RB Washaun Ealey making the grades to play for UGA
ALSO: Ex-UGA LB recruit to visit Tennessee
UGA signed one RB last year -- Washaun Ealey, who is "almost there" with meeting college entrance requirements (AJC)
Washaun Ealey, who some say is the state’s most accomplished tailback since Herschel Walker, has to clear one final hurdle before making it to Georgia.
The record-breaking senior from Emanuel County Institute told the AJC that he is close to meeting college entrance requirements.
“I’m almost there. By the time graduation comes around, I should be fine,” Ealey said Tuesday night. “I’m doing good in all my classes. I’ve got the test scores. If I keep my grades where they are now, then my test scores are good enough for me [to be academically qualified]. It’s really looking good now.”
Ealey’s sprint toward graduation is a major storyline over the next two months for UGA. The Bulldogs lost Knowshon Moreno to the NFL, and only signed one running back in this year’s recruiting class, Ealey. Georgia coach Mark Richt, who rarely talks about recruits before they arrive on campus, has often mentioned Ealey this spring as a strong candidate for the tailback rotation next season. Ealey’s name will appear on the depth chart the day he reports.
“Georgia fans don’t need to worry, I’m good … I’m going to make it,” Ealey said. As a backup plan, Ealey said UGA coaches have told him that Hargrave (Va.) Military Prep or Georgia Military Junior College are emergency plans. “But we really don’t discuss those options, because we’re all confident I’ll be at Georgia.”
Last weekend, Ealey attended G-Day, his first visit to Georgia’s campus since January. “It was great. I got to meet a lot of the recruits I didn’t know.”
The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Ealey said he is at nearly 100-percent after being hindered with back and ankle injuries during football season. “I’m a lot better. I’m playing baseball.” Ealey plays outfield for Emanuel County Institute and bats leadoff. He has been clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.4 seconds and is a constant threat on the basepaths, stealing as many as four bases in a baseball game.
During his prolific high school career at the Class A football powerhouse, Ealey rushed for nearly 8,000 yards and set state records for career and single-season touchdowns. He is ranked as the country’s No. 11 running back by Rivals.
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April 15th, 2009
7:08 am
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dawgfan1911
April 15th, 2009
8:16 am
Maybe this guy will come in and take this position being that no one else will step up. I am so shocked at the lack of hustle and determination by Caleb King. He may go down as the biggest bust in Georgia tailback history.
Charlotte Dawg
April 15th, 2009
9:01 am
So the 40 yard dash scores on rivals and scout, etc were incorrect for Ealey? 4.4 sounds more like it! I hope that stat/comment in the article was legitimate.
Aside from grades, is attitude a concern for this guy. I’ve read some negative comments about this kid’s ‘tude and am wondering if that is legit or not as well.
bro.jbennett
April 15th, 2009
9:05 am
I saw this kid play against our local high school team two years ago in the dome. He is amazing. Clinch county is known for stout defense against the run and he had 159 (or something like that) yards against us that day. He is going to be the real deal!
Blindog
April 15th, 2009
9:25 am
The biggest bust, as a running back, was Jasper Sanks. Caleb King will be if not a great rb a very good rb. Ealey’s attitude is a concern.
Boss Dawg1
April 15th, 2009
9:36 am
Jasper sanks was by far the greatest bust at running back at Georgia. I remember him being on the AJC super 11 list coming out of high school, but when he got to UGA he was more like 11th string. Washun will be a great lift for UGA, Mr. dinamic himself. LET’S GO DOGS!
MiltonDawg
April 15th, 2009
9:42 am
Didn’t sport writers claim King was the next Walker back in High School? I agree with many that he has not lived up to any of those expectations. Maybe this is his year, but i’m not sold on him. I will say that if Ealey is as talented as Moreno, let’s not make the same mistake and redshirt him.
Dawgs21
April 15th, 2009
9:45 am
what makes you think that this public forum is a good place to bash a current DAWG (a redshirt sophore at that). Nice fan you are 1911 im sure GT would take you if you wanted to switch sides.
Quedawg4
April 15th, 2009
9:45 am
Caleb will be fine. I think its quite childish of some of the readers who label kids as “busts” before they even get to the first game of their sophomore season!!! Give Caleb a break, Ealey should be fine, as well as Samuel, Thomas, Jackson, and Daniels. Grow up Dawgfan1911!!!!!Go Dawgs!!!!!
Cro25
April 15th, 2009
9:53 am
He had more than 159 against Clinch in the second half alone bro.jbennett. He had just under 300 in the game. He is a hard worker at practice and he gives it all he’s got in games. As for the 40 times on the scouting sites, most of those were done while he had a bad foot, and are a little off. He will not be the fastest guy on the field but he has great explosion when he gets into the defensive backfield and he can pull away from DB’s. He has been run down from behind a time or two in high school, but not very often.
wardalucci
April 15th, 2009
9:56 am
We are holding our breath that this clown makes it out of high school and meets minimum requirements? This clown is either a loser or stupid. Either way should make the UGA faithful proud.
UGAborn
April 15th, 2009
10:08 am
Number 1- This Ealey is no Hershel Walker, you will soon see. There is no comparison. UGA fans don’t get your hopes up for that. He is not even a Moreno. Ealey is a hothead. When he gets hit by Florida, Bama, or LSU, you will see. Also if you watched the Dome, he is like Moreno in that he takes himself out when he gets tired or hit hard. He runs closer to a 4.6 or more, and is hardly a constant basestealing threat I have seen him play baseball. Also word has been for a while there is definite reason to worry about his grades and making it, so don’t be surprised when a story comes out about how he “almost” met requirements.
RAMBLE ON!!!
April 15th, 2009
10:19 am
Good luck, enjoy getting beat by GT.
Football, Basketball, Baseball, what else you mutts got?
UGA man
April 15th, 2009
10:20 am
Wardalucci,
People have God given skills in lots of different areas. Some have to work harder than others academically. I can assure you that this young man is neither stupid nor a loser. He is doing his best with what God gave him. It is a shame you are not doing the same. It would be hard to exceed the stupidity of your comment. Grow up and realize that your own short comings may well be far greater than those you accuse other of.
DawginLex
April 15th, 2009
10:27 am
Rambler, I recall a loss to Tech in baseball in 2008 during the regular season. How did that end up? 18-6?????????????????????
wardalucci, the only clown on here is you. I’d like to see you try and tackle Ealey. Taking shots at a kid who gets a full ride to play major D-1 college football makes you an @@##!!clown.
Realistically, with the blocking responsibilities required, Ealey is probably looking at a RS year but you never know. He may be good enough to get it done.
Tech sucks
April 15th, 2009
10:29 am
Ealey’s attitude is a concern? No it’s not. His attitude is fine. He seems pretty humble for being as great as he is…
I can’t wait till he gets to UGA. We need him now.
Diamond Dawg
April 15th, 2009
10:35 am
The boy is 18 yrs. old. Give him a chance. Go Dawgs
Bow Wow
April 15th, 2009
10:57 am
Ealey’s problem is the GA high school graduation test. which is difficult to manipulate. Expect Ealey to be the best running back at Hargrave. Don’t expect the see him in Athens any time soon.
BernieDawg
April 15th, 2009
10:59 am
Ramble On: we got a NCAA Regional back in June where we outscored NATS 24-6 in two games. It’s amazing what a three point victory (your first in 8 tries) at Sanford does to the “faithful” alumni of the flats. Enjoy the thrill (and the rings) while it lasts.
Just don’t spill pepsi on your calculator.
UGAborn
April 15th, 2009
10:59 am
I just don’t feel we should put him on the same level as the greatest running back in college football history. I know Twin City wants to take this distinction from Hershel and his hometown Wrightsville, but its very unlikely. To do so, he must enter as a freshman, make immediate impact, be the starter, and lead the team to a championship. That would be great, but ijdk.
Also, as far as ECI being a powerhouse, give me a break. I few flash in the pan good seasons does not equate with the Lincoln Co., Clinch, Hawkinsville, and others in higher classes.
Dawgilama
April 15th, 2009
11:11 am
Ealey will RS. We’ve got 3 capable backs. I honestly think Samuel ends up being our horse. Thomas will warrant at least 5-7 touches a game. AND, I really think Jackson will turn some heads once fully given the opporunity. How many shots does Caleb deserve? He’ll be the guy in game 1, but his PT should drop as the season goes on. Daniels, the walk-on, is no slouch either. With 5 capable running backs, it’s going to take at least 2-3 injuries before CMR even thinks about NOT redshirting Ealey….assuming he qualifies. This is currently a non-issue.
Realisic
April 15th, 2009
11:15 am
I watched my son’s high school team play against Ealey this past season and Dontavius Jackson two seasons ago. I think Jackson will ultimately have more success at UGA than Ealey. I hope they both do well.
johnnyboy
April 15th, 2009
11:18 am
I wouldn’t give up on Caleb King yet. I think once he gets more game time he’ll find his groove.
Ted Striker
April 15th, 2009
11:29 am
To UGA “fans” bashing Sanks OR King, OR Ealey: Classy, guys, real classy.
DX107
April 15th, 2009
11:46 am
I’ll be classless, living in SE GA. reading for 2 years how King was Mr. Parkview and the next this and that – hell he can not make the first guy miss we have a problem. He is not big enough to run over people, might should copy some Moreno spin moves.
RAMBLE ON!!!
April 15th, 2009
11:55 am
I’m confused, I thought Caleb was the next Herschel?
Duce
April 15th, 2009
12:01 pm
5 or 6 RB’s, of whom 3 or 4 will play on Sunday, is not a bad concern, and there is no other Herschel Walker, or Jordan, or Ruth. it’s just a phrase.
gte268p
April 15th, 2009
12:07 pm
Whoa!! did you guys seriously use Herschel in the same sentence as Jordan and Ruth!? Thanks, I needed a good laugh from your stuck-in-the-past fans!
GetOverIt
April 15th, 2009
12:12 pm
Humble??? “Georgia fans don’t need to worry, I’m good … I’m going to make it,”
Tim with teeny tiny teeth
April 15th, 2009
12:14 pm
Yavo lord helmet!!! Let the season start before we start judging these KIDS on the FOOTBALL field….and keep firing a$$holes!!!!!
PM
April 15th, 2009
12:24 pm
Yesterday it was Chip Towers writing about them getting into “trouble”. Today it’s about signing someone who may not be able to make the grade. UGA’ers have to be real proud of these heart warming, inspiring stories.
gp295
April 15th, 2009
12:35 pm
I think he deserve a chance to prove himself, good football player are hard to come he seem like the real deal in the dome.
BobDog
April 15th, 2009
12:54 pm
Moreno isn’t that fast. Neither was Emmett Smith. Pure burning speed is great to have, but it’s not the most important factor.
Until everybody who remembers Herschel is dead and gone, he will be the standard of greatness for high school running backs in Georgia. The same probably applies to Bo Jackson in Alabama. Those two were rare gems that we won’t see again anytime soon.
gtg7831j
April 15th, 2009
12:57 pm
why does everyone forget about Monte Williams….the best high school running back in GA history
k-rokk
April 15th, 2009
1:02 pm
Why does UGA keep recruiting dumb kids.
Just another “Pulpwood Smith”.
MiltonDawg
April 15th, 2009
1:40 pm
I agree BobDog. Herschel was a rare breed, one of a kind. They don’t freshman like that anymore. Walker, Bo Jackson, and (i hate to say this) Tebow are some rare species. I know we shouldn’t judge King, but honestly will all the hype that has followed him, i’m not sold on him. Anybody else??
82dawg
April 15th, 2009
1:44 pm
Jasper Sanks was NOT the biggest RB bust at UGA by any stretch of the imagination. No, he was not the super star everyone predicted, but he was a good back that just could not live up to the expectations that everyone else put on him. Now, you want to know who the biggest bust at RB was at UGA? That distinction belongs to Sterling Boyd.
Da Hood
April 15th, 2009
1:58 pm
The truth is Caleb King has never recovered from that injury in high school.
T
April 15th, 2009
2:06 pm
Lets keep our fingers crossed that the kid graduates from high school… cant wait to see what kind of scholar he becomes at the University…
Why does Richt continue to recruit dumb kids… this is embarrassing for UGA .. .the kid, everyone… we are talking college entrance here !!
dawg fan
April 15th, 2009
2:22 pm
Ramble on and any other laughable tek fan, your team has not won a meaningful game or series in years, Football team is a joke the last meaningful bowl game in 1990, baseball team always chokes in playoffs. The baseball game yesterday was meaningless wait until the playoffs to bragg. Our basketball team is a joke right now but we have one more conference championships than you over the last 10 years LOL. As for any fans bashing W. Ealey the comment only referred that he was good to make it in scool, it was not a bragging comment. I’ll bet 100% of negative comments are from jealous idiots who never came close to a college football field. These guys are 18,19 20 years old give me a break they are not always great players but they represent our school.
T
April 15th, 2009
2:25 pm
Scool???
T
April 15th, 2009
2:26 pm
Dawg Fan …49-10
dawg fan
April 15th, 2009
2:30 pm
T…
You are obviously a Florida Fan or some other school, if so move to that state and get off of the UGA blog, also Wal-mart has a sale on Jorts you better go buy them. UF by the way has about as big a discrepancy in student admissions versus athletes admissions so go check that out.
M Anthony
April 15th, 2009
2:33 pm
Really shows class calling these kids dumb. Are you people hating because these kids have the opportunity to do something that you lacked the talent to do. Amazing how grown folks can be so mean.
Cro25
April 15th, 2009
2:40 pm
Some of these posts point to some pretty low intelligence levels amongst ADULTS on this site. If you are on here bashing a high school kid then you aren’t very smart yourself. It’s amazing what people will say as they hide behind a keyboard!
Jerry
April 15th, 2009
2:46 pm
Wow Tech has 7 backs that are better than Georgia’s current best.
Dwyer
Jones
Allen
Cox
Watson
Wright
Lyons
Whatever happened to tailback U.
Go Jackets!
SEC1
April 15th, 2009
2:47 pm
Ramble on = androgeny girl
you need to be thinking about an operation, not sports.
nerdhater
April 15th, 2009
3:07 pm
jerry a triple option offense makes many backs look good but if you put them in a power I FORMATION THEY CAN’T FUNCTION. We have a RB going in the first round how many first round picks do you have? DON’T WORRY I’LL WAIT……………………………………..THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT SHUT UP.
Trufe
April 15th, 2009
3:14 pm
Maybe UGA is going with the *shon /*shaun RB recruiting strategy…. Future recruits:
Bubbashon
Redneckshaun
foosballshon
Dumbasaboxarocksshaun
Allwegotissportscuzourscoolsux-shon
SugarHillDawg
April 15th, 2009
3:16 pm
Ramble On(Beavis), you get confused ALOT–about your sexuality, your career, when are you gonna move out of the basement…. You are truly hilarious when you say that a UGA player has to get used to losing to Tech. That’s like getting used to getting hit by a comet!!
tide1
April 15th, 2009
3:16 pm
Bunch of DAWG-gone fools…Kid is not even at Georgia yet and the “writer” of this article claims “some people” (nice way of saying that you made it up and can blame some faceless, nameless person if it doesn’t pan out) say he is as an accomplished back as HW. Then you have Dawg fans tearing each other up about it, bashing the kid, each other, the schools, and whatever else they can think of. I LOVE IT! What harmony! If the team is as bad as the fans, then they are in for a looooong season. ROLL TIDE!
SugarHillDawg
April 15th, 2009
3:18 pm
Jerry, I know where DELUSIONAL U is-North Avenue!!!
ThaMan
April 15th, 2009
3:20 pm
dawg fan – your entire identity is wrapped up in UGA. What a pathetic existence.
wolfdawg
April 15th, 2009
3:21 pm
T… 8-1
ThaMan
April 15th, 2009
3:22 pm
Nerd licker- you forgot to say “naner naner boo boo!” Loser!
Independent thinker
April 15th, 2009
3:52 pm
I just wish I had the last few minutes back from reading all of your comments. Apparently all of you (and I guess, me) don’t have much of a life. All the hype and obsession over 18 year olds…sheesh. If you paid this much attention to your own kids, well, nevermind…
LeSchaunatoyaflavionrida
April 15th, 2009
3:52 pm
What a dumbass. He can barely speak English and he is going to college? He sounds like a autistic retarded 7 year old negro with a learning disability. Just shows you how schools lower standards to get an atheletes, If this kid was applying for a job doing anything other than cleaning toilets he would be turned away.
Matt
April 15th, 2009
3:57 pm
The kid has talent but the thing that really bothers me is the fact they he is worried about graduating from High School. High School was a joke. If he can muster a 2.0 GPA and a minimum 750 on his SAT then he should be able to play a little next year. I wonder what his class schedule will be for next year? Any suggestions?
Cro25
April 15th, 2009
4:02 pm
Hey LeSchaunatoyaflavionrida, the next time you write about how dumb you think someone is, try using spellcheck to fix your grammar errors. Thanks.
Cro25
April 15th, 2009
4:04 pm
Matt, here’s a suggestion, you taking an english composition course to brush up your writing skills. Thanks.
dawgmanx
April 15th, 2009
4:05 pm
First of all Ealy is a good kid and I hope everything works out for him. Guys let us not past judgement on Caleb King until he has the whole starting offensive line in front of him. Let us keep in mine that when he had that great G-day last year he had the starting o-line in front of him, but keep in mine without them his avg was 4.0 yds per carry his problem was blocking and his blocking was good saturday ,so please give him time.
Matt
April 15th, 2009
4:15 pm
Actually Cro25 I have a Masters degree so probably no need to do that but thank you for the suggestion. From your earlier postings I can see you don’t agree with the treatment this young man is already receiving when he hasn’t even stepped onto the Ga football field yet. But I do have to add that when you are struggling to finish High School in a po-dunk town in the middle of nowhere then there’s an issue. Yes, you can say that we are showing our adolescence by saying such mean things but the truth of the matter is it’s sad to see such a talented athlete who can barely speak much less graduate with a below average GPA. 2,0 isn’t average to me. A 2.0 is a lame excuse of a GPA. I know kids who slept in class and got a 2.0. I hope the kid proves me wrong but until then I’ll live blissfully in ignorance.
“It’s amazing what people will say as they hide behind a keyboard!”
those damn ques
April 15th, 2009
4:35 pm
Matt has a point!!!!!!
Cro25
April 15th, 2009
4:42 pm
Who said he was struggling to finish high school? The issue has been his test scores, not his finishing high school. Maybe one day he can live up to your standards.
Brewer
April 15th, 2009
5:02 pm
I wish young Mr. Ealey the best and I hope he becomes a productive (taxpaying) citizen one day. But I have words of caution for the UGA fans: don’t count your Herschel Walkers before they graduate high school. I know folks at ECI and they tell me it’s not likely he’ll make it. They also tell me he was 19 yrs old when he was running over Single-A high school defenses full of 14, 15 and 16 yr old kids. Life will be different playing against SEC defenses… By the way, I couldn’t find his birthday listed anywhere, so I don’t know how old he is. If anybody REALLY knows, correct me.
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JohnnyDangerDawg
April 15th, 2009
5:41 pm
Washaun,
Best of luck, Washaun. All the hard work will be worth it when you suit up in the Red and Black.
reese mayfield
April 15th, 2009
5:53 pm
ga. fan u need to save ur cry n tear stop cry n about every little thing happen on the football team u need to worry about the last game @ tech that when u need to cry the most tech will make it 2 in a row & mark richt got all that talent is still not winning u need to light a fire under his ass 2 walk n d sideline try to look pretty he is ur problem not king r easley
Dawg4Life
April 15th, 2009
6:26 pm
Hey LeSchaun or whatever your name is…If Wayshaun was my son i would look through hell and high water to find your little punk self. Its real easy to talk about an 18 year old kid who has never done a thing to anyone except pick the school of his choice. Real easy to do it from behind a keyboard that is! Your little racist comments and ignorance of a fellow human being should not go unnoticed by the AJC. I hope your comment is deleted and i hope your are reprimanded by the AJC. If you are such a bad man, I would advise you to confront Mr. Ealey and his family with these same comments. I’m sure they are not hard to find living in one of the smallest counties in GA. Go for it. You IGNORANT MORON!
Matt
April 15th, 2009
6:38 pm
Cro 25. How do test scores not affect his school grades. These are the requirements he has to meet per NCAA regulations.
For athletes who receive a scholarship from a Division I university on or after August 1, 2008, their initial eligibility will be evaluated under the 16 core course rule. (2004-2005 ninth grade)
you will need 16 core courses as outlined below:
4 years of English
3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
2 years of natural/physical science (one must be a lab science)
1 year of additional science, math or English
2 years of social studies
4 years of additional core courses (they can be from any listed above or from nondoctrinal religion or philosophy or foreign language)
I thought everyone had to do these just to graduate. I hope the kid does live up to my standards then he’ll do just fine after Football.
Jeff
April 15th, 2009
6:41 pm
Another talented student-athlete who will barely graduate high school keeping a deserving kid with a 3.5 GPA from having a shot at a UGA education. I’m glad we all have our priorities straight.
Mitch Cumstein
April 15th, 2009
6:50 pm
Geeze loweeze Reese Mayfeild (see, I even capitalized your name). You must be a nerd, although I beleive nerd fans either went to the trade school or their parents did, and obviously you didn’t. The reason I say so is that you can barely string together letters, much less coherant words and sentences. Although their football team is below par, their school is actually pretty darned good. I would expect more from a resident of the great stste of Georgia, assuming you are. Otherwise please keep your “ramblings” to yourself.
dawgfan1911
April 15th, 2009
6:55 pm
Look, Caleb King had a golden opportunity to get a lot of carries last year and really lock up this position for this year, he didnt. From listening to the coaches, what i saw in the spring game, In my opinion i just dont think this guy have it! We will see, I hopeI am wrong.
DOUG
April 15th, 2009
7:59 pm
I have been watching this kind of thing play out at UGA for almost 40 years and this kid looks like Gold. The small school thing hurt him in the ratings like it did with Garrison Hearst and other smaller class players. Everyone wanted him but didnt think he would be all that great.
This guy will be in the National headlines by mid season. He has super ability. He and Carlton Thomas will be co-starters and Samuel(lacks vision should move to will LB) and King (lacka physicality) will be distant memories. This is an easy one to spot for an old guy like me.
dd
April 15th, 2009
8:24 pm
Tech has ugly women
reese mayfield
April 15th, 2009
9:13 pm
mitch cumstein u must when to ga private football u need to look @ ur spelling u write like u spell drunk what the name of d bar u go to gafootballbar.com
Brandon
April 15th, 2009
9:19 pm
Every team in the SEC will know Mr.Ealey when he runs all over them.
AnitNat
April 15th, 2009
9:51 pm
Again, the North Ave Trade School nerds display their complete lack of class. Nerds: please, get out of your momma’s basement and get a life. Perhaps even a job. Oh that’s right, you can’t keep a job due to your poor social skills. At least stay off the Georgia blog. Big talk by a crew that wins once every ten years.Washaun, I wish you the best of luck making the grade and seeing you this fall.
moron
April 15th, 2009
10:04 pm
i think you meant “anti-nat” but good try. dumb b!tch
THE TRUTH
April 15th, 2009
10:44 pm
tech nerds are idiots RAMBLE ON is an idiot….Look at the post he makes hell the post all tech idiots make…the truth is tech fans are ignorant people
BS Patrol
April 15th, 2009
10:47 pm
dd, There were enough beautiful women in ATL to keep me worn down. In fact, on most any night you could just stand outside & they would come cruising through the campus. I’m not joking. We didn’t have to rely on round-heeled coeds to select from.
Getting back to football, I sure hope the doggies have a great air game ( highly suspect at this point) because the ground game doesn’t look too promising. Maybe the defense will bail them out! Har Har.
SamoanDawg
April 15th, 2009
11:06 pm
Lets see what Caleb can do behind a healthy o-line in fall camp. I still think Samuel and Thomas will be our 1 – 2 punch. I will not comment on Ealey ’till he makes it to Athens.
143 mo’ days!
FLDAWG
April 15th, 2009
11:52 pm
We have a good O line and it should get better. We need to find the best QB and the best RB’s and let them play. It appears that Cox is the starter, I hope he proves to be the right choice. However, from what I have seen and limited stats, Logan Grey may be the best we have for this season. If Murray is ready and he is the best, get him on the field. As far as RB’s go, King has potential, but is not living upto the hype. Perhaps it was the broken leg, I don’t know, but he does not appear to be delivering. Thomas is our best bet at this point from what I’ve seen and read. With all that being said, Coach Richt and Coach Bobo certainly have more knowledge and experience with this than I, so I will trust them and their decisions. They do get paid the big bucks. I’m with Samoan and will reserve comments on Ealey and other recruits until they make it on campus this summer.
JaxDawgs
April 16th, 2009
8:16 am
dawgfan1911 do you remember Jasper Sanks at all?
Richard Harris
April 16th, 2009
8:58 am
Will Ealey graduate from UGA?? That is the real question. Or will he be apart of the Under Graduate Association like the rest of the buck athletes of that University of so called high standards…. He needs to go to a real University that cares about the person after sports. A University that will make sure he is a productive citizen in this society. He needs to go to a HBCU. He should be at SSU. He will be more career focused than he would be if he goes to UGA. I’m not talking about the NFL (Not For Long).
Roo to the Que!!!! FIETTS
JaxDawg
April 16th, 2009
9:00 am
Guys SLOW DOWN! The spring game is a glorified practice/scrimage. Anyone who thinks that game is an indication of how good OR bad the team or any individual player will be is simply football ignorant. It is far too early to label Caleb King bust or boom. Did anyone ever consider that with Samuel and Jackson coming back in the summer from injuries that Caleb was told to take it easy in the game because we can’t afford for him to get hurt? As for Ealey why would anyone want to support or feed into a RUMOR about the kid’s attitude when no one knows him personally? Also keep in mind this is a PUBLIC forum and before you decide to bash a kid who has had limited carries in games (Caleb) or hasn’t even set foot on campus (Ealey) remember there may be recruits and their families looking at these blogs as they try to make deciscions on where to send their kids. Many of the critics I’m sure have little or no athletic ability or true football acumen. So please stop feeding rumors, before you post a criticism make sure it’s legit, and just THINK for a moment how would you feel about sending YOUR son to UGA after reading some of the crap that’s on these blogs? Everyone needs to just relax and see how things unfold this fall. Be a fan, support your team and stop all the doom and gloom and always looking for the negative. At the end of the day only time will tell what kind of team we will have this season and all this school girl “he said, she said” crap won’t have one bit of impact on how they do on the field this fall, BUT it could cost us a recruit. GO DAWGS!
bill_in_atl
April 16th, 2009
9:24 am
Just a little history lesson. Sanks was actually a very good RB who got a case of the drops, some real fumbles, some not, but drop the ball in critical times he did against UF and Tech that I can recall in 1999 (his soph season).
Do you know that he was the 3rd leading rusher in the SEC that year as a sophomore? He actually had about 100 yards more than the guy that everyone now says was so much better, Jamal Lewis (and he had a much higher YPC average).
Obviously his confidence and playing time diminished after the Tech fiasco and then I think he got kicked off the team or out of school his senior year. But who can blame him for being bitter and/or disillusioned given the circumstances of his imminent fame and fortune, which turned to ruin along with being despised by his own fans.
Cut that guy some slack please.
J Dub
April 16th, 2009
11:02 am
Tide 1, if you want to get into a chat about fans, take a listen to your very own Paul Finebaum radio program. What a bunch of cracker jacks!! And as for Ramble On, I usually let things go when you post your nonsense but let’s get real….the last time I checked, the Dawgs have Tech by a count of 59-39-5 in football, 194-147 in baseball, 15-7 in softball, 27-3 in women’s hoops, and 21-10 in volleyball. You have the one claim of 101-84 in men’s hoops. If you add the sports together, UGA has a more than comfortable 400-307 advantage. Nice winning percentage of .434% techies…….So I guess our response from now on to your 45-42 chant will be 400-307…..or it could be one of the following…….
UGA Football – .646 all time winning percentage
GT Football – .595 all time winning percentage
UGA – 66 all americans
GT – 48 all americans
UGA – 2 heismans
GT – ZERO (Ohh, they did have the coach named Heisman, maybe give yourselves 1/2 for that)
UGA – 25 Bowl wins
GT – 22 Bowl wins
UGA – 12 position player awards
GT – 3 position player awards
UGA – 3 super bowl MVPs
GT- ZERO
ESPN Most Prestigious Collegiate Football Programs of All Time
UGA – 14
GT – 18
18 isn’t bad, better than I expected, but it’s not 14……and for the record….Florida is ranked 15.
Dawg Fud
April 16th, 2009
11:55 am
GT should have 24 bowl wins but they were blown out in the emerald bowl twice.
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April 16th, 2009
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Kendawg
April 16th, 2009
3:42 pm
It’s not fair to compare any young running back to Herschel. There’ll never be another Herschel. The National Championship in his freshman year? And almost another in his junior year. Given that, I saw Ealey play as a junior and he was sensational, easily the best back I saw that year. He was injured as a senior, and that impacted his game tremendously. Who knows if he’ll fully recover, but if he does, I’m glad he’s going to be a Dawg. I don’t know his birthdate, but I’m willing to wait and see how he does on the field before I judge him. Is that too much to ask of other fans?
Wardalucci
April 16th, 2009
9:22 pm
UGA man – shut your mouth. I played D1 football. So don’t try to tell me about God given talents and how I should use mine. The point is that academics don’t mean squat to UGA fans. I thought we were taliking about college athletics. In Athens it’s just athletics, forget the college. Good luck with your talents. Sounds like you are gonna need it.
Mike
April 17th, 2009
10:11 am
Great player-will do good things at Georgia. 40 time is a stretch though, as it is most of the time. I remember hearing 4.4 about Moreno and the same about Darius walker a few years ago. Turns out they both ran 4.6 at the combine.Having seen all of them play in person, Ealey is closer to 4.6 than 4.4.
You'reAggravated?!
April 17th, 2009
11:07 am
*Actually Cro25 I have a Masters degree so probably no need to do that but thank you for the suggestion.*
Matt, where did you get your “Masters degree”? Deepstep University? Wherever you got yours, that institution must not have had an English department. FYI, it’s “master’s degree”. Also, have you ever heard of commas, question marks, and apostrophes? You have the audacity to berate a child, but your own grammar could stand a little proofreading. Please post where you received your post-graduate degree, so I can know where not to go for my doctorate.
Today's athletes
April 17th, 2009
11:18 am
It frustrates me every time I read or hear about the ‘attitude’ problems so prevalent with young athletes these days. Gone are the days when athletes respected their elders (i.e. coaches), and showed a little humility when it came to their athletic abilities & performances. Yes, there are still some who do/did – Calvin Johnson, David Greene, Peyton Manning, Matt Ryan, etc.). However, so often the sports media shows the attitudes/behaviors of the Allen Iverson’s, Milton Bradley’s, Terrell Owens’, DeAngelo Hall’s, Stephon Marbury’s, Mitch Mustane’s, etc, etc, as if it’s just part of the ‘game’. Sad, sad, sad I say.
Hope this kid adjusts his attitude if in fact there truly are issues.
Guy
April 17th, 2009
3:25 pm
Making the grades? Kid must be a dumbass, I didn’t think UGA had academic standards.
Sudheer
April 17th, 2009
9:59 pm
He was particularly bad during the Under Armour All American Game. He just didn’t have the vision to be a great back when he was matched up with the best. Every time I saw him run, he took the hand-off and ran straight into the D Tackle. Probably doesn’t have a quick enough mind to make decisions at the college level. Class A football usually produces recruits worthy of FCS teams only. This guy will probably be a bust at the college football level. He just can’t compete with the SEC defenses.
JustMyOpinion
April 18th, 2009
10:22 am
Since no one else has the balls/nuts to say it, I will……… Richard Samuel sucks!!!!!!!
beanuga
April 18th, 2009
1:59 pm
The OL will be better this year. The RB that can block will get the starting job. The QB has to be protected. I don’t see a Knowshon in any of these RBs. All of these running backs can get the job done. Welcome to UGA Ealey. The OL will be stronger in two more years. When is the last time UGA has seen a veteran OL. wow.go dawgs.
beanuga
April 18th, 2009
2:02 pm
Why do you think Richard Samuel sucks? He hasn’t had a chance to prove himself, except on kickoffs. He may to work on his ball handling.
beanuga
April 19th, 2009
10:06 am
Go Dawgs!
Dawgfan247111
April 21st, 2009
12:53 pm
1. Caleb King is not a good running back. Yes he tore up class AA high school defenders in the state of Georgia, but he is not translating that well to the college game. He has the chance to be in the national spotlight as UGA’s next star RB. However, he is putting forth no effort. He doesn’t run hard and is a terible blocker. In fact if Caleb King starts, UGA will not win 6 games this year. He is going to he a HUGE BUST.
2. Ealy…the verdict is still out. He is not a 4.4 guy, but he is big, strong, and powerful. I’m personally looking forward to seeing what he can do at the next level. Only knock on him is that he racked up all those yards playing class A ball against sub-par defenders.
3. Richard Samuel and Carlton Thomas should be the two guys. Samuel is a big, powerful runner. He runs hard, unlike Caleb King. Samuel also has some speed in the open field. His all-round excellent running ability coupled with Carlton Thomas’ “change of pace” style would be a great combination in the backfield. Plus if we can get some production from Ealy, that would be a pretty stacked backfield. There is a reason Samuel beat out King last year, before the injury, and hopefully he will do the same this year. If Samuel starts and gets the majority of carries with Thomas and Ealy accompanying, UGA will win 10 games again and have a chance to do some pretty good things this year. Lets not forget that Joe Cox is a winner, and with him and Richard Samuel in the backfield, it will be a good season. If King starts, not so much….
coldog
April 27th, 2009
12:44 am
The biggest hurdle for Ealey will be his attitude. I have watched him play football & Basketball and his behaviour was terrible. My favorite being the Ealey for Heisman towel he pulled out and danced and waved at a WTOC/11 news camera after a touchdown in a close playoff game (A game that should’nt have been close).
He has the potential and I wish him the best but when he gets pushed at GA, we will seperate the men from the boys and so far he has never had to deal with that.
Another great example would be the Brooks co. game of the champ season,he was like school on saturday.
mikeh
June 8th, 2009
10:27 am
Ay yo, richard samuel does not suck. And as far as ealy goes, the dude is going to be great! Watch, in 3 years people are going to be saying that he is better than knowshon moreno.
Future first round pick: washaun ealy
UGA 1980
August 2nd, 2009
9:04 pm
To compare Ealy with Herschel Walker is a bad joke. “The Johnson County Flash” was bigger, had World Class speed (just ask Carl Lewis) and gave 100% every play. There will never be another talent like Herschel so let’s don’t even waste time having that debate…..how soon we forget…..and Herschel was also an honors student at his High School………All of these young bloggers need to watch the old films of Walker leading the Bulldogs to a National Championship.