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DEL.ICIO.USSouthern Cal sweetens the deal in late push
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Southern Cal appears to be sweetening the deal in a last-minute charge to sway tight end Orson Charles, one of the nation’s top unsigned seniors.
Charles told the AJC that he talked with Southern Cal coach Pete Carroll on Thursday afternoon, and that Carroll was reserving the No. 7 jersey if he signs with the Trojans.
“Now, everything is really up in the air,” Charles said.
On the surface, Southern Cal’s actions don’t appear to be a big deal. However, it may be enough to give the Trojans a tiny dose of critical momentum going into the final hours with Charles, who is torn between offers from Georgia, Tennessee and Southern Cal. Charles will reveal his college decision at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Tampa’s Plant High.
There’s some history with Charles and the No. 7 jersey at Southern Cal. It is reserved for Matt Barkley, who is ranked as the nation’s No. 1 quarterback prospect by Rivals. Barkley signed with the Trojans and has developed a friendship with Charles. When Charles took a recruiting trip to USC on Feb. 21, he tried to negotiate the No. 7 from Barkley.
Charles has said both Georgia and Tennessee have also reserved the No. 7 jersey. At Georgia, the number was previously worn by NFL-bound quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Aaron Murray, who is also considered one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects, has already signed with Georgia. Murray and Charles were teammates this past season at Tampa’s Plant High, which won Florida’s Class AAAA championship.
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By connorsgp
March 5, 2009 8:47 PM | Link to this
Hey Orson, so happy you rejected UF. I can’t believe you puppies are enamored with this me, me. me prospect, but you dogs always seem to attract the “stars” who could care less about Team. Hope he’s on the field for the puupies usual butt kicking in J’ville this year—ofcourse then he’ll be off to the NFL…..another big talker with no MNC possibilities.
By UGA in the mirror
March 5, 2009 9:03 PM | Link to this
Orson played d1 football. Not sure if you will even see this post, but I can tell you this. I played football in Virgina, driving distance for the family. It made a huge difference. You have to do what is best for you. No matter what program you choose, if you excel at the next level you will go to the league. Mark Richt will teach you intangibles about life and God that will carry you beyond football. I speak as a christian follower of Mark Richt.
By TampaGator
March 5, 2009 9:40 PM | Link to this
In the mirror…isn’t a Chistian supposed to be a follower of Christ? I think the problem with Christianity (and most “Christians” I meet and know, is that most of those “Christians” follow the misguided teachings of a person, “based on their interpretations of Christ and his teachings (and those of his immediate followers),” instead of the sensible, non interpreted teachings of the words of Chirst. Maybe you should STOP following the Christian teachings of Mark Richt…and his view of who Christ was or is…and start following the teachings of Christ and make up your own mind about things. Get you head our of the sand, man! Or somewhere else for that matter…yikes!
By TampaGator
March 5, 2009 9:40 PM | Link to this
In the mirror…isn’t a Chistian supposed to be a follower of Christ? I think the problem with Christianity (and most “Christians” I meet and know, is that most of those “Christians” follow the misguided teachings of a person, “based on their interpretations of Christ and his teachings (and those of his immediate followers),” instead of the sensible, non interpreted teachings of the words of Chirst. Maybe you should STOP following the Christian teachings of Mark Richt…and his view of who Christ was or is…and start following the teachings of Christ and make up your own mind about things. Get you head our of the sand, man! Or somewhere else for that matter…yikes!
By TampaGator
March 5, 2009 9:52 PM | Link to this
Back to football…(and sorry for the previous double post…Conner, you can’t be really happy that Charles rejected the Gators? I am sure that Meyer wasn’t happy when he got the news. This kid is a TE/WR stud. Grades might have been one major issue for him rejecting Florida, or Florida cooling on him…or both. He does not currently have the GPA or the entrance assessment scores to get into Florida, or Georgia for that matter. USC is a private school and they can make exceptions for athletes who underachieved academically in HS (they have done it with many of their past stars, including O.J. Simpson and many others. My bet is on USC for that reason alone. But I personally would have loved for this kid to have played TE at Florida. But why would a kid go or not go to a school based on getting a jersey number? That does say, “ME” in capital letters, doesn’t it?
By Dean
March 5, 2009 9:52 PM | Link to this
TampaGator: All I can say is “WHAT?” You made absolute ZERO sense in your post. I would ask you to elaborate, but I am scared of what you might post next. I am a ATL Gator fan, and that was embarassing. I may dislike Richt and some of the things that he does, but I don’t question his testimony. How many coaches in America do you see sharing the Word in public?
By UGA INSIDER
March 5, 2009 9:59 PM | Link to this
Orson. I know you read everything in an effort to get the most information possible. I respect that. But please don’t fall for this gimmick by Pete Carroll. USC told you that they were talking to Reggie Bush about unretiring his jersey? That will never happen. If so, they would’ve done it for those other California 5star recruits over the years. They are just telling you what you want to hear. Ask them to put it in writing. Good luck with any school. But remember that Georgia has been there for you the longest out of the three. That ought to count for something.
By TampaGator
March 5, 2009 10:25 PM | Link to this
Dean, have you ever tried the comprehension reading strategy called, “re-reading for understanding.” Maybe you should, because my post had nothing to do with questioning Richt’s testimony. It was about the person on the previous blog saying he was “a Christian follower of Richt.” How can someone be a Christian follower of Mark Richt? When did Mark Richt become Jesus Christ? Isn’t a Christian supposed to be a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ, not Mark Richt or some other evangelist for that matter? My other point, to intelligently clarify for your misguided understanding was, I believe that the problem with most people following Christianity today is that they no longer follow the “teachings” of Chirst but those who “interpret” from their personal viewpoint the teachings of Jesus Christ. I was also saying that it is better to interpret the teachings of Christ from your own perspective, not from someone else perspective, even that of the blogger “sainted” Mark Richt. That was my point, and your abilty to not comprehend what you read is what is really embarrassing. I hope you are a Florida fan and not a Florida graduate. P.S. “For me, I will follow what I know and have experienced as truth, and not blindly follow what someone tells me is the truth.” That is true faith, not blind, misguided faith. Understand my point now? And I hope you are no longer embarrassed at my ability to reason and think…or comprehend for that matter.
By Socrates
March 5, 2009 10:34 PM | Link to this
Why would Charles consider the other two when he has an offer from USC?
By SEC fan
March 5, 2009 10:39 PM | Link to this
It is the night before decision time and he still doesn’t know which school he will choose. That is sounds like bad news for UGA. With all the positives for UGA and he doesn’t know yet? Today getting a jersey number at USC and “now everything is really up in the air.” Hope he stays in the SEC, but if he doesn’t, I would hate to think a jersey number is what tipped his decision to go out West. Really would be odd if USC got 2 top national recruits this year by promising the same jersey number 7 to both of them. Chances are really slim of keeping that number next year if a hotshot recruit comes along wanting it. I can hear it now, ‘we can get a great guy if you give up this number—-you are a team player aren’t you?” That is probably the conversation that got the jersey from Barkley today. I trust Charles is smart enough to see that coming. On second thought, I doubt Barkley did. Too bad integrity of the head coach isn’t more of a factor in these decisions.
By Herschel Talker
March 5, 2009 10:42 PM | Link to this
Who gives a crap about a guy who gives a crap so much about a uniform number? This guy already sounds like a disaster.
By kauai dawg
March 5, 2009 10:47 PM | Link to this
TampaGator. Jesus loves you and paid the penalty for your sins as well. Salvation is a gift and not a reward. Richt is just an outstanding man of character that has been changed by the grace of God with the finished work of Christ on the cross!
Don’t be jealous that same gift is for you as well! Richt was a rebel by his own words and Christ radically changed his life.
Mr. Charles the Murray to Charles connection will look great with #7 running over defenders in between the hedges! Go Dawgs!
By TampaGator
March 5, 2009 10:56 PM | Link to this
I just read the Charles interview. He was quoted as saying…Georgia…”they really get after it in practice”…Tennessee…”they expect the best, they want to win”…USC…”they play for NC almost every year.” Well, Mr. Charles, why did you eliminate Florida?…they more than really get after in in practice…and they not only practice as family, but play that way, too…and they not only expect the best, they ARE the best! And they don’t just almost play for NC every year…they almost win the NC every year (at last for 2 out of the last 3 years they have won the NC). I guess reading Proverbs every day led you to not being able to think very clearly. Or perhaps “God” of Proverbs is telling you…”GO to where they REALLY get after it in practice, where they ARE the best and DO win, and where they HAVE won the NC two out of the last three years…but you just don’t “listen” to what “God” is telling you very well. You listen more to what Richt is telling you. That is Ok, but don’t get God too mixed up with Richt like the fellow above you did. But it sounds fairly clear to me, now that you say you are qualified (which I think is great) that you are going to Georgia to be a Christian follower of Mark Richt, too. Good luck, and I hope you someday learn to think for yourself and not depend on everyone else to think for you.
By Gutrake
March 5, 2009 10:58 PM | Link to this
TampaGator, You might be the most clueless person I’ve ever heard from. You should limit your engagement of conversation to the shallow end of the pool. The deep end could be costly for you. Sometimes, I read this stuff and just…sigh. I feel dumber by simply reading your blabber. Were you publicly educated or simply…just delusional from potty training forward?
By Mannie
March 5, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this
Saturday’s Headline: Tampa Plant’s Orson Charles follows nation’s #1 All Purpose Back David Oku to Tennessee.
Book It.
By Herschel Talker
March 5, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this
Jesus was a fraud. You’re all crazy.
By Technique
March 5, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this
Going to a college for a jersey #…….ok
By Zach
March 5, 2009 11:08 PM | Link to this
TampaGator you are an arrogant SOB plain and simple-Florida fan or not. (And yes I am a Dawg through and through and I have a few relatives and friends who went to Florida that are GREAT people and that I am very close with. )
By ozzfest
March 5, 2009 11:09 PM | Link to this
If the dude puts emphasis on a jersey number then let USC have him, since the gutless BSC will never match the mighty Bulldogs vs a Pac-Ten team. See 2007.
By JC
March 5, 2009 11:10 PM | Link to this
I am a follower of Jeff Schultz.
By Music City Dawg
March 5, 2009 11:13 PM | Link to this
I say he goes to UT. They need more talent. Poor Eric Berry is wasting away up there.
By Chuck Uga
March 5, 2009 11:14 PM | Link to this
“Sweeten the deal?” I always knew Southern Cal cheated.
By Chuck Uga
March 5, 2009 11:18 PM | Link to this
He isn’t going to UT. BOOK IT.
By TampaGator
March 5, 2009 11:19 PM | Link to this
Gutrake…have you tell me that I am clueless is like Geore W. Bush telling Georgia Washington that he is doesn’t understand the concept of freedom. But I should not expect anyone of these blogs to understand anything but words like “Gayturd” etc. There are limits to some people’s ablility to read beyond basic understanding or insults…and that, I think, applies to you. But I must apoligize because I am a little over the edge with the anti-Christianity stuff tonight. But, frankly, I am tired of all the people hearing stuff from or listen to God. Maybe God needs to finally come out of the closet 3 billion years after he or she created the universe (and don’t tell me he already has). What has he or she been doing for all that time, anyway? Or inbetween his most recent incarnate visit to earth? And who is that God talking to the Muslems? Are their two Gods? Three? Four? Oh, I forgot, Mark Richt is God!
By Chuck Uga
March 5, 2009 11:26 PM | Link to this
TampaGator, why all the hatred of Mark Richt?
I am surprised he didn’t consider UF, but no need to lash out at Richt. IMO, I bet he ends up at USC if not at UGA. UT isn’t really an option because he doesn’t want to see his friend Murray beat him four straight times. Also, Richt doesn’t leverage his religion when he recruits. Get real and give the man some respect (and stop all the hating).
By heeldawg
March 5, 2009 11:30 PM | Link to this
Young people often make decisions for the wrong reasons.
Hopefully, Mr. Charles will make this decision for the right ones. Jersey numbers aren’t important. Playing time as a freshman isn’t important. What is important are values, family and playing for a program one can be proud of.
All three programs have winning traditions. Georgia is a staple in the SEC and has been in the top 15 teams in the country virtually every season Richt has been there. USC under Pete Carroll is, well, USC. UT has been down a bit, and may be for a while longer, but they do play in the nation’s best football conference. There will be exposure and pride there, as well.
Mark Richt cares about his players. Don’t know about Carroll’s or Kiffin’s mentalities here, but I suspect they may be similar, as Kiffin cut his coaching teeth on the USC program.
Georgia is the closest of the three to home, which will make it easier for Charles’s family to come visit. Aaron Murray, Charles’ high school QB, is already enrolled in Athens. The Dawgs also have the best record of the three finalists of placing tight ends in the NFL (Randy McMichael, Leonard Pope, Ben Watson, et al).
USC is a long way from South Florida, in many respects.
Seems like a no-brainer to me.
Hopefully, Charles will make the right choice.
By Michael
March 5, 2009 11:31 PM | Link to this
Carrol is a jerk.He will stab you in the back and not support you if you need help. Look what he did to his QB this past year. Low rent loser!
By Mannie
March 5, 2009 11:46 PM | Link to this
In the NFL from UT
Brad Cottam, KC Jason Witten, Dallas (pro bowler) David Martin, Mia
By kauai dawg
March 5, 2009 11:59 PM | Link to this
TampaGator it is for your bedtime. Remember Jesus loves you and sleep tight! God bless and Go DAWGS!
By Buddhawg
March 6, 2009 12:18 AM | Link to this
I know Jesus personally and he told me that all Florida fans are cheesed%ck a*******holes. Amen, Jesus.
By POST of year winner
March 6, 2009 12:38 AM | Link to this
From SEC fan … .. “Really would be odd if USC got 2 top national recruits this year by promising the same jersey number 7 to both of them.”
By TampaGator
March 6, 2009 12:41 AM | Link to this
Guys I’m really sorry for saying all those things about Mark Richt, he is truly a real Christian man who does more things for humanity than Urban really ever could. Tebow and Mark Richt could really solve some world problems, but Urban Meyer is only about winning.
Sometimes I wish Richt could be our coach down at Florida.
By TampaGator
March 6, 2009 12:43 AM | Link to this
Guys I’m really sorry for saying all those things about Mark Richt, he is truly a real Christian man who does more things for humanity than Urban really ever could. Tebow and Mark Richt could really solve some world problems, but Urban Meyer is only about winning.
Sometimes I wish Richt could be our coach down at Florida.
By TampaaGator
March 6, 2009 12:45 AM | Link to this
Guys I’m really sorry for saying all those things about Mark Richt, he is truly a real Christian man who does more things for humanity than Urban really ever could. Tebow and Mark Richt could really solve some world problems, but Urban Meyer is only about winning.
Sometimes I wish Richt could be our coach down at Florida.
By lamar
March 6, 2009 1:16 AM | Link to this
FIRST LET ME GET THIS STRAIGHT, CHARLES TALKED TO CARROLL? I KNOW ONE THING , I HOPE CHARLES CALLED HIM BECAUSE IF CARROLL CALLED HIM HE BROKE THE NCAA RULES!!! OF COURSE THIS WOULD”NT BE THE 1ST TIME! I WONDER HOW MANY MORE KIDS CARROLL PROMISED TO PAY FOR HIS HOUSE, HIS CAR PAYMENT, ETC??? AND BEFORE YOU BABY TROJAN FANS GET EXCITED ABOUT WHAT I JUST SAID, REMEMBER REGGIE BUSH??? THEY PAID HIS BILLS & HIS PARENTS BILLS!! IF LANE KIFFIN WANTS TO CRY ABOUT A COACH CHEATING HE NEEDS TO START ON CARROLL BECAUSE HE WOULD FINALLY BE RIGHT!!! CHARLES WILL SIGN WITH GA, SO YOU REPTILES BETTER START CRYING NOW, BECAUSE WHEN HE SIGNS WITH US WE WILL FINALLY HAVE A TE TO THROW TO BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN MISSING ONE ON OFFENSE SINCE WE SENT OUR LAST 2 TO THE NFL IN THE 1ST ROUND!!! GA IS KNOW FOR SENDING TE”:S TO THE NFL SO CHARLES WILL RECONO_IZE THIS, WATCH!!!!! GO DAWGS & CANT WAIT TILL WE KICK YOUR BUTT SO HIGH A BLUE BIRD WILL BUILD A NEST IN IT!!
By Bill
March 6, 2009 2:34 AM | Link to this
OC is a great decision maker. Wait So Cal is offering me my number, hold everything. Who makes a college decision based on a number. Saying this, he must be the man if Pete is taking 7 from Barkley.
By guy
March 6, 2009 3:09 AM | Link to this
UGA and CMR will survive with or without Orson Charles. Also,CMR will survive with or without football as he has an inner peace we all should have. People,get a life as football is just a game.I love UGA football with or without Orson Charles.To each his own!!! Opinions are like rear ends,everyone has one!!!
By NCDawg
March 6, 2009 3:35 AM | Link to this
WHO CARES!!!! PICK A SCHOOL AND GET ON WITH IT!!! TAMPA GATOR….YOU SUCK…..URBAN MYER HAS NO CLASS AND YOU ARE GOING TO HELL……insert “witty come back” HERE”
By J
March 6, 2009 4:32 AM | Link to this
Why do these college football boards always end up turning into religious arguments? Some of you believe in G-d, some of you don’t. Some of you view G-d in Christ, and some of you don’t. But let other people believe what they want if they’re not hurting anybody else. Mark Richt is a human being, just like you. His values are respectable but not worthy of worship. This is a place to talk football, not argue about religion. That being said, I hope this kid chooses the Dawgs, we sure would be happy to have him in Athens…
By J
March 6, 2009 4:35 AM | Link to this
Why do these college football boards always end up turning into religious arguments? Some of you believe in G-d, some of you don’t. Some of you view G-d in Christ, and some of you don’t. But let other people believe what they want if they’re not hurting anybody else. Mark Richt is a human being, just like you. His values are respectable but not worthy of worship. This is a place to talk football, not argue about religion. That being said, I hope this kid chooses the Dawgs, we sure would be happy to have him in Athens…
By LBS
March 6, 2009 5:56 AM | Link to this
*I think Orson will make the right decision. Personally, I would be excited if God led him to UGA (since he is seeking God’s will on this decision). (1) He wouldn’t have to worry about the QB-Receiver relationship, (2) He’d be at a school that has a strong history for producing NFL tight ends, (3) He’d be around a staff that shares and appreciates his belief in Christ, and (4) His mom would be able to easily come and see him play (even though I know she is willing to work hard and pay to fly wherever). *
By observer
March 6, 2009 7:16 AM | Link to this
Mom will work hard and to pay for air tickets/hotel/rental car/meals/etc that will all be necessary if he chooses USC. Whatever is best for her son. Wouldn’t it be nice if the son thought a little about what is best for his mother? She could attend all home games and some away games without having to work overtime or take time off from work. That should be a huge factor in any kids decision process.
By dap01
March 6, 2009 7:16 AM | Link to this
The only way that a number would be the deciding factor is if USC put the no. 7 on the license plate of the car that they are giving him.
Go to USC and play 2 ranked teams a year. Stay in the SEC and play a ranked team every week.
By dawgfan1911
March 6, 2009 7:21 AM | Link to this
I am the biggest Gator hater around, but I agree with Tampa Gator’s assessment on Christianity. Some bloggers are so sensitive as it pretains to religion. Back to the post, I live in Florida and watched several of Orsen’s football games and this guy looks like a grown men among little boys out there on the field. The jersey number thing is a bit rediculis but remember this is a young adult and they tend to be fickle about things. I think he will choose UGA because I am a a fan and I would like fofr him to be a bulldawg, but I just hope the kid does well in football and life. Keep in mind, his high school coach will play a major role in this decision today, remember he was suppose to go to Miami before the Robert Marve drama. We will see what happens a little later.
By 59bulldawg
March 6, 2009 7:35 AM | Link to this
TampaGator, I got what you meant. CMR is a fine Christian man but last time I checked he was not the son of God. Christians should follow the teachings of Christ. Whether sincere or sarcastic, no one should have a problem with that. By the way I think the same of Tebow as I do Richt and sometimes wish we’d signed him rather than Stafford. As good as Tebow is athletically, he’s an even better human being. See you in Jacksonville!
By Thunder Dawg
March 6, 2009 7:45 AM | Link to this
** I believe that this isn’t the venue for all this talk of relegion. It’s a good plact to discuss character, when it comes to character, Mark Richt is unbeatable, when UGA football players stray from the line,CMR has always been there to steady them and to help them get back on course, he’s always fair and steady. Any parent who wants their child to lead a successful LIFE should evaluate and embrace the leadership qualities that CMR consistantly demonstrates in his football program at the University of Georgia. We should all be proud that “The Georgia Way” is the Mark Richt way. Charles is smart and has sought the advice of smart people. HE WILL BE A DAWG at the end of the day.
By 59bulldawg
March 6, 2009 7:53 AM | Link to this
Don’ disagree with you TD. I was responding to the first couple of posts on this blog yesterday and subsequent comments.
By DucktownVol
March 6, 2009 8:07 AM | Link to this
This is really some interesting stuff going on here. TampaGator…even though I can’t stand the gators and CUM I have to agree to with you on your assessment of things. But one thing people have a tendency to forget is that religion is personal and should never to used for personal gain (not saying CMR is dawg fans).
I follow me as influenced by my religion and my upbringing.
By Sautee Dawg
March 6, 2009 8:12 AM | Link to this
I think Charles picks USC, Why else would he wait so late in the game to visit USC? if he does pick UGA he’ll be playing behind Arron White who should be 100% healthy for the 09 season. Guess we’ll see at 4.30 p m today.
By Kendall
March 6, 2009 8:13 AM | Link to this
TampaGator Nice try at trying to justify why he dropped UF. He has the grades, but good try anyway. Whatever helps you sleep at night brother.
By Gutrake
March 6, 2009 8:22 AM | Link to this
TampaGator, Look, if you’re so intellectual, try these assignments. Read Kant and acknowledge for the first time the limits to human reasoning when seeking truths about our existence. Then read Rousseau and find the dilemma humans find themselves in when seeking guidance from a secular morality supposedly found only within. That should give you a start. I feel like you may be somewhat of a younger kid who has a chip on your shoulder about religion and the omnipotence of Christianity’s God. He is after all, a polarizing figure. As for me, there’s no doubt that there is only One God. That’s what scares you. Good Luck.
By Dawgoneit
March 6, 2009 8:23 AM | Link to this
Why are we talking about religion and not football on here?? geez louise!!!!
By Otto
March 6, 2009 8:29 AM | Link to this
USC hasn’t played for a national title since Texas exposed them. The PAC9 dwarfs are just riding the coat tales of a conf whose days have passed. USC has been kept out of the title game even when their record ties the #1 team. They are not getting back in playing a PAC9 schedule
Come to UGA and when you when the SEC title, you have great chances of playing for a national title.
PS Kiffen will be in his last year when you are a Jr.
By Otto
March 6, 2009 8:29 AM | Link to this
USC hasn’t played for a national title since Texas exposed them. The PAC9 dwarfs are just riding the coat tales of a conf whose days have passed. USC has been kept out of the title game even when their record ties the #1 team. They are not getting back in playing a PAC9 schedule
Come to UGA and when you win the SEC title, you have great chances of playing for a national title.
PS Kiffen will be in his last year when you are a Jr.
By deacondog1
March 6, 2009 8:32 AM | Link to this
When one says, “people should not talk about religion and let people believe as they wish,” that means they are not enlightened to their own actions. People with this worldview have a terrible contradiction in beliefs.
Religion is part of a person’s worldview. People who subscribe to the aforementioned worldview do not actually believe their own words. That very phrase imposes a worldview on other people saying, “You must believe and not share your faith.” People should express their worldviews because some worldviews demand discussion according to that worldview. If you believed it should not be discussed, then do not mention it yourself.
By deacondog1
March 6, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this
When one says, “people should not talk about religion and let people believe as they wish,” that means they are not enlightened to their own actions. People with this worldview have a terrible contradiction in beliefs.
Religion is part of a person’s worldview. People who subscribe to the aforementioned worldview do not actually believe their own words. That very phrase imposes a worldview on other people saying, “You must believe and not share your faith.” People should express their worldviews because some worldviews demand discussion according to that worldview. If you believed it should not be discussed, then do not mention it yourself.
By bill_in_atl
March 6, 2009 8:33 AM | Link to this
Socrates asks why he would pick UGA or UT over USC. I would ask Socrates if he knows which of the three has the least accomplished track record for tight ends playing in the NFL.
By BaseballVol13
March 6, 2009 8:41 AM | Link to this
???
Chuck UGA,
Murray beats UT 4 years in a row, IN YOUR puppy dog dreams!!!
VOLS over pups 2 of last 3 between the hedges
VOLS over pups 3 of last 5 overall
VOLS over pups 9 (NINE) in a row from ‘89 thru ‘99
Wake up Chuck, you’re living in a dream world
PRE SEASON #1 another DREAM!!!!!!!
By Worldview Dog
March 6, 2009 8:41 AM | Link to this
deacondog1, I congratulate you. I’ve never seen the word “worldview” used so many times in one single paragraph. Well done!
By downeastgator
March 6, 2009 8:42 AM | Link to this
Another Terrell Owens in the making here (It’s about ME). And he may end up at a similar school (UTC). Does this kid even have a qualifying test score yet?
Pups, if you don’t get this kid, don’t worry about it. Let him sign with USC or UT as it will save the processing work by someone in your athletic dept as he heads to Blinn JC or some other JC in the middle of nowhere.
By bull-gator
March 6, 2009 8:49 AM | Link to this
sounds to me like this kid could possibly have an overinflated ego. another T.O. in the making, perhaps? we know he’s a media hound just by the way he’s handled the recruiting process. good luck kid ‘cause you’re gonna need it as talent these days isn’t enough. you need character, integrity, hard work, physical ability, and luck. it appears you have the physical ability, only time will tell about the other required attributes.
By enough already
March 6, 2009 8:50 AM | Link to this
We have Aaron White, a great team player who brings the same type of speed and playmaking skills to thte tight end spot. Move on. Orson may be a great kid, but he seems as though he is much too ‘me’ oriented and it would take a year or two to ‘derecruit’ him. Move on, Dogs. Let him become Pete Carroll’s headache.
By Unanimous
March 6, 2009 8:52 AM | Link to this
Orson Charles is a DAWG. Mark it down. I was just talking to one of his close friends at plant high and he said that charles was leaning toward Georgia as of now. I don’t know if its true, but i guess we will see soon. By the way, i’m not a fan of UGA, USC, or TN. But I do wonder why he has TN in his top 3. Why would anyone want to go to TN?
By #1Dawg
March 6, 2009 8:57 AM | Link to this
Come to Athens Charles! We will wave the confederate flag everytime you score! And think about the good ol’days of slavery! Shoot, a quarter to a half of our fans actually went to our school and actually think this school represents the state. We’ll atleast teach you enough to wash cars!
Go Dawgs! The South will RISE again!
By Michael
March 6, 2009 9:04 AM | Link to this
I’m a double dawg and can see no reason why he would not pick USC. Athens vs. LA?
By uga121
March 6, 2009 9:04 AM | Link to this
TAMPA GATOR Has got to be the most rediculous blogger I have ever had the displeasure of reading.
By Dawg1
March 6, 2009 9:05 AM | Link to this
90% of this blog is trash talk. It gets old.
To be fair to this kid, he has been pretty balanced through the entire process. And give UT a little credit here. He did add them late. All three choices should work for him. And if he had chosen UF, it likely would have been a nice fit.
It is understandable that the UF folks are unhappy that the kid is not going to Florida. It obvious that he wants to go out of state. Every school deals with that. Some kids simply want to try a different experience. Get over it guys, you have a great program and another solid class coming in.
The number of the Jersey thing seems to be a little out of character on how he has handled things. Over-all this kid has been very consistent and let’s all remember. He’s 17, maybe 18 years old.
If he does go to UGA, it gives Georgia the potential to line up with receiver sets with no one shorter than 6’4” and all with skill.
Regardless of where young Mr. Charles goes, I wish him well. You should too.
By BaseballVol13
March 6, 2009 9:06 AM | Link to this
OTTO,
You’re a bigger MORON than Chuck uga!!!!
the pups can’t win the East, much less the SEC!!!
preseason # 1 and lose to the Yellow Jackets.
VOLUNTEERS dominating the pups 3 of the last 5 years!!!!
Go back to licking your balls!
By GeoffDawg
March 6, 2009 9:11 AM | Link to this
People that resort to using numerous exclamation points to make their point typically don’t have a lot going on upstairs. I’m looking at you baseballvol.
By kendall
March 6, 2009 9:18 AM | Link to this
BaseballHick You missed one. Dawgs 6 of last 9 over vols. How did you forget that one? Oh by the way, if you want to check out what a Heisman Trophy looks like, come on down to Athens. We have a couple you can see.
By Don
March 6, 2009 9:21 AM | Link to this
I bet he goes with TENN and fools everybody.to Tampa gator,I will just say get over it man on the Christian thing .He was right about elaborating ,you just dig deeper and deeper The other guy wasn’t even talking about MR being God or following his teachings.He meant he was a Christian and followed him on the filed and his methods of spreading the Gospel,not as Christ himself ..you need to cut some slack and use some common sence on that or do they teach that at Florida??lol. Dawgs win 8 of the next 10 times at Florida.. and were back to the way it used to ALWAYS BE..ok that was my rant the other part I meant..:)Don
By Pete Carroll
March 6, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this
Number #7 was promised to Orson, along with a Cadallac Escalade, $50K in cash, and home on the beach…you know the same deal Reggie Bush got. The NCAA is a joke, all we have to do is pay them major $$$$ and they turn the other cheek, how else do you explain how I have gotten away with violation after violation. GO TROJANS!
By Coach Smith
March 6, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this
The VOLS are NOT beating Georgia, Florida, Alabama, for the FORSEEABLE FUTURE!!!!!
There are 4 Teams in the SEC that have a CHANCE every year and MATTER
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, LSU
By No Name
March 6, 2009 9:26 AM | Link to this
primadonna. Let his candy a* go to USC where he’ll probably get them put on probation after he demands they make payments to him in the corrupt PAC-1 conference.
By Ole Dawg
March 6, 2009 9:28 AM | Link to this
Hey Tampa Gator, Just reading your postings is enough to make any recruit eliminate Florida.You are a true embarassment to Florida football.I passed your postings around the office today for everyone to read and we all had the best laugh we’ve ever had…..you are pathetic… a true loser in every sense of the word. Go back to your trailer, put on your jean shorts, look at yourself in the mirror while you comb out your mullet and keep telling yourself that you are the greatest. The rest of us will stand off to the side and continue to laugh at your A$$.
By deacondog
March 6, 2009 9:30 AM | Link to this
Thank You, Worldview dog. I try….. I don’t usually blog. I should have just said if you want to talk about religion then go ahead or don’t worry about it.
I don’t really care who this kid picks anymore. If he wants to be a dawg, then come on. I love SEC football!!!!
By LOL
March 6, 2009 9:32 AM | Link to this
BaseballVol13,
Who has the last SEC Championship, UGA or UT?
That is what I thought.
By Sooner41
March 6, 2009 9:42 AM | Link to this
Georgia is THE most pre-season over hyped team in football..They have as muxh talent as anyone in football,but just can’t EVER put things together.I would be irritated to be a DAWG. I could care less where Orson ends up but i dont want him to be let down year after year at GA. I would hate to see that. Bunch of under achievers….
By Burning red/Bleeding Black
March 6, 2009 9:44 AM | Link to this
Hey TampaGator!! Why don’t you go drink some HATERRADE! I FOR REAL MAN, You come on a georgia blog talk crap about are coach, like he’s punched you in the face or somethin, slept with your wife, were’s all this personal anger come from?? another thing i don’t know how folks in Tampa, but here in the south especially GA we have no problem with christians. Or CMR being a good human being.Why don’t you go hang around a gator blog and talk about your own team and leave UGA and christians alone. Because that a really good way to get your butt kicked and another thing just because we are christians doesn’t mean we all turn are cheek.
By Sooner41
March 6, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this
Georgia is THE most pre-season over hyped team in football..They have as muxh talent as anyone in football,but just can’t EVER put things together.I would be irritated to be a DAWG. I could care less where Orson ends up but i dont want him to be let down year after year at GA. I would hate to see that. Bunch of under achievers….Hope GA has fun going back to a “Next years the year!” bowl again! hahahahahahaha
By JOHN
March 6, 2009 9:51 AM | Link to this
TO TAMPAGATOR: “ONE REASON FLORIDA MIGHT HAVE COOLED ON CHARLES IS BECAUSE OF GRADES” ARE YOU KIDDING ME? FLORIDA WILL LET ANYONE IN THEY THINK CAN PLAY FOOTBALL! I AM SURE AS I AM TYPING THIS THAT URBAN LIAR IS CALLING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO CHARLES AS HE DOES WITH OTHER RECRUITS WHO DITCH HIM AT THE LAST MINUTE. IF YOU WILL LET GUN SHOOTING FELONS AND STALKERS PLAY, I DON’T THINK GRADES WILL GET IN THE WAY.
By Sooner41
March 6, 2009 9:52 AM | Link to this
Georgia is THE most pre-season over hyped team in football..They have as muxh talent as anyone in football,but just can’t EVER put things together.I would be irritated to be a DAWG. I could care less where Orson ends up but i dont want him to be let down year after year at GA. I would hate to see that. Bunch of under achievers….Have fun going back to the “Next year is our year” bowl again! hahahahaha
By Sooner41
March 6, 2009 9:52 AM | Link to this
Georgia is THE most pre-season over hyped team in football..They have as muxh talent as anyone in football,but just can’t EVER put things together.I would be irritated to be a DAWG. I could care less where Orson ends up but i dont want him to be let down year after year at GA. I would hate to see that. Bunch of under achievers….Have fun going back to the “Next year is our year” bowl again! hahahahaha
By BaseballVol13
March 6, 2009 10:00 AM | Link to this
OKU OKU OKU!!!!
Charles is next, then BRYCE BROWN!!!!
King Kiffin has known all along and has asked these guys to delay announcing for the PRESS coverage!
VOLUNTEERS are on a roll!!!
By Preston
March 6, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this
Tampa Gator, I’m thinking that they just meant they were a Christian “supporter” of CMR. I doubt that they have a picture of CMR in their house that they bow and pray to every day. Change “follower” to “supporter” and the entire statement is adjusted accordingly.
Anyway, I remember reading an article just last week about CUM being at odds with the coach at Plant High because of Murray and Charles both eliminating UF. That tells us that UF didn’t “cool off” of their desire to sign him. He simply eliminated them for his own reasons. And how would academics be an issue for UF and not everyone else that’s recruiting him. It’s not like UF has higher standards than anyone else. Quite the contrary. Their student athlete SAT scores were among the lowest in the nation.
By monty
March 6, 2009 10:10 AM | Link to this
Mr. Charles, the best college talent as a whole plays in the SEC. If you perform well week-in and week-out against the most talented opposition there is, you WILL play at the next level!
By MegaT
March 6, 2009 10:12 AM | Link to this
Is anybody as sick of all this recruiting drama as I am? These kids get way too much attention anyway. For heaven’s sake, make a decision and get on with life! This commitment won’t make or break any school on his list anyway. Go Vols!
By Dawg Tired
March 6, 2009 10:14 AM | Link to this
TampaGator - I like your point about Christians being Christ followers. Thanks for being willing to defend the true Gospel. In defense of “UGA in the mirror” I hoping he meant he is a “supporter”, rather than a “follower”, of a fellow brother in Christ who happens to be coaching at the University of Georgia. Scripture is clear that true followers of Christ are in unity through the work of the Holy Spirit. Obviously such unity transcends which team we support.
By WF
March 6, 2009 10:22 AM | Link to this
Listen to you people. Have we forgotten what the college experience is about? EDUCATION. Clearly USC is a better academic experience than UGA and he should undoubtedly attend that university. I’ve attended both top UK and US universities for different degrees and my UK classmates couldn’t believe how much we let our sports decisions get in the way of our academic decisions. You surely will not see people choosing between LSE, Edinburgh, Oxford, Cambridge or St Andrews because of a sports team. They chose these schools because of the stellar education they will receive. Granted, recognizing the fact that this guy is apparently choosing between schools based on who will ‘reward’ him with his chosen jersey number, I’m not sure the ‘better educational environment’ will do him any good. What have we done with our youth?
By THE BEAR
March 6, 2009 10:23 AM | Link to this
By Herschel Talker
March 5, 2009 11:07 PM | Link to this
Jesus was a fraud. You’re all crazy.
Herschel, there is a place waiting for you and there is no air conditioning down there.
By T.O
March 6, 2009 10:25 AM | Link to this
HE’S NOT EVEN GOING TO QUALIFY!!! WHO CARES. HARGRAVE MILITARY GETS ANOTHER T.E
By chokie okie
March 6, 2009 10:29 AM | Link to this
Sooner41, if anyone is a Bunch of under achievers its choke la homa, ya showed everone how great your football team was against florida, and lets not talk about the two years before that chokie okie Ha Ha Ha Ha LMAO.
By buster
March 6, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this
YO So where is Lane KIFFIN. He won’t get the Charles. That’s sweet as a kitten. My ol, my, Old Mr. Kiffin
By qpzmide
March 6, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this
TampaGator=Douchebag
By 59bulldawg
March 6, 2009 10:32 AM | Link to this
TampaGator, looks like you’ve started a revival right here on the blog. Perhaps some of our more sarcastic and mean-spirited brethren will see the light and soften their posts.
By how2fish
March 6, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this
Sooner41…. if for a minute you don’t think that LSU,Georgia,Florida,Alabama and Tenn wouldn’t jump at the chance to trade one of the games we play against each other for a shot at the Sooners..your on crack! If the Sooners were in the SEC they would be the whipping boys for those schools..Vandy would dominate them, Kentucky would murder them…face it they are in the Big 12 because they deserve to be and are..fodder for the SEC..Notice Charles is not even interested in a Big 12 school..no matter what number they give him..proving he is no dummy..have a great weekend..
By gt fan
March 6, 2009 10:55 AM | Link to this
‘The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/16/07 For almost two long months, Charles Rogers says he’s had to grit his teeth and wait for authorities to file charges against a University of Georgia football player who, along with several other college kids, allegedly stripped him of his clothes, beat him and then urinated on him during a Memorial Day weekend attack at Lake Allatoona. On Monday, Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies charged Paul “Tripp” Taylor, 20, of Woodstock for his role in the May 25 fight. In the same fight, a group of men allegedly hit Rogers’ friend in the face with a baseball bat. Do you think Georgia football coach Mark Richt is doing a good job of maintaining discipline in his football program? Yes. No. “
considering that since this incident over 15 university of georgia football players have gotten into trouble with the law i would have to question the conviction of mark richt.
is football no 1 or is Jesus Christ?
all schools have their moments. lord knows that gt is not perfect and we have had our share of unpleasant incidents however….
having a few incidents a year or every year or so is FAR different then condoning and maintaining an atmosphere where you have 5-10 plus arrests yearly.
having an atmosphere like that on a team goes far beyond … ‘boys will be boys’. it says a whole lot about the man running the ship and what his priorities are…..
no son of mine would ever be allowed to play for uga while the reverend is running the show.
By kennyg
March 6, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this
connorsgp and TampaGator……Put down the sour grapes. You both sound awful.
By Baba O'Riley
March 6, 2009 10:56 AM | Link to this
Isn’t there a Ralph Reed blog somewhere to discuss religion?
By Preston
March 6, 2009 11:04 AM | Link to this
WF, what we’ve done with our youth is make them very wealthy for playing the game of football. That is why they go where they have the best chance to make it to the NFL. How easy do you think it is to preach the importance of a college education to an 18 year old when his talents on the field will make him much more money than most degree holders? He’ll get a great education wherever he goes if he applies himself in the classroom. Most of USC’s athletes aren’t exactly taking the toughest courses either.
By Ramblin Wrecker
March 6, 2009 11:05 AM | Link to this
You have to question the judgement of someone who would make such a huge decision based on whether he can get the number he wants or not. I got news for Orson…he’s going to be disappointed about his number at some point if he has eyes on an NFL career. They don’t let TE’s or receivers wear a #7. So he should start making decisions based on an education and where he might be the most successful in college.
By gt fan
March 6, 2009 11:18 AM | Link to this
‘The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Published on: 07/16/07 For almost two long months, Charles Rogers says he’s had to grit his teeth and wait for authorities to file charges against a University of Georgia football player who, along with several other college kids, allegedly stripped him of his clothes, beat him and then urinated on him during a Memorial Day weekend attack at Lake Allatoona. On Monday, Cherokee County sheriff’s deputies charged Paul “Tripp” Taylor, 20, of Woodstock for his role in the May 25 fight. In the same fight, a group of men allegedly hit Rogers’ friend in the face with a baseball bat. Do you think Georgia football coach Mark Richt is doing a good job of maintaining discipline in his football program? Yes. No. “
considering that since this incident over 15 university of georgia football players have gotten into trouble with the law i would have to question the conviction of mark richt.
is football no 1 or is Jesus Christ?
all schools have their moments. lord knows that gt is not perfect and we have had our share of unpleasant incidents however….
having a few incidents a year or every year or so is FAR different then condoning and maintaining an atmosphere where you have 5-10 plus arrests yearly.
having an atmosphere like that on a team goes far beyond … ‘boys will be boys’. it says a whole lot about the man running the ship and what his priorities are…..
no son of mine would ever be allowed to play for uga while the reverend is running the show.
By 59bulldawg
March 6, 2009 11:21 AM | Link to this
Sorry you feel that way gt fan! But even Jesus associated with the sinners and tax collectors. If your church is only for Christians, how are you reaching the rest of the world? Every young man that comes through the program will not possess ideal values whether they be religious or civil in nature.
I understand your point. But do you really think CMR is to blame for every misbehavior of a Georgia football player? Unfortunately there are many attractions/distractions in college and sometimes they lead to indefensible behaviors by those who are less disciplined. Richt can only attempt to teach but it’s up to each individual to listen and apply. After that he can only punish and I believe he has been consistent in that over the years, even to the detriment of the team’s chances on Saturday. Hey I’m not happy with all the misbehavior either but let’s place the blame where it belongs … squarely on the athlete.
Me thinks you already know this but simply wanted to rag on CMR. Although I’d prefer a more aggressive version of Richt, I’d be happy for a son of mine to play for him.
By Red and Black
March 6, 2009 11:28 AM | Link to this
Tampagayr > Poor dilusional uf fan,its a shame that you never hear of a uf player ever getting recognized in the pro’s,but allmost every superbowl game has a star player from GA.I guess GOD hates uf that bad.T-boy is not a good example for a christan,since he was found out to be involved in helping that dirty urbancrier bend the ncaa rules in recruiting that usc boy/g’friend.He talks out of both sides of his mouth i.e.>i think CMR’s idea to dance in endzone was a good motivation tool-07’/08-that was disrespectfull to dance in our end zone.I hope some player in the NFL punches t-boy in the head/mouth the first time he dances in the endzone(thats what pro’s do stupid uf fans)FSU players dance on your logo(thats disrespect)Then again uf is soft allaround>they play wimpy schedules year in/year out.Look up the number one school in the country acording to the NCAA since teams started playing 9 interconfrence teams a year, and you’ll see GA’s #1 & uf’s #11.By the way TAMPGAYR.TRUE CRISTANS DONT BADMOUTH ANOTHER CHRISTAN IN PUBLIC>LOOK THAT UP IN THE BIBLE,set the example for everyone to follow,right now you are look worldly.GO DAWGS/MARINES.AAARRRRTTTTT.
By Knelson
March 6, 2009 11:33 AM | Link to this
So why would he chose UT over UGA? Looks like he chose the better team !
By Sooner41
March 6, 2009 11:35 AM | Link to this
I am not trying to compare SEC to Big 12. SEC is a much better conference year in and year out, but at least we can make it to the big game with the talent we got. I am telling you right now, if Oklahoma had UGA’s talent..Not many people (except Florida haha) would be able to stop us. Maybe UGA should take a page out of TN’s book and start looking in a new direction for a HC/coaching staff and let Mark Richt go do what he is destined to do and preach the gospel, because it makes me sick to watch all that talent go to waste. Good Luck tho! :)
By how2fish
March 6, 2009 12:13 PM | Link to this
Sooner41 I’m now at all sure the talent level is so much less all the way up and down in the Big 12 compared to the SEC..the top 2-3 teams could compete..its the overall level of talent up and down the conferences that is the biggest factor, and I really wouldn’t trade CMR and his staff for ANY Big 12 staff..I don’t discuss who/how/when a man talks to his God on a public fourm..I’m a big time backer of CMR due to the way the man does as he says and his results..also my brother who is one of the finest men I know has met CMR many times and he is sold on the man, his dedication to his player, UGA etc…my brother is in the coaching biz and ranks CMR overall ,as coach, leader of young men and character No.1 among the D1 coaches he has met and that is most of the ones in the SEC and Pete Carrol..and by the way I doubt there are many teams that lost as much talent due to injury last year as the Dogs..but hey fall is coming and we will again get to respectfully disagree..see ya.
By monty
March 6, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this
JUst went to the LA Times online paper and clicked under USC lots of articles but NOTHING that I could find about Orson CHarles!! Interesting, maybe the sports writers and the fans are so used to getting top players that MR. Charles isn’t even making a splash out west.
By brick
March 6, 2009 12:37 PM | Link to this
I understand all the UT and UF fans being here and calling UGA overhyped, its the SEC and thats what we do to each other. What I don’t understand is a Sooner fan calling any other team overhyped, they were given yet another chance to win the NC and lost again and looked bad doing it. But they will be ranked high again, and unless they lose 3-4 games, very unlikely in the Big12, will get embarassed again in the BCS championship. Hopefully after getting drilled 2 years in a row someone else will get a chance to play for it in 2011.
By dancingator69
March 6, 2009 12:41 PM | Link to this
USC supporters just need to supply his family a quarter million dollar house (since the PAC-10 doesn’t have to go by the same set of rules that’s imposed on the SEC and other conferences) and he’s a Trojan!
By KNelson
March 6, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this
Are you people NOT watching the news? He picked Tennessee!!!!!!!
By LBS
March 6, 2009 12:50 PM | Link to this
I think Orson will make the right decision. Personally, I would be excited if God led him to UGA (since he is seeking God’s will on this decision). (1) He wouldn’t have to worry about the QB-Receiver relationship, (2) He’d be at a school that has a strong history for producing NFL tight ends, (3) He’d be around a staff that shares and appreciates his belief in Christ, and (4) His mom would be able to easily come and see him play (even though I know she is willing to work hard and pay to fly wherever).
By DAWES
March 6, 2009 12:57 PM | Link to this
go to georgia orson charles if you want a national champion
By DAWES
March 6, 2009 12:58 PM | Link to this
go to georgia orson charles if you want a national champion
By crs
March 6, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
Just pick already. Enough is Enough.
By DAWES
March 6, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
go to georgia orson charles if you want a national champion
By DAWES
March 6, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
go to georgia orson charles if you want a national champion
By Otto
March 6, 2009 1:13 PM | Link to this
When did the Vols last make the Sugar Bowl, win the SEC, or go to a BCS bowl? Kiffen will last 3 to 4 years tops.
By BaseballVol13
March 6, 2009 1:20 PM | Link to this
Otto the town IDIOT appears again out of nowhere!!!
DAVID OKU - ORSON CHARLES - BRYCE BROWN all are
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS - King Kiffin hits the trifecta
By joe
March 6, 2009 1:41 PM | Link to this
Talk about desparate. I don’t have a dog in this hunt but my school would never stoop to this level of promising a recruit a jersey number just to get him to sign.
By long dawg
March 6, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this
Hey Baseball Vol 13, you forgot one statistic; Mark Richt is 5 out of 8 against the Vols. The Vols have had 2 losing seasons out of the last three. This idiot you guys hired will last about 3 years.
Vols are definately down a notch or two and this coaching change won’t help.
PS Orson Charles may not go to Georgia but he sure ain’t going to suck like a big orange.
By BaseballVol13
March 6, 2009 1:50 PM | Link to this
long dawg,
go back to licking your balls, we’ll see you in Atlanta when the VOLS play the west champion next year!!!
By TrojanAlum
March 6, 2009 2:20 PM | Link to this
To everyone out there talking about the jersey # please know your facts before spouting off. USC never promised the same jersey # to two top recruits. #7 was never promised to Matt Barkley to get him to sign with USC considering he actually wore #5 in HS. He chose #7 when he enrolled this spring, but obviously as a team player he is willing to give it up if it helps land Orson Charles. And ‘UGA Insider’ you are incorrect about USC will never unretire a jersery for a top recruit. Mike Garrett’s #20 was unretired and worn by Darnell Bing so it happens so there is the possible it could happen again. My guess is Pete asked Bush if Barkley could wear his retired #5 so Charles can have #7 or maybe Barkley was just willing to give it up with him and Charles forming a bond on his recruiting trip. In the end if the jersey # is a deal breaker than he can go elsewhere, but if it helps lean him to USC then I like how Carroll is competing to the end to land a top OOS talent. As far as the Pac-10 bashing…UGA fans enjoy another underachieving season finishing behind FLA.
By crs
March 6, 2009 2:24 PM | Link to this
All this drama over a guy who is not even QUALIFIED yet? AHHAHAHAHAHHAHA! The guy needs over a 100 points on the SAT. The guy apparantly can’t figure out how to brush his teeth let alone learn a playbook.
TN and USC, you can have em.
By aslan777
March 6, 2009 2:36 PM | Link to this
If the young man choose Georgia he will make a fine pick. That region of the country is nice. Georgia is a SOLID School. If he chooses UT the athlete makes an fine choice. That part of the country is beautiful. Again a sound academic choice. If he chooses to go out west and expand his horizons then he again makes a fine choice. Sun, Surf, Mountains and Tan Nubile Coeds at an excellent institution of Higher learning. All 3 schools offer an fantastic launch pad to adult life. He will do well no matter what he chooses good luck to him. But if I were 18 years old and I wanted to play pro football? THERE IS ONLY 1 Choice. - USC.
By bank walker
March 6, 2009 2:46 PM | Link to this
Sooner, if UGA was in the lil 12, the battle for supremacy would be between the dawgs and texas. Okie would be moved to the TT slot. And your heisman trophy winner, what a joke! Tebow is leaps and bounds better than Bradford and should have won his second. I could have a 60%pp against the defenses in your league.
By One choice?
March 6, 2009 2:49 PM | Link to this
Take a look at the number of Georgia players in the NFL - last year or the year before we had the most active players from any school. One school to play pro football? Maybe one school to get loaded down with booster goodies and investigated by the NCAA.
By the way NCAA, how’s that Reggie Bush investigation going? What a joke.
By Archbishop of Canterbury
March 6, 2009 2:57 PM | Link to this
Pete Carroll, Les Myles, Jim Tressel, Bob Stoops and Urban Meyer—What do they have in common? They all play for and win National Championships and they Don’t use their personal religious beliefs in the recruitment of 17 and 18 year old kids.
By tenn.DAWG
March 6, 2009 2:58 PM | Link to this
baseball vol,looks like your baseball team is following suit with your football team.Maybe coacho ocho and kiffy boy can go over to the baseball field and bear their breasts.Nevermind,that thought makes me want to hurl.
By Mannie
March 6, 2009 3:14 PM | Link to this
Prediction: If Charles picks UGA, he will be the greatest thing since sliced bread. When he picks UT (or USC) he won’t be able to qualify and probably isn’t all that good anyhow.
By OC's Homie
March 6, 2009 3:20 PM | Link to this
It’s been leaked at school, OC’s wearing a Black suit and BLACK tie to the PC; aka, Arron Murray, and the entire football team thinks he’s headed to Athens, least that what he mentioned a lunch today.
Homie OUT!
By joe
March 6, 2009 3:23 PM | Link to this
Oh lawd, all we need now is a lesson & sermon from a Surf Gump. You tools out west are as dirty as it comes but of course you are untouchable b/c you’re the only thing out there & you get the media love from all over the country. If an SEC school pulled the Reggie Bush stunt(s) that USC has they would be hung by their proverbial sac by now. Oh & as far as location goes, boy I would have loved to have gone to school in f’ing Watts. Think not.
By WillMuny
March 6, 2009 4:11 PM | Link to this
Archbishop of Canterbury are you serious. I guess you forgot how Meyer got James Wilson to decommit to USC and goto Florida. Meyer had Wilsons Pastor and Mother Brow Beat him to got Florida. Nothing like a pastor telling you you are letting down your faith if you dont goto Florida.
By tdawg
March 6, 2009 4:21 PM | Link to this
is the 4:30 decision going to be live on ESPN??
By TrojanAlum
March 6, 2009 4:33 PM | Link to this
What Reggie Bush stunt did USC pull? The allegations are that his stepdad took money from an agent…so now you are telling me the university and coaching staff authorized a player’s stepdad to take money from an agent to lure him away from USC to the NFL? Does that make any sense? What did USC gain from him leaving early? This isn’t the old school allegation of a booster giving a player money to attend a certain university. Once again know your facts before you spout off.
By OCT80DAWG
March 6, 2009 4:40 PM | Link to this
Any word yet??
By CHARLOTTE DAWG
March 6, 2009 4:41 PM | Link to this
Is he signing or not? Still no word.
By mike
March 6, 2009 4:42 PM | Link to this
HAHAHA looks like FSU got put on 4 years probation today. Looks like Mr. Reid won’t be starting off on the best foot in college.
By CHARLOTTE DAWG
March 6, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this
Is he signing or not? Still no word.
By Maddog
March 6, 2009 4:47 PM | Link to this
According to Scout, Charles is going to UGA
By UGA 4 Life
March 6, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this
Any news on Mr. Charles?
By chris
March 6, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this
he chose uga
By Nostradommus
March 6, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this
He’s a DAWG!!
By Nostradommus
March 6, 2009 4:48 PM | Link to this
He’s a DAWG!!
By shawn
March 6, 2009 4:49 PM | Link to this
According to the Tampa Tribune he choose UGA!!!!
Go Dawgs!
By Matt
March 6, 2009 4:50 PM | Link to this
hell yea he’s a dawg
By UGA 4 Life
March 6, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this
Any news on Mr. Charles?
By shawn
March 6, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this
hes a dawg… yeah baby
By UGA 4 Life
March 6, 2009 4:51 PM | Link to this
So has Mr. Charles decided?
By tdawg
March 6, 2009 4:53 PM | Link to this
he is all dawg
By UGA 4 Life
March 6, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this
So has Mr. Charles decided?
By Maddog
March 6, 2009 4:55 PM | Link to this
Georgia Tech Coach Paul Johnson called a press conference today to announce he was “pulling” his scholarship offer to Orson Charles.
By UGA 4 Life
March 6, 2009 4:55 PM | Link to this
Can you hear that……………… ahhh the sound of Lame Kiffins tears falling in Knoxville is music to my ears!
By joe
March 6, 2009 5:01 PM | Link to this
Sure, Pete Carroll & company didn’t know anything. Just like they didn’t know he spoke to Joe McKnight.
By Maddog
March 6, 2009 5:04 PM | Link to this
Tennessee Head Coach Lane Kiffin called a press conference today and said Marlon Brown’s grandmother was responsible for Orson Charles not signing with the Volunteers.
By aslan777
March 6, 2009 5:11 PM | Link to this
Congratulations! May he stay healthy and educate himself to the best of his ability.
Fight On! WE ARE SC!
By aslan777
March 6, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this
Congratulations! May he stay healthy and educate himself to the best of his ability.
Fight On! WE ARE SC!
By Funny Sh*t
March 6, 2009 8:32 PM | Link to this
maddog that’s some funny sh*t. thanks for making me laugh going into the weekend.
By Mark D Brady
March 7, 2009 8:54 AM | Link to this
To play for USC Pete Carroll would be awesome. Why he always lift up the players with positive note. Pete has a lot of heart for his players and that is why USC is so successful. It is not about winning or losing, it is about having fun and Pete makes you have fun with love and heart. If you missed the 60 minutes on TV, then you missed out and you do not know who Pete is. He is the greatest coach in college football today. Pete has the best communciation skill and he love his players and he want his player to do well in school, home, family, friends and go on! Go to USC and have fun with Pete and Barkley and the team. Beleive me! Fight On!