UGA recruiting

[Dmldawg782]

I saw that Jonathan Dwyer has made a decision and will announce at the end of this month. Anyone got a feel for what his decision is? I think he is GT bound with Josh Nesbitt and Claytor. That concerns me since we desparately need some RB's to fill the void that is coming soon. Since Caleb King wants to be a featured back, I don't think we get him either. :brick: Just wondering what you'll think.

[Dmldawg782]

Georgia adds another commitment to the list. TE, Aron White has pledged to the red and black. :happy:

http://georgia.scout.com/2/562680.html

[frygator]

I saw that Jonathan Dwyer has made a decision and will announce at the end of this month. Anyone got a feel for what his decision is? I think he is GT bound with Josh Nesbitt and Claytor. That concerns me since we desparately need some RB's to fill the void that is coming soon. Since Caleb King wants to be a featured back, I don't think we get him either. :brick: Just wondering what you'll think.

I agree with you on Dwyer, Claytor, and Nesbitt being GTech bound. They have definitely put some time into this class, and it's paying off. You guys will have Moreno next year, but will have to load up in the 08 class.

[Bburton86]

Aron was a teammate of Logan Gray.

[hmsdawgs]

Just in case anyone was wondering...Dwyer committed to G-Tech. Too bad for us. I am not sure why someone would be so set to go and be "The Guy" at Running Back. I would think if a RB had aspirations to go pro, they would like the idea of sharing the load. The RB's take so much punishment every carry and if there is a way to reduce the body harm and still succeed and get drafted high, seems a player would be geard towards that. Kind of like Auburn did two years and we do this year...maybe having 3 backs is a little much, but 2 seems the way to go to me.

[Dmldawg782]

:brick: Well, we have two more backs out there. We need at least one of them. I would prefer Caleb King, but would take Armando Allen.

[frygator]

:brick: Well, we have two more backs out there. We need at least one of them. I would prefer Caleb King, but would take Armando Allen.

From what I've read, King favors Auburn and Allen dropped UGA a couple weeks ago.

[Dmldawg782]

I heard that about Allen, but one of the other sites, scout or rivals, said he reconsidered. We need one of the two. I know King favors Auburn. They have been plucking them left and right from Parkview. I know he transferred to GAC, but he favored them while he was at Parkview.

[Dmldawg782]

Hopefully, the UGA/USC game convinced Cliff Matthews and some others on the fence to come on over. UGA is ready and waiting.

[hmsdawgs]

I doubt we will pick up Matthews or anymore DE's for that matter. We have already had 3 commit from this years class, plus Geathers from last years class recommitted and is at Hargrave. Bailey is still out there who is a hoss, but I just dont see another commiting in an already stout class.
We NEED a good RB in this class. I wonder if our 3 back system is turning a lot of prime time players off b/c they dont want to share the carries. we also need 2 more good receivers and more interior linemen...IMO.

[DELTOR]

I doubt we will pick up Matthews or anymore DE's for that matter. We have already had 3 commit from this years class, plus Geathers from last years class recommitted and is at Hargrave. Bailey is still out there who is a hoss, but I just dont see another commiting in an already stout class.
We NEED a good RB in this class. I wonder if our 3 back system is turning a lot of prime time players off b/c they dont want to share the carries. we also need 2 more good receivers and more interior linemen...IMO.
well that's good news for us. maybe that will sway matthews our way

[Dmldawg782]

You would think that, but our staff is still hot after Matthews. He is a stud. Two of our others could be LB's. If Clifton comes back next year, I think they put him at DT. We like our DE's lighter and quicker. That is why his brother lost his spot to Will Thompson. I agree about the RB's. Plus they are all Juniors. I really hope one will redshirt or something next year like the RB at Tennessee did a few years back. I think it was Travis Stewart, but not sure. Anyway, I figure at least one is going to leave early if not two.

We definitely need a playmaking WR.

[Dmldawg782]

Guess not is all lost after the TN fiasco. We picked up a commitment for 2008. AJ Green, highly regarded WR out of Sc, officially committed.

Several prospects said they had a great time regardless of the outcome. Caleb King said we are high on his list, Ahmad Paige, WR out of LA, also had high praise. Sturdivant said he is still committed. Hopefully, Eric Berry, CB will stay in state instead of going to TN like his father. We will see. Long way to go still

[hmsdawgs]

I was just going to comment on Green. He has committed very early, and lots can sway a young kid's mind between now and then. Do the USC faithful have any info on this guy? They are talking him up as the #1 WR and possible recruit in the nation next year...any thoughts on that?

[Dmldawg782]

Wish we had him sooner. We need some game breakers at WR. Hopefully, we'll hear either Stafford or Cox to Green quite a bit in the future along with King runs in for another TD. Wishful thinking I know.

[shanksta13]

Ahmad Paige, WR out of LA, also had high praise.

You know where this guy plays his high school ball? I live in LA and wouldn't mind watching him play if it's convenient.

[Dmldawg782]

I think Sterlington H.S., not 100% sure.

[hmsdawgs]

I read where Conrad Obi is no longer committed. Does anyone have any details on why? I heard he gained a lot of weight since he committed...anyone know for sure?

[Dmldawg782]

Haven't heard. I figured he was one of the locks of the class besides Curran and Strickland.

[shanksta13]

Ahmad Paige, WR out of LA, also had high praise.

From what I've heard it sounds like Paige has committed to FSU. Not sure whether it was just a soft verbal or what, but that is the word down here.

[GatorHunter]

From what I've heard it sounds like Paige has committed to FSU. Not sure whether it was just a soft verbal or what, but that is the word down here.

Paige is committed to f$u...but is extremely soft...he is scheduling visits...one will be to Florida.

[Dmldawg782]

You guys need to quit hogging all the WR's. We need a playmaker desperately. I have heard Caleb King is now high on you guys as well. I figured we were fighting from behind with Auburn for him, but now you guys come into the picture. I know Auburn just got a commitment from the guy in FL, so I guess that is why King has begun to look at other options.

[Dmldawg782]

It's been quiet on the front recently. With the down year, has anyone heard of anything happening regarding a new commit or the loss of any of our current stock?

We lost another lineman as John Miller has given up football due to his shoulder injury.

[godawgs3]

I heard King favors Georgia over Auburn on some other site, but everyone hear is saying he favors Auburn. Who knows? Hoperully he comes and wears the red and black.

[GatorHunter]

I heard King favors Georgia over Auburn on some other site, but everyone hear is saying he favors Auburn. Who knows? Hoperully he comes and wears the red and black.

Heard that King was in the locker-room following the UGA-Vandy game...some of the players were pointing fingers following the loss...arguing...one of the players saw King and told him to get the hell out of here...anyways, just what a read.

[Dmldawg782]

I'm not sure about that. Richt states that is the one thing that hasn't happened with all the bad news happening to the team. I hope that is not true. If it was, I think he would've dropped us out of his list of teams, which he hasn't.

This year has been sort of an enigma. To lose 10 players for the year to injury is tough on any team. Most of them were big contributers. LAck of depth is killing us right now. We only have three totally healthy WR's, 2 are going to play injured. Only have 1 backup OL healthy while two starters are dinged up. When will this year end??????

[godawgs3]

Caleb King? whats the deal?

[autiger1126]

caleb king is gonna choose auburn, that's why he dropped so far in the rankings on rivals.

[larryt4111]

... When will this year end??????
When Georgia ends up 6 and 6 after losing to Au and GT, or 6-7 after a SMALL bowl game.

[OneBigDawg]

When Georgia ends up 6 and 6 after losing to Au and GT, or 6-7 after a SMALL bowl game.

So sad but true. :brick:

[Dmldawg782]

When Georgia ends up 6 and 6 after losing to Au and GT, or 6-7 after a SMALL bowl game.

Yes, we are in the same boat as USC. Never thought I would have to use the famous saying in Columbia of "wait till next year".

[larryt4111]

Yes, we are in the same boat as USC. Never thought I would have to use the famous saying in Columbia of "wait till next year".
I AM NOT TRYING TO BEAT UP OR BELITTLE THE DAWGS OR THEIR FANS WHEN I SAY THIS. but several weeks ago, after watching the Dawgs pull out a close one against a Colorado team that had lost 7 strait games, I predicted that the Dawgs would lose to Tenn, Fla, Aub, Gt. and maybe Vandy BUT I did not see the Kentucky thing coming. DAMN THAT WAS REALLY BAD!
It has been a LOOOONNNGGGG time since I have seen a team so good one year take a nose dive like Georgia has. Some will say Tenn did. Well, that was coming and a lot of Tenn fans saw it before it happened THATS WHY CUTCLIFF IS BACK. The strange thing about Georgia is that the talent is there the coaching staff is the same... SO what’s going on with you guys? :blink:

[Bulldog Bry]

I AM NOT TRYING TO BEAT UP OR BELITTLE THE DAWGS OR THEIR FANS WHEN I SAY THIS. but several weeks ago, after watching the Dawgs pull out a close one against a Colorado team that had lost 7 strait games, I predicted that the Dawgs would lose to Tenn, Fla, Aub, Gt. and maybe Vandy BUT I did not see the Kentucky thing coming. DAMN THAT WAS REALLY BAD!
It has been a LOOOONNNGGGG time since I have seen a team so good one year take a nose dive like Georgia has. Some will say Tenn did. Well, that was coming and a lot of Tenn fans saw it before it happened THATS WHY CUTCLIFF IS BACK. The strange thing about Georgia is that the talent is there the coaching staff is the same... SO what’s going on with you guys? :blink:

Ask 10 different people and you'll get 10 different answers. As for me, I'm going to let Coach Richt sort it out.

[hmsdawgs]

Scouts has taken Trinton Sturdivant off as a soft verbal and put him down as an official committ now. Good news for us...we are bringing in a lot of needed OL in this class...hopefully they will all qualify!

[Dmldawg782]

I was worried about Sturdivant. That is good news. If we can get Little or Vance I will be ecstatic. Our OL line problems will be solved. We can concentrate on trying to sway Caleb King, Allen Bailey, and Eric Berry though he is pretty much a TN lock. I saw we have a RB out of TX interested. He is ranked in the top 5 nationally. I'll settle for that if King drops us. Lennon Creer is ranked #4 by rivals. It'd be tough to get him out of Texas, but lately we have been getting more from other states than in the past.

[hmsdawgs]

DM what do you have on Berry being UT bound? I have heard that on this board...but on others saying he was a UGA lean?

[Dmldawg782]

His dad played for UT. He is really close to the staff there.

[GatorHunter]

Congrats Dawgs...looks like King is yours. :thumpsup:

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

Congrats Dawgs...looks like King is yours. :thumpsup:

How does losing a football game automatically mean you lose a recruits' interest? Caleb King has said he will go wherever he can get the most playing time and be a marquee back. If AU has room, he may come here but we have already recruited a lot of backs. If UGA has an opening, he may go there. Florida is recruiting a lot of good guys who didn't lose interest after a loss to Auburn.

[larryt4111]

Congrats To The Dawgs On The Big Win Today !!!!!!!!

[autiger1126]

FYI King was standing next to Tubberville pre-game. It was on the jumbotron for about a minute.

[Dmldawg782]

I think we lose one of our JR running backs to the pros or transfer. T. Brown may redshirt next year because of the severity of his injury so that leaves us with one back and the redshirting Knowshon Moreno.

Would love it if King came. We'll see. I still think he is leaning towards Auburn even with the commit they have already.

[hmsdawgs]

Here is a link to some input on the UGA recruiting. Scroll down to the last subject and you will get the writers opinions on the top recruits in the state of UGA. It sounds positive, but I wont count anything until they sign their LOI.
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=135&p=2&c=590544

[autiger1126]

WOTS is that king will end up at uga. honestly, I'd love to have, but you guys need him waaaaayyyyy more than us considering we'll have Tate SO., Fannin RFr., and Davis Fr. next year. And I hope his brother doesn't screw that kid up. With some good training he could be special.

[Dmldawg782]

I'll take a great back every year. Never want to turn them away. Hopefully, the word on Bailey is correct. We need to keep the DE tradition going. I hope C.Johnson stays for his SR. year so we aren't hurting immediately at the DE spot. We have some young guys coming along, but probably need one more year of seasoning.

[Dmldawg782]

King is announcing tomorrow. Any ideas or feelings?

[Dmldawg782]

With King in the fold, we can set our sights on Vance, Wynn, Heyward, Stafford, Bailey, and Berry. All of those are critical need areas for the Dawgs. This class could be a cornerstone if we can close the deal with everyone. It is a good mix of lineman and playmakers.

[OneBigDawg]

Good score for us getting King. Hopefully we'll get most of the others you mention Dmldawg.

[Dmldawg782]

The GMC trio had a great trip. Let's hope it turns into 3 commitments.

[Dmldawg782]

One of the other JUCO linemen visiting committed this afternoon. Joe Blaes of Coffeyville CC committed. He is being brought in as a guard or center. Hupefully, we hear something from the others soon. We can bring in a full class from what I understand.

[ColonelKurtz]

One of the other JUCO linemen visiting committed this afternoon. Joe Blaes of Coffeyville CC committed. He is being brought in as a guard or center. Hupefully, we hear something from the others soon. We can bring in a full class from what I understand.

Only one of the trio of GMC guys is an OT, the other two are DL's, but all three have a spot now. Trahern Holden will forfeit his senior year of eligibility freeing up yet another scholarship. Last count I saw from somebody who keeps up with all that is that we'll have 3 ships left at best depending upon what the GMC guys decide.

A teaser for y'all, there is one spot being held for a certain guy. If he gives the OK, the announcement on signing day will blow your socks off! UGA will be through recruiting by the time the bowl game comes around, but several guys will hold out to announce before the cameras on Signing Day. :D

Top 10 easy, if not Top 5 class headed to Athens! GATA!!!!

[Dmldawg782]

IT's gonna be another good class. We have a good mix of linemen and skill players. The skill players are gamebreakers. Hopefully we can keep some of these linemen for their whole tenure. We have had some bad luck with career ending injuries and our linemen.

[Dmldawg782]

By the way Colonel, you have my attention on that commitment comment. Hopefully, it is one of the big ones we really want that has not committed or is it someone wavering? Either way, hope it pans out.

[ColonelKurtz]

By the way Colonel, you have my attention on that commitment comment. Hopefully, it is one of the big ones we really want that has not committed or is it someone wavering? Either way, hope it pans out.

Won't jinx it here in November, but all Dawgs will be pleased.

[hmsdawgs]

Just a note for all dawg fans...Vince Vance just comitted to us. Our OL that was looking very thin, is all of sudden looking much much better with the two latest recruits. we have a lot going for us next year.

[Dmldawg782]

Looks like we have out tackles that we needed now. The good thing is that he comes in December so he can go through bowl practice and spring practice to get accustomed.

[SPURED]

Looks like we have out tackles that we needed now. The good thing is that he comes in December so he can go through bowl practice and spring practice to get accustomed.
i really wanted vance. he is a big boy

[Dmldawg782]

Hope he can come through for us. The first time in over 5 years that we go to JUCO to get some players. Hopefully, they are mature and ahead enough to play well.

[roosterbooster]

Hope he can come through for us. The first time in over 5 years that we go to JUCO to get some players. Hopefully, they are mature and ahead enough to play well.

You can't build a team on JUCO's but they sure can fill holes sometimes. The Brinkley's did a great job for us this year. I really wanted to see Vance in Garnet and Black, congrats on the pickup.

[Dmldawg782]

Looks like Antwan Greenlee is scheduling visits to other schools. He states that he is still committed to us. However, he already switched once from FSU to us. It makes you wonder. We need him. He is one that everyone thinks can come in and play next year. He is extremely physical.

[hmsdawgs]

Hopefully he will stick with us. If he switched once...he could very easily do it again. I think we get him, only b/c we are in state and we have some great offensive weapons coming back next year.

[Dmldawg782]

Haven't been able to confirm it, but reports are in that Wynn and Irvin from GMC committed to UGA. I'll have more when I hear for sure. So far the news is good.

[Dmldawg782]

Go Dawgs!! It's official, they both committed to us just a little while ago.

[hmsdawgs]

Sounds like good news. Do you know how many years they will have in eligibility?
I wonder if we can close out with a few more skill positions...Paige and Burnett would be nice. I do not know how many more players we can bring in though...

[TaySC]

Congrats...... 2 nice pickups that USC really wanted.

[Williams-Brice]

Sounds like good news. Do you know how many years they will have in eligibility?
I wonder if we can close out with a few more skill positions...Paige and Burnett would be nice. I do not know how many more players we can bring in though...

Wynn has 2 years to play 2, and Irvin has 3 years to play 2. Congrats on picking up two guys who can make an immediate impact.

[Dmldawg782]

Thanks for the congrats. I have heard that Wynn is a beast. If Johnson leaves early, we are going to need him. We always need interior DL's so Wynn can also help immediately.

I am hoping for the miracle of getting Berry and Bailey. Those are two that would send this class near the top. I wouldn't mind Burnett either. We seem to do well with family members of former Dawgs. Look at Wynn for example.

Still lots of time left and anything can happen. I don't seem us getting Paige. I think he stays at home with LSU or goes to FL.

[Williams-Brice]

Wynn and Irvin led our coaches to believe they would be committing to us, so we cancelled the visit of another JUCO D-Lineman we were going after. When our coaches went to visit Wynn and Irvin last night, Irvin called our staff and said a family matter had come up. I don't think he knew how to tell them he was committing to UGA, knowing he had led our coaches to believe he was coming to Carolina. Oh well. No sour grapes on my part, but when you think you have someone locked up, then you get kinda disappointed. Wynn is a beast. I've seen plenty of film on him to know that y'all got a guy who can play right away for y'all.

Who knows about Bailey. I've got a buddy that covers high school football in Darien, and he works for F$U's Rivals.com site (Warchant.com). He also owns southernpigskin.com. Anyways, he says Bailey sounded like he was down to Alabama and Miami, but he may have changed his tune now that Miami can't find anyone that wants to go near that program, and Bama's coaching future is still in the air. Being the home-state team, I fully expect the Dawgs to make a late push, but the abundance of DE's on UGA's roster will probably keep Bailey out of Athens. That wouldn't bother me if I was UGA. When 5-stars turn you down because of depth issues, you've got something good going.

Apparently, Carolina has become a bigger factor with Burnett than most people realized. I think he is more up in the air than any Rivals Top 100 prospect. I'm excited to see how his recruitment turns out.

[Dmldawg782]

We do have quite a few DE's on the roster, but we'll always play the best regardless of class year. I knew Bailey was leaning towards Alabama, but am hoping that he does turn to us because of the stuff happening over there.

I think Burnett is in the same boat. We have stockpiled up lately on good safeties. He could play either side. I wouldn't mind him being a CB since everyone, especially USC, is stockpiling on tall WR's. We shall see. A long way to go before the race is over, but looks like the SEC schools are again the cream of the crop.

[Dmldawg782]

There is word of another commitment for 2008. I don't have a name yet, still working on it.

[Dmldawg782]

Big recruiting weekend. Our last chance to try and impress Chris Little. I think he is gone anyway, sounds like Notre Dame and Florida are in the lead, but one can always hope.

[Dmldawg782]

Got another commitment this weekend. Scott Haverkamp, JUCO O-lineman from Kansas. He should be the last lineman we take unless Chris Little changes his mind.

[hmsdawgs]

I'd say we did a great job filling the positions we need. Any other committs would be icing on the cake. I can see us landing one more big time committ. To land the rest of the big ones on our radar is a bit much to ask.

[gatorhater]

Even if we stopped now, I'd be happy...

[Dmldawg782]

Hope Calloway leaving doesn't hurt us with the OL commitments. I don't think it will, but you never know. I heard that we lost Geathers. He wasn't happy that we took the GMC duo on the DL. I hate to lose anyone, but I think we could afford it there.

[Dmldawg782]

Letters for Haverkamp and Wynn are in, so they are officially Dawgs. :)

[Dmldawg782]

Corey Irvin's letter is in. Just witing on Vance and the other guy, duh, forgot his name.

[SPURED]

how man guys are you looking at bringing in?? 25 or are you bringing in more?

[Dmldawg782]

We're bringing in more than 25, I don't know the exact number. It will probably be around 28-30 from what I am hearing.

[SPURED]

ok so yall are bringing in simalar numbers to us. i was trying to figure out if we had a shot at jumping you guys in the rankings, if we finish strong like i suspect we will it could still happen. who do you guys look to finish with??

[BetweenTheHedges]

ok so yall are bringing in simalar numbers to us. i was trying to figure out if we had a shot at jumping you guys in the rankings, if we finish strong like i suspect we will it could still happen. who do you guys look to finish with??

This should be one of CMR's finest classes. We are bringing in some BEEF for the OL and Caleb King(possibly the best RB recruit for UGA since Herschel Walker). This is definitely a top 5 class.

[SPURED]

This should be one of CMR's finest classes. We are bringing in some BEEF for the OL and Caleb King(possibly the best RB recruit for UGA since Herschel Walker). This is definitely a top 5 class.
i think it is a top 5 class considering your needs. you guys did a hell of a job filling those needs. but we both know the final rankings probably wont have UGA in the top 5.

i just realy wont to jump atleast 1 of the big three in the east in the final rankings. so that Clemson fans cant say "Well you still finished 4th in the East" and UGA is the only team that we may be able to jumper over. i think we finish with Dunlap(5*), Lecorn(4*), Geathers(4*), Culliver(4*)Saunders(3*), and Allen(3*) if we finish like that and a few of our guys get bumped up i the rankings like expected we have a really good shot at jumping you guys. i just dont know who yall are going to finish with.

[Dmldawg782]

We still have Bailey, Heyward, Little, and Burnett out there.

[DanielW4444]

Hey guys, I really hated to see Eric Berry go to Tennessee. Oh well, maybe Massequoi will block him like he did that guy in the Chic Fil A bowl...

I really hope they get Allen Bailey. He would be great.

[Dmldawg782]

I would take him even though he is having a tough time lately. I really want Little, Heyward, and one more DL.

[Dmldawg782]

Little selected FSU. Oh well, we still have some great OL's coming in.

[AU Blaaaaaaaake]

I've heard that King is having trouble making the test scores, but the grades were alright?

[Dmldawg782]

That's right. He needs to improve his SAT score. His school grades are good to go.

[Dmldawg782]

We've been a little slow with any new commits since we really already have our class locked up. We have room for a few more. Anybody heard anything in regards to those guys? I am hearing we really want Heyward, Bailey, Creer, and a few others that I'm not sure about.

[AUFootball24]

I am hearing we really want Heyward


I got to school with Cameron, and sshhhhhh, but unless there is a major change of heart he's going to Florida. Straight from the source, circa friday :happy:

[Dmldawg782]

That sucks. However, with all their loses on the D-line and other positions, I can see some prospects wanting to go there.

[Dmldawg782]

Alright, we are down to a handful of targets. They are Heyward, Bailey, Creer, Chavis, Kevin Bryant a mammoth OL, Orlando Franklin an OL, Eugene Kinlaw a DL from GA, and Drew Butler who is Kevin Butler's son. There are some other prospects we are talking to if these guys don't work out.

[autiger1126]

I just watched AJ Greene's video and this kid is incredible. Congrats on getting him. He is a Calvin Johnson clone and has incredible hands to go along with body control. This could should be a top 10 talent for next year.

[Dmldawg782]

He is a good one. Various sites have him as the #1 overall WR and some have him as the top player overall. Unfortunately, we have to wait a whole year to get him locked in. A lot can happen between now and then. However, what I have heard about him speaks volumes. Folks say he is a lock and won't change his mind. I hope they are right.

[autiger1126]

i hope he can be swayed into the light but i doubt it...

[gatorhater]

Wow---Greene, Stafford, and King in 08-09. Could be fun to watch.

[Dmldawg782]

Miguel Chavis, a DE, picked Clemson today over the Dawgs. Not a huge loss. HE was a NC commit and backed off after Bunting was fired. It's not like we were in it from day 1.

[Dmldawg782]

Creer, the RB from Texas, took us off his list. He mentioned that we have a RB committed. Also we offered Drew Butler, Kevin Butler's son, a scholarship. He is a good kicker.

[sandina]

Creer, the RB from Texas, took us off his list. He mentioned that we have a RB committed. Also we offered Drew Butler, Kevin Butler's son, a scholarship. He is a good kicker.

I just have a question. Being female, maybe it's a male ego thing, and I just don't understand it :laugh: , but wonder why Drew Butler just doesn't walk on instead of getting a scholarship. I'm "reasonably certain" Kevin Butler can afford the tuition. This would save a scholarship.

[Bulldog Bry]

I just have a question. Being female, maybe it's a male ego thing, and I just don't understand it :laugh: , but wonder why Drew Butler just doesn't walk on instead of getting a scholarship. I'm "reasonably certain" Kevin Butler can afford the tuition. This would save a scholarship.

I think it IS the ego thing. Lots of articles slamming both the Butlers and CMR for not offering, then offering. He said himself that he knows that we could contend for a MNC in 2008. I don't expect him to sign just because of his father, but I don't expect he'll get al ot of attention (though he will get a lot of work) punting and kicking at Duke.

[Dmldawg782]

Not a big deal, but Drew Butler, P/K and son of Kevin Butler, committed. Big weekend coming up with Bailey, Heyward, and others coming to town.

[Dmldawg782]

Our 2008 class just received another commitment. Cartersville Cass running back Richard Samuel called Coach Richt to let him know that he wants to be a DAWG. Samuel also plays LB. We now have six commits for 2008, thats 25% already done and we lead for several others that we want and need. Here's a list of 2008 commits.

Dwayne Allen, TE, 6-4, 235, Sanford (Fayetteville, N.C.)
B.J Brand, OL, 6-4, 323, Coffee (Douglas)
A.J. Green, WR, 6-4, 184, Summerville (Summerville, S.C.)
Richard Samuel, RB/LB 6-1, 205, Cass (Cartersville)
Martin Ward, RB, 5-11, 185, Mount Zion (Jonesboro)
Cornelius Washington, DE, 6-4, 220, Burke County (Waynesboro

This is a big weekend coming up in Athens. Bailey and Heyward will be here along with Kinlaw and a couple others. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Bulldog Bry]

This is a big weekend coming up in Athens. Bailey and Heyward will be here along with Kinlaw and a couple others. Keep your fingers crossed.

According to his coach, Allen Bailey eliminated us today. And I keep hearing Kinlaw is headed for prep school.

[Dmldawg782]

Yep, that's right on both subjects.

[GatorNation]

According to his coach, Allen Bailey eliminated us today.


This has been reported to us as well.....

[Dmldawg782]

I think Bailey is down to either Florida or Alabama.

[SEC FAN 5011]

Here is aquestion....if Richt does notget a NC by the time "papa" Bowden retires....does he take a long look at the job...i don't think he will leave, but does he allw himself to be courted?

[SEC FAN 5011]

whys it that we cntinue to lose all of our good "in state" talent...it doesn't make sense...if UGA wasn't good then maybe, but we have a GREAT coach, great facilities, and are in the best conference in America...

[Bulldog Bry]

whys it that we cntinue to lose all of our good "in state" talent...it doesn't make sense...if UGA wasn't good then maybe, but we have a GREAT coach, great facilities, and are in the best conference in America...

We had some needs this year (OL) and we went out and got them. If that makes us suffer in the MYTHICAL recruiting rankings, so be it. Plus, we've been recruiting out of state a LOT lately. Don't worry, we'll be ok. Here's who took a redshirt in 2006, and their star ranking (if you worry about that type of thing):
Quintin Banks 4*
Akeem Dent 4*
Akeen Hebron 4*
Reshad Jones 5*
Knowshown Moreno 4*
Kiante Tripp 4*
NeDarris Ward 4*
Tony Wilson 4*
Brandon Wood 4*

[Bulldog Bry]

Here is aquestion....if Richt does notget a NC by the time "papa" Bowden retires....does he take a long look at the job...i don't think he will leave, but does he allw himself to be courted?

Richt will continue to be courted, regardless of the fact that he says he doesn't want to move any more. He's a good coach, a good recruiter, and a good guy. I'm certain Florida State will come calling. But remember, his buy-out is HUGE and that can scare off some schools. The longer he is here (and I can't imagine he's gonna leave before Stafford does) the better off we are. While I'm not under the illusion that it could NEVER happen, I take him at his word until he proves me wrong.

[Dmldawg782]

With Jimbo fisher going down there, we shouldn't have to worry about Richt being courted by FSU. There is some agreement that Fisher gets the job once Bowden steps down. So unless FSU completely collapses over the next couple of years, we won't have to worry about them.

We had specific needs this year so we went to different areas to meet them. Look at the class beginning to come together for next year. Most will be GA players. A couple will come from out of state, but they will be the cream of the crop from out of state, like AJ Green.

[Bburton86]

I know it is easy to get caught up in all the recruting stars and what rank UGA is and how many national top 100's UGA has but just remember, Pollack was a 3 star and thomas davis was a 2. Or something like that.

[gatorhater]

I have full confidence in our coaching staff to coach up talent. Pollack and Davis are perfect examples. 4 and 5 star guys may have a head start, but if they're not coached properly, the 2-3 stars will exceed them over the course of their college careers.

[roosterbooster]

Here is aquestion....if Richt does notget a NC by the time "papa" Bowden retires....does he take a long look at the job...i don't think he will leave, but does he allw himself to be courted?

I think you guys are OK on that. He may talk to them, but who wants to be the coach after Bowden. Too much pressure. The majority of your fans did a very good job of accepting a down year this year without much squabbling. Think that will be a feather in your cap no matter who comes courting.

[Dmldawg782]

We missed out on Heyward, that one hurts. We could have really used him. Looks like we are gonna get Kinlaw, but he is going to go to JUCO for at least one year, maybe two. The RB prospect is visiting this weekend and he will fall into the same boat as Kinlaw. Looks like our class is done. I'm pleased. We really addressed our needs. We didn't grab a few at the end, but most of our class was done early on. It looks like next years class is going to be the same way with all the early commitments we have now.

[Dmldawg782]

DJ Stafford is also visiting this weekend. He has been listed as a soft UK commit, but contacted us about a visit. Maybe we can sway him. He's a 4 star DE prospect, but many think he will bulk up and be a DT.

[hmsdawgs]

The only good thing about Heyward not choosing us...is he didnt choose UF. I dont think I could have stood another top notch athelete going to UF.
The rest of the SEC needs to become big fans of FSU and UM. With those two programs on a downward slide...UF has the whole state on lockdown. Add to their record, they have a great shot with the best athelets in the entire country. If FSU or UM can pick it up, UF will at least have some in state competition.

[Dmldawg782]

They all have players. UF has just had better coaches. FSU was strong on D, weak on O with Bowden. They have lots of talent. Same with Miami.

[gatorhater]

this is my first year really following recruiting....but it seems like caleb king is the only highly-touted in-state recruit we've landed...we have several 4-star guys, but we lost berry, bailey, heyward, and some others...i'm not concerned b/c it seems that we've filled our needs fairly well, but is this normal for uga?

i've just always heard from others how great we are at keeping in-state talent.

[Dmldawg782]

Those guys were transplants. They don't have roots to GA, except Bailey. However, with Berry, his father was a TN grad., I'm sure he didn't grow up pulling for UGA. Heyward is from up north. Sometimes things work out with kids like that and sometimes not. We do well every year with the in-state kids, but you can't get them all. We haven't ever gotten them all, but we get the majority. With a state our size, thats pretty good.

[Dmldawg782]

A.J. Green is reportedly no longer committed to the Dawgs. He lists concerns over not putting WR's in the NFl and being used as a decoy since we like to run the ball. Of course, this hasn't come directly from his mouth, but instead from an anonymous source. However, the WR's quote is the truth. Hopefully, the staff will hold onto him. I'm sure their full attention will be on him after tomorrow. We need to get rid of Eason and get a good coach there. We have a lot of talent at WR and they aren't blossoming under him. Has anyone heard anything about this situation?

[gatorunvrsty]

The '07 class hasn't even been announced, yet. That kid's going to change his mind 10 times before signing day of next year. The whole '07 season will be a factor in his decision. UF's already made offers to several guys, but it's pointless to talk about them until the next season is nearly over.

[gatorhater]

Thought this was interesting...

Scout.com: Class of 2007 shaping up like 2002 (http://georgia.scout.com/2/616492.html)

Proves that today is way overhyped...Turns out, maybe I shouldn't be too concerned about losing top prospects...the 3 top guys out of GA listed in the article---never heard of any of them.

[Dmldawg782]

Well another signing day in the books. Good class for the DAwgs. Hate to lose Greenlee, but getting Little helps with that loss. Hopefully, the guys are busting their behinds in the winter workouts to get themselves ready.

[Dmldawg782]

The AJC just released their Super 8 players for 2008 in the state of GA. Here's the link.

State's top recruits to watch for 2008 | ajc.com (http://www.ajc.com/uga/content/sports/gatech/stories/2007/02/08/0209eight.html)

We've got commitments from 2 of them. We are in the lead for Tavarres King who is awesome. We are trailing Clemson for A.J. Harmon, but still have a shot. We have a really good shot with Deangelo Tyson as well. His teammates (Houston and Knox) just committed to UGA and he is very close to them. So far so good for in-state next year. Maybe that will squash the talk from many this year complaining about Richt losing all the in-state recruits.

[Dmldawg782]

To dispel all the A.J. Green "no longer" committed rumors. This is from his mouth and not from an unnamed source.

http://www.tfponline.com/QuickHeadlines.asp?sec=s&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fepaper%2Etfponline%2Ecom%2FWebCha nnel%2FShowStory%2Easp%3FPath%3DChatTFPress%2F2007 %2F02%2F11%26ID%3DAr03600

Great news for the Dawgs!

[Seppeh]

Page isn't working for me.

[Dmldawg782]

I just went to it again to double check. The link works.

http://www.tfponline.com/QuickHeadli...26ID%3DAr03600

Quote from Green, "I’ve heard the rumors, and they’re not true," Green said. "I knew this might be something that would come along with this, but I’m prepared to handle it. I’m committed to Georgia. If I have to say that 10 times between now and next February, then that’s what I’ll do. If I have to say it 100 or 1,000 times, then that’s what I’ll do."

[Dmldawg782]

Let me try again.

http://www.timesfreepress.com/QuickHeadlines.asp?sec=s&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fepaper%2Etfponline%2Ecom%2FWebCha nnel%2FShowStory%2Easp%3FPath%3DChatTFPress%2F2007 %2F02%2F11%26ID%3DAr03600

[Seppeh]

Still no luck, dont think there are suppose to be ".." in URL's.

But I'll take your word for it, that thats what he said. Hopefully he meant it.

EDIT: Nevermind it worked for me now. Great to read that.

[gatorhater]

I like this quote too from Greene:

"People are saying Georgia is going to get the best, and I’m going to work hard this next year to make sure they do."

[Chief Broom]

I had no problem with the link. Great news, obviously the "recruiting analyst" is full of it.

[Dmldawg782]

I feel much better after getting the words directly from his mouth and not a close anonymous source. This weekend is junior day and we are expecting some great talent as usual. We will be handing out scholarship offers so we may get a few more early commits to add to the already strong 08 class.

[Dmldawg782]

We have another commitment for 2008. Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Cardinal Gibbons junior kicker Blair Walsh is commit #8. He has a strong leg. Last year, he was 21-for-24 on field goal tries inside 48 yards last season. He also made a 57 yard FG. Here is a quote from him.“It was one of the easiest decisions I ever had to make.” He committed following the basketball game.

[hmsdawgs]

Andy Bailey was also a very good highschool kicker...and he has totally sucked in his college career. Kicking is about 95% mental. If a great kicker in h-school loses his "mojo"...he isnt going to do anything in college.
I just hope this kid keeps his mental game sharp...we saw firsthand what a weak mental kicker can do to you.

[Dmldawg782]

Huge commitment today. Deangelo Tyson, a big DT, out of Statesboro committed to UGA. He states he is done with recruiting. He is one of the top players in GA this year.

[hmsdawgs]

Yep...a good pickup for us dogs. Hopefully we can keep the in state talent at UGA this year. With the amount of players we redshirted last year, our depth chart is mighty deep. This was the primary reason I believe that a lot of good players that have typically committed to UGA went to either tech, ut, or uf.

[Dmldawg782]

Another commitment for the Dawgs after their scrimmage on Saturday. Brandon Boykin, a CB, committed. Good speed and loves man coverage. He is number 10 for the year. Reports also state that AJ Harmon is close to ending his recruitment. The Dawgs lead for him at this time with Clemson a close second. If this keeps up, we'll be done before the season starts.

[hmsdawgs]

As long as we continue to get some good linemen...we will be good to go.
Adding 2 to 3 WR and some quality linebackers should also be a priority. We are well on our way with AJ Green. i am sure we will get a commitment from another decent WR or two later on.

We have already added a couple of good RB's. We lose Lumpkin and Brown after this year...and I am hearing Caleb King may be having trouble qualifying...not too good for our most hyped recruit last year.

[Dmldawg782]

Thats alright. He'll be here next year when we need him since we lose Lumpkin and Brown. We also have two good ones committed right now. However, one of those two will probably play LB. We are close to getting a commitment from Tavarres King, the WR from GA. He is very good.

[Dmldawg782]

AJ Green and Brice Butler made it to the scrimmage yesterday. Both had high praise for the Dawgs. Green was really excited when talking about Stafford. He said that he is an outstanding quarterback and looks forward to catching balls from him.

[Dmldawg782]

Had a couple of verbal commitments back off and re-open their recruiting. Luckily, it wasn't any of the big fish. Most of them who were contacted reaffirmed their commitments. We lost Martin Ward, RB and BJ Brand, OL.

[Dmldawg782]

Big day tomorrow. Tavarres King, WR, declares his intentions tomorrow. UGA, Clemson, and Florida are the schools involved. Rumor has it that Clemson is the team to beat with UGA close behind. His dad played at Clemson.

[Dmldawg782]

Great news!! Tavarres King picked UGA over Clemson and UF. He is the top WR in GA. Putting him and AJ Green together is going to be nice.

[Dmldawg782]

Add another to the lot. Makiri Pugh, a DB, out of Charlotte Independence H.S. committed yesterday. He is the 11th commit for the DAwgs. Looking good even with the to decommits. Hate that we have to wait for so long to get them locked in.

I forgot to mention the LB commit from GAC. Last name is Robinson. His father played for USCE. Big and fast 603/200, 4.5

[Seppeh]

You rock Dml. Keepin' us informed! :thumpsup:

[MillDawg007]

I heard news King is eligable for this season. Any news on him redshirting? Also is there any big time players out of state that the dawgs could grab??

[Bburton86]

I heard news King is eligable for this season. Any news on him redshirting? Also is there any big time players out of state that the dawgs could grab??

I think he would almost have to. Lumpkin and Moreno will get the carries this year. There is no need for him to play.

[Seppeh]

I think he would almost have to. Lumpkin and Moreno will get the carries this year. There is no need for him to play.

Dead on. There is no need to waste a year of eligibility when he would be the third stringer.

Allows him to get accustomed to school, get his grades in order, and get better as a player. Than him and Moreno can dominate in 08.

[MillDawg007]

Yea i agree King should be tagged with the redshirt. I just wanted to see him knock down the rest of the SEC, probably going to have to wait a year though.:brick:

[hmsdawgs]

I dont think King will redshirt. CMR has made comments that he wants him on the field. Also, CMR redshirted too many top notch players from 2006 and it had a negative affect on our most recent class. If Richt continues to redshirt star players, it could affect the recruiting efforts down the road.

I look for King to play sparingly in the offense and possibly as a kick/punt returner. Only my opinion though...

On another note, we picked up a quality defensive end yesterday in Toby jackson...a 4 star recruit out of the state of GA. He seems solidly committed. He will continue to take his visits to other schools, but for now, its a good pick up.

[Dmldawg782]

If he's visiting, then I don't consider him solid. A lot of people are high on him so lets hope he sticks with us.

[Dmldawg782]

I think they will give King every opportunity to stay away from redshirting, but in the end he will end up doing so. School priorities will be huge for him.

There are a few big names we are recruiting from out of state, but the majority of this class will be local talent.

Obviously, AJ Green is the main out of state player. We will have to work hard to keep him.

There is a big OT from Ohio, Zebrie Sanders, that we are battling for along with Ohio State, Clemson, USCW, and Florida

Plus, the OT from Alabama, Tyler Love. He's got us lumped in with several schools. Another big time OT we are recruiting is Bobby Massie. He is from VA. He is huge.

There are several other good players from out of state we are recruiting, but those are the main targets along with keeping the commit from AJ. USC and Clemson are making huge pushes for him, but he keeps saying he's not interested which is good for us.

[A-TownDawgPound]

Defensive lineman, Toby Jackson, commited late Sunday evening. Jackson said, "The first thing he [Coach Richt] said was are you sure that this is the right decision for me and my family and I said yes. I let him know that I was ready and I thought it was a great decision. I told him I was ready to leave Griffin, but not go too far away and I thought Georgia was the perfect place for me. He was real happy and he just told me to make sure I am going with my heart."
Jackson is commitment number 12 for the Bulldogs and he is right near or at the top when talking defensive linemen in the Peach State.

[Seppeh]

Welcome A-TownDawgPound!

[MillDawg007]

I hate this i wish the players could just sign now. If Green leaves us it would be a huge blow. He seems strongly committed now...Also RIVALS puts out the Rivals 250 tommorow. Maybe some of the boys on our list of commits will show up.

[Dmldawg782]

9 of our boys are on the list, not to shabby. Plus we have several others on the 250 with us on their short list.

[MillDawg007]

Top 5 recruiting class in the country next year???

[Seppeh]

Top 5 recruiting class in the country next year???

Why not?

2007 - 9th
2006 - 4th
2005 - 10th
2004 - 6th
2003 - 6th
2002 - 3rd

Thats the past 6 years in the top 10. Why is a top 5 so shocking to you..

[Dmldawg782]

And we add another. Jeremy Longo (DE) from Ft. Lauderdale committed today. Not been evaluated yet, but has some impressive physical stats.

Benches 330, runs 4.6, and squats over 500

He is lucky commit number 13

[MillDawg007]

I wouldnt be surprised at all i was just seeiing if others thought this was possible. I cannot believe how other people on this board feel that UGA is in decline. Especially the TENN fans they have been vastly overated the past 6 years. Check out their preseason rankings and look where they finsih..Not to mention they were a top 3 team when they stunk up the joint in 2005.

[Bulldog Bry]

I wouldnt be surprised at all i was just seeiing if others thought this was possible. I cannot believe how other people on this board feel that UGA is in decline. Especially the TENN fans they have been vastly overated the past 6 years. Check out their preseason rankings and look where they finsih..Not to mention they were a top 3 team when they stunk up the joint in 2005.

The reason other teams think we're in decline:
2001: 8-4
2002: 13-1
2003: 11-3
2004: 10-2
2005: 10-3
2006: 9-4

wins going down, losses going up, so says the stats. No fan looks at another schools recruiting class and says, "Boy, I'd sure like to have THOSE guys! Our guys stink".

I like where we're headed, my only complaint was the QB gap we had between Shockley and Stafford. If they put that much faith in Tereshinski or Barnes (or a young Cox) then coaches missed the call on that. Remember, AJ Bryant was originally recruited as a QB, too. That's the only void in talent we had, hence a 9-4 record. We should be back to contending this year (we redshirted a LOT of talent last year), but everybody else looks good, too.

[MillDawg007]

Yea i agree. Whats your take on the away games at BAMA and at UTK???

[Bulldog Bry]

Yea i agree. Whats your take on the away games at BAMA and at UTK???


Bama is a big unknown to me. I'll be watching them closely as they start the season. They have Arky before us and FSU after us. It's a game they could be overlooking.
Every Dawg fan will tell you that we haven't lost in Knoxvegas since '99. I think you have to give the edge to them this year, if for no other reason because of Ainge. If he starts to falter early on, I'll change my mind but I see him poised for a big year.

[Dmldawg782]

The QB from AJ Green's high school committed to USC last week. He is going to be pushing AJ big time to follow him to USC. Let's hope he maintains the course.

[hmsdawgs]

May be old news...but just read where aj harmon comitted to clemson today. we had been recruiting this guy fairly heavily. at least he committed to an acc school instead of the other sec schools that he was offered from.

[Seppeh]

What a loser.

[Williams-Brice]

I don't see why these kids are drawn to that program. Complete mediocrity in the ACC. Makes no sense. Why can't these kids see that Tammy is not a winner?

[Dmldawg782]

We have a long way to go. We changed the mind of Chris Little this past recruiting year. He committed early to FSU. Plus, after Clemson has another bad year, Bowden will probably be fired. What we don't need is for everyone bad mouthing AJ. So if you hear or see someone bash him remind them of these facts.

[Dmldawg782]

Commit #15 is in. Bryce Ros, a TE/DE committed today. He is rated a 3*. He runs a 4.6. His father played on the 80 UGA championship team.

Word in that another commit is possible this week. Ben Jones, an OL from AL, dominated everyone at the Georgia camp and is leaning heavily towards us. The only other team in the mix is Alabama. His father also played at UGA.

[hmsdawgs]

More important than stars in my opinion is the number of other offers that he had from quality programs. Bryce had the pick of the litter with schools and he chose us. I know he is in-state, but its important to keep the majority of the best players from your home state at your school.
So far, a great year recruiting. Still a long way to go and anything can happen.

[Dmldawg782]

Add another to the list of commits. Ben Jones, a Center from Alabama committed to the Dawgs today. He is commit #16 I believe. He hasn't been ranked or evaluated yet, but has dominated at the past three camps attended. Those would be the Scout.com camp in ATL and the Georgia and Alabama football camps. He is also a legacy as his father played at UGA. He's listed at 6'3/300 and strong.

[Dmldawg782]

Add commit #17. Marcus Dowtin, LB out of Fork Union, committed today. He is a stud. We're closing up fast. I'll get his stats later and post them.

[MillDawg007]

Quick question. Heard rumblings about how AJ GREEN isnt going to be able to make the grades to suit up for the RED&BLACK(was from a Bama fan). Didnt know if it was factual at all.

[hmsdawgs]

I heard that from a Gamecock fan on this board as well. I havent read any articles anywhere saying that grades are an issue.
I wouldnt read too much into it until i see the article(s) myself and what source they are coming from.

AJ has given a lot of interviews about his commitment and has sounded very excited about coming to UGA...as long as he has been committed he has had plenty of time to pick up his grades if they were ever in quesiton.

[08dawg]

aj recently got a real good score on his act so he is alot more likely to qualify.

[Dmldawg782]

AJ's in. His grades just have to be approved by the Clearinghouse. All the haters are still putting out the info on him qualifying.

[reese]

with 2 wrs already committed and i thnk 11 scholarship wrs on the roster...what do yall think the chances of us gettin another wr in this class are?

[Dmldawg782]

Good if its Brice Butler or another high ranking WR. We'll take another with the majority of the others being linemen on both sides of the ball and maybe a DB.

[MillDawg007]

Ive read where Brice is close to narrowing down his list to five schools. It was reported that UGA was going to be left off but he dismissed that statement with a "I really like UGA" statement. Does anyonethink we land this stud.????

[reese]

idk but brice is the only other wideout id want so i hope we get him

[Dmldawg782]

We have a shot, but not a great one. I think he ends up out of state.

[reese]

well at least weve doen better this year in state...last year our in state was piss poor. i think we only got 2 or 3 of the top 10 in state guys

[Dmldawg782]

This year is definitely different. We have racked up in state players. I think last year was something that will happen once every four-five years. Sometimes kids want to go out of state, plus we are developing some good contacts with other states due to our winning over the past several years. That only detracts the number of in-staters we take.

[Bulldog Bry]

Word on Dawgrun is that Vance Cuff is in but Deangelo Tyson will not be able to enroll in January.

[Dmldawg782]

Thats good news on Vance. Hopefully, Deangelo doesnt get to disappointed about having to wait.

[Bulldog Bry]

Spoke too early. They dangled a carrot in front of Cuff. That just sux.

they done him wrong (http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/070907/football_cuff.shtml)

[Dmldawg782]

Ouch, that sucks. Hopefully, they get the problem rectified. I hate to lose him to junior college. He could be of great help to the secondary next year.

[Dmldawg782]

I understand that Deangelo's problem is with his classes as well. That is why he can't get in early. He is still strong on the Dawgs though

[Dmldawg782]

With 17 commits, we are running out of space. I don't think we can take in a full 25 this year. I think we are looking at 22-23; however, I may be wrong. I'll try to find the numbers. Anyway, here's a look at some top layers who we have a good shot at. I'm not saying they commit to us, but we are in their final lists.

Brice Butler, WR
Devonta Bolton, Ath
Tyler Love, OT
Bobbie Massie, OT
Zebrie Samders, OT
Cordy Glenn, OT
Matt PAtchan, OT
BJ Brand, OG
Omeregie Uzzi, OG
Etienne Sabino, LB
Dontavious Jackson, RB
Martin Ward, RB

I think it's obvious that the O line is our focus again with a few playmakers.

[reese]

joe adams, a wr from ark, is also very high on us and we have offered him

[hmsdawgs]

According to Scout, it appears that 4 star Tight End, Dwayne Allen has de-committed to the dawgs. Apparently when we brought on Bryce Ros for the Tight End position it ruffled his feathers.

Its only one article, but its possible we could lose Allen before too long to another school.

[Dmldawg782]

I hate to lose anyone, but TE is probably the one place we really don't need anyone. We have four on the roster now. Add in the fact that Aron White may move over that's five. Dwayne Allen is good though.

[reese]

he is one of the top te's in the country so if us getting a 2 star te scared him off then i wouldnt want him anyway...i dont like players that are scared of comp.

[MillDawg007]

Great point REESE. I want players to come in and show they will work to gain playing time. This isnt highschool football you have to earn your spot all over again. If he does commit he better be ready to compete.

[reese]

yea i like guys like r. jones and q. banks...they were both highly ranked and still commited even tho we have lots of talent at the safety spot already.

[Dmldawg782]

Some aren't afraid of competition. They know the coaches will play whoever deserves it.

[reese]

we aint had a commit in awhile...anyone heard anything?

[Seppeh]

we aint had a commit in awhile...anyone heard anything?

Lost out on Tyler Love yesterday.

[reese]

yea i seen that
i didnt think we would hget him anyway tho
even fater his visit he said bama was still his fav

[Seppeh]

Nah I wasn't to optimistic either. But I was under the impression it was either Alabama or us.

[Dmldawg782]

I wasn't expecting Love either. There is a safety from GA, I forgot his name, but he is down to us and Alabama. I'll try to get his name. I think after that, it will slow down until the season gets going and the players do their official visits.

[MillDawg007]

I heard news about a Safety committed to UCLA might pull his committ and take a look at the Dawgs. I hear the recruit was talking to players who committed to USC and said they regretted not going to UGA. This would be huge i think the kid is the number one safety in the country.

T. LOVE was a longshot for us. Both parents went to Bama so no real surprise there. Saban has gotten 3 recruits out of Bama the past 3 days. One five star and two four stars.

[Dmldawg782]

As long as he can play, I'll take a kid from Cali.

[reese]

i looked him up on rivals...he is the no. 1 safety...4 star..they have him listed as a soft verbal to ucla....i think his name his rahim moore

[Seppeh]

I hear the recruit was talking to players who committed to USC and said they regretted not going to UGA

Regretting going to So. Cal instead of UGA?

Interesting.

[reese]

i think he meant ucla not usc

[hmsdawgs]

Brice Butler committed to USC (west coast) over the weekend. Dont think we really had a chance with him from the start.
Good news is we already have 2 great WR's in this years class and from some chatter I hear we will most likely pick up a 3rd great receiver.

[Seppeh]

Dang. Butler sounded good. Thats too bad we couldn't lock up that in-state gem.

Trojans add '08 offensive centerpiece

Last Friday, USC quietly was tied for fifth for the most ESPN 150 commitments for the Class of 2008.

While the early Trojan class had been built with quality prospects and may have been a bit underrated in the early stages, they had yet to land a recruit with the true offensive excitement usually included in a Pete Carroll recruiting class, like Joe McKnight in USC's No. 1-ranked Class of '07.

That might have all changed Saturday with the commitment from No. 3-ranked WR Brice Butler (Norcross, Ga.).

Butler possesses some of the finest route-running skills in this class and could be the most polished receiver prospect entering college in 2008. He possesses good size with his long, rangy body and is an extremely smooth and fluid athlete. His uses soft hands and great body control to consistently make great adjustments to the deep throw, and his jump ball skills alone should make him a legitmate red-zone threat the moment he steps on the Southern Cal campus. Butler blends the qualities of a possession receiver and a big-play threat all wrapped up in one.

Butler told us that Georgia was not a persistent recruiter for his in-state talent. The commitment of A.J. Green (Ridgeville, S.C./Summerville), the No. 2-rated wide receiver prospect, more than likely sealed its top receiver spot.

Butler's high school teammate Devonta Bolton also committed Saturday, helping Alabama continue its recent torrid recruiting pace.

Bolton is a great blend of size, speed and athleticism, and his continued physical development could determine his eventual college position.

At this time, we feel Bolton will enter college as a receiver, but as he continues to fill out and improves his in-line blocking skills, tight end will be the natural progression, particularly with his great match up possibilities in passing game.

Bolton chose the Tide over a host of schools including Auburn, Georgia, Boston College and Florida.

[Seppeh]

Dang. A.J. Green and DeAngelo Tyson are slipping on Rivals Top 100 list. They used to be #4 and #6 overall. Now they are #5 and #13.

I wonder why this is.

[Dmldawg782]

They tend to drop after they have been committed for awhile. Once the season starts, they'll rise again. Would have been nice to get Butler, but we have two great commits already at WR.

[gatorhater]

Dang. A.J. Green and DeAngelo Tyson are slipping on Rivals Top 100 list. They used to be #4 and #6 overall. Now they are #5 and #13.

I wonder why this is.

they probably got fat and lazy in the offseason...and rivals noticed

seriously---i wouldn't put much stock into it. guys tend to drop when they commit early. it doesn't make them any less of a player.

[Seppeh]

They tend to drop after they have been committed for awhile. Once the season starts, they'll rise again. Would have been nice to get Butler, but we have two great commits already at WR.

Whos the other one beside A.J.?

[Seppeh]

Wow. So I'm probably like the last person on earth to find this out. But Tyson is only 16 years old?

Dayum.

[Dmldawg782]

16 and still growing. He's going to be a monster, especially when he gets into a good workout program.

[Dmldawg782]

Cordy Glenn, an OT from GA, is supposed to announce his decision next week. He is a massive young man. He's the only recruit I'm aware of making a decision with possible UGA implications.

[MillDawg007]

Yeap looks like were hitting a stand still in recruiting...Hopefully our efforts on the recruiting field will pay dividends this season on the field and get some more stud athletes to come to UGA.

[Seppeh]

2008 Recruiting Needs

Georgia

Wide Receiver
The Bulldogs got one of the best receiver prospects in the nation when Israel Troupe out of Tifton, Ga. signed, and fellow freshman Walter Hill out of Gainesville, Ga., appears to have a bright future. That's the good news. The bad news is Sean Bailey, Mikey Henderson, A.J. Bryant and Percie Croffie are seniors . It's also worth noting that while speed hasn't been the issue, inconsistency has plagued this unit, so adding a sure-handed, crisp route runner makes the most sense.

Kicker
Brandon Coutu possesses a rare blend of range and accuracy, but the junior missed seven games with a hamstring injury last year, and backup Andy Bailey is a senior. While redshirt freshman Bo Stansell has a strong leg, he is a walk-on who may be better kicking off rather than attempting field goals. Adding a another kicker would give Stansell some much-need competition and give the Bulldogs a better insurance policy should Coutu miss time with an injury during his senior season.

Inside Linebacker
Georgia got one of the better inside linebackers in the nation when it signed Rennie Curran out of Lilburn, Ga., but depth is quickly becoming an issue here. After all, Brandon Miller is a senior, Marcus Washington is a junior, Benjamin Boyd is a junior and Chris Gaudner is a senior.

[hmsdawgs]

Well...we took care of the kicker situation bringing on the top kicker in the nation...we do need some linebackers in this years class...as well as some big men on both sides of the ball.

I am not worried about the wide receiver position, we have plenty of talent on that side of the ball for this year as well as next year.

[Dmldawg782]

Looks like we've addressed some of our needs already plus some others.

[DanielW4444]

Why did Brice Butler commit to Southern Cal?

[reese]

they told him that he would have a chance to play early...

[DanielW4444]

Dang. A.J. Green and DeAngelo Tyson are slipping on Rivals Top 100 list. They used to be #4 and #6 overall. Now they are #5 and #13.

I wonder why this is.

Probably to keep interest in the website. If all the "top" guys committed early,people wouldn't have a reason to go to their site, so they probably move new ones up to keep the recruitment hype up

[Dmldawg782]

They put WR's in the NFL. Plus, they play for the national title every year due to that weak conference they're in.

[Dmldawg782]

Rumor is that Cordy Glenn will commit to us this week. He wanted to last week, but wanted to come to a game before making that decision.

[DanielW4444]

Rumor is that Cordy Glenn will commit to us this week. He wanted to last week, but wanted to come to a game before making that decision.

Hes a big boy, we could use him.

and to the prior post, yea, USC has put some WRs into the NFL. But damn, I'm bitter, I really wanted to get two of the top WRs. We would have been loaded for a National Championship run in the top conference.

Also, Question: Do you think Cornelius Washington will switch to LB for college? I mean he is 6'4" 225 and runs about a 4.50, Would it be better for him to put on 20lbs and lose a little speed or stay the same and just play LB?

[reese]

Hes a big boy, we could use him.

and to the prior post, yea, USC has put some WRs into the NFL. But damn, I'm bitter, I really wanted to get two of the top WRs. We would have been loaded for a National Championship run in the top conference.

Also, Question: Do you think Cornelius Washington will switch to LB for college? I mean he is 6'4" 225 and runs about a 4.50, Would it be better for him to put on 20lbs and lose a little speed or stay the same and just play LB?

i think he is more around 6'5 and has the frame of a DE and not a LB

[DanielW4444]

I'm just going by Scout, but I know they aren't always right. Even if he puts on about 20lbs, if he can still run a solid 4.6, he could be a beast

[reese]

yea but if u seen him u kno what im talkin about...his frame is just right for a DE. he is too lanky to be a LB i think

[DanielW4444]

I hope we get Dontavious Jackson, but thats a location bias since he goes to school in the county right below me, just like I was glad we got Brandon Wood.

I think Jackson is underrated as a RB, When my old HS played them last year, he gave a 6'3" 240lbs DL a concussion and just ran over him.

I heard that he may have broken his wrist though, which shouldn't hurt his recruitment since it isnt a leg injury.

[Dmldawg782]

I would have loved to get Butler, but wasn't expecting it. I hope we get D. JAckson. He is a stud.

It's possible that Washington could play some LB early on. They moved the DE we just signed this past year to LB in order to help depth along with the fact that he is slender, but quick.

I still see him as a DE down the road, but early on, you never know.

[Dmldawg782]

Nick Williams committed today. He is an ATH out of Alabama. He was at the game and thought it was great despite the loss. Commit #17

[reese]

Nick Williams committed today. He is an ATH out of Alabama. He was at the game and thought it was great despite the loss. Commit #17

is he any good?...i cant find him anywhere on rivals

[reese]

uga up to #3 on rivals recruiting rankings

[Dmldawg782]

Still no decision by Cordy Glenn. He is one of our top targets left. He is a monster with room to grow.

[reese]

i noticed that akeem hebron was added to our commit list...i had heard that he was lookin around but i guess he wants to come back to uga

[reese]

uga got #20...5'9 160 rb from florida rivals 3* ranked 11th best all purpose back in the country...dont remember his name tho

[Bulldog Bry]

uga got #20...5'9 160 rb from florida rivals 3* ranked 11th best all purpose back in the country...dont remember his name tho


Carlton Thomas

My VT buddy tells me that Bobbie Maxie (OL) from Lynchburg committed to VA Tech on Saturday. I don't really keep up with recruiting, but he was the only name I knew.

[DanielW4444]

Think we have any shot at Arthur Brown?

[Dmldawg782]

Happy with Thomas!!!

[Bulldog Bry]

Think we have any shot at Arthur Brown?

Sorry, I've told you all I know. And I'm not even sure of that. I'm not a big fan of following recruiting until they sign. And then only if they make it through the Michael Adams hoop. And then only if they can make it through the summer without:
1. getting arrested for driving on a suspended license
2. getting busted for drinking
3. having fake ID's.
etc, etc, etc.

(and yes, Seppeh, I'm still a recruiter........:laugh:)

[reese]

R. Moore...rivals #1 ranked safety for 2008 was on an official visit last weekend. he has verbally committed to ucla tho..but that verbal was given a few months back

[Dmldawg782]

Great couple of days with Thomas and Xavier Avery committing. Both are studs. We may ed up losing Avery to MLB, but he is a good player and hopefully his commit helps us with his teammate Josh Jarboe.

[MillDawg007]

WE ARE NOW the number one ranked class in recruiting this season. R. Samuel just jumped to a 5* player. Lets hope they all remain committed and recieve eligibility GO DAWGS.

[DanielW4444]

Knowshon Moreno, Top 5 RB; Caleb King, Top 5 RB; Richard Samuel, Top 5 RB.

Can anyone say Wing T formation?

[Dmldawg782]

Samuel is going to play LB. He hits like a ton of bricks. The interesting thing is that he is only 16 yoa. He's graduating early and enrolling in December. Lots of people compare him to Tray Blackmon from Auburn.

Still have a shot at Jarboe. D. JAckson announces Halloween night. The other big fish we want are Cordy Glenn and Zebrie Sanders, both OL. That will cap off a great class!!!

[DanielW4444]

I really want Brandon Thompson, Vinston Painter and Toby Jackson.

Painter will be good for the OL.

If we could get Thompson and Jackson to go along with Tyson and Washington, you're talking about a stout DL in a few years.

WS DE- C. Washington
DL- B. Thompson
DL- D. Tyson
SS DE- Toby Jackson

If they fill out in weight
CW- 240
BT- 305
DT-290
TJ- 265

That would be a tough group to stop but right now, we only have 2/4

[USCfan17]

If you honestly think C. Washington will have a chance in the NCAA you are crazy.

I go to Burke County High School (same as C. Washington)... I am in the same classes as he is... The boy is not a good football player.... He is just fast and big.... I also go to most games... only thing he will succeed in is maybe Track...

[DanielW4444]

Ok, I'll believe 2 recruiting websites that have him ranked highly instead of "random jealous SCAR fan"

[reese]

Ok, I'll believe 2 recruiting websites that have him ranked highly instead of "random jealous SCAR fan"

i 2nd that...tomaro dontavious jackson annouces his verbal