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DEL.ICIO.USTE Orson Charles calls UGA’s Mark Richt to ask about rumors
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Orson Charles, who is Georgia’s top remaining target for its 2009 recruiting class, said he called UGA coach Mark Richt to “clear up some rumors.”
Charles, who may wait until early March to announce his college decision, told the AJC he heard rumors that UGA may use him as a “traditional” tight end. Charles wants to play for a team that lines him up at both tight end and wide receiver. He is ranked as the nation’s No. 62 overall prospect by Rivals.
“I was a little concerned,” said Charles. UGA has already signed Arthur Lynch of Dartmouth, Mass., who is considered a “traditional” tight end.
“I was kind of hearing that Georgia was telling Arthur the same things that they were telling me … and I called Coach Richt because I wanted to hear what he had to say.”
“Coach Richt said that Arthur and me are two different type of players. He said Arthur is more of a ‘complete’ tight end, while I’m more like a ‘hybrid’ guy. [Richt] cleared up all the confusion, and I appreciated it.”
What else did Richt have to say? “He said they still wanted me and they were waiting patiently for me to make my decision. He said that he had my jersey [No. 7] waiting on me, stuff like that.” The No. 7 at Georgia was previously worn by NFL-bound quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Charles said he will announce his college choice after returning from his official visit to Southern Cal on Feb. 20. He is also considering Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. He said he is asking “a lot of questions to all the coaches” of his finalists to help with his decision.
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By DrDawg
February 12, 2009 3:44 AM | Link to this
Um, let me guess who is PLANTING these rumors? KIFFIN! KIFFIN! KIFFIN! KIFFIN! My second guess is … Coach O, Coach O, Coach O. Tennessee is resorting to any and all tactics.
By jimmyingainesville
February 12, 2009 3:56 AM | Link to this
Kiffin may soon replace the Old Ball Coach and Urban Crier as the coach you love to hate. Kiffin is walking a fine line. How long will it be before Tenn is “on probation”? Motor mouth Kiffin is living on “borrowed time”. It won’t take long for Tenn. fans and administration to tire of him if he don’t win big. He’ll be gone in three years.
By KneeJerk
February 12, 2009 6:30 AM | Link to this
This story has nothing to do with CLK.
By 1+2
February 12, 2009 7:21 AM | Link to this
KneeJerk, you may be right; however, CLK’s past couple weeks doesn’t help your position. I believe his recruiting methods are over the top and UT will be on probation by the time he leaves… excuse, he will leave before the hammer drops. I actually believe these rumors were started by FSU coaches.
By tinhat
February 12, 2009 7:27 AM | Link to this
KneeJerk @ 6:30
Sure it does.
“He is also considering Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.”
By Gutrake
February 12, 2009 7:29 AM | Link to this
Man, I have just about had it with these “prima dona” high-schoolers. Imagine the conversation…Charles; “Hey dude, someone be saying that you be saying I be just like that white boy ya’ll signed—that I be just a regular tight end. I don’t be real down wit’ dat, you know…” CMR; “Oh no, no, no Mr. Charles. You’re special—very special. You’re what we adult coaches call a hybrid. You know, Number 7, there ain’t nobody like you, no sirree. You just take your time, you talented hybrid you, and we’ll wait for your magnificient services—if we’re fortunate enough to have you…” Man, what’s the world coming to.
By KneeJerk
February 12, 2009 7:30 AM | Link to this
1+2- I’m definitely not defending CLK. His immaturity is to a degree I don’t think I’ve ever seen in a head football coach at a major university. I don’t have any idea who started these rumors, but we’ve already had many CLK bashfest threads. Until it’s proven he’s started this rumor, there’s no need for this thread to be about him as well.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
February 12, 2009 7:36 AM | Link to this
KneeJerk,
You are obviously a moron. Get your head out of your aRse. If the young man is infact considering UT, is it not a reasonable assumption CLK is planting the rumors? Go ahead and keep that brainless head in the sand.
By UGA INSIDER
February 12, 2009 7:48 AM | Link to this
i’m not here to defend lane kiffin. but take it from people “in the know” … this is Urban Meyer putting this in OC’s head. Believe me, Coach Meyer is trying to close out on a winning note after taking that shakedown on signing day.
By oasis
February 12, 2009 7:50 AM | Link to this
I know for a fact that Kiffin started this rumor. He also told Charles that Mark Richt wears panties and Urban Meyer wears diapers. Wait! Now that you think about it, all three are probably true.
By oasis
February 12, 2009 7:53 AM | Link to this
I know for a fact that Kiffin started this rumor. He also told Charles that Mark Richt wears panties and Urban Meyer wears diapers. Wait! Now that you think about it, all three are probably true.
By TheU
February 12, 2009 8:01 AM | Link to this
OC is gonna shock the world when he signs with … MIAMI
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST. TRUE STORY
By Hairofthedawg
February 12, 2009 8:05 AM | Link to this
Charles at times could be a slot guy and other times in a TE position. The latter the D would always be guessing is he run blocking or going to him as a receiver. When spread out the D has to respect him as a deep threat. It’s a win win situation where CMR loves to use the TE in his offensive scheme. But with Charles we only employ him more.
By Sautee Dawg
February 12, 2009 8:11 AM | Link to this
Speaking of rumors, anybody have any rumors as to why Charles is waiting until maybe March to make his decision? Other thatn the late visit to USC. Does he just want the Stage like the Reid kid who went to Fla. ST.? Maybe he wants immeidate playing time and is waiting for a program to offer that. I just think if he’s waiting that long to visit USC he takes his suitcase with him, I may be wrong.
By Mike in Montgomery
February 12, 2009 8:12 AM | Link to this
Lame Kitten’s mouth is writing checks his team is not talented enough to cash for him.
YOu can be an obnoxious ahole only if you can back it up on the field (see Spurrier, Steve). You notice that in recent years the Ole Ball Coach has not been anywhere near as bellicose as he was in Gainesville - that is because he knows he does not have the team to back up the boasts and he is smart enough to keep his mouth shut.
Kiffin will keep spouting off because he is a little punk who is not old enough to know better. He will start learning to keep his mouth shut when teams like Florida, Georgia, Alabama, etc hang 50 or 60 pts on him and are throwing passes and stuff late in those games.
By griffdawg1
February 12, 2009 8:15 AM | Link to this
Ya’ll shouldn’t be worried so much about CLK’s recruiting of OC. I believe the culprit is Pete out at USC. He is playing the SEC teams against each other so when OC visits he can make himself look good.
By KneeJerk
February 12, 2009 8:16 AM | Link to this
Lowcountry, No, it is not a reasonable assumption. It is a guess. It could be many people. It could be other recruits. It could be some message board where some overzealous fan started the rumor…kinda like this one. All it took is for the first person that responded to this blog to say it was Kiffin. CLK doesn’t need help digging holes. He’s dug himself a deep one already. I won’t stoop to name calling as you have.
By Mike
February 12, 2009 8:24 AM | Link to this
CLK is what the VOL fans want a guy thats all talk and no action . i believe he be gone in 2 years rather than 3 . The tight end is the kind of kid Georgia could do without. he kind of kid that first time things don’t go his way he be tranfering .
By griffdawg1
February 12, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this
Mike, you are an idiot !! you don’t know this kid or his character. what we do know is you just proved to everyone that you are a lowlife scumbag!!
By bank walker
February 12, 2009 8:31 AM | Link to this
Dawg Lock
By foxdog
February 12, 2009 8:36 AM | Link to this
Just what would you do if you were making one of the biggest decisions of your lifetime? If you had any sense you would get all the information you could, and if you have qusstions now is the time to ask them. I think Orson did exactly the right thing. Go to the man with the answers and get the truth.
By Dawgone
February 12, 2009 8:48 AM | Link to this
I’m tired of the Orson story. Expecting to come in his true freshmen season and be an instant impact player. He needs to learn to be a team player, much as K. Tripp did this past season with the dawgs? Just line up as a TE and get it done. Quit being a muff!!!
By Dawgone
February 12, 2009 8:54 AM | Link to this
I’m tired of the Orson story. Expecting to come in his true freshmen season and be an instant impact player. He needs to learn to be a team player, much as K. Tripp did this past season with the dawgs? Just line up as a TE and get it done. Quit being a muff!!!
By Gene
February 12, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this
It is pretty amazing that coaches have to guarantee a number, a position, and playing time to a high school kid to get them to sign.
By uga121
February 12, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
Doggone I’m with you…..AMEN!!!
By William
February 12, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this
UGA Insider: Urban Meyer’s starting the rumor, if he did so, makes Lane Kiffin no less of a complete idiot.
By Boog
February 12, 2009 9:58 AM | Link to this
I have grown weary with Mr. Charles. I don’t care what he does at this point. I know it is popular to pander to these kids…but letting a kid wait past signing day is not right. What is everyone did this…? It would be a bigger zoo than it already is.
By Wil Walton
February 12, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this
Sure would be nice to have Figgins, White and Charles lined up in a goalline set on 3rd and short. Then presnap adjustment sends White and Charles out wide with a goalline defense on the field. Mismatch. But I agree with some of you, be a TEAM player first.
By st simons
February 12, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this
45-42!!!!!!! hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
By MoDawg
February 12, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this
Folks, it’s not Orson Charles making this a story, it’s the AJC.
Hey, the headline reeled all of us in, didn’t it?
KneeJerk, allow me to apologize for the name-calling above, but you must know that past threads with your participation have gone down a “bad road”, so please keep that in mind. I am not saying you deserved it on this thread, but past threads have paved the way for you, if you know what I mean.
Thanks for your input, nonetheless.
By boots
February 12, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this
I think Fulmer needs to take some of those doughnuts he took with him when he left and shove them in Kiffin’s mouth to shut him up. That guy is a loose cannon and talks a lot of smack for someone with a losing coaching record.
By the way, this TE should just make up his mind already. Enough drama!
By Saint Mark
February 12, 2009 10:37 AM | Link to this
Young Orson, My precious child, let not your heart be troubled. Thou shalt dwell in the slot and in the X and in the Y and occasionally at the end, but I shall lead you in the way and it will be good.
Now, go forth and multiply…..and divide…..and count thy apples…..so your path shall lead you straightaway to Me and thou shall not need to tread the drool-soaked path to the wilderness that is The Academy of The Hargrave where thou wouldst toil on the fields of football and in the midst of others whose “X” has not yet been shown to be worthy of thy mighty House of Clearing.
Amen.
By GW
February 12, 2009 10:39 AM | Link to this
If it were not for blogging sites like this one there would be no rumors. Great entertainment though!
By matt
February 12, 2009 10:43 AM | Link to this
JUST PICK A &%$(# SCHOOL!!!!! YOU’RE A TE!!! NOT A QB, NOT A RB, A TE!!!! YOU AREN’T GOING TO BE THAT RELEVANT ANYWHWERE YOU GO!!!! STOP THINKING YOUR THE NEXT HERSCHEL WALKER OR REGGIE BUSH AND JUST %^$&#$# SIGN WITH SOMEBODY!!!!!!!
By Red GA Dawg
February 12, 2009 10:47 AM | Link to this
I applaud him for taking his time, hope he becomes a DAWG, as a father of sons it is really important he has all his facts in order. All his options are great, it will be up to him to reach his potentail. Work hard and keep focused on his goal. Dawg town does have reputation of producing Sunday tight ends.
By Recruitnik
February 12, 2009 11:03 AM | Link to this
This my folks is called negative recruiting and for as much hate as kiffin gets, urban meyer is one of the best at it. Mark Richt has told the same thing to orson and o artie regarding their roles at uga if they would come to Georgia. However both kiffin and meyer are soooo good that orson needed to be reassured. It’s pretty bad when you don’t sell what you offer, but have to make up false stuff against another school.
By ball gag
February 12, 2009 11:08 AM | Link to this
For the record, any moron that comes on a dawg blog and says “45-42, hahhahaha” has SERIOUS inferiority issues. Moma didn’t give the kid enough love
By Whatever!!!!!
February 12, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this
Orson Charles may be the headiest high school recruit ever!!! He’s a baby version of T.O. without college experience. I was an all american athlete and the #1 player out of Tennessee. I became and Dawg and was never able to get going due to injuries. I do not agree with putting so much stock in unproven high school recruits. Yes, they performed greatly against mediocre talent in their divisions but the playing field is equal in college, especially the SEC. Good luck to the Charles recruit but I could care less where he ends up because personally I think he’s an attention w*******. This guy knows where he wants to go. UGA needs to back off and prepare to coach the talent that’s already in place instead of being jerked around by this celebrity. We don’t need stars. Stars try to outshine each other for the spotlight. Let’s learn to tackle and complete intermediate throws and let the play makers make plays. Go Dawgs!
By Whatever!!!!!
February 12, 2009 11:25 AM | Link to this
Matt: I agree totally with you. Just pick a school dude!
By Lane Is Here
February 12, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this
This kid is more of a drama queen than Truman Capote. I have NEVER heard of a high school football player so morbidly obsessed with where his high school classmate is going. Now if his classmate was Bianca this would make sense, but Aaron Murray!!! What is that all about// Very strange, almost eerie. By the way, the Tennessee borders have been sealed! The Vols are back on top.
By Lane Is Here
February 12, 2009 12:18 PM | Link to this
Wait!!!!! This is another 17 year old with kids?? BIRTH CONTROL—Try it.Least we know this drama queen will not go to USC, he doesn’t like Trojans.
By Keith
February 12, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this
He’ll go to USC if he knows what’s good for him. They will utilize him the way he wants to be utilized.
By TEAM first
February 12, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this
Geez ….. do any of these kids understand the “TEAM” concept anymore?
Seems like every article you read covering recruiting these days is loaded with quotes from either the recruit himself, his coach(es), or someone close to him expressing a “ME” attitude. Ya know, “this is what position I want to play.” “Is said school going to make ME their featured player?” And this particular article … “I want to be lined-up as both a TE and WR.”
What has happened to being coachable? Or doing what the coaches believe will best help the TEAM?
By crs
February 12, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this
Redgadawg, give me a break, he’s had YEARS to decide. This is all EGO. At this point I hope he goes elsewhere, we have started to get too many primadonnas at UGA instead of football players. Guys talking about leaving for the NFL from day one and even before they play a down of college football. I’ll take a Kiante Tripp who plays whereever he’s needed than a primadonna like Charles appears to be.
By volman
February 12, 2009 12:30 PM | Link to this
I just love the fact that the Bulldog fans and Gator fans cannot get Kiffin off the brain. Guess what? Neither can the recruits. The Vols are heading toward a #1 class next season. They may just start the beatdown of the Gators this season. They already have Georgia’s number.
By st simons
February 12, 2009 12:35 PM | Link to this
Go to UGA! They will teach you how to be a pro wrestler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By KJ
February 12, 2009 12:41 PM | Link to this
“They already have Georgia’s number.”
Sorry, preseason trash talk in the wake of a godawful ‘08 does not equate to “having someone’s number”. Nice try, though!
Any concerns that Charles has should be alleviated by mentioning the names Ben Watson, Leonard Pope, and Martrez Milner. If that doesn’t put his mind at ease, well, eff him.
By reservoirDAWG
February 12, 2009 12:57 PM | Link to this
St Simons = the biggest douchebag in the history of douchebags. You are now 1-7 since Richt took the reigns. Loser.
By KneeJerk
February 12, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this
reservoir- those are strong, yet juvenile words. St. Simons could argue that UGA is 0-1 since CPJ took over.
By StockDog
February 12, 2009 1:33 PM | Link to this
I don’t think matters whether he signs or not. Georgia will be using multiple sets with a traditional tight end and no tight end with 3 wide outs. If he doesn’t sign, there are plenty of wide receivers that can take his spot as the 3rd wide out, including Lynch and White or Troup and Micheal Moore. So, if he doesn’t sign, big deal.
As for your true tight ends you have Lynch and Figgins for that.
By reservoirDAWG
February 12, 2009 1:35 PM | Link to this
They may be, but in my mind it is the truth. I group him with whitegoat and gator chomp. Complete losers.
By baloney
February 12, 2009 1:39 PM | Link to this
I’m sure it was Kiffin that put doubt in this guys head. No way it would be Meyer,Carroll,or any other coach trying to recruit him. And I’m certain that GarDner nor Richt would EVER place doubt in a recruits mind about another program.Rather Richt would just tell a recruit to leave while on his visit after he was pretty sure he had a committment from Marlon Brown.
By Recruitnik
February 12, 2009 1:46 PM | Link to this
Volman, You really are an idiot. I hope you and your other inbred hick vol fans get a clue. UT won’t get a #1 recruiting class next year. It’s too hard to do that with very little talent instate. It will be an lsu, usc, alabama, or uf. UF will beat you guys down and UGA is 5-3 against the volunteers and the vols don’t own Georgia. If you are going to talk smack bring up crompton, bj coleman, or any other horrible example of why ut wins jack next year.
By ILuvUGA
February 12, 2009 1:46 PM | Link to this
I don’t know why we are waiting this long on a guy. I say forget him if he doesn’t know where he wants to go by now.Don’t we want players who WANT to be dawgs? what makes him so special?
By st simons
February 12, 2009 1:48 PM | Link to this
I went to walmart today at first i thought i was at a UGA game!!!!!
By Hey mr. st simon
February 12, 2009 2:19 PM | Link to this
I like your style! Are you single?
Reggie B
By mike
February 12, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this
Amazing how so many no-talented people think they have an input on where some kid goes to school. When your son is being recruited then you have a say. As long has it is someone elses child try butting out. Whether you like it or not the choice belongs to that kid. Not some football wannabe.
By murfdawg
February 12, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this
let OC play out his melodrama somewhere else. He should only be worried about getting a red and black jersey. we need to use his scholarship for a punter. Save it for after the fall “tryouts” and give it to someone who will not be the designated “sky punter”. This is going to be an extremely soft spot in our game plan.
By BILLY JACK
February 12, 2009 3:07 PM | Link to this
St Simons-your walmart must of been packed with gorgeous women.Was that your point?If not STFU JACKASS
By Go Sooners
February 12, 2009 3:24 PM | Link to this
Never seen as much hate between in state rivals as between UGA and GA Tech, its actually really funny! Tech had a winning record over UGA in the 90’s correct?
By reservoirDAWG
February 12, 2009 3:30 PM | Link to this
Incorrect. They were cheating.
By The Ole Ball Coach
February 12, 2009 3:49 PM | Link to this
Booby Dude Stadium looks like a Rodeo area
By Go Sooners
February 12, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this
Tech won an NC in 1990?
By The Ole Ball Coach
February 12, 2009 3:51 PM | Link to this
Booby Dude Stadium looks like a Rodeo area
By reservoirDAWG
February 12, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this
Maybe you see the girls that go to Tech and think they look like bulls and the guys are like rodeo clowns.
By UT fans are delusional...
February 12, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this
UT should change their name to the DelusiVols because they have become downright delusional about Kiffin. The dude has proved he’s clueless as can be and that he won’t be a good “coach”. He may be out there hitting the recruiting trail hard but he’s not doing anything different than that Moron Ron Zook when he got to UF. The only difference between those 2 is Lane is severely less qualified than Zook was for his job and Lane’s already showing he’s an even bigger moron.
No way UT will have a #1 recruiting class after they get pummeled by UF, UGA, Bama and Ole Miss and lose to a couple of others. It’s funny that the UT fans are so delusional they think they could even stay on the field with UF next season….
By Jimmy
February 12, 2009 5:34 PM | Link to this
“Go Sooners,”
What are you talking about?? That little rivalry you guys have w/ OSU has just as much hate. Forget that though, come this October, your team will be getting another beatdown at the best state fair God ever created.
Hookem.
By dap01
February 12, 2009 6:19 PM | Link to this
St Simons: Get a life, go watch football on Thursday nights.
By Ted Striker
February 12, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this
From all published accounts of those who know him, Orson Charles is an intelligent, level-headed, even-keel guy who’s thoughtfully considering his options.
Folks showing up here — in the media — to complain about “oversaturated” media coverage make very little sense. Many folks come on to add a thoughtful discourse — but some folks seemingly just show up to complain.
By PTC DAWG
February 12, 2009 7:25 PM | Link to this
To all UGA fans…just so you know, GT actually beat UGA 45-42 this year in football. They are very proud. Show them some love..they obviously need it.
By downeastgator
February 12, 2009 7:54 PM | Link to this
Orson, come to Gainesville where you will have the opportunity to celebrate championships instead of touchdowns. And, it is so much fun to come to Jax for the annual Poodle beat down.
By Cdog
February 12, 2009 7:56 PM | Link to this
I’d assume its Meyer who is talking this stuff and its not a rumor. UF runs a more hybrid TE historical (see C. Ingram). UF is exactly right. UF runs a non traditional TE and UGa runs a much more traditional TE. These are rumors….just watch film. Hell, Hernandez for UF now runs the inside option toss. So you guys need to be objective about what schools actually offer and not bend to fit a player
By Cdog
February 12, 2009 7:57 PM | Link to this
I’d assume its Meyer who is talking this stuff and its not a rumor. UF runs a more hybrid TE historical (see C. Ingram). UF is exactly right. UF runs a non traditional TE and UGa runs a much more traditional TE. These are not rumors….just watch film. Hell, Hernandez for UF now runs the inside option toss. So you guys need to be objective about what schools actually offer and not bend to fit a player
By The Ole Ball Coach
February 12, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this
I like that Orson called CMR for the facts, sign of being smart and not falling for the normal stuff.
By The Ole Ball Coach
February 12, 2009 9:45 PM | Link to this
I like that Orson called CMR for the facts, sign of being smart and not falling for the normal stuff.
By Sid
February 12, 2009 10:32 PM | Link to this
Does anyone here remember that Feb.4 is the first day that a recruit can be signed?It’s not the last day one can be!All of us would probably love the pub this kid is getting so “shut up” you hypocrites!The kid is working the system for his advantage and/or truly getting all the info. to make an informed decision.Leave him alone,especially you UGA fans, because he may be truly leaning towards the Dawgs.All this criticism may just push him all the way to So. Cal.
By Chuck Uga
February 12, 2009 10:49 PM | Link to this
volman, exactly how does UT have Georgia’s number?!! ROTFLMAO!! 6-3 the last nine for UGA, soon to be 7-3 the last ten.
By Kidding me?
February 12, 2009 11:04 PM | Link to this
AJC, the kid said he was asking all the coaches questions. Let’s really make the story interesting and find out all the things he asked the others. Let’s do a major spread on it in Sunday’s edition.
Agree, this story is way, way overblown. It’s a major decision for him, not for the remainder of the free world.
btw, st. simons, I know where you can get a replica ring commemorating GT’s “impressive” blowout of UGA 45-42. You should get it now since they are extremely rare and the next edition won’t come out for at least another 8 years!
By Go Sooners
February 13, 2009 9:01 AM | Link to this
Jimmy, Ahhh S**T, a TX fan, yes we play rough with OK ST but it has been a while since I have lived in OK so I haven’t been around it in a while. I will be at the RRS, you lost alot of defensive players, I like your spirit but the Sooners have alot to prove this year!
By DirtyDawg
February 13, 2009 10:44 AM | Link to this
Just read the piece in this week’s SI on Lane Kiffin. If it’s possible, this guy may be a bigger A-hole than I had pegged him for. I’m waiting a bit to talk to my Tennessee friends about him, but I can’t believe that they’re really proud of his snot-nosed attitude…hell, keep this up and you won’t be able to distinguish UT fans from UF fans - of course UF fans actually have something more than a smart-mouthed coach to be proud of, and of course a decade-plus of training under Steve Superior.
I had facetiously said that I’d give ‘em three years before they shoot his dog and send the moving van to his house (re: Bill Battle)…with this guy, if his team can’t cash the checks his mouth keeps writing, they’ll do it in two. Hey Lane, you better hope Daddy stays healthy and maybe you shouldn’t buy a house just yet. Obviously, there’s a Grandma in Memphis that instinctively knows a smart-a** when she hears one.
By Dawg Tired
February 13, 2009 12:46 PM | Link to this
Who cares who’s spreading the rumors? The kid had enough sense to call CMR and clear it up. He is apparently smart enough to distinguish a rumor from fact. Therefore, he is smart enough to not mess with any coach who would use such unethical tactics. This can only be a good thing for UGA.
By TampaDAWG
February 14, 2009 9:00 AM | Link to this
Jr Year @ Riverview/ 8 games played 16 rec. for 398 yds. (24.88 avg.)…Sr yr Plant/ 15 games played 75 rec. for 1421 yds. (18.95 avg.)…which offensive scheme will he fit in w/ the best at the college level…seems that he had a pretty good thing going w/ Murray…wonder how he’ll work out anywhere that doesn’t spread the ball around…will he be the first look, or the last…doubt that he’ll put up any numbers close to HS…let’s hope he picks a place that he feels is best for his future…nice respectful kid, but this is playing out way too long…he’s real close w/ his mother and I’m surprised he didn’t pick USF so she can get to his games…Athens may just be a little too far to travel for a game…now, Gainesville is an up and back drive from Tampa…his pick may just come down to his mother’s ability to get to a game and get home in one day…I think that he already knows where he’s going and is just making the most of visiting schools…then again the #7 jersey is not available at Florida :)
By GatorKen
February 14, 2009 2:41 PM | Link to this
Its pretty simple. If the kid wants to be used as a playmaker then UF is his future. UF uses the TE in so many ways from blocker to WR to shovel pass option.
If wearing the number 7 is his deciding factor then he can have fun being Gator Bait and not playing in Atlanta. No one needs such lame drama especially from an undersized TE.
But honestly if the kid wants to win SEC Championships, catch passes from the greatest player in college history, play in the rose bowl a week late and challenge for other national titles with Brantley then he’ll come to UF.
By Camden Mark
February 15, 2009 12:49 PM | Link to this
Supermans cape is gonna be spat upon and chewed up by a big bad p** off dog from Athens next year in Jax.Tebow leaves 2-2 vs them dawgs. Wish that young TE well where ever heads but if he has NFL dreams UGA is the place for him,check the history 10-15 yrs back or more.4 or 5 starting in pro’s now.Thats not a bad ratio.
By Dawg Tired
February 15, 2009 2:37 PM | Link to this
GatorKen - nothing lasts forever. I lived next door to a Florida graduate for several years back in the seventies and eighties. You may not remember those times, but my former neighbor does. UGA dominated the series in those days. I had enough sense then, as I do now, to know these things run in cycles. I sense you may not appreciate that concept and have actually begun to think UF will always have the upper hand.
Heck I remember when the three surest W’s on the schedule were UT UF and Auburn. Things change.
By TampaDAWG
February 23, 2009 6:47 PM | Link to this
Heard about another guy in the Tampa area that goes to a Catholic H.S. who is 6’2’ or so and goes around 205 lbs…my buddy said he runs a 4.5 and is a stud and not afraid to come across the middle…I think his name is Broudnik or something along those lines…if Charles doesn’t commit does anyone know anything about this kid; maybe we can get him