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DEL.ICIO.USPerry OL Johnnie Farms considers switching from North Carolina to Auburn
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Perry offensive lineman Johnnie Farms, a North Carolina commit, made an official visit to Auburn this weekend.
“I’m keeping my options open,” he said. “I’ll make my decision on Wednesday.”
Could the 6-foot-3, 285-pounder switch commitments? He has done it before. Farms was committed to South Carolina and then committed to North Carolina after an official visit to Chapel Hill, N.C.
Farms said UNC coach Butch Davis knew he was going to Auburn this weekend.
When asked if Davis is worried about losing his commitment, Farms said “No.”
When asked if Davis should be worried, he said “I don’t know.”
Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier traveled to Perry, to defend his school’s academics and try to convince Farms to take an official visit. Farms said he would think about it, then later declined. Farms then said he would take an official visit to Central Florida and was thinking about going to Auburn, but then did not visit Central Florida.
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By Paddy
February 1, 2009 3:34 PM | Link to this
I posted last week about this situation. Doubt he will be a factor wherever he lands. Something is really missing in this equation. I hate to think this way but my gut tells me we are looking at a waste of talent. Hope I am wrong.
By gamecockboy
February 1, 2009 9:41 PM | Link to this
he is a player that doesn’t know wherre to go…has so many coachs and others telling him where to go….he is totally confused….good luck to him where ever he goes be it auburn or north carolina better get ready to be on the losing end…. GOOO COCKS!!!
By SOS
February 1, 2009 11:28 PM | Link to this
South Carolina doesn’t need Farms’ drama. We have a Top 10 recruiting class without him….I have a question though…Another story by the AJC on Farms can only mean one thing…A story on Jonathan Davis can’t be far behind….YAWN….
By Come on guys,
February 2, 2009 4:12 AM | Link to this
This kid needs some guidance.
By Paddy
February 2, 2009 8:17 AM | Link to this
Come on guys….gamecockboy said he had guidence from all his coaches. As it should be. He still can’t figure it out. Has his parents added anything to help the kid? Like I said, something is missing here. This is not that tough. Where do I go for a free education. One good talent just about to circle the bowl.
By toby cash
February 2, 2009 10:53 AM | Link to this
Sounds like this young man is very confused.
By scag
February 2, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this
Sounds like a smart kid.. (picking Auburn over UNC)