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DEL.ICIO.USLithia Springs LB Justin Marable declines Ole Miss invitation
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Lithia Springs linebacker Justin Marable said Ole Miss wanted him to make an official visit, but that he turned down the invitation.
Marable said he intends to sign with the only school that offered him, Alabama State. However, he had generated interest from Ole Miss, Iowa State, Western Kentucky and Valdosta State.
“[Alabama State] was the first school to contact me during my junior year,” Marable said.
“They were also the only school that would let me try to play defensive end. All the other schools wanted me at linebacker … which is fine, but I like [to play] with my hand down.”
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By GypsyThongman
January 31, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this
Turned down a visit to Ole Miss, which might have led to a scholarship offer, to attend Alabama State? Marable must not think much of his talent, or academic/athletic future, to make that decision.
Question: Does anybody verify these claims? Marable’s name has never come up in discussions I’ve had about Ole Miss.
By AU-Tiger
January 31, 2009 3:17 PM | Link to this
Marable’s connection to Ole Miss and Iowa state is old Auburn coaches. He was well thought of down here on the plains before tubbs was booted out. Height was the issue not talent or grades.. take a look at his rivals page
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By Crvrtgr85
February 3, 2009 8:21 AM | Link to this
Marable’s decision to remain committed to Alabama State has nothing to do with confidence in his abilities. It seems to me that he’s more concerned with HIS future. Many people told him that he wasn’t tall enough to play at a high level, yet he continued to produce each and every week on the filed. His academics have never been an issue, and as far as his athletic future is concerned, Alabama State produced: Reggie Barlowe, Michael Coe, Eddie Robinson, Tavaris Jackson,Brad Baxter, among others. Justin will be fine. An HBCU education will payoff in unmeasurable amounts. Congrats Mr. Marable!!