville.”

By George Gipp

January 29, 2009 2:54 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid is talented, no doubt. He’s one of the fastest human beings I’ve ever seen up close. However, he has character flaws. He’s a ‘look at me’ hotdog, who scrambles to get up from any play he’s involved in, to run and prance across the field with his arms extended or doing the Gator chomp. And, I understand, has grades and study habit issues. I think he was too full of himself for Urban’s liking and is really enjoying the media attention immensely, since he’s put himself to market. Not a humble bone in his body, this one.

Has anybody asked him what his plans are if the NFL doesn’t work out? Has anybody asked what he plans to major in at college?

Hey Greg, I own a Burger King franchise. If college doesn’t work out, I’ll hire you to flip burgers for me. I’d help business having another celebrity around the store. I’ll partner you up with Camron Smith.

Oh, by the way. Jeff, you must be one old SOB if you fought in the Civil War (and a Yankee). Jeff said, “only a fool becomes anothers slave-Meyer is the penultimate slave master. We fought a civil war to stop this kind of stuff , but it goes on. Right there in gunsville.”

By bobbylee

January 29, 2009 2:54 PM | Link to this

Go to UGA, get a preseason national championship ring.

By SEC Football

January 29, 2009 2:59 PM | Link to this

Greg, you will get a lot more press playing in your home state. With you and Brandon as DB’s the national press will focus on the two of you as the best tandum in the country. Both of you will benefit from playing at UGA together and have a chance as being known as the two best on one team possibly EVER!!!! It would be great to have two Champ Bailey’s at one time. You will also benefit going up against AJ in practice. We need both of you to solidify the secondary which was a weak spot this year Make Marks weekend and committ Saturday. You will play for a man that appreciates you as an individual as much as an athlete!!!

By GA Tech Insider

January 29, 2009 3:39 PM | Link to this

I don’t have any skin in this game so let me put my two cents in if you don’t mind. Greg’s a good kid and he deserves a break people.

None of you know anything about his background, or what he’s gone through, to get to the point where he’s put himself in the position to be considered for a scholarship to so many top Universities.

Those of you who speak ill about Greg’s grades, a bad attitude, criminal activities, or whatever else crazy thing you can think of should spend a few minutes with this young man before you judge him.

Whomever Greg decides to sign with will be quite fortunate, and I’m quite sure that he’ll continue to work just as hard once he gets on Campus as he has these past several years to get to this point.

All this petty bickering and name calling is reminiscent of High Schoolers…

By Dawg Fud

January 29, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this

i think this kid is a drama queen and i really do not care if he chooses Georgia.

not trying to be a jerk but if you back off a solid commitment (Florida) and your grades are poor, why are we spending time with you?

i would rather have a kid who is a die hard Dawg versus a kid who is die hard attention craved.

By Paddy

January 29, 2009 3:46 PM | Link to this

With more NCAA santions coming for FSU, I don’t believe a top flight player would go there. He has too many option to paint himself in a box at FSU. I congratulate the players that have already committed there for not backing out. FSU’s move back to respectability is taking a major hit. For some reason they just never learn in Tallahassee.

By ACC Football

January 29, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

Greg, you will get the most press playing at FSU. They are a dynasty and always on National TV. Or you can go to UGA and play noon games with no BCS appearance the next 4 years. FSU is the KING of elite RB’s and the jack pot of future All Pro players! Not hard to pick between the little school uga or the KING of the NCAA The Florida State University!

By gagrad

January 29, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this

gt insider, i appreciate the level of maturity you exhibit and have always found your comments to be both valid and interesting.

WHO CARES, grow up. You should be embarased by the daily ramblings you post on here. You make unfounded accusations and show very little substance in any of your posts. I hope you realize how idiotic you come across.

By Go Sooners

January 29, 2009 3:50 PM | Link to this

DeadDawg, TX got beat by TX Tech, there were 3 1 loss teams in the Big 12 South, you can’t use head to head logic with 3 teams, so the best of the 3 advances, which was OU. To say TX was the best is pure opinion.

By Jessica

January 29, 2009 4:36 PM | Link to this

Paddy,”With more NCAA santions coming for FSU, I don’t believe a top flight player would go there. He has too many option to paint himself in a box at FSU. I congratulate the players that have already committed there for not backing out. FSU’s move back to respectability is taking a major hit. For some reason they just never learn in Tallahassee.”

If you follow FSU or even college football at all you would know that FSU has never been sanctioned and It would take a hell of allot more than this minor glitch for uga to ever be half as much a program as FSU. If you think uga can match the talent in Tallahassee you are stupid dude! Not even close! Ask Mark Richt!!!

By Big 5

January 29, 2009 4:50 PM | Link to this

I heard last night Greg Reid may have trouble with grades and/or character. Does anyone know of any problems.

By Novacane29

January 29, 2009 4:52 PM | Link to this

You people are crazy!!!! With the exception of a few of you, but the majority of you are insane!!! This is a kid that you are talking about, and most of you act like you know him personally and he has done something to you. Whoever this kid sign with just wish him well, and be glad that he has not ended up so far as another black male that’s committing crimes and at least trying to get into school. There are plenty of athletes that are 10 times better than this kid all over the country that has went down the wrong road and are lost!!!! Just give it a break and let’s all cheer for the kid because he is attempting to go to school. Enough said

By MoDawg

January 29, 2009 4:57 PM | Link to this

Jessica

Um, it seems to me that UGA has been able to match the talent with most schools of-late. Our issue is being able to coach that talent up to their potential.

Judging from where the 2 programs are since Mark Richt left FSU, I’d say it’s FSU that is having to play catch-up right now.

No disrespect to you or FSU intended.

By bobbylee

January 29, 2009 4:58 PM | Link to this

IMO Ole Miss would have chomped OK too…there Go Sooner that’s an opinion.

The boy crapped in his flat hat when he backed out of being a Gator.

He should fit in well with the rest of the chorus line there at UGA.

By Big MIKE

January 29, 2009 5:09 PM | Link to this

jESSICA, You must still be living in the nineties,FSU, ain’t what it used to be, and did you forget the last time we played y’all was in the 02 SUGARBOWL, AND YOU GOT DUSTED PRETTY BAD. COME OUT THE NINETIES NOW AND YOU WILL SEE THAT OVER THE EIGHT YEAR SPAN CMR HAS BEEN AT UGA PETE CARROLL, AND MACK BROWN ARE THE “ONLY COACHES” WITH BETTER RECORDSTHAN CMR.

By Big Dawg

January 29, 2009 5:15 PM | Link to this

SecIsFootball

You have been coming on Georgia’s blog long enough to know when fans from other schools especially GT and Florida come on here making outrageous comments, also we get those who pretend to be Dawg fans (which in my opinion are the ones you have picked up on) and then also the little chidren. We also occasionally get Bama fans i.e. Bama Stan who can be quite obnoxious as well. You should know that most true football fans and Dawg fans too only wish these kids the best and when these kinds of idiotic statements are made the person making them is telling more about themselves than these kids.

Go Dawgs

By tim

January 29, 2009 6:22 PM | Link to this

Gary,
I guess u are right because if UGA loves dumb boys because that is the number one college in the US for the school of pharmacy and alot of doctors and lawyers graduated from there. So if you call doctors,lawyer and pharmacist dumb boys. Then yeah UGA is a dumb school with national rankings. But, i think UGA is a GREAT school with alot of talent . Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By dog4life

January 30, 2009 12:34 AM | Link to this

I really hope Greg is as tough as he thinks he is. I appreciate the fact that he was a great HS player but apparently he is afraid of a little bit of competition. Get rid of the ego Greg or you will struggle no matter where you go.

By AceDawg

January 30, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this

I don’t think many of us have a way to judge just how great recruits are, but any time a player is highly regarded nationally and by the UGA staff too, you want them!