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By Ray

December 22, 2006 02:11 PM | Link to this

I live in Florida and from all accounts I hear Wiggins is really high on Randy Shannon and will committ to Miami.

By RedDawg

December 22, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this

all recruiting is overrated. doesnt mean anything. a 5 star prospect can easily be a bust, 3 star prospect can easily be a super star, I can list hundreds of eaxmples, recent ones are Odell Thurman, Thomas Davis, David Green and David Pollak were all 3 stars prospects, however Brandon miller a 5 stars didnt live to the hype unless he turns things around next season.

By Ray

December 22, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this

Rivals had Calvin Johnson as a 4 star. What about his (6’4” 220 frame out of) High School made them think he only deserved 4 stars?

By Big Dawg

December 22, 2006 02:55 PM | Link to this

RedDawg

That’s because the rating services can’t measure what is in the heart. When you have a guy with a burning desire to play he will do what it takes to improve. Sometimes you have a guy with a world of natural ability but not the desire to go with it.

By Matt

December 22, 2006 03:23 PM | Link to this

Recruiting overrated??? Let’s look at the teams who done well in recruting the past couple of years, USC, LSU, Texas, Ohio State, Florida, Georgia. These are the same teams who compete for conference and national titles year in and year out.

By ctom

December 22, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this

Any recruiting news on Allen Bailey? Is he leaning toward UGA? How about Morgan Burnett?

By Jeff

December 22, 2006 04:01 PM | Link to this

To say that all recruiting is overrated is not true at all. Sure, you can cite examples where guys either exceeded their ranking or played far below it, but overall, the teams that recruit the best (while finishing at the top of the recruiting rankings) are the same teams that WIN the most. And exhaustive studies paralleling recruiting to on-the-field results bears this out. All things being equal and more times than not, you give me a class full of 4 and 5 star guys and I will whip a team made up of 1 and 2 star ones.

By Brooks

December 22, 2006 04:12 PM | Link to this

I think that Doug Wiggins is a for sure Hurricane. He will make it official tonight. I don’t see us pulling him out of there with Miami rebuilding. He could probably step in and play right away. I think he would have probably already committed if he was coming to Athens. Hope I’m wrong. Somebody fill us in on Bailey, Heyward, and Burnett. I’m sure there’s an insider out there somewhere that can give us the scoop. We need to finish strong in recruiting. 2 more solid commits would be nice. GO DAWGS.

By GAfinest

December 22, 2006 04:14 PM | Link to this

Look at what Spurrier is doing at South Carolina. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Gamecocks win the conference in 2007 or 2008.

By ugaj

December 22, 2006 04:15 PM | Link to this

I do not think recruiting is overrated its just fooball junkies like myself just need something to keep us occupied when football season is over. yes there are bust and players overrated but thats what makes it fun. to see a 3 star player like pollack go on to be an all american is a great story. yes more stars on your team means you will win more. cmr is the man and he has had a lot of stars latley

By tim

December 22, 2006 04:51 PM | Link to this

What do you mean what Spurrier is doing? Going 7-5 in back to back years? Big friggin deal.

The Chickens will never be better than 3rd in the East, Spurrier or no Spurrier.

By UFownsUGA

December 22, 2006 05:59 PM | Link to this

Matt

every team you listed has played for the national title in the last 12 years EXCEPT UGA.

It’s been over 20 years since UGA has competed for a National Title.

The Gators will have played for the National title THREE times in the last eleven years and will have played for the National title in the 3 major sports in just the last year and half alone.

By This just in

December 22, 2006 06:30 PM | Link to this

Your mama has just committed to the pool boy.

By This just in

December 22, 2006 06:45 PM | Link to this

Why did you remove my post? Your mama DID committ to the pool boy.

By This just in

December 22, 2006 06:52 PM | Link to this

Never mind. Stupid AJC Web site.

By John

December 22, 2006 07:08 PM | Link to this

Brantley is the man. He is awesome. Wouldn’t be surprised to see him overtake Tebow after a year or so. UF is outright sick when it comes to recruiting.

By War Eagle

December 22, 2006 07:29 PM | Link to this

Matt, in all due respect,LSU, SC, and Texas have won National Championships last 4 years,, with Florida and Ohio State playing for title next month. The only results UGA has got out of its high recruiting rating is 2 SEC titles. This year was a 8-4, season, almost more loses than all total for Florida,SC, LSU, Ohio State and Michigan combined. Now, after all the 4-5 stars last 4 years, CMR is recruited JUCO players for immediate play? Auburn is no where near UGA recruiting standards last 3 years, but is behind only Southern Cal and Texas with most win pct. 32-6, with one SEC title, plus 13-0 season in 2004.I am a UGA fan except against Auburn, which UGA thrashed us this year, but results are not there compared to other top recruiting schools and UGA. Where did all the recruits go, especially WR? Good luck against Va Tech, it will be a tough game for both teams.

By colreb

December 22, 2006 07:32 PM | Link to this

Ed Orgeron Rules Recruiting!

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 22, 2006 07:40 PM | Link to this

tim, I hope you’re right but, but so far he’s doing exactly what he said he wuld he would do. He’s going to have a very good backfield and a beefed up “OL”. I wouldn’t count him out. But what’s the Dawgs doing? You talk about egg on your face, this deal with the JUCO kid is right out of a “Key Stone Cops” thriller. We very much need a couple of the in state stars to stay home for this to be a great year. We only played 6 or 7 true freshman and put 18 on the taxi squad and if you don’t think those numbers are being used to recruit against us, please think again. The days are gone when talented young men want to waste a yr. waiting and Universities across the country are playing more true freshman than ever, It’s a coming trend that’s here.

By HotlantaBill

December 22, 2006 08:23 PM | Link to this

3rd in the East?

I think UGA is back to claiming that as their rightful place…It’s nice to have things back to normal.

By Buck Cochran in the NW

December 22, 2006 11:16 PM | Link to this

War Eagle, there’s something that’s not working right, I just don’t know what. I’m more than a little concerned about Va. Tech. I do hope we can pick up a few good players at the end.

By Callahan

December 22, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this

I just want to add that we at UAB have just added 2 fine pool boys, a drunk who once served Spurrier a stiff Vodka and tonic, and some old dude that claims to have played golf with the BEAR !!!! As they say here in BAMA during cruting season - if you at cheatin you at tryin ! WAR EAGLE

By dawgwalk

December 22, 2006 11:57 PM | Link to this

Buck,

Are you in the Seattle area? I work with a company in the Tri-Cities. Great part of the country Washington state. To bad the dawgs never got it rolling tonight. the first 5 minutes looked great.

By dawgwalk

December 23, 2006 12:07 AM | Link to this

UFrowns,

You backed into 1 NC and had your backside handed to you in the oter NC game by big Red. Do you remeber the embaressment of that butt kicking? Yes you own my Dawgs over the past 12 yrs. But be a little more humble. UGA could have played for the NC not so long ago (2002) But two undefeated teams stood in the way. You are lucky that is not the case again. Grow some stones and beat Ohio State. This is the Gayturds chance to win a NC with out any doubt coming into play !!!!

By Louis Vales

December 23, 2006 12:44 AM | Link to this

Dawgwalk, Last 17 Years!! 15-2

By jimmy

December 23, 2006 05:00 AM | Link to this

Oooh, he called us Gayturds! What are you, 12?

By ga dog

December 23, 2006 06:40 AM | Link to this

darien ga bailey down to three schools and ga not one of them?talk in this area is that his family does not like school,coach or his contact tony ball.really likes alabama but head coach situation is problem.canes seem to be front runner,family likes new head coach.has anybody got a comment on this?

By Gator Guy

December 23, 2006 06:45 AM | Link to this

It’s still a long way to signing day, but it’s possible that four of the top ten recruiting classes in the country may wind up in the SEC East (Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and South Carolina), with a couple more in the West (LSU and Auburn). If Meyer, Richt, Fulmer and Spurrier can sustain these recruiting trends over the next several years, there is going to be some remarkable football college football played in the Southeast over the next 3 to 5 years … . Anyone who can emerge from the East undefeated or even with one loss is going to be in the hunt.

Signing off——Merry Christmas to all you blog-Dawgs, Gators, Vols, Cocks and Tigers. Try to play nice while I’m gone. Ho, ho, ho.

By steve

December 23, 2006 08:40 AM | Link to this

I managed high school baseball for several years at an inner city school in Memphis. With the right coaches, and kids who want to excel, champions they will be; we won three championships. It was hard, but I loved it. I’m a white guy who managed at black schools where very few kids play baseball. None of these kids would be recruited to D1 schools, but as a team(s), they accomplished great things.

I’m a twice UGA graduate, and the fact is Coach Richt is a very good man and coach, and I want him to stay, but we’ll never compete for anything beyond the SEC title because of his too conservative style. Rodney Garner should have been named DC over Coach Martinez, but Richt is too stubborn to change his ways. No matter that he named Bobo as OC, if he’s calling the same plays with the same rotations, to expect difrferent results is nuts.

Go Dawgs

By steve

December 23, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this

Gator Guy, I’m a true UGA man, but you are a classy dude! Now go and smoke Ohio State!

By Randy

December 23, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this

Where do you see LSU ending up in the final recruiting polls…

By Robby

December 23, 2006 12:40 PM | Link to this

all i can say is go bucks

hehe oh yeah and

go dogs

does anyone really believe c leak can defeat ohio state on that stage???

By War Eagle

December 23, 2006 01:58 PM | Link to this

Randy, LSU, as I have stated since Auburn defeat, is best team in the SEC, now I extent to MAYBE top one teams in the COUNTRY. THEY WILL SHATTER NOTRE DAME, SO IT DEPENDS ON FLORIDA-OHIO STATE GAME…GUESSING # 3.MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my GOOD dawg buddies. Thanks for kicking Auburn`s butt big time, this year, as they say wait until next year!!!!

By War Eagle

December 23, 2006 02:05 PM | Link to this

Buck, Hope the finger is better and you are getting back to full throttle. Maybe we can discuss recruiting after holidays…Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from you War Eagle pal whose butt is still burning after a trip to the woodshed my your Dawgs.

By Historian

December 23, 2006 05:42 PM | Link to this

Isn’t it wonderful how the Bulldawg nation slowly evolves into another Alabama group. They believe every person they recruit will come to Georgia, and if they don’t the nation start a smear campaign about their talent, heart, etc. A few good seasons, and suddenly you’re USC, OSU, or Texas.