FOOTBALL Recruiting: It’s UGA or FSU for former AJC Super 11 linebacker transferring from Southern Cal (UPDATED)
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Former AJC Super 11 member Jarvis Jones, who was granted a scholarship release from Southern Cal coach Lane Kiffin, will transfer to UGA or Florida State.
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The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Jones will make recruiting trips to both schools within the next few weeks and likely decide by the end of the month, according to his high school coach.
Jones was one of the nation’s top linebacker prospects out of Carver-Columbus High, signing with USC over UGA, Florida, and LSU in February 2009. Last season, Jones was a reserve linebacker for Southern Cal last year as a freshman, registering 13 total tackles in 8 games. He suffered a neck sprain against Oregon and missed the final five games. He was not cleared by doctors to participate in Southern Cal’s spring practices under Kiffin.
How is the neck? Will Jones be given medical clearance to return to football? Carver coach Dell McGee said Jones was examined by several independent physicians, who determined that Jones could play again.
“He sought other opinions from other doctors,” McGee said. “Those other doctors said they would clear him if they were the active team doctor.”
McGee also confirmed to the AJC that both UGA and Florida State’s medical staff will examine Jones’ neck as part of a routine physical during his recruiting trips. Jones will also file a petition with the NCAA to play in the 2010 season.
Carver is a popular stop with college recruiters, as a pair of rising seniors — tailback Isaiah Crowell and defensive tackle Gabriel Wright — are also considered among the nation’s best at their respective positions. If UGA or FSU lands Jones, would it help either school with Crowell, Wright and other Carver players?
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“I think all of those kids making those decisions are doing it because it’s a good fit for them … it’s not because any players are there,” McGee said. “Now I’m not saying that won’t happen. But I think the biggest thing before any kid makes a commitment is how he and his family feel about the school they are choosing.”
What is the latest on Crowell and Wright? McGee said both visited Auburn on Thursday, along with other Carver players.
Jones kept the nation’s until suspense on signing day of his senior year. Will Crowell and Wright do the same? Wait until February to reveal their college choice? “Right now, there’s a possibility they could do it at one of the [December] all-star games or signing day, they just don’t know right now,” McGee said. “They could do it tomorrow or wait until signing day. That’s up to them on when they want to make their decisions.”
One last note on JJ: He left Southern Cal before the football program was pounded by NCAA sanctions on Thursday. A major factor in Jones signing with USC was the presence of Trojans linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. , who left with Pete Carroll for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks in January.
RELATED: UGA No. 1 commitment, QB Christian LeMay, will be at UGA’s prospect camp on Saturday. LeMay faces a possible 30-day school suspension after an alleged rules violation (Click here)
Southern Cal freshman-to-be, WR Markeith Ambles of Henry County, is thinking about transferring and a decision could come in the next day or two, according to GAVarsity’s Brendan Cosgrove. Ambles enrolled early at USC in January. Georgia Tech offered Ambles out of high school, while UGA did not.
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141 comments Add your comment
murray county mystic
June 13th, 2010
9:26 am
the despiration in Athens is nauseating; USC wash-outs will become all-americans by crossing a couple of time-zones?? pathetic……
1eyedJack
June 13th, 2010
9:30 am
Daisy, darling, we all know that the Atlanta Police are swamped with murders and armed robberies and has no time or resources to commit to underage drinkers and traffic violaters.
Clarke County Sheriff
June 13th, 2010
9:31 am
You Thug-Dawgs have lured a recruit that was originally lured by Lane Kiffen?
May as well bring him on by the Detention Center and let me process him at the start – it will be the most efficient use of time for all of us.
See you soon, Mr. Latest and Greatest Recruit.
murray county mystic
June 13th, 2010
9:32 am
and another thing…I have posted in the past that LeMay and his dad are trouble. Better re-think this CMR; remember how QC got Donnen???
turkeycaller
June 13th, 2010
10:03 am
Ole Dog, Your comments make plenty of sense. The majority of folks that want these kids to play despite their attitudes and actions are the same ones who get to read about arrest records as a result. UGA does not owe them a damned thing except a chance for an education and a chance to better themselves for their future. If a kid doesn’t appreciate that golden opportunity for a free college education he has no business tying up a schlorship other kids could be deserving of. If it looks and sounds like a duck then it probably is a duck. Hope UGA will learn to stay away from so many street hoodlum types whose interest seems to be imitating pro hoodlums setting poor examples. This statement is no way meant to demean any race or nationality. It is meant in the spirit of if the shoe fits then wear the damned thing.
LizDawg
June 13th, 2010
10:14 am
Richt is complete no-nonsense. He will help these guys not only make it to the NFL when the talent is there but moreso off the field to teach these kids life lessons.
Welcome to Athens and looking forward to making it 9 out of 10 against tech this year!
Children!! Please ..........
June 13th, 2010
10:20 am
I can tell by your out of line comments, be they about UGA, tech or any other school ……….that you are all punk, teen thugs with no futures and no education. So, with that negative reality mind, you guys get on this site with anonymity and blast away …………..children ………….get a summer job or go get a JC diploma, then transfer on lineto a four year institution or whatever, work hard, gaduate, grow up and get a life.
I have a tee time in one hour and I will discuss this with my caddy …..he too is only 19 BUT HE WORKS AND GOES TO SCHOOL AT NIGHT.
Geeeeeeeeeeeeez, you all are wackos!
By the way …………..GO DOGS!!
Roll Tide
June 13th, 2010
10:24 am
You.re kidding. Sentrell Henderson to the Gators. Richt must have received word while on his raft at the lake house. Well, at least UGA landed Austin Long. How do you georgia fans put up with it.
Diamond Dog's Parole Officer
June 13th, 2010
11:27 am
Actually DawgPower, I went to UF… See you ladies in Jacksonville.
Dawg Fan
June 13th, 2010
11:32 am
Lot of Dawg Haters posting today. But I don’t think it will negatively affect CMR efforts to put together his Dream Team Recruiting Class.
Jarvis it would be great to see you wearing the Red & Black Between the Hedges.
Goooo Dawgs Sic ‘em Woof Woof Woof!!!
Max Krakus
June 13th, 2010
11:35 am
ROLL TIDE -
Go find a Tide board to post on. We don’t care about your observations and opinions. Bama has a couple of good seasons and they forget all about the Shula and Mike Price years. Get ready, the NCAA is coming after Bama and the sanctions you get are going to make the Trojans look like a walk in the park.
Urban Meyer
June 13th, 2010
11:59 am
Hey Mods, why are you deleting my post?
Bulldog59
June 13th, 2010
12:09 pm
It is amazing how simple some things are and how you guys can’t follow the numbers. (1) Jones had a neck sprain and they found some degree of stenosis, i.e., an excuse for Kiffin to get rid of the kid (2) Kiffin has known for some time the NCAA sanctions were coming and he was going to lose a boat load of scholarships, (3) with the current state of USC football, Kiffin needs to recruit healthy studs that can come in and fill “immediate need positions” on the roster. JJ didn’t come in and win a starting position as a freshman or significant playing time, so he’s out.
In this pared down squad, Kiffin will have to jettison some really good athletes so he can roll the dice and try to recruit the very best. If not, USC doesn’t have the depth to compete for the next 4-6 years.
Simple as 1, 2, 3. Look for more of the same scenario from Kiffin in the next couple of years.
CHARLOTTE DAWG
June 13th, 2010
12:14 pm
Any kid that would buy into the Lane Kiffin show does not belong at UGA. It says a lot about his persona to chose Kiffin and that thug program over his other offers. Might want to stay away from him.
Rumor has it that Lemay was fooling around with a guy instead of a girl. When the news of his same sex partner came out, TECH immediately offered a scholarship while UGA withdrew their scholarship. Tech’s AD: “the new news about the Butler QB makes us think he would be an excellent addition to the tech student body.” Kids are pumped at North Avenue.
tim
June 13th, 2010
1:00 pm
you’re right CARLOTTE DAWG…LeMay was fooling around with a dude….he just can’t wait to get under center for the puppies. I hear the puppy trainer just ordered 2 cases of KY pending LeMay’s arrival..maybe pink helmets in Jax this year wouldn’t you ladies love that
tim
June 13th, 2010
1:13 pm
here’s a flash off the Gainsville Fl police blotter…UF wideout Frankie Hammond, Jr was arrested last night for DUI and he has been suspended from all team activities, but don’t worry ladies he’ll be on the field in Jax
harold
June 13th, 2010
1:36 pm
Tallhassee is a great ccooleg town. Jimbo is a great coach. The girls are better looking at Florida State too and love the FSU football players!
slobodan
June 13th, 2010
2:13 pm
Regarding this post from some Brat calling himself “Diamond Dog” something or another.
Talking about academic ineligibility?
I guess you forgot the Jam Kemp and the blatant inappropriate academic issues during the only golden era of football at UGA.
Ask just about anyone who played ball there during the early 80’s about “Developmental Studies”….
Just ask anyone who played football at Georgia Tech from 1893 – 2009 and the current ones there about “Course study guides.” Athletes are issued a study guide at the beginning of each class and all they have to do is not lose it; then turn it in at the end to receive a passing grade.
At least try to sound like you’re a grown man when you post publicly. Anyone here notice the whiney, bratty tone of these posts?
Clarke count sheriff is an idiot
June 13th, 2010
2:36 pm
Jones was recruited by Pete Carroll
Techs probation was no slap on the wrist
June 13th, 2010
2:44 pm
Tech was the last “institute” from the state of Georgia to get slapped with probation, Players not working towards a degree, then there was flunkgate,(Strangely coincided with Morris Brown losing accreidation)
UGA owns you tasty bees..
June 13th, 2010
3:06 pm
I wonder if Reggie Ball flunked math at tech, b/c everyone saw on national tv. that he can’t count! Reggie Ball = 4th and DUMB
Bill
June 13th, 2010
3:11 pm
|-O
Gt4ever
June 13th, 2010
4:30 pm
slobodan
Just ask anyone who played football at Georgia Tech from 1893 – 2009 and the current ones there about “Course study guides.” Athletes are issued a study guide at the beginning of each class and all they have to do is not lose it; then turn it in at the end to receive a passing grade.
I must have missed this memo, your blog just may be the most ABSURD and MORONIC post yet….
SOOHSO
June 13th, 2010
6:28 pm
125rd
Gt4ever
June 13th, 2010
6:57 pm
I love these bulldawg fans talking about NCAA violations. Vince Dooley and UGA wrote the BOOK on NCAA infractions. If it not be for the good old boy network, your football program would have been shut down to the many violations that happened on Vince’s watch. Good Grief, UGA fans get a grip!
turkeycaller
June 13th, 2010
7:53 pm
Techies or whatever the hell you Tech fans call yourselves, can’t wait to see that proposed opened up passing game to further bolster your running attack. While I admit your qb can take some hard licks I wonder how much could his passing skills have improved from last year. He’s tough but didn’t have the impression he could throw with accuracy or consistency. Of course our qb didn’t last year either but hopeful the new kids can. Congratulations on your preseason rankings because ………the day of reckoning will come again when the Dawgs play you. And you know this is true.
Bulldog59
June 13th, 2010
9:46 pm
When looking at insults from GT fans, remember, they are more afraid of UGA now than the last 9 years. For the first time under CMR, GT will be facing a UGA D that is run by a former NFL D-line coach and as well as a former NFL DC.
They don’t run the option in the NFL because it’s too easy to defend; it doesn’t stand a chance of working. You defend the option with FAST players playing fundamentally sound assignment football.
Sound familiar? It is what Grantham, Belin, and Lakatos have been preaching since they arrived. UGA will blow out GT this November and for many Novembers to come.
RED DOG 77
June 13th, 2010
11:46 pm
BuLLdawg 6/13 1:58am………..Well I’ll be dipped in peanutbutter and chocolate and go running naked in the streets !!!!! Son………your above post…………was just wonderful !! I knew we would somehow, someway agree on something one day……….BRAVO BuLLdawg…………..Regards, RED
Alexis
June 13th, 2010
11:52 pm
LOOK AMBLES IS STICKING TO USC YOU GOT THAT HE’S A TROJAN
Adonisdaking
June 14th, 2010
9:35 am
JJ as we all called him In Columbus Come On Up To UGA and Create A Pipeline Into Carver….Bring Isaiah Crowell and Gabriel Wright Along With You…The 3-4 Defense Is Exactly What He Needs…Look At The Steelers Defense! JJ I Hope U Are Ready To Become A DAWG!..
RDR
June 14th, 2010
10:56 am
Oh yeah baby!!! I think I need a new pair of sunglasses,
JAY
June 14th, 2010
12:06 pm
ALL THESE BIG TIME RECRUITS SHOULD HAVE STAYED AT HOME ANYWAY! WHY GO TO ALL THESE OTHER STATES AND MAKE THESE OTHER PROGRAMS GOOD? ALL U GUYS SHOULD STAY HOME IN YOUR OWN STATE AND KEEP THE DAWGS ON THE MAP! NOT ONLY THAT WHEN U GRADUATE COLLEGE, UR GOING TO BE A LEGEND IN THAT S.E.C STATE IN WHICH U HAVE PLAYED COLLEGE FOOTBALL. NO ONE LIVES IN ALABAMA, MISS. OR TENN. WHEN THEY GRADUATE COLLEGE. EVERYONE EVENTUALLY MOVES TO THE ATL……….SO STAY AT HOME AND HAVE UR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO…….MOST OF THESE PLAYERS GOING TO THESE OTHER S.E.C. PROGRAMS AND EARNING THEM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE KIDS FROM THE STATE OF GEORGIA…..GO DAWGS!!!
Redeployed Dawg
June 14th, 2010
12:59 pm
Sadly, we never seem to beat FSU when we go head to head in recruiting. We only beat them when we play them on the field.
Ed
June 14th, 2010
1:01 pm
Other than QBs, can anyone think of a transfer who turned out to be a real stud for his new team? There’s probably a few, but outside of the quarterback position it’s a rare occurrence. I don’t think a kid who’s otherwise comfortable at his school or happy with his playing prospects transfers just because his school is on probation. Beware.
Ed
June 14th, 2010
1:11 pm
Tim’s right. A burglary arrest didn’t stop Tony Joiner from starting at safety for UF during the ‘07 WLOCP, so this DUI won’t even be a blip on the radar as long as this Hammond is a contributor.
It WAS satisfying watching Mikey Henderson and MoMass torch Joiner and the rest of the UF secondary all game long, though.
slverback
June 14th, 2010
7:32 pm
For those who are commenting on Markeith Ambles in a negative way, you really have no idea as to what you are talking about. He never beat up a teacher, do you think a young black athlete in the state of GA could have gotten away with such an act? Come now don’t support the rumor mill! He is not a thug in any manner just a young kid with alot of talent ready to expose it and loves life. Too many hater fans on here. I know first hand the situation with Ambles, went through the whole recruiting process
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