15 questions with Orson Charles about Georgia, Tennessee and Southern Cal
Orson Charles (Tampa Tribune)
Georgia will close the books on its 2009 recruiting class after Friday’s announcement by tight end Orson Charles of Tampa. Charles is one of nation’s top unsigned seniors and deciding between Georgia, Tennessee and Southern Cal. Here are 15 questions with Charles:
Q. Where do you stand at this moment with picking a college on Friday? A. “Really, at this point, I’m not really sure. I’m talking to [members of my church], and they say, ‘Orson, keep praying about it, and keep reading Proverbs. God is going to help you with this.’”
Q. If you had to pick a school [on Wednesday night], could you do it? A. “No sir, I sure couldn’t. I’m still not sure. I’m in the process of praying about it, and I have a few more meetings. I know I want to sit down with [NFL wide receiver] Michael Clayton, and he has me set up to talk to some of his friends. I still have to talk with my high school coach. I’ll probably have one more meeting with my family and take it from there.”
Q. You recently talked with former NFL coach Tony Dungy. What advice did he give you? A. “He said that I couldn’t go wrong with any of the three schools. He said they all have great coaches that are going to have a steady job from here out. He said I have to take the next step, seeing where I see myself playing for the next four years.”
Q. What are the advantages and disadvantages for Georgia? A. “My [former teammate at Plant High], Aaron Murray, is there. I feel very comfortable with the coaches. They’ve been recruiting me the longest, one full year. I like how they attack at practice. They get after it. Every time Aaron and I went to watch practices last year, they’d always have at least one fight. That’s not hatred; that’s tough love which builds character. Another thing, I went to [UGA's summer] camp and got after it with [tight ends coach John Lilly]. We chest-bumped and everything. He gets really excited about coaching players, and I like that.”
Q. Tennessee? A. “Tennessee is a very good program. They have history. Another advantage is playing in front of 108,000 people. You wave your arm and the whole stadium shakes. All of their coaching staff comes from the NFL, so they know what it takes to get to that next level. You can tell their coaches have a passion for the game. They expect the best, and they want to win. The other teams want to do that, too. But I feel like something is different about Tennessee. They have a chip on their shoulder, which is good.”
Q. Southern Cal? A. “That’s USC. USC speaks for itself. You play there, and it seems like you’re guaranteed to go pro and play in the Rose Bowl. You compete for national championships like every year. A lot of people talk about the players and stuff, but it all starts with the coaches. They are very laid back. What you see is what you get. I had a very good time on my official visit. There were a lot of positives. It was just a great place to be at.”
Q. When is the last time you’ve talked with the head coaches of all three schools? Georgia’s Mark Richt, Tennessee’s Lane Kiffin, and Southern Cal’s Pete Carroll? A. “I talked with [Richt] on Tuesday night, and I’m going to call Lilly in a little bit. Kiffin? It’s been a while. Carroll? He left me a message and I’m going to try him back in a few minutes.”
Southern Cal coach Pete Carroll is trying to lure Orson Charles away from two SEC schools (AP).
Q. Your high school quarterback, Aaron Murray, signed with Georgia. How does that affect Georgia’s chances? A. “It makes a difference. Like with every wide receiver or tight end, you would like to know what type of quarterback you have. I know what Aaron can do. We’re good friends. He really loves Georgia. He would like it for me to play at Georgia with him. But he wants me to pick the school that best fits me. I told Aaron if it’s Georgia, then let’s go ahead and win the national championship. If it’s not Georgia, then we’ll still be good friends down the road.”
Q. You said Georgia has reserved you the No. 7 jersey, previously worn by Matthew Stafford. What about the other schools? A. “With Georgia, we talk about it a lot. They said ‘yes’ from the beginning. I know Tennessee is OK with it. USC? I think I’ll have the No. 7 if I go there. I know [Carroll] left me a message saying that he had some very, very good news. It may have something to do with that.”
Q. With Southern Cal, you’ve been negotiating for No. 7 with heralded quarterback recruit Matt Barkley. What’s the latest with that? A. “I think I have a chance, I really do. We’ve been sending text messages to each other. I might have a chance to get No. 6 when it becomes available. I know they [USC coaches] said they have been talking to Reggie Bush about un-retiring his jersey [No. 5]. If I had a choice, I’d take 7 everywhere. We’ll see.”
Q. How does reserving your jersey number affect your college decision? A. “I know when you get to the next level, you get the number they give you. I want to live my life to the fullest, and wearing my number in college is one of my dreams. But it’s not all that. If I can’t get it, I can’t get it. In the end, the most important thing is playing ball.”
Q. You are very close with your family. How will distance affect your decision? A. “It won’t. I sat down and talked to my mom. She said she flat-out wants me to go to the best school, and not to worry about her. She will be able to come to my games, even if she has to work overtime.”
Q. What have all three schools told you about meeting college entrance requirements? A. “None of them have talked about it because my guidance counselor told them what the situation was. I know a lot of people don’t think I’m qualified. But I am. I am ready to go. That’s why the schools haven’t mentioned it. It’s not an issue.”
Mark Richt hopes O.C. will be No. 20 for Georgia's 2009 recruiting class. Charles will announce on Friday (Jason Getz/AJC)
Q. What has it been like waiting more than a month after national signing day? A. “There has been some good and bad with it. A lot of people fall to the hype of national signing day, that they need to sign that day. I was not comfortable with doing that. I was not ready. I still had one more [recruiting trip] to go. I feel more comfortable and relaxed that I’m not being rushed for this life-changing decision. It worked out well for me.”
Q. WIth your college decision, does one school seem to be pulling away from the other two? A. “Yes. I think that’s one of God’s signs. When I talked to Tony Dungy, he said the school that is the best fit for me will work towards me. I’ve been reading Proverbs and praying to God, and I think more and more of that confusion is going away. When it gets to Friday, we’ll have to see what school it is.”
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Little Brave
March 5th, 2009
7:01 am
Seems to me he just likes the publicity like another couple guys named Oku and Brown. He knows where he’s going and so do they!
BravesFan79
March 5th, 2009
7:26 am
I disagree with Ga grad student and thing UGA is leading the way! This guy can be the next Leonard Pope. And he sounds like a high character guy that has a good head on his shoulders. Football could use more guys like him. Im a GA and GT fan,but i hope UGA gets him.
SEC fan
March 5th, 2009
8:09 am
Regardless of who plays for the NC, the level of competition in the SEC is far superior to any other conference in the US. Hopefully Orson will end up in the SEC somewhere, meanwhile don’t expect USC to ever have a home and home series with any of the top SEC teams. As with Jarvis Jones, Charles will get very strong indications that he will be a first year starter at USC. The ‘you will be a starter’ approach seems to work very well for USC year in and year out. I wish Charles well whatever he chooses to do.
JB
March 5th, 2009
8:09 am
This young man ought to major in marketing….Geez…………
sswinfordawg
March 5th, 2009
8:13 am
I disagree with UGA grad. I’m about 85% sure this kid is going to be a dawg. If he is as religious as this article and the other articles i have read make him seem then he will play for Richt. I mean UGA offers so much more than these other schools I find it hard to believe that he will go anywhere else. BravesFan, not the next leonard pope. He doesn’t have the height. He will be the next Ben Watson.
Einstein
March 5th, 2009
8:14 am
Read between the lines….
HE mentioned God like every other word and based on yesterdays AJC (you had to know they were setting up todays interview) Richt apparently prays for the players to sign with UGA rather than somehing important like family health, world peace, etc.
Based on his apparent academic progress…he probably actually spells Dawg correctly already! LOL
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March 5th, 2009
8:18 am
[...] 15 questions with Orson Charles about Georgia, Tennessee and Southern Cal | College Football Recruit… Q. When is the last time you’ve talked with the head coaches of all three schools? Georgia’s Mark Richt, Tennessee’s Lane Kiffin, and Southern Cal’s Pete Carroll? A. “I talked with [Richt] on Tuesday night, and I’m going to call Lilly in a little bit. Kiffin? It’s been a while. Carroll? He left me a message and I’m going to try him back in a few minutes.” not good __________________ "It is such a comfort to know that Jesus’ wounds remain visable in his risen body. Our wounds are not taken away, but become sources of hope to others." Henri Nouwen [...]
Clay
March 5th, 2009
8:27 am
A source in Tampa is suggesting that he leaning towards Tennessee. I have to admit that the situation there is probably going to guarantee him the most playing time…
They moved their two most touted TE to different positions… Which pretty much means there is only one TE in the equation and he is more of a run blocker than a recieiver…
SEC fan
March 5th, 2009
8:29 am
Einstein, yesterday’s article was a good one. Sorry you totally missed the point. Me thinks Einstein is a misnomer for you.
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March 5th, 2009
8:32 am
[...] 15 questions with Orson Charles about Georgia, Tennessee and Southern Cal | College Football Recruit… Q. When is the last time you’ve talked with the head coaches of all three schools? Georgia’s Mark Richt, Tennessee’s Lane Kiffin, and Southern Cal’s Pete Carroll? A. “I talked with [Richt] on Tuesday night, and I’m going to call Lilly in a little bit. Kiffin? It’s been a while. Carroll? He left me a message and I’m going to try him back in a few minutes.” not good __________________ "It is such a comfort to know that Jesus’ wounds remain visable in his risen body. Our wounds are not taken away, but become sources of hope to others." Henri Nouwen Last edited by rexvol; Today at 08:23 AM.. [...]
Too Easy
March 5th, 2009
8:49 am
Einstein = Moronic Chatter (squared)
Jimmy"Superfly"Snuka
March 5th, 2009
8:51 am
Chest thumping with the dog coach and wearing old number 7. Yeah buddy, that would have put it over the top. He should be a dog. Man please.
Watson
March 5th, 2009
9:10 am
I find it funny that some UGA fans suggest UT has nothing to offer a TE. We have Jason Witten (the BEST TE in the NFL) and we also had Brad Cottam drafted in the 3rd round despite rarely playing. Those are just two recent examples. We also will have a new offense that involves the TE a good bit in the passing game. Just look at the TE production under Kiffin as OC at Southern Cal and the TE production at Purdue under Chaney when he was OC. I’m not saying Charles ends up at UT, but they have plenty to offer him.
YoungDawg
March 5th, 2009
9:13 am
Notice he’s having more contact with UGA than the other two schools so we’re “working towards him”. Come on Orson finish the Drill on the 09 class!
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March 5th, 2009
9:37 am
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Baba O'Riley
March 5th, 2009
9:38 am
Orson Charles blog #54
DirtyDawg
March 5th, 2009
10:09 am
If the young man is sincere in his beliefs then I suspect I know where he’ll be going. God may not care anything about football, but don’t tell that to those that rely on him, or his word, for guidance.
Pi$$onaDAWG
March 5th, 2009
10:13 am
I hate UGA TightEnds because they chip the end and drag across the middle catch a pass and score a TD against my Tech Jackets. Uga uses the Tightend better than most schools. I hate that UGA has used it’s TE so well against us.
NoVols
March 5th, 2009
10:15 am
Is anyone else as sick of hearing about this kid as I am? I don’t care if you go to Georgia or not. One undersized tight end is not going to make or break the team. He’s not even going to play tight end. He’ll be an H-back type if he’s not a wide out. Hey Orson, we get it. You need the attention that come with waiting to sign. Please, go to Tennessee. That’s a program who’s best get this off-season was the new coasch’s dad. But enough already with the “who’s he going to sign with.”
Baba O'Riley
March 5th, 2009
10:18 am
Blog on religion and Orson Charles. Slow days indeed
Bamafan
March 5th, 2009
10:23 am
Your best shoot at winning a national championship is at USC, but go to Georgia and you will be all
SEC as a TE and win SEC championships. Forget about the vols that is a trainwreck about to happen!!
Baba O'Riley
March 5th, 2009
10:29 am
A Bama fan saying UGA will win SEC Championships??? Interesting.
Bamafan
March 5th, 2009
10:42 am
Richt may need to change the dc at georgia to win a national champioship, I love the WHO!!
Tide rising
March 5th, 2009
10:48 am
Sounds like the dawgs have the inside track. They’ve recruited him the longest, his qb from high school will be there with him, and UGA has a big advantage over USC in distance and also a small advantage over UT in distance. If he comes from a poor family and it sounds like he does because his mom would have to work 2 jobs to travel then it sounds like it would be a lot cheaper and closer for her to attend his games at UGA since they will all be in the immediate southeast. I’ve got no dog in this fight but it seems to me that he would be foolish not to go to UGA over the other 2 schools.
mcdawg
March 5th, 2009
10:53 am
USC is on the verge of imploding w/ R. Bush investigation-no checks on the system -P. Carroll has had an amazing run but i have feeling things are catching up to him out there-
it does sound like USC is leading the way
MegaT
March 5th, 2009
10:54 am
Georgia has nothing extra to offer that Tennessee or USC can’t. Some of you DAWG fans need to quit looking at things through your Georgia red glasses. Why don’t we just let this kid follow his heart and accept it as that instead of trying to discredit another schoool. Georgia, Tennessee or USC will all be better with this kid on their roster. Good luck to whoever gets him. Go Vols!
Bill W.
March 5th, 2009
10:59 am
I’m glad Mr. Charles is using prayer to guide him. Good for him. Wherever he decides you know it will be a decision God has helped him come up with. I hope he comes to UGA but then again it may not be whats supposed to happen. Good luck Mr. Charles. Never stop praying.
Einstein, how do you know what CMR prays about? Do you go to church with him?
SEC87
March 5th, 2009
11:17 am
Is it just me? Or does anybody else think there’s no way on God’s green earth that this kid will play TE for UGA? He’s 6′2″ 216lbs. Richt has never had a TE that small…if he ever does play TE at UGA it will be in a couple of years when he puts on 30 lbs. I’m pretty sure Richt promised him he would be a TE. We’ll just have to see if Richt will actually keep his word like he should.
Tony
March 5th, 2009
11:32 am
I realize that there are a lot of UGA fans that read the AJC (LOL). This young man is best suited at USC, hands down. For the reasons that he mentioned; national exposure, a chance to compete each year for the National Title, and he is almost assured an NFL career. Stop salivating hairy Dogs fans!
Opiner
March 5th, 2009
11:39 am
SEC87 is right. He will be a situational tight end that plays on passing downs only unless he really packs on a lot of weight. Standard every down tight ends nowadays are more like 6′4 or taller and 240lbs or heavier since blocking is what they will do the majority of the time. He’s a tweener as in “in between” that probably won’t be any impact player at the college level. Not big enough to be a true every down tight end and too slow to be a true receiving threat like a regular wide receiver or slot receiver.
While it sounds like the kid is just a genuine kid that is having a truly hard time deciding it always makes you wonder how much of this is just for hype and ego gratification. I think in the case of Bryce Brown the kid just wants to have his ego gratified and stroked for as long as he can. I was glad to see Miami tell him to make a decision or lose their offer. They just moved on without him.
PTC DAWG
March 5th, 2009
11:51 am
Good luck to the kid..
Just so he knows, GT beat UGA last year 45-42…more to follow.
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bigdawg01
March 5th, 2009
12:17 pm
This guy is all UGA. He has not spoken to Kiffin in a while, and he is calling TE coach Lilly? Why, because he is coming to UGA. Remember, he transferred to Plant to play with Aaron Murray. At USC he will be lost in the shuffle, and at UGA a STAR! TN has no chance, trainwreck puts it mildly. BTW, has anyone told Kiffin he doesnt have a QB? Good Luck in Gainesville, Lane! Meyer is going to beat you senseless.
Joe
March 5th, 2009
12:28 pm
He will be a VOL. He has already called the coaches and told them his decision.This is gonna bring the Dawg hate for Kiffin to a new level
Disgusted
March 5th, 2009
12:31 pm
It is absolutely disgusting that these high school KIDS are trying to act like 1st round draft picks and holding out! Some even have advisor’s. They really are agents without the title due to NCAA violations. I do not care how good they are rated by anyone. They still have to make the team and compete. This is setting a very bad precedence that needs to be stopped. Plain and simple. Give them one full week after the signing date. If you miss that day, you lose a year of eligibility! The NCAA has to stop this activity now. I wish GA, UT, and USC would tell this KID, sorry we don’t have a place for you!
Huh?
March 5th, 2009
12:31 pm
I guess I’m in the minority here. I have never seen Orson Charles play a down of football, nor have I ever met him. I do not know a single thing about him other than what I read on the internet.
I bet Orson is surprised at the large number of anonymous strangers in internet land that know so much about him. I sure as heck would be.
Huh?
March 5th, 2009
12:34 pm
Yeah, what total classless thug taking time to make the most important decision of his life to date. I always make life altering decisions on the fly with as little information as possible. That shows character.
Jesus H. Christ.
2BT
March 5th, 2009
12:46 pm
National Championship contention – go to USC. However, if you desire getting beaten by the Gators and Jacket for the forseeable future and getting to see beautiful downtown Orlando or Tampa Bay on New Years, nobody does it like Georgia!
Disgusted
March 5th, 2009
12:52 pm
Response to HUH. Everyone else is able to make a decision in a timely manner. This is just purely trying to be in the spotlight! Four months to ponder a life decision is a long time. Now he is going on six months. Ridiculous!
Florida Vol
March 5th, 2009
1:02 pm
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BAMA STAN
March 5th, 2009
1:07 pm
31-0 at the half?!!!
Charles would be a good fit in UGA’s offensive philosophy.
Although they have not thrown as much to the tight end in recent years – the TE position is more than an extra O – Lineman.
USC is like tefflon Tennessee – no charges will stick against Reggie Bush and USC. Just like T. Martin being on the payroll – facts came out – nothing happened. Bush has been gone too long and the NCAA does not want to have Bush return the Heisman and put one of their ELITE draws through an embarrassing situation.
Tennessee – I agree with a post from the other day. Kiffin will be a big success – or will be gone in three years. Have to give him credit as he has a good staff – and wants to be the USC of the SEC.
Problem with being the USC of the SEC is – Alabama, Auburn, Florida, UGA and LSU are very good programs. Pac 10 will have a couple of teams up there – but not consistently. More on the level of So Carolina, Ole Miss (which was good last year) and KY. Not bad programs – but have the big 6 SEC schools in front in front of them.
Kiffin landed and is making noise – let’s see if his noise turns into a THUD!!!! I hope so – would love to see Tennessee be mediocre for the next few years – not a fun experience!!!
Ty
March 5th, 2009
1:14 pm
Good luck, fellas, who cares, I mean, USc, bananas, go on out there and you will prob have regrets. Tenn, Ga, SEC all the way……..
UGA sure sends alot of young men to the pros, (usually their Jr,yr…..)
But, in a 100 yrs, it wont matter….
renegade
March 5th, 2009
1:14 pm
puhleese just hurry up and do what ya gonna do
Cuz
March 5th, 2009
1:15 pm
I am just glad the kid is taking this seriously, praying for guidance and consulting with whom are important in his life; church, family. Wherever he goes, be it my alma matta UGA or the others, good luck to you Orson. God indeed has a plan for you.
And that is all I have to say about that.
Baba O'Riley
March 5th, 2009
1:36 pm
Just curious…what makes Lilly (never heard of him) the best TE oach in the country?
RxDawg
March 5th, 2009
1:41 pm
SEC fan…your ignorance is astounding.
USC scheduled a home & home with Auburn and Arkansas earlier this decade and won all 4 games with only 1 of those games even remotely close.
gdawginkalamazoo
March 5th, 2009
1:41 pm
Sound like a respectful young man who has a tough decision to make. Good luck to him no matter his choice.
St Peter
March 5th, 2009
1:46 pm
God told me he is going to be a Vol. He is a UT fan and he didnt want this young man to get his face knocked off by Eric Berry.
what?
March 5th, 2009
1:46 pm
Keep up folks. Everyone knows that he will not be a traditional TE at UGA. When someone mentioned that UGA would use him as one, he called Richt to make sure it wasn’t true because Richt had already told Orson that they would develop schemes to use him split out in the slot etc. and not only as the traditional chip and drag TE. (All of this has been previously reported by Rivals and AJC). And for those of you who haven’t seen him play, go to youtube. He is a very good big reciever who can really go up and get the ball high. He may be a hybrid, but maybe that means we will get a whole lotta mileage out of him.
Matt
March 5th, 2009
1:57 pm
Georgia grad student said: “Will someone from Georgia please call this young man and tell him that a tight end from Georgia is “guaranteed” the best shot to the NFL?
Really??? Don’t let my man Jason Witten, #1 value TE in the whole National Football League, hear this. Trust me, he will slap the crap out of you. Seriously, which TE from Georgia you want to put before Jason Witten, bring him on!!!!!
bank walker
March 5th, 2009
2:17 pm
For those who says he will get better exposure @ USC than UGA. You must be smoking the good stuff. 1. He will be playing in the SEC, almost Every game is televised! 2. UGA uses their TEs to the maximum. 3. There is no Pac 10 conference championship game on primetime, like the SEC. 4.The SEC and ESPN just signed a mega deal. I could go to twenty, but I do not feel the need to! GO DAWGS!!!!!!!
SEC fan
March 5th, 2009
2:18 pm
RxDawg, my comment stated “top SEC teams”. If you think Auburn and Arkansas are top SEC teams then your ignorance exceeds mine. Next time read before shooting your mouth off.
hop
March 5th, 2009
2:20 pm
young man you are doing the right thing by seeking the will of GOD in your life.
I am a dawg through and through,but you must go by what your heart is saying to you.
Reading the book of proverbs is a wonderful way to seek the lord ,since it is about GOD’S wisdom.We all could use some of that in our own life.
AceDawg
March 5th, 2009
2:28 pm
USC should always be worthy of consideration if you are an athlete and can play under Carrol. That said, it isn’t like UGA isn’t loading the NFL with players and that UGA can’t compete with every team in the nation every year. I’d say the difference is that football never dies at UGA. USC is glamour, and UGA is grit. Be a Dawg and tear it up Orson! We have had a minor slump with tight ends and hope you can work hard and have a chance at being the next Leonard Pope or Ben Watson or Randy McMichael.
Oledawg
March 5th, 2009
2:29 pm
How can some of you blog on here without information on this guy. If you were a UGA fan then you would have the info . If you ain’t, who cares what you think?
He started the recruitment visits late and is not posturing behind any “minder” like Bryce Brown. He focused on winning his high school championship first, then went on his last visitations. I think April 1 is the deadline for highschoolers to commit to college. Feb 4 was set as formal committment date by letter, but doesn’t mean that is the last day for notification. It means that other schools can stop recruiting them when they sign their LOI.
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JW
March 5th, 2009
2:44 pm
I think all the schools have something to offer Orson or he would not still have them under consideration. I think that he is has been talking to the UGA coaches the most recently tells me that UGA is the leader. I also think because this young man is such seems to keep referencing his faith, and praying, and meeting with his pastor, makes me think that UGA is probably the best “fit” for him. I do not see ED O and the wild boy shirtless coaches of UT having that same nurturing effect with this kid.
hem o'roid
March 5th, 2009
3:26 pm
He’s a lock for ugay. However, if he chooses usc, or, ut, I will laugh my arse off til my hemoroids drag the ground!! I’ll do it anyway–bwahahahahahahahhahaha and hearty har har.
what?
March 5th, 2009
3:45 pm
For those of you who say he is just a prima donna for not signing on NSD and waiting and therefore don’t want him, Hershel Walker waited until late March or early April to decide. That worked out pretty good for us and Walker is no prima donna
Will
March 5th, 2009
4:02 pm
Your 6′2″ 216 and you think you can block at this level? Just wait till’ summer practice starts and my boy Justin Houston is coming at you all day long. But that will make you better and tougher in the long run. But you might want to bulk up a little before you step on the UGA campus. We have more talent on defense than some NFL teams!
Baba O'Riley
March 5th, 2009
4:15 pm
So every player on UGA’s defense will play in the NFL? That would have to be the case if your defense has more talent than some NFL teams. UGA’s defense got a dose of Formula 409 in their last home game.
Gen Neyland
March 5th, 2009
4:29 pm
Denver Dog, Odell ring any bells..? Quincy..? No need to go on. Glass houses, Grasshopper…BTW, when was UT’s last probation in football..? UGA’s..?
dawes
March 5th, 2009
4:30 pm
i think if orson charles want to win a national champion he better go to georgia
jasonb
March 5th, 2009
4:33 pm
he will go to ut,at usc he will get lost in the crowd, and georgia is the most underachieving team in the nation with the quality players they have, if carroll was coach for georgia they would have 2 national championships, i moved to georgia from south carolina and am tired of hearing about the 1980 team and hershal walker, if he goes to tennessee they will be better than georgia in 2 to 3 seasons. mark my words.
kauai dawg
March 5th, 2009
4:52 pm
Mr. Charles,
Finish the Drill you will be a great DAWG! We are looking forward to your college career as a prep to your pro career. God Bless!
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bank walker
March 5th, 2009
4:56 pm
Jasonb, I think you might need to move back to south carolina with all that ignorance.
Vols4Life
March 5th, 2009
4:58 pm
As a Vols fan i would love to get him but i do believe he is going to Georgia,i think it will be the best for him especially since his High School QB is there even though they just played together for 1 year.
jasonb
March 5th, 2009
5:02 pm
bank walker i know the truth hurts.
jasonb
March 5th, 2009
5:05 pm
bank walker i dont pull for any of these teams, you are about to see how much better tennessees staff is than your own, i know the truth hurts though.
Larry d
March 5th, 2009
5:11 pm
I believe the best tight end in pro fooball came from Tennessee Jason Witten. I can’t even think of a tight end that came from ga. uga gets less done with more every year. I hope they are picked # 1 pre season again Talent is wasted in ga. No it(ga) doesn’t need to be capitalized. Go Vols.
Tex
March 5th, 2009
5:22 pm
Denver Dog, Watson, Pope and/or Millner better than Witten? Seriously? Think you might lay off the Puppy Chow.
USC has a dynamic program. OC could go there for the name recognition but would sit for 2 years.
UGA has a load of talent that seems to falter in the big games. Not sure he is a fit there.
UT has a storied history, but has seen hard times of late. They have plenty of potential for a return to glory with the new staff…ala USC with the hiring of Carroll a few years back.
Personally, I think OC chooses UGA – - – and personally, I think his best option would be UT.
We shall see.
Cali Dawg
March 5th, 2009
5:53 pm
Hey Florida Vol, you must have fried your little brain in the sun. Calling CMR an a**hole is likely calling George Bush a saint. What the hell are you thinking questioning his lobbying UGA for the national championship game. He would be an a** if he didn’t. you vols are real f*&&&* hicks. Get a life..
Cuz
March 5th, 2009
7:09 pm
Slow down the riot. The young man picks tommorrow and we can all go back to hating Willie and wondering if Coach Richt is intense enough. Maybe Coach Kiffen will give us some more blog material. I feel sorry for Saint Nick, the SEC has a new whipping boy. He probably feels like Steve Superior, a lonely soul crying in the wilderness.
JustCallMeChamp
March 5th, 2009
7:40 pm
The reason you can’t make up your mind Orson is there is that little thing in the back of your mind thats saying to you…I could play for the National Champs! I know it’s there ’cause you’re a Fla boy at heart. Now we forgive you Orson for dropping that crystal football last year in Gainesville and guess what? We got another brand new one anyway!And someone at Plant High told me you really like rings, is that true? Well we got plenty of those too! So go get your grades and everything in order and come on back down cause home’s calling you!
Chase
March 5th, 2009
7:48 pm
It doesn’t seem like Tennessee is on top, but I would assume Tony Dungy and Monte Kiffin would have a pretty good friendship.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Coach Dungy gave UT a little more of a nod.
UGA_2001
March 5th, 2009
7:59 pm
Georgia Grad student- just shut up. You have no idea where he is going and neither does anyone else.
Why post something negative when you know not of what you speak?
Unreal. My fellow UGA fans are a trip.
Sterling Boyd
March 5th, 2009
8:31 pm
Sometimes the big recruits don’t pan out.
Robair
March 5th, 2009
9:56 pm
“Will someone from Georgia please call this young man and tell him that a tight end from Georgia is “guaranteed” the best shot to the NFL? Far more than USC and UT. Orson, you seem very smart. Look at the facts. It doesn’t get any better than Georgia for NFL tight ends.”
That would be lying! USC is his best shot for the league if he is willing to compete.
shane#1
March 5th, 2009
10:30 pm
Cuz, aren’t you going to sing for us tonight? I have thought this matter over and Orson, here it is. 1. reasons to attend uga. a. UGA sends a lot of TEs to the pros. b. UGA uses the TEs in the traditional manner, like most NFL teams. c. Coach Richt’s religious beliefs closely mirrow yours d. Your Buddy and HS QB may be your QB at UGA. 2. Reasons not to pick UGA. a. You want to be a “hybrid” TE. UGA already has a “hybrid” TE. b. Arthur is bigger than you and probably a better blocker. If WRs are expected to block at UGA how about TEs? c. Do you really rexpect Brown or Green or King to sit on the bench while you line up at WR? Well, looks like it’s four-three in UGA’s favor.
GEORGE MCKEEHAN
March 5th, 2009
11:01 pm
OKU SIGNED WITH UT TONIGHT, CHARLES WILL FRIDAY.
15 Questions with Orson Charles — VolNation
March 6th, 2009
1:12 am
[...] Orson Charles, one of the top-ranked unsigned seniors in the class of 2009, sat down with the Atanta Journal-Constitution to dicuss his recruitment. Charles, a tight end from Tampa, Florida, will announce his school of choice this Friday between Georgia, Southern Cal, and Tennessee. Link [...]
Mitun
March 6th, 2009
1:37 am
Orson, please choose UGA. We need the combination of you and Aaron Murray at UGA to bring home a national championship title to Athens, Ga.
Recruiting Observations This Morning | MrSEC.com
March 6th, 2009
9:24 am
[...] for Charles, it’s still believed that Georgia is the leader for the Florida tight end, but according to a Q&A Charles did with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Southern Cal has made a late push.Charles will announce his [...]
WestPalmDawg
March 6th, 2009
9:26 am
Sounds like he’s heading to USC. Orson might want to rethink geographical reference. If his mom’s working overtime, can she afford to fly to California 1-3 times a month? Will she have time?
I drive from Tampa to Atlanta every month, it’s a lot easier AND cheaper trip than a flight to LAX.
SEC fan
March 6th, 2009
9:32 am
WestPalmDawg, his mother says she will sacrifice the money and the time for him. Wouldn’t it be nice if he put his mother first. I would think doing something nice for his mom by not putting her through all that would be a huge factor in his decision process. She could go to all home games and some away games if he stays with UGA and she wouldn’t have to work overtime to do it.
dawgstephen
March 6th, 2009
10:00 am
Let’s just wish him the best no matter his decision. I have said before, at this point with the great stadiums, facilities and great fans, one big decision and difference is the COACH he will play for. Im biased, but i do know who i would choose. Good luck and God Bless Orson.
Top 10 reasons Orson Charles might pick Georgia today | College Football Recruiting
March 6th, 2009
10:08 am
[...] Tight end Orson Charles of Tampa, one of the nation’s top unsigned seniors, is scheduled to pick this afternoon between Georgia, Tennessee and Southern Cal. Here are 10 reasons we here at the AJC think O.C. just might pick UGA (to get all acronym-y about it). [...]
tennezz
March 6th, 2009
1:05 pm
Good luck Orson where ever you choose to go! Pay no attention to the ga. dog fans, they haven`t had their enema yet!
CO
March 7th, 2009
11:30 am
Great interview Michael Carvell. He has decided to become a Bulldog.
The Buzz » Blog Archive » 15 Questions with Orson Charles About Georgia, Tennessee and …
March 12th, 2009
5:26 pm
[...] Q. You recently talked with former NFL coach Tony Dungy . What advice did he give you? A. “He said that I couldn’t go wrong with any of the three schools. He said they all have great coaches that are going to have a steady job from here …Page 2 [...]