College recruiting

By Next year, next year...

February 3, 2009 8:07 PM | Link to this

But wait, we reserved #24 for you! Please please please don’t leave the state!

By Demarco

February 3, 2009 8:07 PM | Link to this

he’ll regret it

By Bob

February 3, 2009 8:08 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid will deeply regret his decision when he gets beat 4 times by the Gators!!! If he went to Alabama he probably only would have gotten beaten by them twice or so. Oh well, good luck at Florida State Reid!

By Halberstram

February 3, 2009 8:08 PM | Link to this

Good luck at FSU Greg. Tough to lose out on a big-time Georgia prospect but the distance to from home to FSU might have had a big effect.

Hopefully the Dawg’s luck changes tomorrow with the other targets.

By michael

February 3, 2009 8:09 PM | Link to this

Better FSU than UGA, but either way Reid will lose to the Gators every year.

By GoGaBulldawgs

February 3, 2009 8:09 PM | Link to this

He’ll be sorry.

By Dawgzilla

February 3, 2009 8:10 PM | Link to this

This year is starting a lot like the last one ended. Our last commit was Jan 4th-not exactly lights-out closing.

Of course this is the same coaching staff that gave CWM a bonus for all his fine work last year.

By SC

February 3, 2009 8:10 PM | Link to this

Jimbo Fisher has FSU on the rise. He is putting together another great class to go along with one of the youngest teams in the country last year.

By row3

February 3, 2009 8:11 PM | Link to this

Good luck, and good night.

By Fla Dawg 13

February 3, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

Good Luck, but a bad choice.

By jacketbacker

February 3, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

awfully silent in retard nation!

45-42!!!!!!!!!!!

THWG

By SCcountryDawg

February 3, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

good luck in your college career and may the Lord bless you and your family .

By SC

February 3, 2009 8:12 PM | Link to this

Jimbo Fisher has FSU on the rise. He is putting together another great class to go along with one of the youngest teams in the country last year.

By CB

February 3, 2009 8:13 PM | Link to this

I am glad that this guy did not pick Florida. After the way he and the rest of his team acted in the state playoffs against Grayson. Good luck making your grades.

By Richard

February 3, 2009 8:14 PM | Link to this

He said he wanted to make represent the state of Georgia well…well nobody will remember where he grew up playin at FSU, especially while their program goes down the toilet the next half decade. He could have been a Georgia-born Bulldawg legend, and always remembered!!

By harry

February 3, 2009 8:14 PM | Link to this

I heard that a reason he didnt go to uga was because of his grades

By Jdawg34

February 3, 2009 8:15 PM | Link to this

Great, just great. I hope this isnt a sign of things to come.

By godoggo

February 3, 2009 8:16 PM | Link to this

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We’ll i love and admire Bobby Bowden…..but im sad to see him change his mind yet again like your air filter in your house. Lets hope he’s got alot of faith in his decision. Im just concerned that our kids today have no idea of what it is like to make a “promise and commitment” then change, back off, or break it with such ease.

Can i get an AMEN?

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By CJDawg

February 3, 2009 8:16 PM | Link to this

Good for greg. He’s going JC anyway. This kid has lied to everybody around. He was a thug in high school and will be a thug in college. I said from day one I hope he didn’t come to Athens. Smith is by far the better player and student-athlete. We’ll see you in 2 years when you get out of JC reid. Or will it be jail?

By Richard

February 3, 2009 8:17 PM | Link to this

He said he wanted to make represent the state of Georgia well…well nobody will remember where he grew up playin at FSU, especially while their program goes down the toilet the next half decade. He could have been a Georgia-born Bulldawg legend, and always remembered!!

By Preston

February 3, 2009 8:17 PM | Link to this

Good luck and congratulations Greg. Would’ve loved to see you in a UGA uniform but at least you chose an ACC school so you won’t be playing against us.

By tony

February 3, 2009 8:18 PM | Link to this

mark richt need to be replaced. hire dan reeves. these kids know clueless mark richt is the worst game manager coach in the sec and thats y our best athletes go to other schools.

By Disappointed dawg

February 3, 2009 8:18 PM | Link to this

Nice to see the dogs succeeding at self-proclaimed job #1: keeping all the in-state talent at home (or does So Ga not count?).

By Glenn

February 3, 2009 8:19 PM | Link to this

Best of luck, but down inside you will have wished you picked UGA later.

By USMC DAWG

February 3, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

Well, at least he can look forward to taking home a Champs Sports Bowl, or a Nut Bowl championship sweatshirt for the next few years. FSU is not even competetive to get considered for the Chicken Fil Nugget bowl.

By BobDog

February 3, 2009 8:20 PM | Link to this

I wish Greg the best at FSU. It looks like Coach Bowden is putting together a good class together during his twilight years.

By dICK

February 3, 2009 8:21 PM | Link to this

Another fine young man who will fall into the wrong crowd as FSU and I am an FSU fan.Coaches no longer control team, allow students and player to do as they desire. Think he may have made a major mistake.

By SGT CHRIS

February 3, 2009 8:21 PM | Link to this

lets hope he can stay in class and stay off the blotter

By justin

February 3, 2009 8:22 PM | Link to this

Not being a crying bulldawg fan unlike the gaytors but anyways it shows what kind of character the kid has when he talks a big game when hes on campus but does something completly different. He wont sign until Wednesday he may change his mind to Duke lol

By BIG DAWG

February 3, 2009 8:23 PM | Link to this

The bulldog nation really doesn’t care!!!! Go DAWGS!!! We’ll be just fine with what we have.

By catlady

February 3, 2009 8:24 PM | Link to this

Too much attention on this young man and his decision! He isn’t Jesus! Please stop making him think he is!

I can see it now, a play by play of …his bathroom habits. “He is heading down the hall. He has closed the door. Will it be number one or two? Yes, yes, he scores!” The crowd goes wild.

By Mack

February 3, 2009 8:27 PM | Link to this

I live in Valdosta. He knows, and we know, he could not get in Georgia, maybe not even get in FSU.

By Keenan

February 3, 2009 8:28 PM | Link to this

Greg, best of luck at FSU! Handle your business and all things will work out…

By Keenan

February 3, 2009 8:31 PM | Link to this

Greg, best of luck at FSU! Handle your business and all things will work out…

By vikings rule

February 3, 2009 8:32 PM | Link to this

Congrats to Greg Reid!! Best of luck at FSU. This was really a nice atmosphere tonight. It was really exciting seeing our local athletes like Demps, Gilliard, and Reid heading to Division 1 schools. Wishing all of them nothing but the best. Sorry UGA

By beanuga

February 3, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this

FSU has Mikey Andrews. UGA has Willie Martinez!!!!!UGA would have a couple a national chapionships if they had a DC like Mikey Andrews. WM style of defense is not aggressive enough to me.

By YOUR TEAM IS A JOKE

February 3, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this

oh well at least we’ll get GA techs WR he knows who the better school is anyway i mean the kid decommited 2 times already he knows there program is a joke i mean he saw what LSU did to them in there own town ouch!!!!!!!! tech really feels like they are doing something now because they finally finally finally won a game against us now they are going to dominate the state and take all the recruits yeah right you guys need to take a look at whats going on look at your class and compare the quality to are class we have 2 top 10 QB’s top5 DB top 5 OL top 10 DT you guys have maybe i 4 star player and some 3 star guys nice eat it (GO DAWGS) nerds suck!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By dawgfan1911

February 3, 2009 8:34 PM | Link to this

As a dawg fan I am disappointed, however I hope this kid succeeds. It’s ashame the way some people on this blog bash these kids. I hope he has a great career. Hopefully9 we will do better tomorrow. From what I am hearing it dosent look good though. Marlon Brown is Tenn and Orsen is leaning toward FSU as well. That leaves the Starling kid who I hear is leaning towards FSU as well. Massie is Alabama alol the way. As I have always said, Coach the recruits you got the last two years. We have players on our roster who was highly recruited, it’s time for them to step up!

By Jake

February 3, 2009 8:35 PM | Link to this

Hey, USMC-dawg—chicken fil nugget bowl, good one. There’s a prime example of a UGA education, or, a UGA bandwagon fan. Typical.

45-42

By NEXT#13

February 3, 2009 8:35 PM | Link to this

THE ‘OL “FREE SHOES U. 100 DOLLAR HANDSHAKE TRUIMP’S THE REV.RICHT’S #24 JERSEY PLOY!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! YOU UG FANS DON’T SEE IT NOW BUT WAY BETTER OFF WITHOUT HIM,HIS “WHO AM I GONNA PICK HAT TRICK SHOW” IS SO OLD!!! PULEEZEE WILL SOMEONE JUST ANNOUNCE THE SCHOOL OF YOUR CHOICE AND WHY AND MOVE ON!!! YES IT’S HIS DAY BUT HE HAS YET TO PLAY A DOWN OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND IT’S “ALL ABOUT ME” ISN’T THE TEAM MINDSET!!! GOOD LUCK JUST THE SAME G.R.!! JUST MY 2CENT’S!!!

By dawgman

February 3, 2009 8:35 PM | Link to this

hey jacketbacker did you get a ring with the score on it to! in 25 years you might have enough for all your fingers. ******** sorry to see a good player leave dawgzilla but i think we got a little behind because originally i think we were going to sign only about 18 players. with allen leaving and along with moreno and stafford plus maybe a tranfer or two. i think it freed up a couple of spots, i guess.

By UGA4me

February 3, 2009 8:35 PM | Link to this

Mack, My cat could get into UGA. You know it, I know it and the NCAA knows it.

By Chop it UP!

February 3, 2009 8:35 PM | Link to this

UGA is on the slide, FSU is on the rise!!!!!!!!!!

By Reality Dawg

February 3, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this

Uh Big Dawg, what is it we do have? Everybody that could leave, did leave. We still have CWM but I don’t think that qualifies as “being just fine.”

Watch how many big targets sign with UGA tomorrow. I’m guessing the number will be around zero.

Unused/unwanted scholarships is not the mark of a program on the rise.

By beanuga

February 3, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this

FSU has Mikey Andrews. UGA has Willie Martinez!!!!!UGA would have a couple a national chapionships if they had a DC like Mikey Andrews. WM style of defense is not aggressive enough to me.

By Branden Smith

February 3, 2009 8:37 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid, i just want to wish u good luck i just wish that u would have pick up that UGA hat. we could have made big thing happen up at UGA me and u on the feild together. but like i said good luck and wish u well this is Branden Smith #1 and im going to UGA so SEE U WHEN WE PLAY FSU…..

By the one

February 3, 2009 8:38 PM | Link to this

he is better suited at FSU he gets a couple extra get out of jail free cards there…

By UGA4me

February 3, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

YOUR TEAM IS A JOKE, Could you get that translated into English?

By Garrett

February 3, 2009 8:39 PM | Link to this

Reid will never regret a decision more than the one he made tonight. He just gave a chance to play in the best conference in all of college football to play in one of the worst conferences. To also play for a team who has gotten rocked other ACC mediocre teams. He could have been great for either Bama or UGA, especially UGA. Him and Brandon Smith could have been something special. Have fun playing for a average team, in an average conference, for an over the hill coach.

By 8 Straight

February 3, 2009 8:41 PM | Link to this

Harry, you a funny man!

By mp

February 3, 2009 8:41 PM | Link to this

The “hat trick” shenanigans tell me something about the kid. I’m glad he is leaving the state. I would hope UGA or TECH would not recruit kids who resort to that kind of attention.

By Tiger Fan

February 3, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

Actually he should’ve went to Savannah State. He would have started and got a good education.We will see what happens.

By Branden Smith

February 3, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid, i just want to wish u good luck i just wish that u would have pick up that UGA hat. we could have made big thing happen up at UGA me and u on the feild together. but like i said good luck and wish u well this is Branden Smith #1 and im going to UGA so SEE U WHEN WE PLAY FSU…..

By Tiger Fan

February 3, 2009 8:42 PM | Link to this

Actually he should’ve went to Savannah State. He would have started and got a good education.We will see what happens.

By FSU Fan

February 3, 2009 8:43 PM | Link to this

You people using this an excuse to tear down FSU are pathetic. FSU will be back.

How little UGA and UF fans remember. UGA was mediocre before Mark Richt left FSU to coach the Dawgs, and UF was mediocre until the 1990s (never won an SEC championship or National Championship until that time), stunk under Zook, and has even been 9-4 even under Coach Meyer, who apparently walks on water.

Like it or not FSU has tradition and a VERY young team, Jimbo Fisher is solid, and Bobby Bowden will retire soon.

Had Reid committed to either UGA or UF much of this vitriol would be absent. Can you say “sour grapes?!”

By Jake

February 3, 2009 8:44 PM | Link to this

Hey, USMC-dawg—chicken fil nugget bowl, good one. There’s a prime example of a UGA education, or, a UGA bandwagon fan. Typical.

45-42

By GPA

February 3, 2009 8:44 PM | Link to this

Chop it up! Your drug use must be on the rise. As soon as that bag of bones retires FSwho will fall further into the police blotter. The only reason he went to FSU was due to his pathetic grades. FSU is like GT, winn a few games every other year and they think they are the shiot.

By JBird

February 3, 2009 8:44 PM | Link to this

Mikey Andrews….are you kidding me? FSU has been nothing the past 8 years in college football…they can’t even recruit a QB…nice team in an BAD league! Reid is 5-8 and a buck 60…he will be nothing but a role player his 4 years at Free Shoes University.

By Jeff

February 3, 2009 8:45 PM | Link to this

Jacketbacker, you will still be saying 45-42 five years from now because that is the last time Tech will beat the dawgs. LOL

By Dawg of Pleasure

February 3, 2009 8:45 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t look like any of the big targets left on UGA’s board are leaning our way. Not too many pleasant surprises lately. (BTW, CWM sticking around doesn’t count as pleasant or a surprise)

By Mark Richt

February 3, 2009 8:45 PM | Link to this

Good luck Mr. Reid. You chose a great program and a great college. Thank God you passed up the thug machine in Athens. You would have been one of the many Georgia football players in the Clarke County jail if you had chosen UGA. You would also keep loosing 4 or 5 games a year along with the yearly lose to UF. The program in Athens will always be a step behind the other programs in the south. The are a lower class program and play like they are 5 years old. Good luck to you and your family Mr. Reid!!!

By 89viking

February 3, 2009 8:46 PM | Link to this

WWWHHHHHEEEEEEWWWWWWWEEEEEE !!!! look at all the greg reid haters coming out of the dawg pound now,,,showing all them true colors ( We’ll see you in 2 years when you get out of JC reid. Or will it be jail?—-“The bulldog nation really doesn’t care!!!! Go DAWGS!!! We’ll be just fine with what we have.”——) !!!!

now you know why he may have made that decision,,,but then again,,wonder what you’d say in the morning if he changed his mind again and wanted to sign with UGA????

By stacyg

February 3, 2009 8:48 PM | Link to this

Hey Jacketbacker, don’t be so hard on your school. Not everyone that went to Georgia Tech was a retard. I have a cousin who lost her way and went there and she is great!

31-17!! 51-7!! 34-17!! 19-13!! 14-7!! 15-12!! 31-17!!

By view from a far

February 3, 2009 8:49 PM | Link to this

Congrats Mr. Reid. Wish you had picked Georgia but I do wish you well. Would have loved seeing him in red and black with 2 shut down corners.

I don’t like the look for tomorrow and how the recruits are leaning????? We could go OOOOO-FFFFEEERRRR last minute decisions. Still….Go DAWGS!

By downeastgator

February 3, 2009 8:49 PM | Link to this

UGA, I could see being his home state team, an SEC school playing against the best talent in the nation. FSU means he is taking the course of least resistance academically and athletically. Very little discipline in Taliban city and the NCAA is about to drop an atomic bomb on their heads. Greg “crapped in his mess kit”. You could tell by comments he made to friends that he is a mixed up kid. FSU makes zero sense.

By beanuga

February 3, 2009 8:50 PM | Link to this

Good Luck in the future Reid. It would have been nice to see you and Smith shutting recievers down together at UGA. Valdosta is alot closer to tallahassee than Athens. You made a great choice. FSU is where CMR came from and he is the best!!

By reidcantread

February 3, 2009 8:50 PM | Link to this

So, the world twists and turns on the whims of a 5’7” cornerback who happens to be 17 years old. Good luck in Tallahassee-ya. Enjoy the 50 inch plasma they will give you to watch the New Year’s day bowls on. You’ll never play in one, unfortunately.
H B T D

By 89viking

February 3, 2009 8:51 PM | Link to this

WWWHHHHHEEEEEEWWWWWWWEEEEEE !!!! look at all the greg reid haters coming out of the dawg pound now,,,showing all them true colors ( We’ll see you in 2 years when you get out of JC reid. Or will it be jail?—-“The bulldog nation really doesn’t care!!!! Go DAWGS!!! We’ll be just fine with what we have.”——) !!!!

now you know why he may have made that decision,,,but then again,,wonder what you’d say in the morning if he changed his mind again and wanted to sign with UGA????

By dawgman

February 3, 2009 8:51 PM | Link to this

just hope to get a couple of more tomorrow. j. jones or maybe that memphis receiver.i would be happy with hill jumping to the dogs to. maybe with reid going to fsu he will come to uga. 20-21 would more than likley put us in the top 8. some schools are signing 25-28 players.uga still has a lot of youth.

By EmmettDawg

February 3, 2009 8:55 PM | Link to this

The bottom line is he can’t sign the papers until tomorrow. If he didn’t know who he was going to pick while talking on the radio, who knows what he will do with a pen in his hand? If we land two of the several big names we’re still gunning for, it will be an incredible class! GO DAWGS!

By G8TR

February 3, 2009 8:57 PM | Link to this

From the Orange & Blue Hue about FSU:

NCAA Sanctions Loom Ever Closer

No matter what, FSU’s academic scandal — in which 61 student-athletes were found to have cheated on a music course — will result in scholarship reductions. That’s because FSU self-imposed the reduction prior to the NCAA’s ruling:

Of course, FSU dearly hopes that the NCAA will accept their self-flagellation, holding back on any further punishment. In my view, due to the flagrant nature of what occurred, I find this to be somewhat optimistic. After all, if multiple university employees working together to help student-athletes cheat the system isn’t a clear indication of ‘lack of institutional control’, then what is? The feather in FSU’s cap in this case is Bowden and his extensive network of cronies and cohorts.

Either way, FSU waits nervously for more bad news…

(Not to mention the annual contract extension that Bowden wrests out of his employer, making Jimbo’s payout loom. What a legacy this guy is leaving!)

By downeastgator

February 3, 2009 8:58 PM | Link to this

BTW, Im one of the many mullet head f* in jorts from Jortvill, FL. Excuse me for being so p** off, but I lost my job at Waffle House today and when I got home, I found out my trailer had rolled away. So now Im homeless and without a job. Thats what a degree from University of Felons will get you. Dang it!!!

By Art Vandelay

February 3, 2009 8:58 PM | Link to this

I’m a lifelong Gator, and even I agree that he made a horrible mistake. Bama or UGA would have been much better choices than F$U, especially considering that the NCAA hammer is going to come down on them soon. Either way, I’m sure Greg will turn out to be a good player, but if he wanted to win, Bama or UGA would have been smarter.

I guess he’s ok with going 0-4 against the Gators, although that probably would have happened if he went to Athens too.

By Fiasco007

February 3, 2009 8:58 PM | Link to this

He cant qualify anyway. he will have to go to JC for at least 2 years. By then free shoe U will be on probation and he will have nothing to show for his college years except for a bunch of people who see him as a joke and a clown.

By AFnPC

February 3, 2009 8:58 PM | Link to this

Welcome to Tallahassee Greg! GO ‘NOLES!

By beanuga

February 3, 2009 8:59 PM | Link to this

Good Luck in the future Reid. It would have been nice to see you and Smith shutting recievers down together at UGA. Valdosta is alot closer to tallahassee than Athens. You made a great choice. FSU is where CMR came from and he is the best!!Gooo Dawgs!!!

By scnolesfan1

February 3, 2009 9:01 PM | Link to this

GO NOLES!!!!

Looks like another great class! Jimbo and Trickett have this team on the rise.

Dawg fans, we gave you a great coach, do you have to be sore if we get an occasional player.

gaytors, we’re coming, fear the spear!

GO NOLES!!!!!!

By ttownone

February 3, 2009 9:03 PM | Link to this

By richtfan

February 3, 2009 9:04 PM | Link to this

good luck greg, but one thing puzzles me. you say you want to win, yet you say you want to go to fsu. those two don’t exactly gel together.

By The Dawg

February 3, 2009 9:06 PM | Link to this

I chuckle at the Tech bloggers on here and on other blogs, making fun of the Dawgs by posting the score and other snide remarks. My remark to them would not be rude, it would just be to ask them how many recruits will they end up with tomorrow versus what they have had. Seems they are bailing, getting offers pulled, whatever, every day. Shame, but a dose of reality!

By UniversityOfFelons

February 3, 2009 9:07 PM | Link to this

This dude will be a bust. Every player that skips out on Gunsville will suck. University of Felons is where its at. This lose is not worth getting my mullet in a jumble. Urbie will bring us to the promise land. He is GOD!!! Tebow makes me so hard!!! Timmy is my hero! Go ORANGE AND BLUE!!! Let’s make it 4 MNC’s baby!!!

By Danny G

February 3, 2009 9:07 PM | Link to this

Gee what an intelligent, well thought out decision. Where will he want to go to school tomorrow morning?

By UGATIDEAREPOSERS

February 3, 2009 9:07 PM | Link to this

Yup, welcome to Tallahassee, kiddo. We’ve been waiting for you.

By dawgfan1911

February 3, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

I am an optimistic dawg fan! Ok, we missed out on Reid but what about this other corner back from Virginia we signed, his last name is Love. He was highly recruited. He runs a 4.4 and the coaches love him. Florida came after him late and he turned them down. He will be fine. Prince Miller will get better hopefully and the schemes will allow these guys to be aggressive. We will be fine Dawg fans.

By cowbulls

February 3, 2009 9:13 PM | Link to this

I think his decision was for the best. A CB needs to have a swagger and a lot of confidence. This decision reeks of a lack of confidence.

A 5’8” DB may be OK in the average at best ACC but Greg would get taken to the cleaners against SEC receivers. Unless he carries a step stool under his arm there’s no way he covers A J Green or Julio Jones the start receiver at either SEC school he was considering.

By fball fan

February 3, 2009 9:14 PM | Link to this

Quit with the sour grapes UGA Fans. He is a kid who made a tough decision. Are you that insecure with your own program (and recruiting) that you have to put down other programs and the decision he made? How pathetic! Good luck to him…I wish him all the success in the world.

By LOL @ FSU fans

February 3, 2009 9:15 PM | Link to this

It’s no wonder the FSU faithfull are called delusiNOLES…they are far from reality with what they think their team is currently and where they are headed…

By 93nole

February 3, 2009 9:16 PM | Link to this

GO NOLES!!!!

By 93nole

February 3, 2009 9:16 PM | Link to this

GO NOLES!!!!

By bigdawg

February 3, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

I am glad he picked Fl State… He will be a Non Qualifier and would not have played at GA anyway.. These guys that play with schools with their choices, shame on them…..

By ga_tech_92

February 3, 2009 9:17 PM | Link to this

Welcome to the ACC!

By Honkie

February 3, 2009 9:18 PM | Link to this

Just cost his dad a chance for early release before the Georgia parole board.

By cowbulls

February 3, 2009 9:19 PM | Link to this

I think his decision was for the best. A CB needs to have a swagger and a lot of confidence. This decision reeks of a lack of confidence.

A 5’7” DB may be OK in the average at best ACC but Greg would get taken to the cleaners against SEC receivers. Unless he carries a step stool under his arm there’s no way he covers A J Green or Julio Jones the star receiver at either SEC school he was considering.

By Billy

February 3, 2009 9:19 PM | Link to this

You did the right thing, Greg!!!!

By Woody

February 3, 2009 9:25 PM | Link to this

The only reason why he chose FSU is he could not get into UGA with his grades.

By 89viking

February 3, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

””“A 5’7” DB may be OK in the average at best ACC but Greg would get taken to the cleaners against SEC receivers.”“”” …………………………………………….

really?????? did you see the under armour game? he shut down the oppossing teams 5* receivers,,, the same ones going to other major college programs in the sec.

By cowbulls

February 3, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

I think his decision was for the best. A CB needs to have a swagger and a lot of confidence. This decision reeks of a lack of confidence.

A 5’7” DB may be OK in the average at best ACC but Greg would get taken to the cleaners against SEC receivers. Unless he carries a step stool under his arm there’s no way he covers A J Green or Julio Jones the star receiver at either SEC school he was considering.

By cowbulls

February 3, 2009 9:29 PM | Link to this

I think his decision was for the best. A CB needs to have a swagger and a lot of confidence. This decision reeks of a lack of confidence. A 5’7” DB may be OK in the average at best ACC but Greg would get taken to the cleaners against SEC receivers. Unless he carries a step stool under his arm there’s no way he covers A J Green or Julio Jones the star receiver at either SEC school he was considering.

By DAP01

February 3, 2009 9:30 PM | Link to this

Good luck Greg, but when was the last game that Fla State played that was revelant. FSU hasn’t played a game that counted for anything in years. And they aren’t exactly headed in any direction right now.

UGA missed one.

By gadawg5

February 3, 2009 9:31 PM | Link to this

Good luck to Reid at FSU— Would all you tech fans get a life you win one game in eight years and you think that our season was a bad season we still one more games than you in a tougher conf.

By Chris

February 3, 2009 9:31 PM | Link to this

I’ve seen Greg Reid play and I’ve seen Jamea(?) Thomas from Fitzgerald play and the main difference is that Thomas is a better football player; and when it comes down to it that is pretty much what counts when your on the field. Me and a lot of other Dawg fans are mystified at the lack of attention UGA gave Thomas.

By Mike in Marietta

February 3, 2009 9:37 PM | Link to this

Hate to loose a UGA potential recruit (he had academic issues) but FSU and Miami have to start taking some of State of Florida talent.

Gators have been lucking out with the Miami and FSU downfall.

And, I HAVE to say it is LOVELY seeing the beginng of, whatever the gator’s coaches name, recruiting fallout. Looking forward to add’l fallout.

By Mark Richt must Go

February 3, 2009 9:41 PM | Link to this

Wow, is it too late for Rodney Garner to go Tennessee. He couldn’t close a deal if his life depended on it. Perhaps he stays st Georgia because he doesn’t have to get results.

By GT Fan

February 3, 2009 9:42 PM | Link to this

TheDawg- I chuckle at the UGA bloggers on here and on other blogs, making fun of the Jackets by posting the score and other snide remarks. My remarks to them would not be rude, it would just be to ask them how many recruits will they end up with tomorrow versus what they have had. Seem they are bailing, getting offers pulled, whatever, shame, but a dose of reality! Reality Well Mr. Dawg, I hope UGA gets the very best players they can. I believe UGA has one of the best Coaches around and I wish him and the Dawgs the very best. When UGA and GT are not playing each other I’m pulling for both the Dawgs and GT. I’m a GT fan, love Coach Johnson and hope they get the best players around. There’s no reason you can’t pull for both….get a life, live and love a little, its better than hate. God Best the USA!

*Reid, I hope you have 4 great years with FSU. *

By BjohnDawg

February 3, 2009 9:44 PM | Link to this

Not surprised…but not upset either. If I had to pick, would rather have Jones and or Brown.

Good Luck to you Greg.I hope you run back two punts a game against Tech.

THWGT

By ChrisW

February 3, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this

I just want to remind all u UGA fans bashing FSU..its been 29 YEARS since UGA won a National Title…TWENTY NINE YEARS…

By thomas

February 3, 2009 9:46 PM | Link to this

i havent read this whole convo. im not sure if yall are aware that greg committed to alabama last night. he called kirby smart and told him he was coming to bama. today, his mother and coach pretty much forced him out of his commitment. greg called my friend today around 3 oclock and was very p** off and upset because his mother did not support his decision. after the interview he says it was a family decision. if greg had his own way he would be in tuscaloosa in june. its almost sad how something like this can hold him down. he is aware of the mistake he is making and is thinking very hard about it right now.

By the man

February 3, 2009 9:47 PM | Link to this

Reading this blog makes me SO, SO thankful that he did not decide to go to UGAY.

By n,y dawg

February 3, 2009 9:49 PM | Link to this

Losing Reid sucks,however,maybe a lesson will be learned by the UGA coaching staff next season when they are offering early schoalships? Why didn’t they offer Patterson,Hill,and others early? Charles was a shoe-in three months ago not that the offer wasn’t there they just didn’t close? I’m afraid tomorrow will be ugly!

By Mike in Marietta

February 3, 2009 9:51 PM | Link to this

And FSU is knocking at the National Title Door.

I have tickets to two games…Dawgs or Seminoles. UMMM yeah I’ll go to the Seminole Game. NOT ha ha ha

You go ChrisW.

By 8 Straight

February 3, 2009 9:54 PM | Link to this

Woody, You a funny man!

By True thug

February 3, 2009 9:56 PM | Link to this

Greg put on the war paint.You can run but you can not hide. Think before you cross the local boys. You chose the wrong hat Bit#h

By who cares

February 3, 2009 9:57 PM | Link to this

Hate to say i told you so, but you pahetic uga fans get accustomed to losing the top players in state and out of state. Billy Graham is going down with his pahetic best man and loser d.c. martinez. Neither one of these clowns can recruit, nor can either one of them coach in big time games. Richt is done at UGA, and he will go down in flames with his best man martinez,and his loser o.c. in training BOOBOO. No recruit wants to play for Billy Graham or Martinez and BOOBOO. Told all of you loser UGA fans that Richt and his wonderful staff would close out this class with an 0for8 ratio. I know all of you losers will say, can’t get them all, and this is still a top 10 class. Well check again, this is not a top 10 class, not even a top 15 class, and it doesn’t matter, because these clowns can’t coach the recruits up once they get on campus anyway. How does it feel to sit there and listen to Billy Graham preach to these kids, and they laugh at him, and sign with an arch rival. If you don’t see the writing on the wall, then you have bought into this Richt b.s. more than most people. UGA will lose 4 or 5 games next year, and that will be a trend for many years to come. Yet they fire Donnan and replace him with this pathetic coach and his best man, and his friends. Face reality, UGA is now 3rd or 4th in the east, and they will remain there until billy and his friends are gone. Good luck on signing day when UGA gets nobody, and all of it’s rivals load up on talent. Even Auburn of all schools will close with more talent. Don’t even mention FL, Al, LSU,S.C,and Tenn. UGA is done, good luck in 2010, this class is a top 20 if lucky. Sixth best class in SEC, sixth best program in SEC in 2009 and beyond!!!

By jacketbacker

February 3, 2009 10:01 PM | Link to this

CPJ- 1 CMR- 0

any questions retards???

45-42!!!!!!

THWG

By Maddog

February 3, 2009 10:02 PM | Link to this

BREAKING NEWS, Coach Paul Johnson has just rescinded his scholarship offer to Greg Reid. Yet another “secret” commitment changes his mind.

By ChrisW

February 3, 2009 10:03 PM | Link to this

I’ll go Mike. You can bet on that. Any all you folks trying to put FSU down for players arrested and such, c’mon..UGA lead the nation in players arrested last year! You had 8 arrested before the season ever started! I guess yall are to far up on that high horse to realize that. College football is always what have you done for me lately. 1980 isn’t lately folks. How many crystal footballs do you guys have up there? Oh ok, none.

By ChrisW

February 3, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this

I’ll go Mike. You can bet on that. All you folks trying to put FSU down for players arrested and such, c’mon..UGA lead the nation in players arrested last year! You had 8 arrested before the season ever started! I guess yall are to far up on that high horse to realize that. College football is always what have you done for me lately. 1980 isn’t lately folks. How many crystal footballs do you guys have up there? Oh ok, none.

By Michael

February 3, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this

FSU? Best Middle School education around!

By Mike in Marietta

February 3, 2009 10:11 PM | Link to this

An FSU fan discussing player arrests. Hilarious. An FSU fan p** at Georgia…hmmm Sucked since Richt left. FSU inconsequential. FSU - GA kicked their butts in two bowl games. FSU inconsequential.

By cwm

February 3, 2009 10:15 PM | Link to this

GUYS AND GALS LET THE KID GO WHERE HE WANTS AND LET ‘S BE HAPPY WITH WHO WE GET……. WE WANT STUDENT ATHLETES WHO WANT TO BE DAWGS….. IF NOT WE ARE NOT SORE LOSERS ……. HOPE THEM BEST EXCEPT WHEN PLAYING THE DAWGS GO DAWGS … SIC EM……

By Mike in Marietta

February 3, 2009 10:18 PM | Link to this

ChrisW: Was has FSU done for you lately…LMAO

By cwm

February 3, 2009 10:19 PM | Link to this

GUYS AND GALS LET THE KID GO WHERE HE WANTS AND LET ‘S BE HAPPY WITH WHO WE GET……. WE WANT STUDENT ATHLETES WHO WANT TO BE DAWGS….. IF NOT WE ARE NOT SORE LOSERS ……. HOPE THEM BEST EXCEPT WHEN PLAYING THE DAWGS GO DAWGS … SIC EM……

By Mark Richt must Go

February 3, 2009 10:20 PM | Link to this

Of course tomorrow will be ugly! UGA will not get a single one of those blue chip players. The next Rodney Garner gets another offer, Damon should pack his bags.

By Mark Richt must Go

February 3, 2009 10:22 PM | Link to this

Of course tomorrow will be ugly! UGA will not get a single one of those blue chip players. The next Rodney Garner gets another offer, Damon should pack his bags.

By bestlucktougreg

February 3, 2009 10:27 PM | Link to this

Hats off to Bobby B and FSU. I keep hearing he will retire b4 these players graduate and that they will be on probation soon but they snag the top recruits. Whats up with this that the criminals get another top player?

By the "State" of FLA fan

February 3, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

Great move Greg…one of the best football schools in the country with a great tradition…FSU is coming back strong and you will be there when it does.

…and any school is better then UGA…they will be 2nd best forever….and you know what the great Ricky Bobby says “2nd place is the 1st looser”

By Sc

February 3, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

Uga fans are mad because their team is on the decline.

By IT'S ON

February 3, 2009 10:31 PM | Link to this

To who cares. Bro you must be reading out the wrong bible? Richt has some improvements to do but check his record, I’m not happy with losing at anything, but i do know we are a top 10 school . I agree with you we are better than what we have shown.God’s man will lead Georgia to the promise land

By RobRo1

February 3, 2009 10:34 PM | Link to this

It is ashame to see all the blogs bashing this young man who is making the decision of his life. I have had the privelage to watch Greg play @ Lowndes for the past 4 years,he is the real deal u don,t get rc by so many d1 schools being a nobody. As for all the blogers who call him a thug,everyone can change. That also raises the ?,how many of u voted for the biggest thug in America Obama?

By UGA CLass of 81

February 3, 2009 10:38 PM | Link to this

That will be one less arrest stat for UGA this year. Hope FSU has his prints on file. The lowering of academic standards for these athletes is pathetic. Win at all costs!

By Mark Richt must Go

February 3, 2009 10:40 PM | Link to this

Sc you have to be on top first to fall in delcine. UGA has the same mediocre record last year that they have been having since Mark Richt arrived.

By not-UGA

February 3, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

Nobody should be bashing Greg. The boy made the correct decision..WHY would anybody go to a 2nd class football school…when you have your choice of UF or BAMA or FSU.

Greg made the same choice that any smart person would make.

By The Ole Ball Coach

February 3, 2009 10:44 PM | Link to this

Reid could change to UGA in the morning…who know. Best of Luck young man.. Go Dawgs!

By JD

February 3, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this

This was a good decision on his part. True he is Georgia born and bred, but it’s a good decision nonetheless. Why? Because he’s going to FSU where his family will be able to travel (it’s only a good hour away from Valdosta, if that) and be able to see him play on a regular basis. Athens is how far from Valdosta?

People who are bashing this young man for making a decision on where he plays college football need to let it go. He could have been a great help to the Georgia defensive backfield but let the young man go where he wants to go. You may not agree with his decision but that doesn’t give you the right to bash him because he chose one school over another. Who cares if Florida State has “criminals” or whatever? What matters is that he chose an institution where HE believes he’ll be able to get a good education and play some college football, too. Why would you denegrate his decision? Because he didn’t pick YOUR school to play for? Real stand-up, classy people.

By Hates Thugs

February 3, 2009 10:46 PM | Link to this

Obama is a thug? Greg Reid is not fit to be in same room as Obama. He can actually read and write.

By The Ole Ball Coach

February 3, 2009 10:47 PM | Link to this

Greg Reid could change back to the Dawgs in the morning! Who knows what these kids will do.

Best of Luck young man…. Go Dawgs!

By markrichtmuststay

February 3, 2009 10:49 PM | Link to this

uga has top to bottom good players. before richt got to uga they were at best 60% win team. vince dooley only won about 70%. that would have been worse if not for #34. when uf and gt people here stuff like that and say how bad uga fans are its because of lunatic fringe fans like you. you have got to be a johnny-come-lately.

By Grayson

February 3, 2009 10:50 PM | Link to this

How long before Greg joins his old man in prison?

By Nick

February 3, 2009 11:00 PM | Link to this

Talk about an educated decision. He didnt even know until about 10 minutes before?! Give me a break, he doesnt even care about winning at the collegiate level. He just wants to win come draft day. Sell out…

By TOWHOCARES

February 3, 2009 11:01 PM | Link to this

CMR HAS KEPT MOST OF THE TALENT IN STATE. YOU CANT MAKE PEOPLE SIGN. HE DECOMMITED FROM FLA. AFTER A YEAR. AND WHO THE HELL DO YOU ROOT FOR. ARE YOU THAT DUMB. DO YOU EVEN WATCH FOOTBALL. HEY FOLKS LET’S NOT EVEN RESPOND TO SUCH STUPIDITY. I HATE FLA.,GT.AUBURN,ETC. BUT I DON’T SAY THEY ARE NOT GOOD TEAMS. IF THE KID DECIDED ,HE DECIDED AND MOVE FOWARD.

By Mark Richt must Go

February 3, 2009 11:03 PM | Link to this

Dude, I called for Dooley’s head back in when Ray Perkins beat him in 1985. I am now calling for Richt’s because he is not a good fit a UGA. Richt will always have a winning season but he will never play in a National Championship game. Perhaps he can go back to FSU. I want Richt anywhere but here.

By JD

February 3, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this

This was a good decision on his part. True he is Georgia born and bred, but it’s a good decision nonetheless. Why? Because he’s going to FSU where his family will be able to travel (it’s only a good hour away from Valdosta, if that) and be able to see him play on a regular basis. Athens is how far from Valdosta?

People who are bashing this young man for making a decision on where he plays college football need to let it go. He could have been a great help to the Georgia defensive backfield but let the young man go where he wants to go. You may not agree with his decision but that doesn’t give you the right to bash him because he chose one school over another. Who cares if Florida State has “criminals” or whatever? What matters is that he chose an institution where HE believes he’ll be able to get a good education and play some college football, too. Why would you denegrate his decision? Because he didn’t pick YOUR school to play for? Real stand-up, classy people.

By StL Dawg

February 3, 2009 11:11 PM | Link to this

After listening to the Reid interview it’s painfully obvious that he will not qualify. I don’t think he can put 3 coherent sentences together. Enjoy Hargrave or go play with Toby Jackson loser.

By Lou Vales

February 3, 2009 11:19 PM | Link to this

I come in peace. I’m a 1969 Florida grad. I just wanted to tell you the ONLY reason he did not come to Georgia was because of academic standards. Go to any library in North America and you can find numerous college guides—the best one is probably U.S. News and World Report’s Rankings of Colleges and Universities—they will ALL reflect the closeness of Florida and Georgia as academic entities and the joke that is FSU. FSU has LOWER entering SAT scores, their freshmen have LOWER class ranks while the level of acceptance is HIGHER. My Georgia friends include my dermatologist, cardiologist, Veternarian and a CPA. My FSU acquiantances are very nice people, but if you need a high degree of specialization in ANYTHING—You Are Blanked!! When Burt Reynolds and a coach exhibing signs of cognitive difficulties are your most famous alums—You are AGAIN Blanked!!

By markrichtmuststay

February 3, 2009 11:22 PM | Link to this

you probably called for dooley’s head,goffs head, donnan’s head and now richt. i am a huge bulldog fan but we do not have alabama’s history or notre dame or southern cal or ohio state etc…. one of the better programs in history but come on. though i would say a couple of more loses to uf back to back might do the trick. greg reid might change his mind again but if not we will see who we can land.

By jhenry

February 3, 2009 11:41 PM | Link to this

All you people on here calling Greg Reid a liar because he changed his mind about the school that he’s going to. This is a decision that’s going to affect the next four years of his life, therefore, he has the right to change his mind. Stop calling him a thug. You don’t know anything about him. To some of you racist pigs, all young black athletes are thugs. What would that make Michael Phelps? How many of you that are talking about his grades have actually been in Lowndes High’s registra’s office. My guess is none. Stop hating. I’m disappointed that he didn’t stay in the SEC, but I know he’ll do well whereever he goes. He has a supportive family and a huge fan base that didn’t just jump on the bandwagon when he made the headlines. Some of us have known how truly special he was before the AJC, ESPN, and all the other Johnny Come Latelys started covering his abilities. If you think he’s talented now, you should have seen him when he played Little League at the Boys and Girls Club. Good luck, Greg, and God bless you as you take your athletic and academic career to the next level.

By Another FSU fan

February 3, 2009 11:45 PM | Link to this

I would like to say it was nice to read the mostly classy UGA comments. I wish you guys luck next year, and of course a victory against the hated Gators.

Im glad we got Reid, hope he is a piece to get us on the way back to the top.

By Another FSU fan

February 3, 2009 11:48 PM | Link to this

I would like to say it was nice to read the mostly classy UGA comments. I wish you guys luck next year, and of course a victory against the hated Gators.

Im glad we got Reid, hope he is a piece to get us on the way back to the top.

By TO THIS BACK WOOD BAMAMark Richt must Go AD

February 4, 2009 12:05 AM | Link to this

where you from? and don’t say GA. I’m sick and tired and of these so called football fans who sit back and say I told you so when a team lose or something and then say I dId’ed like team any way.who you pick for? all people like you do Is sit behind your compter and talk sh@% and keep sh%$ going pick one team and shut the fu&^ up UGA 4 life

By heeldawg

February 4, 2009 12:11 AM | Link to this

Jacketbacker:

First, as the godparent of a special needs child, I take offense at the “retards” moniker. As long as you’re flinging insults about, why not use some racial or ethnic epithets? Or are your tender sensibilities too delicate to challenge someone with that sort of language? Or maybe you’re just afraid to pick on someone who can fight back?

Try using the word “retard” around the mother of a Downs’ syndrome child. She’d bash your skull in.

Second, if the reference is intended to insult the intelligence of Georgia fans, I would think that a school that produced the likes of Reggie Ball and Justin Houston would have a hard time challenging the intelligence of anyone. Didn’t Tech have an eligibility schedule a decade or so ago because someone in the Tech compliance office “didn’t understand the rules?”

Please.

The intelligence arguments are tiresome and inane. They are also not supported by fact; the entering freshman classes of U.Ga. and Georgia Tech are virtually identical academically. Look it up.

Third, it would be helpful if each of you Tech fans would simply brand the “45-42” score on your foreheads so that you can remind yourselves of that single shining moment of glory for decades to come. Perhaps then you would feel less compelled to write it at the end of every piece of correspondence. Moreover, it will not fade if emblazoned on your skull—fitting, as it will be the last memorable score of that sort that Tech will have for a long time, similar to the last score of this sort nearly a decade ago (The secret decoder rings will come in handy in this regard, as well).

Mark my words: The drought returneth, my insectoid friend. It returneth soon. And it will be a blight the likes of which you have not seen since the days of Reggie “I can’t remember what down it is” Ball. You should gloat while you can, for the day of reckoning is a scant ten months away. And there will be hell to pay.

Jeff Owens guarantees it. It’s why he came back.

By ray

February 4, 2009 12:23 AM | Link to this

Reid is just where he belongs. With his attitude, he’ll need all four strikes they give their FB players before they consider them “in trouble”..

By jackjacket

February 4, 2009 12:29 AM | Link to this

By harry,

He didn’t go to UGA because of his grades?

You must mean he is way too smart to major in Sports and Leisure Studies or Home Economics like the UGA players do.

His grades must be too high for UGA.

By Nole

February 4, 2009 12:36 AM | Link to this

Will someone please tell me why you make all the personal attacks on FSU … this wouldnt have been going on from our sdie if he had chosen UGA… I mean we could be saying,” well maybe he wanted to play for a team that had played for and won a national title since he has been alive”.. or” hey, i can stay close to home and lose to Florida just like georgia”… come on guys … its a 18yr old kid who wants to make something of himself…. there were more Georgia players arrested last year that FSU players… remember??

By JD

February 4, 2009 12:48 AM | Link to this

This was a good decision on his part. True he is Georgia born and bred, but it’s a good decision nonetheless. Why? Because he’s going to FSU where his family will be able to travel (it’s only a good hour away from Valdosta, if that) and be able to see him play on a regular basis. Athens is how far from Valdosta?

People who are bashing this young man for making a decision on where he plays college football need to let it go. He could have been a great help to the Georgia defensive backfield but let the young man go where he wants to go. You may not agree with his decision but that doesn’t give you the right to bash him because he chose one school over another. Who cares if Florida State has “criminals” or whatever? What matters is that he chose an institution where HE believes he’ll be able to get a good education and play some college football, too. Why would you denegrate his decision? Because he didn’t pick YOUR school to play for? Real stand-up, classy people.

By doglover

February 4, 2009 1:03 AM | Link to this

Can anyone tell me the name of the Criminole kicker arrested for trying to pay off a cop just b4 championship game that bobby b allowed to play in game?

By Mrs.A

February 4, 2009 1:29 AM | Link to this

Greg we love you and wish you the bet of luck .Greg if you come on and read these blogs the things they dictate about you going to end up in jail.Prove them wrong baby ,show them you will come out on top.Oh yea, I know him personally happen to be pretty close to him he qualified for georgia, florida and the rest of the colleges back in Januaury.Greg Reid is getting his work and passing his classes, so layoff about the grades and him qualifying. You would have to know him and not be going by hearsay to know Greg Reid is a changed young man, I doubt you will read anything bad about him in the newspaper.For those of you that still want to bring up the Grayson game and name him as the main one fighting look at the tape.Greg stood back and watched hurt about the game and humiliated at his team and the way things went down.Yes he was mad but he was not fighting

By TCM

February 4, 2009 2:11 AM | Link to this

You people need to be ashamed of yourselves. This kid has the right to choose ANY college he wants that has a scholoarship offer on the table, just like any other recruit coming out of HS. He made his choice so live with it!! Stop whining and being all sore about this kid’s decision. Had he chosen UGA, that would’ve been great to see him team up with Branden Smith, who by the way could change his mind also, for the next 3 or years in the defensive backfield. But, it wasn’t meant to be. Good luck to you Greg Reid and hopefully you will accomplish all your goals at FSU and be a future all pro & superbowl champion if that’s what you want. The best to you wherever life takes you. And to all my fellow UGA fans on this blog taking cheap shots at this kid, you guys need to get a life and stop acting like all of those RETARDED GAY-TORS fans!!!! SHOW SOME CLASS !!!!!!

By 2BT

February 4, 2009 2:18 AM | Link to this

UGA fans are absolutely the WORST…… proven yet again on another AJC blog. Congrats Greg, on a fine decision and best wishes.

By TCM

February 4, 2009 2:20 AM | Link to this

You people need to be ashamed of yourselves. This kid has the right to choose ANY college he wants that has a scholoarship offer on the table, just like any other recruit coming out of HS. He made his choice so live with it!! Stop whining and being all sore about this kid’s decision. Had he chosen UGA, that would’ve been great to see him team up with Branden Smith, who by the way could change his mind also, for the next 3 or years in the defensive backfield. But, it wasn’t meant to be. Good luck to you Greg Reid and hopefully you will accomplish all your goals at FSU and be a future all pro & superbowl champion if that’s what you want. All the best to you wherever life takes you. And to all my fellow UGA fans on this blog taking cheap shots at this kid, you guys need to get a life and stop acting like all of those RETARDED GAY-TORS fans!!!! SHOW SOME CLASS !!!!!!

By NolefromAtlanta

February 4, 2009 2:27 AM | Link to this

I don’t get the fact that a lot of UGA fans are saying he is a thug. FSU might not be what it once was as far as a powerhouse goes but I think you all led the nation in player arrest last year. At least Bobby suspends and then kicks kids off the team instead of keeping them around. Seems like these days UGA would let OJ play for them if he still had eligibility and you all thought he could put you over the top.

By LBS

February 4, 2009 2:49 AM | Link to this

This brings to mind the words to an old Garth Brooks song: “Thank you God for unanswered prayers.” I don’t think we’ll miss a kid like this on our team. This past month he’s made very clear that he wants all the attention in the world. If that’s the type of person he is then he’ll definitely fit in better at Florida State. I’m a UGA fan but have to admit that he can’t be too smart if he uncommitted from Florida to choose Florida State,,,, especially if his reason for choosing the school is because he really wants to win.

By Oscar

February 4, 2009 3:40 AM | Link to this

YP 2BT:

You are correct…Dawg fans are the worst. They learn their poor behavior from their fake Christian leader, Mark Richt.

By DrKnowledge

February 4, 2009 6:33 AM | Link to this

anybody ut me think this “drama” with Reid and others with the hats and news conference is just sorta pathetic?

By Captain Gator

February 4, 2009 6:42 AM | Link to this

this is classic, the same bullpups who kissed this kids butt last week after the ajc blog where he took Florida off his list are now saying he will fail at FSU and bashing him for his grades, see you after JC or jail, blah, blah. Get over it! He didn’t spurn you, he did what he felt was best for him.

By 93nole

February 4, 2009 6:44 AM | Link to this

To the idiot who said FSU was the best Middle school education around:

Did UGA have a Rhodes Scholar on its football team. Nope didn’t think so.

Check Myron Rolle who will be studying in Oxford. And…

By 93nole

February 4, 2009 6:44 AM | Link to this

To the idiot who said FSU was the best Middle school education around:

Did UGA have a Rhodes Scholar on its football team. Nope didn’t think so.

Check Myron Rolle who will be studying in Oxford. And…

By Bill

February 4, 2009 6:59 AM | Link to this

Jan Kemp strikes again posthumously?

That was the rumor Dawg fans were hearing well before the announcement., that he couldn’t get admitted to UGA so he was going FSU. It may be BS, but that was the story at least 2 days before even Greg claims he decided.

Regardless, best of luck to him.

And to be clear, the above was not a knock against anyone or any school. FSU is not cheating to get him in (so far as anyone knows) and Greg seems to have turned his academics around since getting off to a rough start in high school. It’s just a fact that because of Jan Kemp we are still playing by a slightly different set of rules than many of our competitors.

By FalconUGAFan

February 4, 2009 7:48 AM | Link to this

* YP 2BT and Oscar*,

Stop generalizing about DAWG fans. There are as many of us wishing the young man good luck as there are bashing him. There are good and bad bloggers fans from all schools. Don’t detract from the discussion. Man/Woman up and stay above the fray.

By dustin

February 4, 2009 7:58 AM | Link to this

Who goes to FSU over a powerhouse like UGA? The depth chart was wide open at georgia with Asher Allen leaving. He will regret this choice.

By cjones

February 4, 2009 8:05 AM | Link to this

DOGS HAVE WHAT THEY WILL GET THIS YEAR. THERE WON’T BE ANY PLEASANT SURPRISES TODAY.

By S.Ga. Fan

February 4, 2009 8:07 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to Greg Reid! I think he made a good choice of schools for him and his family. I’m a fan of GA & FSU. Greg ignore all the negative things people have to say and continue to do your best. Keep your eye on the big prizes, college degree & NFL, whether it’s the Juco rte or starting as a Fresh. and playing 4 yrs. or whatever path GOD has for you!!!

By S.Ga. Fan

February 4, 2009 8:12 AM | Link to this

Congratulations to Greg Reid! I think he made a good choice of schools for him and his family. I’m a fan of GA & FSU. Greg ignore all the negative things people have to say and continue to do your best. Keep your eye on the big prizes, college degree & NFL, whether it’s the Juco rte or starting as a Fresh. and playing 4 yrs. or whatever path GOD has for you!!!

By DAWG77

February 4, 2009 8:14 AM | Link to this

Good luck Reid. Just join the LOST BOYS we (Georgia) had been. Berry, the big OL FSU got the same year with Little, the weir DE guy (live on island off GA coast), and another DE FU got him the year before. I can hardly remember them now. Not on TV or any football world. Again, good luck and please stick with your decision. Close to your mommy, and offered starting spot because the program is on the rise??? I don’t get it really. Oh! and a chance to play in the powerful ACC. May be on your bye week you can come and watch some SEC football, we play football here

By Phildo

February 4, 2009 8:18 AM | Link to this

To all of you thUGly fans, no big loss and probably a blessing. You wouldn’t have seen him for at least 2 years until he completed a semester at a JUCO (or maybe Alto) and then not for long. Good athlete, tho. But, as you’ve proven many times you’re quite capable of getting top athletes who are there for the long haul.

By IRISH08

February 4, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this

Joe Brown said he’d go to UGA……that’s what led me to believe he’d become a Nole!!!

By Play your Balls

February 4, 2009 8:38 AM | Link to this

Myron Rolle play at Oxford? Never heard the new. I don’t know UK is trying to adop a football team (the kind that play with both hands and feet). Just in case you confused with the Rhode Schlolarship, UGA is only U that have two right now.

By Billy

February 4, 2009 8:39 AM | Link to this

Reid is scared to be away from his family in Athens where he actually has a chance of making a name for himself…good luck at FSU…ACC football is like SEC basketball…nobody cares!

By Dawg Fud

February 4, 2009 8:40 AM | Link to this

Good luck at FSU, Greg!

GO DAWGS!

By Army Vet

February 4, 2009 8:47 AM | Link to this

This thug can’t add the numbers on his jersey….much less speak a coherent sentence. There is no way he scored high enough on the SAT for acceptance to any school. These coaches and fans want to win at ALL COSTS.

By shards1967

February 4, 2009 8:52 AM | Link to this

Reid a student athlete? Not! Dumber than a sack of hammers is he. FSU gets them all.

The kid is listed at 5’9” but i suspect he goes 5’7” and in the SEC he would be second string.

It would take him two years in a juco to mature academically anyway, so who cares???

By Nole Fan

February 4, 2009 9:04 AM | Link to this

Man from all this Trash Talking from Dawg fans you would think that the only way he would play for a BCS championship would be to go to Athens..Right…. when was the last time that has happened? Chick-fil-a bowl…funny…Guess he will miss the newly named Southern Idaho spud bowl (I Hear the Dawgs are a lock). This Isn’t the first time a kid has changed his mind, and surley wont be the last! Welcome Greg Reid…look forward to seeing you the next for years.

By JB

February 4, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this

OK DAWG fans…HERE is the deal. This is the blog of the ATLANTA paper, which UGA in the home state UNIVERSITY. Our haters have no choice but to come here and hate because ALL of the others teams are in p** ant towns with crappy papers and NO WHERE TO VENT. THIS A DAWG SITE with a lot of lonely fans from other schools coming here. I have looked. Nothing like this for BAMA, LSU, FLA. AUBURN ETC. We would go to their home town paper to vent and hate, but it does not exist !

By 59-39-5

February 4, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

Man, I am bummed about this.

Richt ‘reserved’ 24 for him. Translation: we’re desparate.

By Ebony

February 4, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this

Congrats Greg! Being a Valdosta Hish Alum, a huge Seminole fan, and parent of an upcoming FSU student, let me tell you how super excited i am to be able to watch you play for the NOLES. Good luck and God bless!

By Mister T

February 4, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this

I know not all uga fans are as classless as the ones on this blog.

While my uga friends and I rib each other a bit, the ones on this blog are as big a thugs as they accuse these kids of being when they choose a rival school.

How dare you uga fans accuse anyone elses kids of being thugs!

THWg!

By 1-aa

February 4, 2009 10:51 AM | Link to this

Hi greg, your chocie was one you made. I HAVE read most of the comments up to now. Nobody will belive that when a player from a 5-A REGION win that award the outcome is big time. I have enjoyed the signing blog, the time learning who you are, and surely the chance to know that a player from the band got that much time. You are going to the D1 college in our region. you will still be in the region. your answer is your family; I guess some of the fans in the region has become family members. If you do read all these comments—some of us are glad you stayed in the region. STAY SAFE AND DO-NOT FORGET 1-AA(12)

By 1-aa

February 4, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this

Hi greg, your chocie was one you made. I HAVE read most of the comments up to now. Nobody will belive that when a player from a 5-A REGION win that award the outcome is big time. I have enjoyed the signing blog, the time learning who you are, and surely the chance to know that a player from the band got that much time. You are going to the D1 college in our region. you will still be in the region. your answer is your family; I guess some of the fans in the region has become family members. If you do read all these comments—some of us are glad you stayed in the region. STAY SAFE AND DO-NOT FORGET 1-AA(12)

By 1-aa

February 4, 2009 11:00 AM | Link to this

good pick. you are still in the region

By oledawg

February 4, 2009 12:47 PM | Link to this

Free Shoes University is a perfect fit for Reid. He made his choice—-now he has to live with it.

By Harley76

February 4, 2009 8:36 PM | Link to this

Man you guys are rough on a high school kid! Greg keep your chin up! Good Luck at FSU. I hope you do great things.FSU recruited a heck of roster this year! You are definatly joining the ranks of something special to come! wich I suspect is the reason for all of this whinning.

By UGAs...NewOwnerIsGT

February 14, 2009 9:44 AM | Link to this

45-42…just had it branded on my head. Now come on UGA…lets see that roll over and play dead trick again. You such a good dawgy.