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By B

January 8, 2007 12:23 PM | Link to this

I think he goes to Tampa.

By Bulldawg

January 8, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

I think he will be close to top 10 if not top 10. As a bulldawg fan, I’m breathing easier now that he is gone….but as a Falcon’s fan, I’m hoping we figure out a way to keep him home.

By Good Hold!

January 8, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

Lets Just home the Raiders pass on him. Same With Detroit. Vick does not deserve this talent. He is the most amazing talent in years! He wont make it past 5.

By Brandon

January 8, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

The Falcons should trade Schaub, the 10th overall pick, and whatever else they have to give up to the Raiders or Lions and take Calvin with the first or second pick.

By Big Daddy

January 8, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

Yes

By HUCK FROM MARIETTA

January 8, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

He’ll at least be 2nd overall since everyone knows that the Detroit Lions always spend a top 10 pick on a WR (GM Matt Millen is an idiot). Go Calvin!!!

By BG

January 8, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

He’s ready, but don’t think he will go in the top 10.

By DBull

January 8, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Hopefully he will go as low as the Falcon’s pick :)

By Lance

January 8, 2007 12:26 PM | Link to this

Calvin will be in the Top 5. I would say he will be the 4th pick overall. The best reciever by far in the draft. The Falcons need to replace Rodey Thug White with Calvin

By Joshua Barlowe

January 8, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

Hopefully not to Oakland or Tampa Bay. I can cheer for him anywhere, but I’ll just feel bad for him if he gets stuck in Oakland. Maybe Petrino will trade Vick to move up and grab him!

By Chuck

January 8, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

I think he will be in the Top 5. He will be the 4th Pick overall. The Falcons need to replace Rodey Thug White with Calvin.

By Floyd

January 8, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

Say hello to motorcity Calvin. Detorit will take him at Number 2.

By Matt

January 8, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

Def. top 10….probably top 5.

By TechIsGay-ley

January 8, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

I know why he declared. He heard Paul Oliver was coming back, then decided he didn’t want to wait around an entire year to catch 2 passes for 23 yards against the Dawgs. Oh, Calvin, what great things you could have done in Red and Black. Too bad you went 0-3 against your biggest rival. Loser.

By Tom W

January 8, 2007 12:29 PM | Link to this

Yes, he definitely will go top 10. I am gonna lose a $50 bet because of it!

By GT Guy

January 8, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

The highest Calvin Johnson will go is third, assuming the Raiders take JaMarcus Russell of LSU or Brady Quinn of Notre Dame. I don’t see the Lions picking a WR again. Other than the Cardinels at #5, every one of the top 10 could use a WR. No way does he go any lower than #10, the Atlanta Falcons. Arther Blank know how to market his team. CJ would be a good draw.

By YELLAR JACKET

January 8, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

GOOD LUCK CJ WE WILL MISS YOU

GO JACKETS

By steve

January 8, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

As a “dawg” I say, “Glad to see you go” and as a Falcon fan I say, ” Love to see you stay in Atlanta” You were as good as I’ve seen. Best of luck to a “class guy”.

By TechIsGay-ley

January 8, 2007 12:30 PM | Link to this

I guess the allure of a Tech Management degree couldn’t win out.

By Anonymous

January 8, 2007 12:31 PM | Link to this

Bye Calvin. As a dawg fan, I’m not to sad to see you go. Hopefully the Falcons can find a way to get you so they will have a true #1 receiver. Good luck

By Jerry

January 8, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

i hope he blows both knees at the combine to teach him a lesson. good luck calvin, tear an ACL!

By ELLE

January 8, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

He will definitely go in the top 10. Likely sooner than that!

By FalconFan

January 8, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

I agree with you B, I think he goes to Tampa. It pains me to think that we might have to face him twice a year. I hope the Falcons can find a way to keep him home. But let the Falcon fans tell it he will be another bust. Lmao he cant be any worse than those duds we have now. Just wait until after this season and they will still drop balls and touchdowns while CJ will be tearing the league up in Tampa, while we continue to make excuses for our sorry a* wide recievers. Good luck CJ whever you go.

By Rod

January 8, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Huh?

WHAT A STUPID POST TOPIC!!!

My God - “will he go in the Top 10? ALl the experts are saying top 5, a few even top 3 - and you ask top 10?!?!

The staff member who thought up this topic is a moron (probably a UGA alum).

By James

January 8, 2007 12:33 PM | Link to this

Shaub & Hartwell to the Raiders for #1 and a later pick (obviously for a DB), and draft Calvin.

By DKM

January 8, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Now that Calvin has decided, trade Michael Vick to Oakland for the #1 pick and an offensive lineman and draft him. There is not a team in the NFL that could stop Schaub(6’5) to Finneran(6’5), Johnson(speedy 6’7), Crumpler (6’4) with Norwood and Dunn running and catching in the backfield. Every corner in the league would be overmatched! Coach Petrino would become the winningest coach in Falcon history in two seasons! They would dominate for at least five seasons!

By Richard

January 8, 2007 12:34 PM | Link to this

Hey TechIsGay-ley - you call Calvin a loser just because he didn’t go to UGA?

THAT MAKES YOU THE LOSER

By jpop379

January 8, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Yep & he’ll wind-up an Arizona Cardinal…

By Rod

January 8, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

The Falcons should try and trade Schaub (he’s worth a 1st and 3rd round pick based upon free agency) along with another draft pic to Oakland or Detroit and nab Johnson.

By ROH

January 8, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

TechIsGay-ley..who are you calling a loser??? You have to remember Calvin had a great season with a loser at quarterback. What you should be saying is Paul Oliver came back because he has to come back to play one more year of football before going back to his home town to work for the local water department!

By Matt

January 8, 2007 12:36 PM | Link to this

The Cardinals probably want Dwayne Jarrett (Leinart’s favorite target from USC, especially is Norm Chow is hired before draft day) or an OL. Oak and Det need QB’s so look for CJ to go around 5-8.
I personally think Jarrett is the better overall talent. He was injured this season, otherwise would’ve been a Heisman finalist.

By whocares

January 8, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

who cares about where he goes. He’ll just be another ignorant nog who will make too much $$.

By Richard

January 8, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Jerry - you’re an a*. Wishing someone harm because they want to provide for their family.

You’re disgusting.

By poteet

January 8, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

As a true DAWG fan, this guy CJ, is one of the best wide recievers i ever watched play college ball. He has size, speed, and the hands to be one of elite in the NFL. I am glad to see him go as a dawg, but just as eveyone ahead of me as posted, man it would be nice to see him in ATL as a a falcon. I bleed red and black for the dawgs, but eveyone,even us DAWG fans, needs to give it up for MR. CALVIN JOHNSON. A GREAT PLAYMAKER!!!!!!!

By Slither

January 8, 2007 12:38 PM | Link to this

Falcons should trade Vick to the Raiders to get the top pick and then grab CJ. Shaub to Johnson - you could get used to hearing that.

By Ralph

January 8, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

To TechlsGay-ley,

It amazes me how the Muttlanders talk about how great Calvin would have been if he and gone to Muttland. I mean you do get the pick of the litter in the state and have all the Top 5 recruiting classes every year.

Now for the umpteeth time, I don’t want cheese with my burger nor do I want to supersize my drink, Mr. Miniumum-Wager-for-Life.

By TechIsGay-ley

January 8, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

No, he’s a loser because he couldn’t beat Georgia. 3-0, “mathlete”

By Ron

January 8, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

Hey DKM - try and learn some facts first. The Falcons CAN’T trade Vick because of the Salary Cap implications. Literally - they can’t trade him. Wake up.

By Steven Thomas Wood

January 8, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this

Jerry you’re a jackass! u don’t wish a torn ACL on someone, especially someone of this talent!

By Ralph

January 8, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this

To TechlsGay-ley,

It amazes me how the Muttlanders talk about how great Calvin would have been if he and gone to Muttland. I mean you do get the pick of the litter in the state and have all the Top 5 recruiting classes every year.

Now for the umpteeth time, I don’t want cheese with my burger nor do I want to supersize my drink, Mr. Miniumum-Wager-for-Life.

By Gotcurry04

January 8, 2007 12:41 PM | Link to this

Thanks for three great years Calvin. You will be missed. On that note, the falcons need to do everything in their power to get him. Trade Schaub, Jenkins, White, whatever you gotta do. Keep Calvin in Atlanta.

By aks

January 8, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Best of luck to CJ from a huge Tech fan. He’ll definitely go in the top 5. Hopefully Oakland and Detroit will bypass him, but we’ll just have to wait and see.

By Bye Bye

January 8, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

He made his first mistake going to Tech, at least he realized his lesson and now is leaving!!!

By Can Chan

January 8, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

ADD ANOTHER FAILURE TO CHAN GAILEY’S TENURE AT GT! ANYWHERE ELSE, ANY OTHER HEAD COACH & CJ WOULD DO WHAT HE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO: PLAY 4 YRS.

Who would want to continue playing for the WORST HEAD COACH IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL? Just for kicks, I GOOGLED “Reggie Ball” worst qb

31,100 RESULTS Calvin always wnated to stay, CHAN GAILEY DROVE HIM AWAY!

By marcus

January 8, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

overrated! he does not run very good routes and he gives up on plays. other than that he should work out fine. the falcons will get him and he will fit in nicely with the other overrated, non-catching, wide outs atl has. i can’t see him going ahead of jarrett (usc) and he’s not that physical to be that big. he plays like he went to tech.

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

For once, I’d like to hear a well thought out retort from a Techie without them resorting to references of how much money I make (you have no clue), how I’m “stupid” because I went to Georgia, or how all of our student-athletes will work manual labor jobs after they leave Georgia. By the way, there is nothing an honest days work, I did plenty of it in high school and college. I look back on it fondly as a means to an end now that I employ several dozen Techies.

By Ralph

January 8, 2007 12:47 PM | Link to this

It amazes me at the Duma!! Tech fans who think for some reason that Tech with it’s 95% foriegn students and 5% in state students think they are smarter with better jobs, “Welcome to Dairy Queen, my name is Ralph, how may I help you?” I earned my degree in Tech’s need athletes business school.

By John from Dunwoody

January 8, 2007 12:49 PM | Link to this

I’VE NEVER HEARD OF A CALVIN JOHNSON. WHO IS HE?

By bh

January 8, 2007 12:51 PM | Link to this

what is wrong w. the picture that QB broke the QB ruching record and the team did NOT even make the playoff? He traded team glory for personal’s. Trade Vick, keep Shaub, and move up to get Calvin.

By DEMONTRE

January 8, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

Jerry you are a real idiot for wishing such a catastrophic injury on somebody. how bout you be a real man and tell Calvin Johnson that to his face. positively speaking, its time to trade Schaub and get the pick from the Raiders. keep C.J. at home!!!!

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 12:52 PM | Link to this

John from Dunwoody: Calvin Johnson is the young man who amasses 9 catches for 70 yards IN THREE YEARS against Georgia. Yeah, we were REAL scared about him coming back for his “senior,” err fourth year at Tech. Happy Trails Calvin.

By HaulAss UGA

January 8, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

Hey “TechIsGay-ley” and “Jerry” - I GUARENTEE you that CJ won’t end up being the usual NFL “thug” that UGA tends to bring to the NFL.

“Jerry” - nice comment about CJ breaking his ACLs….how would you feel if I typed in “Break a Neck” about Pollack?! What a stand-out he was…great guy too. Little jealousy here about CJ?!

ALSO - I’m sure somewhere down the road (sooner than later), that a TECH Management Grad will unfortunately be managing your a*….and hopefully FIRING you shortly thereafter…

By Wanda

January 8, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

I became a big GT fan when my daughter entered GT this past fall. I enjoyed watching you play. Like alot of other GT fans, I hate to see you go. Wherever you decide to go, I wish you the best and good health. God Bless!

By noel malone

January 8, 2007 12:57 PM | Link to this

Hell yes he will go in the top ten - probably the top three. Its a crying shame that he was not better utilized at Tech. Thank whatever gods may be that that idiot Ball is gone.

By ga_tech_92

January 8, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Thanks for the class and the memories CJ, keep your head up and represent with the class you have :)

By scribe

January 8, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

He won’t get past Tampa @ #4. Detroit and Oak need QB and Cleveland doesn’t need a wideout, they have braylon edwards. barring a trade, tampa needs him for the erractic simms

By Paul Oliver

January 8, 2007 01:00 PM | Link to this

Who is Calvin Johnson?

By R. Ball

January 8, 2007 01:00 PM | Link to this

Adios, mofo.

By David

January 8, 2007 01:01 PM | Link to this

I have a idea….trade VICK! along with the #10 pick to move up to #1 or #2 to get Calvin

By UGA Fan

January 8, 2007 01:03 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson is the best college WR I’ve ever seen. I hope you Tech fans enjoyed him, cause he was one of kind. This Georgia fan wishes him all the success he deserves. He’s a wonderful young man.

By Get A Clue DAWGS!

January 8, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

Is there any limit to the ignorance Dawgs will show in public?

It was NEVER CJ’s fault for his ineffectiveness in ANY game QB’d by Reggie Ball…Get it? People say, “Can you imagine CJ’s numbers if he had anyone else throwing him the ball besides Reggie Ball?”

I say, “Can you imagine Reggie Ball’s numbers if he didn’t have CJ to throw the ball AT (not TO) for 3 years?”

By dawgsfan1

January 8, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

hey bugs- wake the hell up. If calvin Johnson had gone to Georgia he would have the likes of D.J. Shockley (2005 sec champion mvp)and Stafford a QB that has already proven himself in the past 3 games throwing to him instead of that thug reggie ball. Yeah, calvin won the whatever award for best reciever but if he had a good QB he could have easily won the heisman.

By noel malone

January 8, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

Hey bankdawg, you must work in a bank - sweeping floors! It never ceases to amaze me how stupid UGAg fans are.

By JReezy

January 8, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

How bout this… Trade Vick and the #10 for the #1 pick from OakTown…. Take Calvin at #1 - Franchise him and start Schaub then make another trade for a decent backup… Playoff Bound BABY!!!

By dk

January 8, 2007 01:04 PM | Link to this

Oakland - Jamarcus Russel - QB Detroit - B. Quinn - QB Cleveland - A. Peterson - RB Tampa - C. Johnson - WR

By Pitbull

January 8, 2007 01:05 PM | Link to this

Just think how good he would be if he had been given the opportunity to play college football.

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

Haul A* UGA: Only one problem. Calvin didn’t graduate with a management degree. So what in the hell are you talking about?

By GTfan

January 8, 2007 01:06 PM | Link to this

Sorry, folks, but no way CJ stays in Atlanta. When Petrino figures out how to make his current WRs work, the Falcons won’t need to trade for more. Even worse for the dirty birds, the Bucs will snatch Calvin up at #4.

By Davetv

January 8, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this

Thank you Clavin Johnson for showing the world how a true college student who also plays football is susposed to act. You will be a great success at the next level and also after that.

By JReezy

January 8, 2007 01:07 PM | Link to this

Oh and it frees up even more caproom by getting rid of that overpaid athlete who can’t lead a team.

By real comments

January 8, 2007 01:08 PM | Link to this

Having known Mr. Johnson personally, it pains me to read some of the things said in this blog. First of all, wishing harm on someone is a true reflection of one’s character, so I don’t have to take that statement any further. Secondly, for those who thinks he is overrated maybe you should check his statistics. They don’t lie. Having accomplished what he did with the help that he had, I would say that he is pretty awesome. Third, knowing him personally I can attest to the fact that he is far from the “Dunb Jock”. He is very intelligent and maybe you guys should at least try considering some facts before you make statements about him, which have no merit. Now, to answer the question, OF COURSE. Top 5 at the least and I will be cheering him on the entire way. It doesn’t matter where he goes, he will be successful. He has pure talent and that can’t be changed. WAY TO GO CALVIN!!!!

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 01:08 PM | Link to this

Noel Malone: I’ll bet you’ve seen every episode of Star Trek, right?

By maurice

January 8, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

Go Vick to Calvin Johnson!

By gtbee

January 8, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

Falcons should trade-up in draft for CJ. He would be great in Coach Petrino’s offense.

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

Noel Malone: The reason I ask is because ironically the guy who sweeps our floors looks a lot like an eighteen year old Dr. Spock, plus he wears a GT hat, so I thought you might be acquainted (if not the same person).

By brian

January 8, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

Jerry,

Wishing bad things on people isn’t good business- I hope you have a change of heart- calamity can strike you as well partner!

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 01:11 PM | Link to this

Top 3 pick. Author Blank should trade his golden boy, Michael (can run but can’t throw) Vick. Trade him and whatever else it takes. Matt Schaub to Calvin Johnson, Touchdown!

Vick is NOT a good passing QB. Get Calvin no matter what or who it takes.

By Jeff

January 8, 2007 01:14 PM | Link to this

Trade Vick and the 10th pick to the Raiders for the rights to the first pick and then take Johnson.

By jbgldawg

January 8, 2007 01:16 PM | Link to this

Some of these comments are getting out of line. I checked this blog out to view techies cannonizing CJ (mostly for humor), and I have read some pretty bad stuff Georgia and Tech fans alike. Everybody needs to cool it and realize that we watched one of the best ever play. Best of luck to you Calvin

By Lamar Shawn McNeal

January 8, 2007 01:16 PM | Link to this

I pray that he will go to the falcons with the #10 pick or hope that the falcons staff is smart enough & trade Schaub with the #10 pick for a top 5 pick, to get CJ…IMO the best WR prospect since Randy Moss.

By donshay

January 8, 2007 01:16 PM | Link to this

He should go late in the first round. He he a great player, but he is a reciever. A WR should never go higher than 15th in the draft.

I’ll put it this way-Calvin had the best game of his career in the Gator Bowl and Georgia Tech LOST.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 01:17 PM | Link to this

Don’t know a single Tech grad that watches Star Trek, However, I know lot of Dog fans that watch Wrestling, Have crimminal record, eat moonpies, have tattoos and live in a Trailer.

Calvin will live in a Mansion. Just wish it would be in Buckhead after they trade Vic for a top pick. Vick can not throw NFL caliber. Keep Schaub, get rid of Vic and get Calvin!

By Najeh Davenpoop

January 8, 2007 01:18 PM | Link to this

The top 4 draft picks go to Oakland, Detroit, Cleveland, and Tampa Bay. I can see why Detroit would pass him up, but I don’t see how all three of the other teams will. Of course, it would be nice if the Falcons could swap Schaub and the #10 pick for the #1 or #3 (Oakland and Cleveland could use a quarterback) and pick up Calvin. He is a top 4 pick in this year’s draft, and by far the best wide receiver prospect.

By Jeff

January 8, 2007 01:19 PM | Link to this

Or, just trade Vick for anything.

By GTracy

January 8, 2007 01:20 PM | Link to this

Congrats CJ! He is definitely a top 10 if not a top 5 pick! You were amazing to watch every Saturday and one of the best to ever dawn a GT uniform. We will miss you on the Flatts! Good luck to a surefire bright future! Your not only a great player but a great person! I’ll be cheering you on wherever you end up! Go Jackets and go Calvin! You’re awesome!

By john

January 8, 2007 01:20 PM | Link to this

CALVIN JOHNSON IS ONE OF THE BEST RECEIVERS I’VE EVER SEEN . HE ALSO ONLY LOST TO GEORGIA THEE TIMES AND DID NOT WANT TO MKE IT FOUR. REGGIE BALL AND KEITH BROOKINGS WOULD LOVE TO SAY THAT.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 01:21 PM | Link to this

Whoa there noel! That was a vicious zinger you landed on bank dawg. With wit like that, you’re truly a credit to jacketnation. “Sweeping floors” - that’s brilliant!

By IamMichigan

January 8, 2007 01:24 PM | Link to this

Way to go CJ, your a stand up reciever. Good luck in Oakland…

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 01:25 PM | Link to this

Hey jacketnation, how do you know so many people living in trailers?

By gadawg

January 8, 2007 01:27 PM | Link to this

What idiots are thinking up these trade ideas. The Raiders do not want Vick and his salary and surley not for a #1 pick. And whoever said Hartwell and Schaub for the #1 overall…What? Maybe we could trade Schaub, the 10th pick and still would need to send another pick to get rights to the #1 pick in the draft for a guy that will drop to at least three.

By manny

January 8, 2007 01:27 PM | Link to this

there is no way he falls out of the top 10 unless he breaks his leg before the draft

By dawgsfan1

January 8, 2007 01:29 PM | Link to this

bugs, you had the best receiver in the nation by far and didn’t use him right. You lost the past 3 games and in 3 years no conference titles!!!He would have at least 1 or 2 with the dawgs.

By pkdDawg

January 8, 2007 01:29 PM | Link to this

jacket nation: Before you make fun of Dawgs for being dumb, check your own grammar YOU ILLITERATE MORON

By EricGT93

January 8, 2007 01:30 PM | Link to this

CJ will be one of the 1st 2 WRs taken (Jarrett, USC). They are comparable in abilities.

For those who wish major injury to ANYBODY, karma will take care of you.

I always used to be disgusted with student-athletes who left for the draft early, until I was reminded that the “4 year scholarship” is actually a “1 yr athletic grant” (term actually used at Vandy) that is renewable 4 times (5 times for red-shirting). Also, I starting pondering what I would do if, as a regular engineering student, a company offered me a position, decent salary (I’m not EVEN talking millions, just thousands) and the time to finish my degree over the next few years. No question I would jump.

And for his character/work ethic: he is not your borderline, “I”m-just-taking-enough-classes-to-stay eligible-until-I-can-be-drafted” athlete using college as a semi-pro league. Give him a few offseasons, and he WILL have his degree.

Also, on some of Choice’s big runs this year, you can see #21 delivering a block that gets him additional yardage, much like Hines Ward does (yes, I CAN acknowledge good accomplishments by former UGa players).

Good luck, Calvin. True GT fans will wish you the best, in whatever you do.

By mo

January 8, 2007 01:34 PM | Link to this

I think he will go in the first round, definitely. I would love for him to be a Falcon, but he will not last that long.

Oh, and Schaub’s not going anywhere. We are asking too much for him, and the times when he was in games, he didn’t look as good as advertised.

By Bo

January 8, 2007 01:34 PM | Link to this

You Hillbillies never fail to show your true colors?

What makes Reggie Ball, C. Johnson, Vick and Roddy White thugs? “Thug” is the new N-word.

You love these “thugs” when they are in college helping your teams win, but as soon as it’s time for them to get a pay check…they are “Thugs”.

Don’t be upset because these “thugs” will make more money in a month than you will in your lifetimes…lolol

By IamMichigan

January 8, 2007 01:36 PM | Link to this

Jerry- It’s offical, you are a LAME. How can you hate on a man you don’t even know. Sucka.

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 01:42 PM | Link to this

Bo - Nobody called Calvin a thug. A little sensitive are we? Also, please refrain from your declarations on who makes more money in a week, month, year, lifetime. The fact of the matter is, you (and the rest of the class-warfare techies) don’t know how much money anybody on this blog makes, so just quit generalizing. You’re not impressing anybody, and you seem petty while you’re at it.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 01:45 PM | Link to this

Hey bo, Reggie Ball has been and remains a thug and he’ll probably never make an NFL paycheck. Stop your whining and develop thicker skin or you’ll never get ahead in life.

By richpooch

January 8, 2007 01:46 PM | Link to this

His draft position will be right behind Paul Oliver!

By GoldDigger

January 8, 2007 01:46 PM | Link to this

Good luck, Calvin. Thanks for your great skills, your effort and your class! To discuss Tech football more join us at: http://www.bbuzzoff.com

By ERICGT93

January 8, 2007 01:47 PM | Link to this

Please Eric, write a book about it, no one cares about your break down facts for 6 paragraphs!!!!!!!!!

By Big Mac

January 8, 2007 01:51 PM | Link to this

Again, would you people please realize 5 things.

Please don’t think that I am pro-Vick, I don’t think Vick could throw a pass with “touch” if his life depended on it. Do I think in the long run we would be better with Schaub….yes. Are we gonna have that chance….no. This is the Mike Vick show and we had all better get used to it.

By Rev Al Sharpton

January 8, 2007 01:54 PM | Link to this

NFL ECONOMICS 101

Michael Vick’s cap hits are as follows; $7.8 million (2006); $12.4 million (2007); $13.4 million (2008); $15.4 million (2009); $16.9 million (2010); $13.5 million (2011); $13 million (2012); $15 million (2013); and $17 million (2014).

A trade involving Vick would count $23.5 million towards the Falcons 2007 salary cap the instant you trade him. We would be in cap hell and have to drop half the roster. Vick isn’t going anywhere. Vick has about 30 million left in guarantees. He has a 37 million signing bonus over 10 yrs and only 2 years into it. Vick CAN’T be traded or cut period! That is fact. Bye Scott Mitchell, I mean Matt Schaub.

And stop using the word “thug” as code for the N word. You bigots aren’t fooling anyone.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 01:55 PM | Link to this

Actually EricGT93, as a gt fan, I’m surprised at your characterization of CJ’s talent. Even though I rooted against him for the last 3 years, I think he’s head and shoulders above Dwayne Jarrett in NFL potential. My take is that he has the speed, leaping ability, and hands of Randy Moss with more upper body strength. He truly is a once in a generation type of talent at his position. Really, college football as a whole suffered by not pairing him with a decent QB.

By baddog

January 8, 2007 01:55 PM | Link to this

he’ll be great in the NFL as long as the Falcons don’t draft him and ruin him

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 01:56 PM | Link to this

Reggie Ball will not get drafted nor will he make it as a walk-on. He might have a chance as a beg-on Athlete.

By gadawg

January 8, 2007 01:56 PM | Link to this

Why does the conversation always go to race when someone critisizes Vick, Roddy, or D-Hall. They have earned the right to get ridiculed just like I think Brooking is overhyped and last i checked he is white. I would love to see Calvin come to Atl but unless we do something drastic to trade up using our #10 pick and one of our QB’s for a Top 5 pick which makes no sense. We are at #10 and in great shape to address our weak offensive line, a top tier Saftey, middle linebacker, d-line, or d-end which all those are greater needs. We have given our QB’s 5 #1 draft picks to work with, White, Jenkins, Lelie, Crumpler, and Dunn all are first rouders so lets address the meat of the team and get tough up front and on defense. Only way I get anything else is if Adrian Peterson drops b/c he is too good to pass on and Norwood is not the tough runner our new coach likes to work with.

By Doug

January 8, 2007 01:56 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson’s leaving, Gailey is apparently staying … being a Dawg just gets better and better!

In all seriousness, from a diehard Dawg fan, congratulations to Calvin not just on having a great career but also for, by all accounts, being a great and upstanding person off the field. I hope he becomes a superstar in the NFL — I would hope the Redskins somehow get the chance to draft him, but I doubt he’ll even last until the sixth pick.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 02:00 PM | Link to this

thug, thug, thug, thug, thug.

What is this? 1984 and you’re the thought police? Whatever happened to free expression and freedom of speech? Do you only believe in that if it happens to be something you agree with?

BTW - if a white player acted the way Reggie Ball has over the years, I’d call him a thug also.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 02:00 PM | Link to this

I thought this blog was about our Calvin Johnson declaring for the NFL draft? Why don’t you negative Dawgs get back to work. That’s right, grab that mob and get that floor clean. And after that, those restrooms smell like chit.

By Bo

January 8, 2007 02:02 PM | Link to this

BankDawg you live in a trailer park, so there’s no way you will EVER make more than Vick or C. Johnson’s monthly salary..lol Hillbilly!!
Reggie Ball will have a degree from Tech in a few months…what do you have buddy?

By Ramble ON!

January 8, 2007 02:02 PM | Link to this

Rev Al Sharpton it’s not Scott Mitchell we’ll be trading, it’s more like the Bret Farve trade we made. Your right about Vick…to bad we can’t trade him. The Raiders may take Vick, but I’d let either one of the QB’s go, for one of the first 2 picks to get Calvin.

By TroyB

January 8, 2007 02:02 PM | Link to this

Hey “TechIsGay-ley” and “Jerry”, do us all a favor and go play out in the middle of I-75. I’m leaving work about 4pm, hope to see your lifeless carcass off to the side.

By Nathaniel Edwin Harris

January 8, 2007 02:03 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson is a great player and a great person; if you can’t see that from his TV interviews and the way he handles himself on the field, so be it. I doubt he really cares what anyone on this blog is saying to or about him. His mom is proud of him, I’m sure. And the state of Georgia (no matter what school, class, race, or gender you are) should be proud too.

I love my Jackets as much as the next Tech fan, but it truly pained me to see Pollack’s situation. He’s also a great guy with class and ethics and standards. School affiliations never matter in situations like that.

By Big Mac

January 8, 2007 02:07 PM | Link to this

I forgot one thing, Calvin Johnson as much as it pains me to say it being a Dawg fan. You are a class act, I hope you stay healthy and have a full and very productive NFL career. I must say however it did surprise me to hear that you were coming out for the draft with the fact that it was said in the broadcast of the Gator bowl that your mother has her Phd. Again, I wish you all the best and God Bless.

By KneeJerk

January 8, 2007 02:07 PM | Link to this

The only man that can stop Calvin Johnson is….Reggie Ball. Charles Dimry could shut down Calvin with Ball throwing to him.

By MountainDawg

January 8, 2007 02:07 PM | Link to this

Even as a Dawgs fan, I must admit Calvin Johnson is a stud WR. Unless he gets hurt or posts some suprisingly underachieving NFL workout numbers (assuming he won’t attend the combine), he should be a top 3-5 pick. If he stays healty, he’ll be a Pro-Bowler as early as next season or the following.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 02:11 PM | Link to this

Reggie Ball may or may not have a tech degree someday but who in their right mind would hire him? Would you bring someone into your business who came into an interview and answered every question with a “yo dog”?

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 02:11 PM | Link to this

It is good that a few UGA fans are showing some class and respect Calvin for the person and player that he is.

As for those of you who have made nasty comments, it just shows what kind of person you are.

By NO LONGER SEASON TICKET HOLDER

January 8, 2007 02:14 PM | Link to this

OK Sports Fans, I have now lost the remaining reason to keep my GT Season Tickets. Had he stayed, I’d go to the games. I won’t go to see Gailey stink up Grant Field any longer. Can I sell them on eBay? Anybody interested?

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 02:17 PM | Link to this

Bo: Reggie Ball won’t be graduating from Tech. He took six hours and had a “D” average. If that’s what it takes to graduate from Tech then all of you pontificating nerds are a bunch of hypocrites. Oh, and since you asked, I’ve got two degrees from Georgia and a MBA from Auburn (yeah, I know, but whatever).

By H from Aurora

January 8, 2007 02:19 PM | Link to this

I’m a TRUE Lions fan so I hope they don’t draft him. I’d hate to see such a talent like Johnson have to deal with the idicocies known as Matt Millen and the Detroit Lions. He needs to go somewhere to a team that is trying to do something. It would be nice if the Titans could get him. He & Vince Young would make a nice young duo.

By Phil

January 8, 2007 02:21 PM | Link to this

Hey Techisgay-ley,

If you know someone who has the game recorded. You may want to go back and review the 2 plays on the goal line, Oliver got credit for “breaking up”. The first, Calvin was wide open to the inside, Ball threw the ball behind CJ, which allowed Oliver to catch up with the play. The second was open to the outside, Ball threw it to high and to the inside again, allowing Oliver to ” make the play”. A good QB, yes even Stafford, would have delivered the ball where it needed to be, and 2 TD on Oliver, instead of headlines on his coverage.

As far as calling Calvin a loser, really shows how little character you have. But with Odell showing everyone what a prime example should be, no wonder you do not understand class from crass!!!

Go Calvin

By Matt 81

January 8, 2007 02:23 PM | Link to this

As i read this blog, i still wonder why everyone on here talks about Michael Vick so much, being the subject is about Calvin Johnson and where he will go next year. And its real funny to me how almost everyone in Atl wants to get rid of Vick when just about every team in the NFL would love to have the guy. Guess this is just another example of how Atl has some of the worst fans in football. Im not going to go into great detail about why Vick will stay in Atl and be QB next year because i would take up entirely too much space on this blog. Plus,we are supposed to be talking about Calvin Johnson, not Vick. But i will say that Calvin Johnson is an amazing talent and id love to see him in a Falcons uniform next year. I believe our new coach Petrino could work wonders with him and i believe he would be very successful for this franchise. If we are able to grab him in the draft, we should not pass on him. McKay will do his very best to pick him up if he and the staff feel it will help to improve this team. He will go in the top 10 and hopefully the Falcons will make the call and be one step closer to the Superbowl.

By Tech TN

January 8, 2007 02:27 PM | Link to this

Bankdawg, you must be low on the pole to be able to blog as much as you do. Or, your bank sucks because a big guy in a bank doesn’t have that much time unless he has no business coming in. I am not sayng that you are uneducated; you are by the things you are saying. Before you talk about a tech football player; take a look at your great character UGA guys in the NFL. CJ will go in the top 5. ESPN said this morning the the front office of the Falcons will leave it up to Coach P on what happens to Vick’s future with the Falcons.

By dokemaster

January 8, 2007 02:29 PM | Link to this

Johnson will be gone by the 3rd pick. What the Falcons need to do if they are smart is trade schaub and our 10th pick to any of the teams who have the 1st - 3rd pick and the Falcons draft Calvin Johnson. The falcons made a mistake when they drafted Roddy White instead of Reggie Brown two years ago. If they are smart they will trade up to get Calvin Johnson. We need another home grown talent.

By godawg

January 8, 2007 02:30 PM | Link to this

Good decision Calvin. It has no impact on us Dawgs since you were a non-factor the last three years. However, it is best to move to the next level and not risk a career-ending injury your senior season.

Even Coach Chan agrees that your talent is wasted on the losers at NATS. Maybe you can even finish your degree at UNIVERSITY with some name recognition/reputation (hopefully your credits will fully transfer). Best wishes!

By RamblinWreck

January 8, 2007 02:32 PM | Link to this

Too bad Calvin won’t stick around for one more year. Good luck to him. He’s a LOCK for top 5 pick. I just wish the Falcons would find a way to grab him. Kudos to you, CJ - The best talent GT has seen.

By Taft

January 8, 2007 02:33 PM | Link to this

If I were Rich McKay i would think about trading the # 10 pick, Matt Schaub, and one of our questionable recievers for C.J. This would be the only way to keep him away from Tampa Baywhich is very necessary. If the bucs had Johnson he’d absolutely embarrass our secondary.

By kg

January 8, 2007 02:34 PM | Link to this

Russell and Quinn are going 1-2. Tampa needs to rebuild their defense. Cleveland needs a qb and could go Smith from OSU, might be willing to trade down to pick up Smith later. Arizona doesn’t need WR, probably will be looking for o-line help. Houston maybe, but probably running back - Peterson. Miami, maybe but probably a qb - Brohm or defense. Minn is a definite yes, they will be looking for a big play wr, if they don’t trade for one of Arizona’s. Washington, probably not, they just spent a kajillion dollars on two free agent receiver who didn’t do much. Flacons - probably not. I can’t see them investing another first round pick on a receiver unless they are able to trade one of their other first rounders, but I don’t think there’s a market out there for them.

By Adam

January 8, 2007 02:34 PM | Link to this

Calvin is one of the top two talents I’ve seen at Tech since ‘98 (other is Hamilton). I know that’s not a long time to compare athletes, but I grew up an FSU fan before going to college, so I saw good athletes. He’s the best receiver I’ve seen play college football - past or present. He’ll be a prize to any team that drafts him. We’ll miss him because he’s done so much for this school and state. He’s a class guy with a class family. I hope he stays that way. He’s the kind of player that makes you proud to be a GT alum. Go Jackets!!! And Go Calvin!!!

By BankDawg

January 8, 2007 02:35 PM | Link to this

Tech TN: I do work for a smaller bank (after several years of toiling in the big bank atmosphere), the quality of life is much higher. And if you know anybody in banking, they can confirm that December and January are basically dead periods. But we do fine, thank you very much. For the record, I never said anything derogatory about Calvin. I think he’s a great talent with a horrible quarterback and mediocre at best coach. Best of luck to him in the NFL.

By Stan

January 8, 2007 02:36 PM | Link to this

“WHOCARES”…..Thanks for your thinly veiled racial slur at Calvin, Go back to your barking ! and enough of this Paul Oliver BS, he had help from a safety on every play……Thanks Calvin !

By JMora

January 8, 2007 02:45 PM | Link to this

Would all you Dawgs and Jackets just stop? CJ seems to be a classy young man who chose his college and regardless of what anyone thinks made it work for him. He also, with the same amount of class, has chosen to leave that college. Who of you would pass up the money that seems to loom in his future? Best of luck, son, wish I had your type of talent at receiver while I was coaching.

By EW

January 8, 2007 02:47 PM | Link to this

This dawg wishes him well. Classy guys with all-world skills. If he is not a top 3 pick I will be suprised.

Also, I have fired more Tech guys in the past year than anything. I have gone to hiring Southern Poly guys because the GT grads will not get off their butt and work. Lazy and unprepared, what an education.

By GaGolfDawg

January 8, 2007 02:48 PM | Link to this

Good Luck Calvin. I am a UGA alumni and a rabid Dawg fan and supporter. I would like to wish you good luck and I apologize for some of the classless bantor on this blog. You have always been a class act and I wish the Falcons could find a way for you to finally wear Red and Black. I agree with coach Gailey that you gave alot to Tech but he sure didn’t do a very good job of getting you the “Ball”!!

By John from Dunwoody

January 8, 2007 02:52 PM | Link to this

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By Don

January 8, 2007 02:53 PM | Link to this

This is coming from a Dog fan, but CJ needs to be a Falcon. Do what it takes, trade all of our receivers (not that anyone would want them) and start over with CJ.

By Barney Strickland

January 8, 2007 02:55 PM | Link to this

Don’t you know ? Calvin can’t play with Vick unless he gets a couple of “Thug Life” tatts on his body somewhere…. and learns from Roddy “ghetto” White to start droppin’ every important pass !! Good luck Calvin !!

By Not disappointed

January 8, 2007 03:04 PM | Link to this

I’m a true Tech fan, but I’m happy for you Going out for the draft. Good luck to you Calvin.

My brother is a die hard dawg fan and he wishes you well.

Nothing but class!!!!

By Not disappointed

January 8, 2007 03:04 PM | Link to this

I’m a true Tech fan, but I’m happy for you Going out for the draft. Good luck to you Calvin.

My brother is a die hard dawg fan and he wishes you well.

Nothing but class!!!!

By Elrod

January 8, 2007 03:05 PM | Link to this

Hey TechIsGay-ley Why you go somewhere by yourself and choke on your on puke? You miserable sob!

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 03:08 PM | Link to this

The guy that called Calvin a loser? So what do you do for a lving and where did you get your degree? Calvin Johnson is a fine young man. A great person ans well as a player.

What a shame that there are mental patients like you on this blog.

By toemeetsleather

January 8, 2007 03:10 PM | Link to this

after leading us to the coastal championship…what else was there to stay for!!!!!!!!!!

By Rod

January 8, 2007 03:12 PM | Link to this

To all you racist idiots who keep screaming to trade Vick: WE CAN’T TRADE Vick, the hit on the Salary Cap would be terrible. Vick received a $37 MILLION dollar signing bonus in 04 for a 10 year contract. This means trading him would count somewhere around a 27 to 30 MILLION dollar hit against the $110 million dollar salary cap THIS YEAR. ANYONE want to give up one third of the team. Because that is what would have to happen. This is not the NBA or the MLB. We are STUCK!!! It simply can’t be done.

You guys are just showing how dumb you are. Now go back to banging your sisters.

By GT_Tom

January 8, 2007 03:12 PM | Link to this

Good Luck Calvin. You are nothing but class. I hope you do not go to tampa as I do not want the Falcons to have to face you twice per year.

By Go Jackets

January 8, 2007 03:15 PM | Link to this

BankDawg - Calvin’s stats against Georgia sucked because Ball sucked against UGA. Something about the pressure on Ball to beat the arch-rival brought out the worse suckiness in a sucky quarterback. Yeah, I ain’t gonna miss him next year.

Jerry - I hope your tied to a pole to the rest of your life having to watch Calvin highlights, both the ones from Tech and the ones he WILL have in the NFL. Better yet, you’ll be tied to a pole after you tear both your ACLs and have to go through rehab. Screw you loser.

Can Chan - You’re an idiot. There sure are reasons to can chan, but this ain’t one of them. I missed where all those guaranteed top 5 draft picks were staying on for Richt or any other college coach.

Petrino and Blank need to do whatever the hell they can to get Calvin. The Falcons’ primary need is at WR and he could seriously make the franchise. He could what Michael Vick did for the Falcons 10 times over. And it doesn’t really matter who’s QB. Calvin will do for the QB what Moss did for Culpepper in Minnesota: make even a mediocre quarterback look good.

By Pats Fan 11

January 8, 2007 03:17 PM | Link to this

It’s Cleveland or Tampa. The Raiders need a lot more than a WR on the offensive side of the ball. Detroit couldn’t possible take a 4th WR in 5 years.

For all you Falcons’ fans, I’d suggest you find a DRAFT VALUE CHART and see how many points you would need to couple with your 10th pick to rise to the top 3. I hate to tell you, but it’s a heck of lot more than you’ll give up.

By truthfully

January 8, 2007 03:21 PM | Link to this

Congrats calvin. Dinner on me! Best of luck. John- the “thug” thing.. so tacky. Get a life, you racist.

By Miss QC

January 8, 2007 03:22 PM | Link to this

GOOD LUCK CALVIN!!!!

By jb30635

January 8, 2007 03:30 PM | Link to this

Trade Vick to the Lions for their pick and GIVE SCHAUB A REAL TARGET!!! Go FALCONS!!!

By B. Green from SW ATL

January 8, 2007 03:35 PM | Link to this

Top 10? For sure! Top 5 will be based on the need of the team. He’s one of the top 2 WR’s in my book. I got him at #1 WR but the USC guy (can’t think of his name) will go high as well.

I sure would like him in Atlanta…then maybe we could make the playoffs…..PLAYOFFS????? PLAYOFFS?????? DID I SAY, PLAYOFFS????!!!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? PLAYOFFS?????!!!!!

By Rhino

January 8, 2007 03:37 PM | Link to this

First of all- if you are a Calvin fan, why would you want him to suffer with Vick? He is the closest thing in the NFL to Reggie. Calvin with the Falcons with Vick at QB would be the same misery he has had the last 3 years. I’m not a Tech fan but even I wouldn’t wish that on him. Calvin is a first rate person and deserves better.

Also, I think Jeremy Shockey with the Giants is as big a thug as there is in pro sports. The thug label isn’t racial unless you want it to be.

By WENDEL

January 8, 2007 03:42 PM | Link to this

Dear Atlanta Athletes, Do yourself a favor, DO NOT read this blog! Obviously, they are written by people, in some cases, that have never taken a snap from center, run a 40 yard dash, taken a solid hit, or celebrated King Day.

By godawg

January 8, 2007 03:54 PM | Link to this

But we ARE celebrating Elvis’ Birthday…

By BuzzGT

January 8, 2007 03:54 PM | Link to this

Don’t forget the possibility that some other team could trade up to get him besides that Falcons. Look for the Texan’s to try and move to make up for their huge 2006 draft mistake with Reggie Bush.

By Kent

January 8, 2007 03:58 PM | Link to this

Russel=1st, Calvin=2nd, Brady= who cares, he stinks.

Gayl-ley or whatever ur name is, calvin wasn’t the quarterback, reggie was. that would be why he couldnt do anything against georgia u MORON!MORON! MORON!MORON!MORON!MORON!MORON!MORON! MORON!MORON!

By John from Dunwoody

January 8, 2007 04:00 PM | Link to this

WHO CARES WHAT IMPACT MICHAEL VICK HAS ON THE SALARY CAP. THE FALCONS WOULD BE BETTER OFF HAVING SOMEONE THAT WOULD PLAY FOR THE MINIMUM SALARY AND LOSING THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR A PLAYMAKER.

By Brad

January 8, 2007 04:01 PM | Link to this

Oakland drafts a QB… so does Detroit (finally)… Cleveland might take a flyer on Calvin, but I think Tampa Bay goes for defense with their top pick… Arizona is in no need of drafting a wide receiver, offensive line or defense for them…

By TechisGay-ley

January 8, 2007 04:03 PM | Link to this

hahahahahahahahahah! The only decent player on the flats in years is bolting to the League! Mwahahah! You losers could screw up a two-car funeral. What happened to the importance of that high-powered management (aka couldn’t hack engineering school) degree? Losers! Nerds! hahahahahahah!

By Brad

January 8, 2007 04:04 PM | Link to this

to continue what I was saying…Washington might take big Cal… Minnesota probably will draft him if he falls there… Houston will pass if he is available… Miami will pass if he is still there… the Falcons will not draft a wide receiver in the first round unless they make a trade for a different pick (Falcons go with the top defensive back with number 10)… San Francisco will draft Calvin… here’s the conclusion… Calvin will not go 1 or 2, he could go 3 or 4, if not, he will go 6 or 7. If for some reason he is available past 7, there will be no reason he is not drafted 11th… done and done.

By c.diddy

January 8, 2007 04:07 PM | Link to this

Go Calvin… Get Money!!!

By godawg

January 8, 2007 04:10 PM | Link to this

This is how a Tech fan felt after hearing Calvin was leaving

By John D

January 8, 2007 04:13 PM | Link to this

As a Dawg fan I’m happy to see Johnson go to the NFL. I just wish he could give his year of college eligibilty to Reggie Ball.

By GREG

January 8, 2007 04:22 PM | Link to this

LOL!!!!!!!….MAYBE HE CAN GO TO THE FALCONS AND HOOK UP WITH THE BEST QB THAT EVER PLAYED THE GAME!!!MIKE VICK!!!!..LOL!!!!!

By crackbaby

January 8, 2007 04:26 PM | Link to this

Thanks, Calvin!

It’s been a great 3 years. You are a class act and will be a blessing to the NFL.

We will always cheer for on the field and respect you and your family for your off field conduct.

GOOD LUCK!

By Mike

January 8, 2007 04:44 PM | Link to this

I am a tech fan and let me first say that I am glad to hear that David Pollack could play football again if every thing goes well, and it looks that way. The falcons do need to try and do everything they can to get Calvin. Maybe everybody will get off Vicks back then. Anybody who watched the falcons knows that none of our recievers can catch a cold. Congrats Calvin you deserve the best and that is what you will be in the NFL, I will miss you and your class on and off the football feild.

By Jerry

January 8, 2007 04:49 PM | Link to this

im a tech fan you idiots im mad hes leaving!

By Can Chan

January 8, 2007 04:53 PM | Link to this

Go Jackets I know you called me an idiot…Were you looking in the mirror when you said it? You don’t have a CLUE, do you? CJ ALWAYS wanted to play 4 years at GT, from the day he committed.

CJ was SERIOUSLY considering staying, unlike the Dawgs who went PRO immediately after their Toilet Bowl Game. In fact, MANY of the so-called sports writers and analysts predicted he would stay at GT. He didn’t because of ONE REASON: CHAN GAILEY (If not for Coach’s extreme incompetence, then because his Coach just boarded a plane to go on an interview!)

Here’s some background for you so you can learn to DO RESEARCH and KNOW YOUR SUBJECT before you start mouthing off and showing your ignorance:

**Johnson says he has not and will not contemplate next year until after the bowl game. He has spent three years telling everyone who asks he intends to play four years for the Yellow Jackets. Head coach Chan Gailey spent 16 years in the NFL and predicts instant pro stardom for Johnson. Yet he still assumes Johnson will return.

And so do I. It takes a contrarian to know a contrarian, and Johnson is a modern-day Galileo in cleats. He picked Georgia Tech and catching passes from Reggie Ball over Georgia and highly regarded quarterbacks David Greene and D.J. Shockley.

He is a guy who, given the choice last summer of helping design environmentally friendly luxury condos or building a better third-world toilet, picked the dirty job. He is the anti-star, unwilling to demand attention - or more touches in Georgia Tech’s offense - despite being featured in Sports Illustrated and anointed as the college football’s most talented player by TV analysts.

Bennett won’t harass Johnson about his future from Jan. 2-15. He won’t threaten to poison his mouthwash or spike his shampoo with Icy Hot. But Bennett will convey a message to his roomie every chance he gets.

“We could do magical things if (you) come back,” Bennett will tell Johnson.

Don’t worry, Taylor, he will.**

Thanks again CHAN…You’re MAGICAL!

By cb

January 8, 2007 05:06 PM | Link to this

Scenario: Falcons trade Vick to Oakland for first pick, plus whatever else they can get. Use #1 to draft Calvin Johnson. Use tenth pick to draft JaMarcus Russell. Start Schaub until JaMarcus is ready. Thoughts?

By James

January 8, 2007 05:09 PM | Link to this

Calvin doesn’t need a Heisman trophy, a good QB, or a degree from Tech to show that he is a class guy. I have no doubt in my mind that he made the right choice in going to Tech, and in going pro. He’s one of the best football players I’ve ever seen. It’s his dream to go pro, and he’s living it. We will miss him at Tech, but we respect him for doing what his heart desires! GO CALVIN FUTURE PRO HALL OF FAME WIDE RECIEVER!!!

To the rest of the Jackets- good luck and work hard, and let’s go find another Calvin!

By TechisGay-ley

January 8, 2007 05:20 PM | Link to this

I for one can’t give a rip what Calvin has decided. He’s a non-factor against the Dawgs. Maybe Duke and UNC are celebrating, but we couldn’t care less. The only useful thing he could do next year in that puke-gold jersey is boost Paul Oliver’s draft status - AFTER Oliver schools him again and sends him home with his tail between his legs - AGAIN

By Bring Reeves Back!

January 8, 2007 05:22 PM | Link to this

calvin johnson…thug??? your a idiot if you really think that. face it cat…theres trashy black pple just like theres trashy rednecks and mexicans. CJ is nothing but class! Man i wish the falcons could somehow get him! Then wed have a true #1 reciever. I say do whatever we gotta do to move up and grab him! Id rather us trade vick than schuab thou. Wow what a offense wed have with finneran and crumpler short , and CJ and lelie running deep routes…with schuab throwing the ball!! i like vick and wanna like him even thou he lacks fire and heart. but he can take his 0-17 record when loosing after 3 quarters to oakland with him for all i care! I think that last game schuab led us into the redzone more times than vick did all season in the 4th.

By GaGolfDawg

January 8, 2007 05:24 PM | Link to this

James,

To the rest of the Jackets- good luck and work hard, and let’s go find another Calvin!

Sorry, the next Calvin will be at UGA and his name is A.J.Green. The best part is we have a QB and a OC that knows how to get him the ball. It’s back to reality for Tech 6-5!

By Ramble ON!

January 8, 2007 05:40 PM | Link to this

NO LONGER SEASON TICKET HOLDER you are either a moron or a mutt trying to be clever, otherwise, you’re the only one with season tickets, since they haven’t gone on sale yet.

By Dizzle

January 8, 2007 05:44 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson is the best football player ever from the state of GA. He will be an NFL Hall of Famer and shatter all receiving records. Yes… even better than Herschel Walker. What is sad is that Gailey failed as a head coach in maximizing this talent. Tech should have beaten Notre Dame, Georgia, Wake Forest, and West Virgina. They had the tools but the head coach didn’t have the sack to bench Reggie Ball in lieu of Taylor Bennett. Congrats CJ…from another GT alum #21. We want you to be the No. 1 pick and screw Brady Quinn. While he too will have a nice career, he played a bunch of cream puffs and got smoked when the tough competition showed up. ND should be forced to join a conference and play some real football.

By dd

January 8, 2007 06:17 PM | Link to this

CJ is in the top 10 best to ever come out of GA. Saying better than Herschel is a stretch. I love UGA and hate Tech, but he seems like a good kid and I wish him the best of luck. I hope he does well and stays healthy.

By Don KeBallz

January 8, 2007 06:27 PM | Link to this

“Rocky Maricano, every time someone talks about boxing they always bring up Maricano…..” Coming to America Hi retards, get over it Schaub is a nobody and will always be a nobody. Vick is the man with the paycheck to prove it! Its sad to see how jealous you bozo’s get when the superior athlete get his payday and the back up continues to hold the clipboard.

By Don KeBallz

January 8, 2007 06:29 PM | Link to this

cb….you’re a dumba$$, how do you like that.

By GT01

January 8, 2007 06:33 PM | Link to this

All of you retards (TechIsGay-ley in particular) - Calvin didn’t major in Management. Do your f’ing homework… Just kidding, you went to UGA so you wouldn’t have to do homework. Actually, did you even go to UGA. …And for the record, a BS in Management from Tech is more rigorous and more respected than any $hit refrigerator magnet degree from UGA

By ClemTiger

January 8, 2007 06:39 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson’s the most awesome receiver I’ve ever seen in college ball. I can only imagine that some of you Georgia fans don’t watch much football outside of the SEC, and you are basing your criticisms on 3 games that were not his best.

I think the pro scouts, coaches, media and everyone else in the business has consistently praised Calvin’s accomplishments. Anyone who claims differently just didn’t see him or is a homer and therefore in denial. (I can see many such Georgia fans above).

I can tell you one thing, us Clemson fans are glad he’s gone! Go Tigers!

By NoDawgsHere

January 8, 2007 07:25 PM | Link to this

Calvin I hate seeing you leave. But, I have to say it was a wise decision. Calvin will be picked up #4 by the Bucs. So, at least he comes home once a year. I agree Oakland will take Russell, he is extremely talented and might put some spark in a lifeless time. Brady Quinn, will defiately thrive in Detroit. Peterson will be the running back from the Brownies, At #4 Calvin Johnson will be the new WR for the Bucs!!

By TechisGay-ley

January 8, 2007 07:25 PM | Link to this

GT01: Actually, Idiot, you need to do your homework. Calvin came in as a Building/Construction major, but had to tuck tail and ride the Management train shortly thereafter. Techie, I know people at Tech and they always b*** because he has it so easy. So you can continue under the delusion that Calvin is an engineer, but the fact of the matter is that he is just a football player. Oh, and he never beat Georgia, and now he never will. There is that little difference. Stings doesn’t it?

By buzzy bee

January 8, 2007 07:26 PM | Link to this

With all his expierence during our “Tickle Piles”, I beleive he will go extremely high. It takes speed, bulk, and power to get away from most Tech students during one of the large piles with so many people tickling and giggling. That will serve him well in the NFL.

By jbgldawg

January 8, 2007 07:28 PM | Link to this

ClemTiger: If Clemscum had beaten Georgia ONCE in the last sixteen years, and I might acknowledge your drivelings. But, they haven’t, so, I won’t.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 07:28 PM | Link to this

GT01, you POS, tech may have a great engineering program but if you want to talk business degree, they can’t hold UGA’s jockstrap.

By chewyandrw

January 8, 2007 07:29 PM | Link to this

Aight, this is what should happen…Falcons trade Vick for the first pick this year, 2nd and 3rd this year, first round next year and the following year…Falcons start Schaub throwing to Calvin Johnson…think about Petrino and his quarterbacks…who is more suited Vick or Schaub and you cannot go wrong with Calvin Johnson

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 07:40 PM | Link to this

Once again, the leghumper faithful show they have NO class….they criticize an absolute first class player with their garbage. No wonder the whole world hates mutt fans. Oh, yeah right——Paul Oliver(cheap shot artist)—-where is HE in the draft? hahaha…

By GINGER

January 8, 2007 07:46 PM | Link to this

WHO EVER THIS JERRY IS, WATCH WHAT YOU WISH ON A PERSON. YOU DIG A DITCH AND YOU WILL FALL IN IT YOURSELF. SO BE VERY CAREFUL. CALVIN IS THE BEST AND A VERY GOOD YOUNG MAN AND VERY RESPECTFUL. ALL OF YOU TRY TO BE THE SAME AND SET EXAMPLES FOR OUR YOUTH.

MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU WE WILL MISS HIM AT TECH LOVE YOU CALVIN

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 07:48 PM | Link to this

To the “classless” Mutt fans——-guess you’re real proud of Odell these days, huh? Is “Academically Ineligible” possible at UGAG? Or does it only happen when you break your crayon?

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 07:53 PM | Link to this

To TechisGay-ley: Shut up and get me my fries!!!! How can you make so many posts? Who’s watching the fries????

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 07:57 PM | Link to this

I must have missed it——-tell me again, where is Paul Oliver in the draft?

By CJisPaulOliver'sB*****

January 8, 2007 08:12 PM | Link to this

TechBoy: Reuben Houston is watching your fries. Oh, that’s right, he’s in Prison. Enjoy those fries by the way. Eating fries and driving Saturns are probably all you afford on your pathetic salary. And Paul Oliver is coming back to Georgia in the fall to get his degree, something obviously not important to techie ballers. That, and he was hoping he could embarrass Calvin again.

By Ric

January 8, 2007 08:18 PM | Link to this

I’m a very dedicated UGA fan, and father of a UGA grad. I spend way to much time on Rivals, Scouts, and all other links and national nwespapers, looking for, what I hope is, the best available talent from HS that could come to UGA and helpl bring us to another national championship. With all that being said… I am also a father and business man. There is one thing, in particular, that struck me about the AJC article regarding his decision to go pro. This quote re:

“Calvin said he has not yet signed with an agent, but plans to choose on by month’s end, then begin preparing for the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis.”

He has obvioulsy been thinking about this for quite some time.

This kid seems to have his head on his shoulders!! I hope I am right

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 08:19 PM | Link to this

I think techboy’s up past his bedtime. Don’t forget that it’s a school night.

By Football Fan

January 8, 2007 08:19 PM | Link to this

CJ is a class act. He will be top 5. After watching the bowl game I asked how many records this man could have set if he had a decent Qb for the last 3 years. Good luck CJ here is hoping Mr. Blank is smart enough to trade up to get ya.

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 08:55 PM | Link to this

Hey Sic’em—-shut up and get back to the shake machine,….and TechisGay-ley, back to those fries.

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 09:04 PM | Link to this

To Mspauloliver—-Houston was kicked out, forced back by court order. I’m sure he would have been a team captain at the Cow College.

By Yo

January 8, 2007 09:21 PM | Link to this

CJ- A Randy Moss talent but with batteries included. That would be a brain I am referring to.

By TechisGay-ley

January 8, 2007 09:22 PM | Link to this

TechBoy: Back to your Saturn and Dungeons and Dragons tournament. And ugly girlfriend/boyfriend. And miserable life. I don’t know a single UGA grad that works fastfood, but I am aware of a Tech graduate who can’t speak English. His name is Joe Hamilton.

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 09:27 PM | Link to this

Hey sic’em, here’s your test:

Q: Name a small soft-furred animal, often kept as a pet for killing mice? ? ? Clue: C_T…. ? ?

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 09:29 PM | Link to this

Ok, same test for you TechisGaley…

By TechisGay-ley

January 8, 2007 10:27 PM | Link to this

Techgirl/boy: Very interesting test you just administered. How revealing that you should ask a question with the answer being an animal of which you share a common nickname (Clue: PSSY). I’ve got a test of my own: Q: Who has lost the last six games against their biggest in-state rival? Clue: Nrds??? Don’t worry dork. If you ask nicely, I might give you a job in my office changing the towels in our bathrooms.

By Navigator

January 8, 2007 10:29 PM | Link to this

Forget it guys, Atlanta will not win the CJ sweep stakes. None of those teams in front will take an extra pick to give away a game breaker. He’s extra big, fast, great hands, intelligent, good team player. Besides the Falcons want a different kind of player, like overated, overpaid, and no class. All joking aside, the Falcons need offensive linemen, and more than one. Maybe a sleeper cornerback/safety in the later rounds.

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

techboy, you crack me up. Seriously, you have to be the wittiest guy at space camp.

I actually feel a bit sorry for you. Being that friendless and lonely must be very sad.

By raiderfan

January 8, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

What’s with all the blogs for Vick to the Raiders? We don’t need another sorry QB, we got two! Thanks, but the Falcons can get stick with Vick, we will take our chances on Quinn or Russel. Even Al Davis won’t be a sucker to take Vick- ha, keep him Falcons!

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 10:35 PM | Link to this

Poooor little Techisgay-ley….hit a nerve? hahaha Ok, last chance…C_T

Isn’t your office——THE bathroom?

hahaha….

By Adam

January 8, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson has to be one of the most complete WR’s to come out of college in the past few years. I am impressed by his total package of size, speed and sure hands. I wish him much luck and success in the NFL as a definite top 5 pick. He is a class individual and deserves the best, and I am even saying this as a UGA alum. It’s nice to be able to root for quality individuals in the world today.

By cb

January 8, 2007 10:36 PM | Link to this

Don KeBallz - Wow! I am overwhelmed by the the intelligence displayed by your comment. Is that the best you can do? Go back to elementary school and get a vocabulary, you ignorant twit.

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 10:37 PM | Link to this

Back to that shake machine, Sic’em

By Techboy

January 8, 2007 10:48 PM | Link to this

hehe….Ya know, there for a minute, I thought you were talking about UGAG being FLA’s b**h, but I think it’s been more than 6 straight, huh?

By Sic 'em

January 8, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this

Nice comeback techboy.

By Me

January 8, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

Where is Odel Thurman?

By The Professor

January 8, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

Matt Millen can’t resist - Lions will draft him.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this

Someone please pst Michael Vicks career stats, Completion percentage, TD’s Interceps, ETC. The one person to try and pursude is Vick’s daddy, Author(kisses his butt) Blank. Vick is the NFL’s Reggie Ball. Vick is the best running QB in the league. However he still gets sacked a lot. After 4 or 5 years, he still can not throw the ball.

Where there’s a will there’s a way. First there must be a Will on the part of Author Blank. Perhaps we could all send e-mail to the new head coach, begging him to tradde Vick and get Calvin, no matter who and what it takes. There is no other reciever on earth like Calvin Johnson.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 11:07 PM | Link to this

post Vick’s career stats

By MoWreck

January 8, 2007 11:12 PM | Link to this

I have traded Dunn and Schaub to get the #2 pick. I think Atlanta will go for a wide receiver … any suggestions? hehehe.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 11:18 PM | Link to this

No MoWreck, we don’t need tp trade Schaub, we need to trade Vick and the #10 Pick. That might get us Calvin

By TechisGay-ley

January 8, 2007 11:23 PM | Link to this

Me: He spells it “Odell” brainiac. Techqueer: We beat florida in 2004. When is the last time the nerds beat Georgia? Your answer: I’m a ramblin wreck from Georgia Tech an a helluva freakin queer! A helluva helluva helluva helluva hellluva freakin queer! Just like my terrorist roommate, I take it in the rear! A helluva helluva helluva helluva helluva freakin queer. We own you Dork. 15-12. Burn it into your skull. We’re better than you. And you know it. I’m off to bed. Gotta lot of tech grads I gotta babysit at work tomorrow.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 11:35 PM | Link to this

This blog is about Calvin Johnson and the fact he decided to turn pro.

TechisGay-ley , why don’t you get off this blog. You are most certainly a person that doesn’t have God in your life. That is why you are so sick in the head. Why don’t you find Jesus, then you will be able to conquer your mental disease and make something of yourself. This blog is not for sick minded perverts.

By Paul Oliver

January 8, 2007 11:41 PM | Link to this

In honor of Calvin’s perennial 2-catch performances against the Dawgs, I would have to say #2. He better pray Oliver and Minter don’t get a chance to shut him down in the NFL as they covered him like a blanket the last 2 years to extend Tech’s consecutive loss streak to 6 against UGA.

By 15-12 record?

January 8, 2007 11:49 PM | Link to this

You own us with a 15-12 record? Nice job yourself brainiac. You have Tech grads you have to babysit? Yeah right! Please go to bed - you are already dreaming.

By jacketnation

January 8, 2007 11:50 PM | Link to this

Nobody shut Calvin down except Reggie Ball. He threw his passes too late in the route. Calvin often had to wait on the ball and or go back for a ball thrown behind him. There is no one like Calvin and many of the UGA fans have shown some class on this blog, calling him the best that has ever been. I have read several very good comments from UGA players and fans.

By D

January 8, 2007 11:53 PM | Link to this

JERRY, Don’t be so mad or should i say jealous that CJ is making the best move of his career….its a business and he is making a career move……thats like someone telling you to fall down the stairs and break your neck because you put in for a promotion at work……be honest if your a tech fan…….GT is bringing a WR in that matches Calvin’s size and a great QB in Nesbitt from Greene Co.- by Calvin declaring to enter the draft this is the most publicity GT has had in a long time……just be glad Tech got CJ in the first place and wish him the best…..He is persueing his dream and keeping a level head while doing it…..I have known Calvin for many years and he truely deserves everything that is happening to him…he works harder than anyone i have ever played with and i am glad he is finally going to get paid for doing what he loves…..

Go Creek and Go Jackets!

By D

January 8, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this

JERRY, Don’t be so mad or should i say jealous that CJ is making the best move of his career….its a business and he is making a career move……thats like someone telling you to fall down the stairs and break your neck because you put in for a promotion at work……be honest if your a tech fan…….GT is bringing a WR in that matches Calvin’s size and a great QB in Nesbitt from Greene Co.- by Calvin declaring to enter the draft this is the most publicity GT has had in a long time……just be glad Tech got CJ in the first place and wish him the best…..He is persueing his dream and keeping a level head while doing it…..I have known Calvin for many years and he truely deserves everything that is happening to him…he works harder than anyone i have ever played with and i am glad he is finally going to get paid for doing what he loves…..

Go Creek and Go Jackets!

By Josh22

January 9, 2007 01:45 AM | Link to this

Trade Shaub to Oakland along with our #10 pick for the #3 and their second round pick( should be 30 somethin),pick up CJ 1st, get a COVER safety (reggie nelson UF) with our 2nd, then draft a few stout OL to protect vick. Thankgod Petrino dons’t use zone blocking in his offense! If Petrino gains some respect the dirty birdz might be back!!!

By Josh22

January 9, 2007 01:54 AM | Link to this

Im a diehard UGA fan and i really respect the character of this kid. Now im usually always hating on GT and i always will but, cmon…you have to know talent when you see it. Every UGA fan knows that if tech had anyone besides reggie at Qb, Calvin could have reached imaginable numbers. Hes a professional athlete now, and i hope the Birdz realize this guys potential and make a move for him in the draft. TOP 5 PICK FOR SURE

By Roger

January 9, 2007 03:37 AM | Link to this

We got the #10 pick, give it up and some personnel we need hands and size,speed,hey sounds like CJ,come on be as slick as you were getting Petrino, keep Calvin at home!!

By Techboy

January 9, 2007 06:55 AM | Link to this

Hey TechisGay-ley!!!!

Wake up and get my Egg McMuffin!!!!!!

By WFC

January 9, 2007 07:00 AM | Link to this

I’ve been a proud GT fan since 1960 but I simply cannot uderstand some of the vicious comments on this blog (from both sides.) I was, of course, hoping against hope to see more Bennett to Johnson magic next year but totally support CJ’s decision and wish him well. I’d rather have GT beat UGA in football than any other sporting event but I would never wish a UGA player ill. I was greatly saddened by David Pollock’s injury. I rooted against him while he was at UGA but I wish that this talented and hard-nosed player had been on our team and not been injured. And for my fellow GT fans: enough complaining about Gailey and Reggie! And enough ragging on UGA fans about career success! It’s about our football team, not about whose graduates have better jobs!

By jacketnation

January 9, 2007 08:03 AM | Link to this

We can all wish and dream can’t we? Vick threw 14 interceps this year and last. So he tied a career high. 2004 he threw 13. He had a career and mediocre 20 TD’s this past sesaon. He’s not gonna get any better. However he is Author’s baby boy. It can be done. Where there’s a will there’s a way. Trade Vick and the #10 pick to the Lions. Get Calvin Johnson and keep Schaub. Send as many emails regarding this matter to the new Falcon’s HC.

I know about Vick’s contract. Can’t the Lions or whoever might want him buy it outright? Just asking?

By jacketnation

January 9, 2007 08:06 AM | Link to this

Can’t cry over spilled milk as they say. Reggie is gone, thankfully. I didn’t want to she Calvin leave, but if someone waved 25 million in my face…..

Looking forward to seeing Taylor next season. POLL: Who will Tech best #2 WR next year? James Johnson should be #1.

By Sic 'em

January 9, 2007 08:21 AM | Link to this

This just in - saw on Sportscenter this morning that if Bobby Petrino doesn’t think it will work out with Vick after the first year, he’ll have the authority to seek a trade for him.

By T-Mac

January 9, 2007 08:53 AM | Link to this

No question he is going in the second round, Calvin has tremendous hands and he is a smart guy on and off the field. I can’t see him going lower than No.2 I don’t think the Falcons is a good choice for him, Vick is not the idea QB for him to play with.

By Mike

January 9, 2007 09:14 AM | Link to this

So many haters here on CJ. Hey CJ how about a smile at these haters when you cash that signing bonus. Good Luck to you young man

By fbgt

January 9, 2007 09:29 AM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson is not only the best receiver in college, he is the best in the world!

By crs

January 9, 2007 09:32 AM | Link to this

I think in the NFL where your 40 and your height carry a lot of weight with gm’s that Calvin will most likely be top 10 possibly even top 5, the only thing that would worry my is seeing the UGA tapes where he is just shut down. Big time players should never be shutdown particularly in big games.

By big fan

January 9, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

This whole blog is stupid! A bunch of idiots arguing back and forth! Calvin Johnson is the best athelete to ever attend georgia tech or uga, and yes that includes your illiterate idol Herschell Walker. As far as the bloggers who question calvin’s ability. Why don’t you get your fat a* off the sofa and go try your skills. You are not worthy to wash his jock. This is about Calvin and I am personally gratefull for what he has done and the class that he has exhibited during his time at tech. I wish him all the success possible.

By Sic 'em

January 9, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

It’s amusing big fan when you call someone illiterate and then misspell his name.

By Guy

January 9, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

I hope CJ goes to Tampa for selfish reasons…so I can watch every game in our Florida TV market. My 2nd hope would be the ‘Trade Vick to OAK so CJ lands in Atlanta’ scenario. That is only if Vick is gone because i would hate to see Calvin subjected to any more time with a QB that is so athletic everyone thinks he is good, but can’t see downfield and thus loses. If CJ had played with a team with a decent throwing QB….even one that performed as Bennet did in the Gator Bowl, he would have set all time national records in every category, won the Heisman, and been Knighted by the Queen of England or something. That could have been at UGA, or at Tech without Reggie Ball&Chain (Chan’s fault). Imagine CJ at Notre Dame with Quinn or at USC?
Of course he should go pro. No one on this blog would walk away from 5 to 10 million $….and that is what every year out of the NFL would cost him….not to mention the injury chances, etc. I was thankful to watch him at Tech, and look forward to watching hime every Sunday. He will dominate the NFL recieving world from his rookie year forward. His draftability (I know, no such word) is much greater than Moss, TO, Bush, etc., because he has something way beyond all of them…CHARACTER. Add that to unmatched speed, strength, size, hand eye coordination, and you have a draftee like no other. OAK might take him just to trade him, unless they work out a deal before the draft. TO who? Moss on what? Clear out, CJ is arriving.

By Dawgfan

January 9, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Uh, Herschel was valedictorian of his high school class (Johnson County HS). And for those of you making fun of his highschool, Tech actually signed Brad Jefferson from Johnson County this year. And no, he’s not valedictorian. He isn’t even going to qualify. You bunch of jealous pukes make me sick.

By Drexel Gal

January 9, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

Calvin Johnson will be to the NFL draft what Chris Bosh was to the NBA’s: an outstanding player whose lack of national exposure will cause him to be a “surprise” at the pre-draft workouts. He will go higher in the draft than expected, behind one or two “sure things” … and then will be an immediate star as a pro. As with Bosh, his combination talent and character will be welcomed by fans.

By Sic 'em

January 9, 2007 11:35 AM | Link to this

I will agree that CJ’s talent is in the ballpark with Herschel but to say that he’s surpassed him is an absolutely ludicrous statement. Beyond that, Herschel carried his team to a NC while CJ carried his to a division title in the worst major conference in the country. Nothing against Calvin but making that comparison is like comparing Butterbean to Muhammad Ali.

By Sonny

January 9, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this

Top 5 pick without a doubt. He would be Top 3 pick but a lot of teams need a QB first.

By gt in sc

January 9, 2007 01:56 PM | Link to this

hey bankmutt; does your boss know you`re sitting around making mindless posts on an internet blog? now get to work, ahole.

By Sic 'em

January 9, 2007 02:15 PM | Link to this

Hey gt in sc, you’re calling someone an ahole just because you don’t agree with them? What kind of classless thug are you?

By BankDawg

January 9, 2007 03:18 PM | Link to this

I read these comments on this blog, and I must admit I have to laugh. You can live under any old myth you want to Tech fans. The fact of the matter is I have worked in Finance and Development for the last fifteen years, and I have NEVER worked for a Tech grad, nor have I EVER known a Tech Grad to employ anyone in Banking. Face it, the vast majority of Tech grads are number crunching drones who work FOR someone. Most Tech grads have ZERO people skills and don’t know how to talk to people (as evidenced on this blog). They might be able to balance their checkbooks, but they absolutely CANNOT sell, develop relationships, or close a deal. Tech people are numbers dorks, not big picture people, and they’re doomed to be mediocre their whole lives.

By Reggie Ball

January 9, 2007 05:48 PM | Link to this

It’s just a draft, dog.

By Tony

January 9, 2007 11:45 PM | Link to this

Yes I’m sad to see Calvin go but I can’t blame him. The last think I would want is for him to see him hurt and ruin a future NFL hall of fame career. If he is not injured and plays a full career he wil by one of the bets of all time. For those of you UGA fans that think Calvin did not have great games against you, you are right but that was not Calvins fault. You forgot who he had throwing the ball to him. If Taylor Bennet had been throwing him the ball his numbers would have been great. I have to agree with the blogger who wrote about what Calvin’s numbers would have been like had he had a Matt Lienart, Brain Brohm or even UGA’s David Greene throwing him the ball. Even with Reggie throwing him the ball, had Calvin played a full 4 years he would have had some of the best numbers of all time. UGA nation be gald we did not have a great QB or the last 3 years would have been a lot different. I’m glad to see some others who agree that the Falcons should trade Vick to move up in the draft to get Calvin. Clearing up Vicks salary would allow the Falcons to sign Calvin and 2 quality offensive lineman to block for Matt Shaub. Good luck Calvin thanks for the great memories and being a great example of a Tech student-athlete.

By Jim O

January 10, 2007 08:39 AM | Link to this

For a 4-Star recruit, CJ did well at GT (uga doesn’t do as well with their bench full of 5-star boys, maybe CG is better than MR at promoting talent?). Top 5 pick for sure.

We all remember Ken Swilling who came back for his senior year and injured his ankle. Good Luck Calvin - we’ll enjoy seeing you on Sundays!

By DirtDobber

January 10, 2007 08:54 AM | Link to this

Dumb pointless blog.
We wont know of the horse trading going on behind the scenes until the last minute. Calvin’s Mama is praying for him not to to end up in Detriot or Oakland so I suspect he wont. My speculation is as good as yours.

By Ron

January 11, 2007 11:49 AM | Link to this

top 5 for sure. he is a great person, too. excellent citizen to have on your team. that will make him even more desirable in this era of thug athletes.