The 2012 AJC Super 11 team
Montravius Adams, Dooly County
Position: DT
Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 285 pounds
Class: Senior
College choices: Has numerous offers, but is uncommitted. Auburn and Clemson appear to be the leaders.
2011 season wrapup: Adams had 44 tackles for losses and more than 20 sacks for a 7-4 playoff team. He was the Region 4-A Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-state.
School’s first Super 11 since: Adams is the first.
What’s interesting: Adams is the No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the country, according to Rivals and Scout, and would be the best defensive line recruit from Georgia in decades, if not for Robert Nkemdiche of Grayson.
Ridgeland safety Vonn Bell scored 14 touchdowns last season, including three on fumble recoveries. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)
Vonn Bell, Ridgeland
Position: S
Height, weight: 6-1, 190
Class: Senior
College choices: Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Texas, Clemson
2011 season wrapup: Bell was a first-team all-state selection for a 7-5 Class AAA playoff team. He finished with more than 100 tackles and 1,000 all-purpose yards. He scored 14 touchdowns, including three on fumble recoveries.
School’s first Super 11 since: Bell is the first.
What’s interesting: Bell’s first sports awards came in swimming. His father, a former football player at Murray State, worked for the YMCA and introduced his son to that sport and several others at a young age.
Shamire DeVine, Tri-Cities
Position: OT
Height, weight: 6-6, 360
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Georgia Tech
2011 season wrapup: DeVine was an honorable mention all-state selection for a Tri-Cities team that set a school record for victories (10-3) and reached the Class AAAA quarterfinals. He finished with 80 pancake blocks and only allowed two sacks.
School’s first Super 11 since: DeVine is the first.
What’s interesting: DeVine is one of three major-college prospects on his high school team’s offensive line. The others are Jeremi Hall, also committed to Tech, and Dominique Threatt, committed to South Florida.
Camden County defensive back J.J. Green is the school's first Super 11 player. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)
J.J. Green, Camden County
Position: RB/DB
Height, weight: 5-9, 170
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Georgia
2011 season wrapup: Green was a first-team all-state player for a 12-1 team that reached the Class AAAAA quarterfinals. He had 912 yards rushing and 337 receiving, scored 21 touchdowns and averaged 26.8 yards on punt returns. On defense, he intercepted three passes and blocked three kicks.
School’s first Super 11 since: Green is the first.
What’s interesting: Green’s school has won 125 games and three state titles during the past 10 years, but has never had a classification player of the year or a Super 11 player until now.
Tyren Jones, Walton
Position: RB
Height, weight: 5-9, 200
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Alabama
2011 season wrapup: Jones led the state in rushing with 2,375 yards and was named The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year. He scored 33 touchdowns in leading the Raiders to a 14-1 season and their first trip to the state championship game.
School’s first Super 11 since: Chase Thomas in 2007.
What’s interesting: Atlanta’s entry into the Arena Football League in 2002 brought Jones to metro Atlanta. His father, Tyrone, was a star wide receiver on those early Georgia Force teams.
Brandon Kublanow is one two Walton players in the Super 11. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)
Brandon Kublanow, Walton
Position: C
Height, weight: 6-3, 290
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Georgia
2011 season wrapup: Kublanow helped pave the way for a Walton offense that averaged 313 yards per game, including 207 rushing. He was first-team all-state in Class AAAAA, the only offensive lineman to be a unanimous selection.
School’s first Super 11 since: Chase Thomas in 2007.
What’s interesting: Kublanow and Tyren Jones are the ninth pair of teammates to make the Super 11 since its inception in 1985, but they are the first who are a running back and an offensive lineman.
Carl Lawson, Milton
Position: DE
Height, weight: 6-3, 245
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Auburn
2011 season wrapup: Lawson was named to the all-area and all-region team in 6-AAAAA. He is considered one of the nation’s top 10 prospects at defensive end. Milton finished 4-7, but reached the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
School’s first Super 11 since: Sean Bailey in 2002.
What’s interesting: His father, Carl Lawson Sr., was a fullback on Georgia Tech’s 1990 national championship team, but Lawson Jr. never seriously considered Tech or Georgia.
Johnathon McCrary, Cedar Grove
Position: QB
Height, weight: 6-4, 200
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Vanderbilt
2011 season wrapup: McCrary passed for 2,643 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2011 and could threaten the state record for career passing yardage this season. He led Cedar Grove to a 7-4 record, giving it back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1999.
School’s first Super 11 since: Josh Jarboe in 2007.
What’s interesting: McCrary gets up at 5 a.m. every day and listens to motivational speakers and works out. He prays five times a day. He checks the house each night to make sure lights are off and doors are locked and his father is OK before going to bed.
Robert Nkemdiche, Grayson
Grayson defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche is committed to Clemson. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)
Position: DE
Height, weight: 6-5, 275
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Clemson
2011 season wrapup: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s all-classification player of the year had 18 sacks and 36 tackles for losses for a Class AAAAA championship team that allowed only 38 yards rushing per game. Nkemdiche, considered the nation’s top senior, also rushed for 528 yards and 17 touchdowns.
School’s first Super 11 since: Lorenzo Washington in 2003.
What’s interesting: Nkemdiche is the only Super 11 player this season, if ever, with a Wikipedia bio while in high school. He has 8,867 followers on Twitter. A recent post: “It’s not what I’ve done. It’s what I’m fixing to do.’’
Eddie Printz, Lassiter
Position: QB
Height, weight: 6-4, 200
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to UCLA
2011 season wrapup: Printz completed 277 of 442 passes for 3,350 yards and 28 touchdowns and led Lassiter to the state semifinals for the first time in school history. He was a second-team all-state player in Class AAAAA and could challenge the state record for career passing yards.
School’s first Super 11 since: Printz is the first.
What’s interesting: Printz is a member of Lassiter’s DECA Club for students with a career interest in business. He was a finalist in the Georgia competition last year and earned a trip to nationals in Salt Lake City.
Demarcus Robinson, Peach County
Position: WR
Height, weight: 6-3, 200
Class: Senior
College choices: Committed to Clemson
2011 season wrapup: Robinson, the consensus No. 1 receiver prospect in Georgia, had 52 receptions for 1,027 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named first-team all-state in Class AAA. Peach County finished 13-2 and reached the state championship game.
School’s first Super 11 since: Chris Slaughter in 2005.
What’s interesting: Robinson is Peach County’s fifth Super 11 player in the past 10 years, the most of any Georgia school. The others were A.J. Bryant, Darius Dewberry, Tony Wright and Chris Slaughter.
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bucket
August 18th, 2012
2:36 pm
Interesting list. I’m not going to pick it apart because in a state like Georgia a case could be made for alot of players to be on that list.
Lassiter Trojan
August 18th, 2012
2:41 pm
Congratulations Eddie Printz!!! Lassiter High School is very proud of you.
Good luck this season!
Northside Dawg
August 18th, 2012
2:50 pm
DeMarcus Robinson (Peach wideout and Clemson commit) smoked Northside for 8-9 catches and approximately 180 yards in last night’s preseason game. Northside won 42-31, and led 28-3 at the half, then used 2nd and 3rd stringers the remainder of the game as Peach continued to play the first string offense. Northside did leave some starting DBs in because of Robinson, but for some reason, they seldom double covered him.
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dm
August 18th, 2012
2:51 pm
This list isn’t complete without Reuben Foster. Most people think Auburn is in GA.
Stanley
August 18th, 2012
2:53 pm
Congrats to all these guys.
Interesting that Anthony Jennings is not on this list.
Keepin' It Real
August 18th, 2012
3:11 pm
Camden County’s first… Are you kidding me? Though I live in the so-called power-house area known as Gwinnett County, it appears that these experts do not do a good job on evaluating talent below the gnat line. IJS
WildcatGuy
August 18th, 2012
3:11 pm
JJ Green is an amazing young talent!
BigDawg
August 18th, 2012
3:12 pm
It’s not to late to switch to UGA, in the Classic City!
Don Abernethy
August 18th, 2012
3:26 pm
Georgia is only getting two??? Why is Clemson getting so many??? Not a very good return on Georgia taxpayers money that was used to train these guys.Do Georgia high school coaches promote Georgia schools??
Curious George
August 18th, 2012
3:31 pm
Wow, a great bunch of prospects that will hopefully make a contribution in some way. Really looking forward to the same recognition given to our students who have excelled in math and science and will be continuing their education for careers that will be longer than athletics.
True Story
August 18th, 2012
3:38 pm
Kamani Thomas from East Paulding is by far the best running back in Georgia. Not to take anything away from the other kids on the list, but it is an absolute joke that he isn’t on the list. Write it down now, his senior year will separate him from every other back in the state, and it won’t even be close. GATA Kamani!!!
Spike 80DF
August 18th, 2012
3:38 pm
No Brice Ramsey in the Super 11? smh……
Eddie Murphy
August 18th, 2012
3:51 pm
Its a joke!!! Eddie Printz should be the only player on this list. No one else is close.
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
3:52 pm
I have been reading about the “diversity” issue with the ASO and choir participation in their upcoming seasonal events. All groups are supposed to be selected NOT on performance or ability BUT the ethnic and social economics within the perfoemance group.
Please tell me HOW the AJC is showing their “diversity” with these selections?
DAMMN! DAMN! DAMMMMMMN!
August 18th, 2012
4:03 pm
@ Eddie Murphy… no the joke is, Eddie Printz is on this list.
Reality Check
August 18th, 2012
4:21 pm
Follow the Course:
Good Point!!!! What ever happened to being recognized based on MERIT? Screw the libs…hard work pays off.
Charles
August 18th, 2012
4:30 pm
Very poor list. Matthews, Kamara and Ramsey are all absolute no-brainers. Eddie Printz? LOL
Alan
August 18th, 2012
4:32 pm
Wounder if they have there lawyers picked out yet .
After all who knew you can get hurt playing football?
Kim Zolciak
August 18th, 2012
4:39 pm
Eddie Printz over Blake Ramsey?
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
4:40 pm
You know it’s got to be tough being a DAWG FAN. I wake up to read about Shamire Devine losing 20 lbs and gaining it back as muscle. What is he, 6′5″ 360, and Richt DOESN”T EVEN OFFER!. Yet he gets a commitment from Alden Bynum from a scholastic school league in Valdosta. Then, Richt is quoted as saying 5′11″ 270 lb. David Andrews is starting center for the Dawgs because that’s “WHAT’S BEST FOR UGA.” When Richt has a future All- SEC center, Michael Thornton, as Richt’s 3rd team Nose Tackle! And Just when I’m digesting all of this insanity, I read the FSU site where they moved a defensive tackle, Cameron Hughes, to Right Tackle and he’s now considered their best offensive lineman. And get this: the kid’s from Colquitt Co. High! That’s Moultrie Georgia! These are just a few of the reasons UGA will NEVER GET THERE under Richt. What a screwball!
TommyP
August 18th, 2012
4:42 pm
Brice Ramsey in Elite 11 but not AJC Super 11???????
PEACH COUNTY TROJAN FAN
August 18th, 2012
4:44 pm
Peach County high school baby…. GATA Demarcus and commit to UGA already!!
Football Fan
August 18th, 2012
4:48 pm
@True Story- Saw Thomas play last night at McEachern. Good talent but far from best RB in GA…not close. Jones, Kamara and Dye at a different level.
Also agree that it is amazing that Kamara and Trey Matthews not on this list.
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
4:48 pm
Anthony Jennings is the man. He’ll prove it this fall. Another one that Richt ignored! LSU bound and the kid’s father played for UGA! It’s unbeleivable. They need to drug test the whole UGA staff, including the other screwball up there (besides Richt). None other than the “L’il General”, AD Greg McGarity. 32 years since a National Title, and, I guess if you count the Winter games, 28 OLYMPIADS!
Fred ™
August 18th, 2012
4:54 pm
I think it’s both sad AND pathetic that you are doing this so called ranking on CHILDREN before a game has even been played.
So Johnny Joe was man grown when he was 12. Billy bob grew 4 inches and 50 pounds this summer. He’s a kick ass football player but he’s not “ranked” because he wasn’t man grown at 12.
What a crock of sht.
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
4:54 pm
Grades, extra-curriclar activities (other than football) … OK they are big, strong and fast … SO … what really makes the AJC 11? … other than ability, why are they nominated/selected? Nothing in their bios makes them special …
Do What???
August 18th, 2012
4:54 pm
Once again the AJC Super 11 is a JOKE! This is a “Politically Correct” group, not the BEST 11 instate players.
No Tray Matthews, but Vonn Bell? Really. Matthews is ranked higher by every analyst, but not the AJC. Printz and McCrary but no Brice Ramsey? Ramsey is regarded as one of the top QB talents in the nation, ahead of both the AJC choices. No Alvin Kamara? Shamire Devine but no Kelsey Griffin?
Once again the AJC offers its Super 11 which is a politically correct grouping meant to appease Metro school systems, readers, supporters of various colleges, area coaches but certainly is not representative of the Top 11 prospects from across the entire state.
What a joke
camdenfan2013
August 18th, 2012
4:58 pm
Where’s Brice Ramsey? How could he have National Recognition, but no state recognition? But we don’t buy Atlanta papers down here. I could get more information about Camden, Lowndes, and Valdosta from the FLORIDA Times Union.
Wildcat Fan
August 18th, 2012
5:03 pm
Terrible list, I don’t care who this offends but the kid from Grayson is so overrated.,
BobDog
August 18th, 2012
5:09 pm
I totally agree with Fred ™.
The way to get on these lists and get a lot of stars is to be an early-maturer. The kids who are late bloomers get overlooked, but later surprise.
Dawgs247
August 18th, 2012
5:11 pm
@DoWhat???? I love it when people complain about this list. Picking the top 11 players from such a talent rich state is almost impossible. Sure there are some obvious choices but making a distinction between a guy like Vonn Bell and Tray Matthews is difficult.
I also think this list does a good job of representing the entire state. Camden/South Ridgeland/North Dooly County/Central…sorry you’re not happy. And did you ever think about why the Metro Area generally receives more attention than other parts of the state? Maybe because the majority of the people that live in this great state happen to live there
Thumbody Thed
August 18th, 2012
5:13 pm
What a shame! Two committed to Georgia, one to Ga Tech. What’s wrong with this picture?
Also, AJC why can’t you put something identifying where these schools are located, such as the county seat where you show only the county, or vice-versa. Even though from GA, I don’t know where several of these schools are, and bet lots of people don’t either. Like some others, was amazed that Brice Ramsey does not appear here. I know, I know, probably got edged out by a North GA player.
Amen Brotha
August 18th, 2012
5:17 pm
@TommyP you said “Brice Ramsey in Elite 11 but not AJC Super 11???????” Well, Joshua Dobbs IS an Elite 11 but, I don’t think AJC knows it!!!!!
Brown Dog
August 18th, 2012
5:24 pm
Interesting choices when you try to boil it down to only 11. But it still raises the larger question: is UGA’s class more about numbers than quality. Add Matthews and BR and you still end up with the flagship school getting a third of the top kids. As it stands now, UGA was never in the running for Foster, Nkemdiche, Adams, Tyren Jones, Lawson, Devine, Robinson et al — all during a year when depth is a visible issue up and down the roster. I don’t get it. I’m not a UGA fan, but I wish those who are would explain.
Cobb Football Fan
August 18th, 2012
5:24 pm
Cobb represented well. Way to go Eddie!!! Not only can you play this great game called football, you are a wonderfull young man. God has plans for you! Stay focused and continue to give Him the glory!
A Parent
August 18th, 2012
5:25 pm
WOW!!! All Black except two!!! Unreal!!!
Camden74
August 18th, 2012
5:26 pm
It’s really hard to believe that J.J. Green is the first Super 11 player from Camden!
Hmmmmmm
August 18th, 2012
5:35 pm
I think this is sad and pathetic to rank these high school kids… It’s not like their heads are not already big enough…
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
5:36 pm
My bad. Devine is 6′6″ 350! Damn Richt. What the heck’s wrong with you man !!??
Camden74
August 18th, 2012
5:39 pm
A Parent….REALLY?
Hmmmmmm
August 18th, 2012
5:39 pm
How about class ranking…. Something tells me that not many would rank in the top 10 in their class… I could be wrong… Doubt it….
Colquitt Fan
August 18th, 2012
5:42 pm
Ramsey is a wing T QB. He is not a guy that’s gonna put up numbers like Printz. He shows out at camps is why he gets his recognition. Woulda liked to see John Grey on there, you’d have to show me a better ILB
oakwood dawg
August 18th, 2012
5:43 pm
It will interesting to see how these 11 players pan out in college. With exception to grades and CHARACTER UGA should always get at least 7 or 8 of the 11. Why in the world would any georgia football player choose Clemson over UGA? Is Dabo a better recruiter than Richt? CMR didn’t deserve a raise let alone a contract extension until after this year and then only if he wins at least 11 games this year (including playoffs and bowl) We certainly have the talent but I’m betting,even with the easy schedule, we win no more than 9 games. I hope I’m wrong.
Dear hmmmm
August 18th, 2012
5:44 pm
Dear hmmmm,
JJ Green has never gotten below a B in his entire highschool career. He has exceptional grades, I know, I taught him. Shouldnt your mother have taught you about assumptions?
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Brown Dog
August 18th, 2012
5:50 pm
Dear hmmmmm, if what you say is true, thanks for posting it.
A parent: A throwback.
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
5:50 pm
Dear hmmmmm … hopefully I got enough “m’s” in there … so this academic preformance does not merit publication … should have been noted … sad … basically what type of classes … passed along … given grades because athletic ability … ?
Camden accepts a lot of transfers.
AthensTiger
August 18th, 2012
6:02 pm
Thank you Georgia for another group of fine recruits to send to Clemson. We still need some O-linemen, ant suggestions?
Trojan Man
August 18th, 2012
6:04 pm
Let the haters hate!!!! Congratulations Eddie. Jealousy will push people to write hateful comments. You are on the list and their little camper isn’t. Keep winning, it’s shuts em up.
Pack Daddy
August 18th, 2012
6:14 pm
You Camden fans need to button ya lip. Ramsey isn’t even the best QB in region one.
Doc
August 18th, 2012
6:16 pm
There is a lot of talent in Georgia. We need a super 11 for the following:
A and AA
AAA and AAAA
AAAAA and AAAAAA
marcus
August 18th, 2012
6:20 pm
After some facts have been posted, no response form HMMMMMMM, sorry you made such a bad assumption. HMMMMMM I am sure you are an adult, so why do we take time to knock kids on what is a sports accomplishment
marcus
August 18th, 2012
6:22 pm
I would agree the Grayson kid is so overrated, I saw him play against Colquitt County last year, and Colquitt should have won the game, some terrible calls by the refs and I don’t have a dog in the fight
Straight Talk
August 18th, 2012
6:24 pm
Congratulations to all of these young men. You cowards who say ugly things about these kids and hide your name on a public comment page need to get a life.
Everyone of these young men deserve this recognition.
Camden74
August 18th, 2012
6:35 pm
Follow the Course……Most towns with military bases do………….Except lots of TRANSFERS! And it doesn’t mean that most or any of the TRANSFERS will participate in a GHSA sanctioned Sport!
Jammer
August 18th, 2012
6:38 pm
@tide roll
Cameron at FSU was looked at by UGA, and Clemson mainly during the playoff run that year in games against Stephenson, and Lassiter, were he gave Hutson Mason trouble all night. The issue with him was his grades, he did just enough to be eligable to play untill Probst took the program over in Moultrie. He was offered a Probationary offer from FSU with help from an assistant coach that was an inlaw of Bobby Bowden.
@ Colquitt Fan
I agree with you Grey should be receiving more recognition than he is but it will be ok, he will be known by alot more by the end of the season, exspecialy opposing QB’d and RB’s, not to mention the number change this year so he can be used out of the offensive backfield as a carrier instead of blocker
This Shhhh Crazy
August 18th, 2012
7:03 pm
Brando Greene Alabama commit was a ESPNU top 25 player & Under Amour All-American. He wasn’t even a Super 11..but McCray is. Brice Ramsey should be on this list along with a lot of other players. What if Ruben Randle still stayed in Georgia then one of these players wouldnt be on this list..then it would be 10 african americans and the 1..
@ A Parent dont bring race into this..
Eddie Murphy
August 18th, 2012
7:18 pm
Matthews, Kamara, T Johnson, Ramsey vs Printz. Pick any one of these guys and compare their careers. Congrats Ed, your a great kid just not one of the 11 best in Ga.
BehindEnemyLines
August 18th, 2012
7:27 pm
LOL’ing at the halfwits complaining about other factors on a list of the top HS _football players_ in the state.
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
7:28 pm
Think if Richt and Booboo had the sense and what little foresight it takes to realize the lack of quality and depth on Uga’s offensive line and Committed Brandon Greene ( BAMA) and Cameron Hughes (FSU). Then, have enough sense to move Mike Thornton to Center and off you go! It’s got to be soooo damn frustrating for UGA fans, as year after year Richt fails to evaluate and sign these type of athletes. He’s at it yet again this year. No Shamire Devine. No Octavious Jackson, No Joshua Outlaw, No Jeremi Hall. Come on Richt . Either get a clue, or Get Gone. Damn.
This Shhhh Crazy
August 18th, 2012
7:29 pm
Printz is not even the best player on his team. EsPnU has 2 of his teammates rated higher. A lot higher. OL from Tricites not even a top 40 recruit according to rivals and EsPnU..I’m just saying..cut the Super 11 list. Only thing super about it is well nothing..
Jacketaxe
August 18th, 2012
7:57 pm
Bell will not be able to cover the whole field come Aug 31.
Jealous Mommies
August 18th, 2012
8:10 pm
I once read an article that said fans of Howard Stern listen for about 10 minutes per week. The article also said that people who hated Howard Stern listen for three hours per day. Point is that “Hate” drives most of you negative posters and motivates the people you attack.
Have a nice day!
Kiss the ring
August 18th, 2012
8:20 pm
No trey Johnson or Matthews. Must be an anti auburn writer
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
8:34 pm
ANTHONY JENNINGS IS THE BEST QB IN THE STATE. GREAT HEAD COACH AT MARIETTA AS WELL. IF RICHT HAD A BRAIN, HE WOULD TURN JENNINGS FROM LSU, FIRE BOOBOO AND HIRE JENNINGS COACH AS UGA’S QB COACH SO HE COULD CONTINUE TO MENTOR THE KID. IT MAKES TOO MUChH SENSE THOUGH. AFTER ALL, THIS IS UGA! 32 YEARS. IS IT ANY WONDER?
Greg
August 18th, 2012
8:39 pm
My goodness…what is the problem with you people. THESE ARE HIGH SCHOOL KIDS!!! Yes, you have your “opinion” on who you think should be on the list. Go and get your own blog and you can publish your list. In the meantime, I would suggest you save your comments for the guys in the NFL that get paid to play this game.
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
8:40 pm
Canden74 … I agree and support the military transfers but they (Camden) also bring kids go in folks from Florida and South Georgia whom are non-qualifiers … all for the Camden cause. Most kids go to Bolles …
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
8:42 pm
Camden74 … I should have added .. “that qualify” acadmically …
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
8:44 pm
Straight Talk … non-qualifiers shouldn’t be on the AJC 11 … stay tuned we will see.
Mature Adult
August 18th, 2012
8:47 pm
@Greg Well said.
drlsgtmom
August 18th, 2012
8:49 pm
I notice that physical talent is always a factor with colleges choosing players, however the NCAA has raised the g.p.a. for a reason. Talent is not enough in this life without a solid educational foundation. I don’t believe that is a concept that many drive home or are candid about.
Nole7
August 18th, 2012
8:58 pm
Look, I’m from Moultrie and if you’re gonna keep talking about the kid get the name right it’s Cameron Erving. You’ll remember it in a few years when he’s an NFL left tackle pulling down 10 million a year. Erving as in Julius.
Gridiron
August 18th, 2012
8:59 pm
Great selection on AJC Super 11 Team. There will always be jealous haters!!!
Follow the Course
August 18th, 2012
9:04 pm
Gridiron – no jealsous haters … just the facts … are these the “best” kids OR are they just meat
…
Longhorn nation
August 18th, 2012
9:09 pm
Hate to say this but Anthony Jennings didn’t look to good at KELL last night .he was on the ground a lot looks like his team has work to do
Greg
August 18th, 2012
9:13 pm
@Follow the Course…NO…it is your opinion. Not Facts!!!
Kell Booster
August 18th, 2012
9:23 pm
I agree with you Longhorn Nation. Matter of fact we were very unimpressed with Jennings. The players I talked to after the scrimmage said he was smack talking to boot. It just goes to show good campers do not necessarily make good football players. I will take our blue collar football players over campers all day long.
Hooch is coming
August 18th, 2012
9:35 pm
Hay longhorn nation better put your QB on roller-skate he’s going to need them sat !!! Slow motion
Longhorn nation
August 18th, 2012
9:51 pm
Hay Hooch is a coming he may not be the starter we won’t no till we get there…. And that is a fact. Kell booster were was there D1 receiver or shall I say which one was he that was not one of the better marietta teams I have seen.
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
9:51 pm
LOOK RICHT: There are two in-state SEC caliber offensive guards out there. Both unfortunately are committed to Will Muschamp and the Florida Gators. I know you and the Georgia fan base have convenient memories, but the Gators are the group that have kicked UGA’a butt 19 of the last 24 years! Octavious Jackson form Moultrie is one of the athletes, and Joshua Outlaw from MLK in Atlanta (WHERE ELSE IS NEW?) is the other. Both have former teammates who are currently on your roster. Xzavier Ward (Colquitt Co) and Blake Tibbs (MLK). Both these kids are 4-stars who could certainly help solve your OL problems (you do realize you have offensive line issues right, Richt?) But just as importantly, you prevent them from signing with Florida. YOU STARVE THE GATORS RICHT. Starve the gators, Mark. Starve the Gators. Sheesh. What does it take for him and Booboo to figure it out! Haven’t they mindlessly allowed others schools to benefit from in-state talent such as these two year after year. Why can’t they see this? Scary. Damn scary. Starve the Gators Richt.Starve the Gators
tide roll
August 18th, 2012
10:09 pm
Longhorn Nation and Kell Booster. There are about 30 Division 1 coaches, including LES MILES, who choose to disagree with your assessment of ANTHONY JENNINGS. It does appear that Mark “SUNTAN” Richt and his trusty sidekick Mike “BUDWEISER” Booboo share your opinion of Anthony. I tend to lean toward the 30 D-1 coaches. Nothing personal. Shouldn’t Richt be orange by now?
Longhorn nation
August 18th, 2012
10:30 pm
TIDE ROLL ,Hay I agree he one the best but he’s not super man and he can’t throw the ball when he’s own the ground . I was referring to his team not quite what they were last year. He is a great fit for LSU no doubt .
Hooch is coming
August 18th, 2012
10:46 pm
Won’t matter we coming!!!!
Trojan Man
August 18th, 2012
10:55 pm
I take that back. Hudson was so much better than you. Glad to see you go to the West Coast. Go Pope!
Camden74
August 18th, 2012
11:56 pm
Follow The Course……That should be “Accept”……….Please name All Florida and South Georgia Transfers who are currently playing and contributing, for Camden. Also, the Transfers go both ways! Camden has lost players in the past to Transfer. Don’t include J.P.V…………
If you’re a QB, no matter how good you are or how good you are supposed to be, if you’re RUNNING for your LIFE the ENTIRE game, you’re NEUTRALIZED!
tide roll
August 19th, 2012
12:18 am
Nice pic of Shamire Devine. I can see wht thr Richt/Booboo braintrust chose to pass on the kid. Sheesh. Does Richt have a brain?
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
12:34 am
By this time next Saturday night, everyone will have an idea of what Brice Ramsey and J.J. Green are all about, HYPE or REAL DEAL! It’s really unfortunate that some people are passing judgement on players before the season even starts! Let the season play out first and then have an informed opinion before you pass judgement! Go Camden County Wildcats!
Be Real
August 19th, 2012
1:38 am
Be careful Camden74……..does you QB live in Georgia or is there a reason they call him “Sunshine”? Maybe someone should go see.
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
2:14 am
Be Real……..I’m not concerned about it, so I’ll leave it up to you to check it out………
desperately seeking football!
August 19th, 2012
6:04 am
congrats to all of the kids that were selected to this year’s SUPER 11. stay focused and understand that the success that you are all about to embark upon is NOT to be taken for granted….see ochocinco, isaiah crowell, tyran mathieu, michael dyer, etc, etc.
cedar grove qb jonathan mccrary= great kid, from great stock
Elementary My Dear Watson
August 19th, 2012
6:35 am
Very nice honor JJ Green, congrats. Oh, by the way, also very nice interception last year vs Colquitt in the quaterfinals. Everyone’s dream match up last year, Camden vs Grayson did not materialize…….maybe this year.
g2t
August 19th, 2012
6:40 am
3 of the 11 played together as jr wheeler wild cats in 2007 for a undefeated 13-0 season and win the chick fila bowl played at Georgia tech.eddie,tyren and Shamire .nice
punk
August 19th, 2012
7:12 am
Not all that impressed with McCreary….he has a good arm, but will buckle under pressure and sure does not like to take a hit.
Lupica
August 19th, 2012
7:26 am
What about The Gray Ghost !!!!! Now that kid is the truth!!!
3d
August 19th, 2012
7:43 am
Hey tide roll.
AT LEAST WE DON’T LIVE IN ALABAMA
Wildcat Fan
August 19th, 2012
8:01 am
Follow the Course, Please name these Florida transfers you’re talking about. So put up or shut the blank up.we loose as many kids to transfers, but you don’t mention that. You made the statement so I will be waiting
Chuck Clausen
August 19th, 2012
8:02 am
College prospects tend to have slightly above average grades – because of their athletic skill level, they learn early that given good grades they have an excellent chance to get a college scholarship. Plus they probably get extra encouragement from their teachers and coaches.
Wildcat Fan
August 19th, 2012
8:10 am
Be Real, that’s just a stupid post, go watch some utube videos of our quarterback playing here in middle school or maybe u just stupid the kid has always lived and played football here since middle school. Go watch the videos on YouTube
Wildcat Fan
August 19th, 2012
8:14 am
And yes that was a interception.,
Football Fan
August 19th, 2012
8:16 am
If Georgia shows out on the field this year then some of these commits may change. Has anyone ever noticed recruiting is all about what have you done for me lately? Nkemdiche is choosing to play minor league ball rather than with the real teams of the SEC.
Blue
August 19th, 2012
9:19 am
@Longhorn Nation; it was obvious that the Marietta/ Kell game was just scrimmage. Do you actually think Jennings is going to take in chances of injury in a scrimmage game. Also, if you know so much about football then you also know that neither team opened up their play book. Jennings could have had his way with Kell’s “super DBs” but clearly was instructed to not take unnecessary chances in a “Scrimmage” game. Do this for me…read the paper each weekend or better yet, come to the “real” Marietta games when Kell isn’t playing; I bet you’ll change your mind.
Blue
August 19th, 2012
9:29 am
I want take anything from the young men who made the list, but I do agree with some of the previous post that mention how size seem to be an overwhelming factor in some of these picks. I have no problem if your big and good, but big doesn’t always mean that your good. I’ve watched many “big” guys play on a team and that’s all they were; just big. Some were we’re soft, weak, and slow. Not saying these guys are like that, but it does appear that many are chosen due to their size.
Coulda Shouda Woulda
August 19th, 2012
9:38 am
@Blue Spin the excuses anyway ya want. I wasn’t impressed and I don’t believe Marietta will see the post season.
tide roll
August 19th, 2012
9:56 am
Shamire Devine and Jeremi Hall to Tech Richt?! Are you nuts? You offered neither!? I’m sure Paul Johnson appreciates you and Booboo stockpiling the right side of their offensive line! It wouldn’t be so frustrating if you and Booboo didn’t do the exact same thing for Bama! I’m talking about Georgia products James Carpenter and Chance Warmack. They made up the left side of our OFFENSIVE LINE for our TWO, count’em Richt and Booboo, our TWO NATIONAL CHAMPIOSHIP TEAMS! Now your doing the same damn thing for TECH AND Florida ( Joshua Outlaw, Max Garcia, and Octavious Jackson). My Gosh Richt, quit worrying about your skin tone and GET A CLUE. 32 years. No Wonder.
Asa
August 19th, 2012
10:01 am
Best QB in state Shaun Watson Gainesville
tide roll
August 19th, 2012
10:02 am
ANTHONY JENNINGS IS THE BEST QURTERBACK IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. HIS FATHER PLAYED AT GEORGIA AND RICHT AND BOOBOO DON”T EVEN OFFER! RICHT NEEDS TO TURN ANTHONY (HE”S AN LSU COMMIT FOR GOSH SAKES!), FIRE BOOBOO, AND HIRE ANTHONY”S COACH AT MARIETTA, SCOTT BURTON, AS UGA’S NEW QUARTERBACK COACH, SO THAT HE CAN CONTINUE TO MENTOR THE KID, AND GEORGIA’S OFF AND RUNNING! BUT THAT JUST MAKES TOO MUCH SENSE. REMEMBER, THIS IS UGA. 32 FRIGGIN YEARS! NO WONDER.
Greg
August 19th, 2012
10:12 am
@tide Roll…just because you post it over and over does not make it true. So let me get this straight…you have personally seen every QB in Georgia and done your own evaluations??? The fact is, as I stated before, this is your “opinion”. Yes Anthony is a very good QB. But, I have watched Printz play for the past several years and he is also a very good QB. I’m sure that McCrary is also a very good QB.
BILLY JACK
August 19th, 2012
10:24 am
Tide roll -save your garbage and racist rants-you sir are a liar and lowlife-I stood beside David Andrews yesterday at picture day and I am a full 6′0 and he is at least 2 inches taller and one of the strongest kids on the team-you tend to look short when everyone around you is a full 6′5 or 6′6 on the line.You are so obsessed with everything Georgia and probably should seek professional help.Stay off our blogs and quit poisoning trees.
Stump Jumper
August 19th, 2012
10:45 am
tide roll is very funny. Thanks man. I needed a good laugh.
Don't kid yourself
August 19th, 2012
11:00 am
One glaring omission is Kelsey Griffin of Mill Creek. Ask any recruiter and he will tell you that.
Symphony Dude
August 19th, 2012
11:30 am
This list does not reflect the diversity of the state of Georgia. None of these players should be allowed to play in the post season. Come see the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra instead! Yeah, I know we are all white, but that’s not the point. We leftist highbrows just dictate to others.
Grow up!
August 19th, 2012
11:32 am
Does anyone on this blog know what an ‘elite 11′ qb really is…the only qb in the state of ga that earned a spot as one of the elite 11 is Joshua Dobbs from Alpharetta. Congrats to Joshua! YOU deserve to be an ‘elite 11′. Just because a player competes in an elite 11 camp, does not mean they earned a spot on the ‘elite 11′. If that were the case, Eddie Printz would have been an ‘elite 11′ in 8th grade since that is when he started competing in the camps. Get a grip folks…it’s high school football. The best players in the state of GA may not have won every 7v7, individual competitions or even every football game. We all have our favorites, but quit hiding behind your keyboard hating on teenagers because you did not get your way. Grow up!
Mature Adult
August 19th, 2012
11:54 am
@Grow up
You are missing the point. This is a recognition of top high school football players in Georgia. Not who smiled in front of a camera while wearing shorts and a T-shirt. some people are good combinc participants and some are good football players. You brought up Printz (while hiding behind your keyboard-LOL) who sent Dobbs team home last year in the play offs. Dobbs wasn’t even the best QB at Alpharetta last year but when favortism is shown because of color that’s what happens. See you next week Hypocrite.
creative
August 19th, 2012
11:59 am
My knuckles are all scraped up from dragging on the concrete. These are 17-18 year olds. Half of them will be done in 2 years. These recrootin blogs ARE good for a laugh though.
creative
August 19th, 2012
12:01 pm
Is that a Geto Boys song. Just realized my knuckle dragger comment came out like Bushwick Bill. I Iove it.
Jamal
August 19th, 2012
12:15 pm
Just too BLACK for me! Check the AJC article on drop outs today!
Gainesvilleredelephantneck
August 19th, 2012
12:48 pm
@ a parent, i can only hope your kids arent racists also. I am a lil biased but Deshaun Watson accounted for over 3k passing and 1k running and over 55 tds as a sophomore against some pretty good competition, and was pulled early in several blowout games. He has started as a freshman. I guess maybe its because he is only a junior. Btw, im a dawg fan, but clemson is getting way way too much of ga’s best.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
12:49 pm
The biggest misconception about the Super 11 is that it’s a recruiting list. This is not the AJC’s opinion on the best prospects, or who will be the best college players. It’s the best high school players (subjectively speaking). Their high school production is much more important to the AJC than those doing recruiting rankings.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
12:51 pm
”Deshaun Watson accounted for over 3k passing and 1k running and over 55 tds as a sophomore.”
Super 11 players must be seniors. That’s been the tradition since the first Super 11 team in 1985. Sorry we didn’t make note of that.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
12:53 pm
”One glaring omission is Kelsey Griffin of Mill Creek. Ask any recruiter and he will tell you that.”
Kelsey would’ve been a great choice. In fact, he might’ve been our favorite who didn’t make it. Very close. But as noted, this is not a recruiting list.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
12:56 pm
‘’Camden County’s first… Are you kidding me? Though I live in the so-called power-house area known as Gwinnett County, it appears that these experts do not do a good job on evaluating talent below the gnat line.’’
Two things to consider – One is that Camden County hasn’t been a state power but for about 13 seasons. I know they were good before that, but you know what I mean. It is odd that Camden hasn’t had a Super 11, but except for Camden fans, can anyone name a household name/great player that has come out of Camden? Not saying there haven’t been an Camden players that were worthy of Super 11, but there weren’t any that were obvious in preseason entering their senior seasons, IMO.
‘’ Kamani Thomas from East Paulding is by far the best running back in Georgia. Not to take anything away from the other kids on the list, but it is an absolute joke that he isn’t on the list.’’
Thomas was injured last season. Hard to justify a guy as Super 11 when his junior season wasn’t that successful, albeit through no fault of his own.
‘’Brice Ramsey in Elite 11 but not AJC Super 11???????’’
It’s not a recruiting list.
‘’I think it’s both sad AND pathetic that you are doing this so called ranking on CHILDREN before a game has even been played.’’
They’ve played plenty of games, just not this season. I don’t think any of 300 players in the history of Super 11 regrets the honor. But I also wonder of the affect of glorifying athletes as such a young age. Fair point on your part.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
12:57 pm
‘’ Matthews, Kamara and Ramsey are all absolute no-brainers. Eddie Printz? LOL’’
‘’No Tray Matthews, but Vonn Bell? Really. Matthews is ranked higher by every analyst, but not the AJC.’’
While those three are terrific players, none was as productive on the high school field last season as the ones that were chosen. Matthews, for whatever reason, was not first-team all-region last year, and was not all-state. Kamara ran for 1,200 yards. Tyren Jones rushed for 2,000+ and went to the c’ship game. Ramsey threw for about 1,400 yards. Printz threw for 3,000+ and led his school to the semifinals for the first time ever. Von Bell had 120 solo tackles and 1,000 all-purpose yards. Bell carries his team.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
12:59 pm
‘’ AJC why can’t you put something identifying where these schools are located, such as the county seat where you show only the county, or vice-versa. Even though from GA, I don’t know where several of these schools are, and bet lots of people don’t either’’
Good point.
Ridgeland (Von Bell) is in NW Georgia, near Chattanooga.
Tri-Cities (Shamire DeVine) is in south Fulton County, which is south metro ATL.
Camden County (JJ Green) is on the Georgia coast, near Florida.
Walton and Lassiter (Jones, Printz, Kublanow) are in East Cobb, which is NW metro ATL.
Milton (Carl Lawson) is in north Fulton County, in north metro ATL
Cedar Grove (Johnathon McCrary) is in DeKalb County, in east metro ATL
Grayson (Robert Nkemdiche) is in Gwinnett County, in NE metro ATL
Peach County (Demarcus Robinson) is in middle Georgia, near Macon.
Dooly County (Montravius Adams) is in middle Georgia, but a little further south than Peach.
y
August 19th, 2012
1:04 pm
wow UGAdogpoops, Clemson kicked you arses in your own state, maybe they’ll hold the 5 star parade
Longhorn nation
August 19th, 2012
1:12 pm
Hay BLUE I’ve seen Anthony play for long time and I no how good he is but the rest of the team needs work and that had nothing to do with play book……………. Good luck hope he stays Heathy
Eddie Murphy
August 19th, 2012
1:13 pm
If its based on the production on the field then how can the top tackler not be on the list? Johnson has 318 tackles the last two years. I’m sure you have an excellent answer.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
1:14 pm
One other quick thing – When people use terms and phrases like ”glaring omission” or ”no-brainer” or ”this is a joke,” that would indicate overlooking a player who is ranked among the top 11 in Georgia by everybody on earth, a unanimous player, if you will.
I realize that I have said this is not about recruiting, but for sake of discussion, let’s use four recruiting services – Rivals, Scout, ESPN, 247. They are the only other folks who rank Georgia’s high school seniors.
There are only four Georgia players who are top 11 on every list are Nkemdiche, Adams, Lawson, Matthews.
All but Mattnews (who ranks #11, #10, #9 and #5) made the Super 11. So if the AJC missed a genuine no-brainer, then the AJC isn’t alone – except perhaps Tray Matthews.
If you are a Tray Matthews fans, you may remain in the ”you cannot be serious” line. All others must fine another line to join before filing your complaint.
Longhorn nation
August 19th, 2012
1:17 pm
I think this 2013 class has some the best QB that has come out of our state in years I have to say a lot this class has some best in players to come out in years, this is a special group kids.
Gainesvilleredelephantneck
August 19th, 2012
1:22 pm
TH, thanks for the clarification about class eligibility. Because if the criteria was on field production, no qb in Georgia (and probly the nation) put up DW’s numbers as a soph. Back to clemson getting our best, what up with that? Uga has barely recruited ghs, not offering or late offering blake sims, tj jones, aj johnson? Dont understand it. Congrats to the elite 11! U had to know when this list was made, there would be some detractors, but thats what makes it fun.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
1:28 pm
”If its based on the production on the field then how can the top tackler not be on the list? Johnson has 318 tackles the last two years. I’m sure you have an excellent answer.”
Doesn’t sound like you’re open-minded to hearing an answer, but I’ll try.
I didn’t mean to suggest that it was based ENTIRELY on production (or stats). Just meant that production on the field was more important in the AJC’s selections than it would be for a college coach. Never said that this was a list of the 11 guys with the best stats last year.
In Johnson’s case, he would’ve been a good choice. But I think he would’ve had a better shot if Central’s defense had been better in 2011. Central gave up 7 touchdowns in 4 different games.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
1:44 pm
”I think this 2013 class has some the best QB that has come out of our state in years.”
I agree. Some years, there have not been any QB’s to make Super 11. This year, there are two, and we don’t know if we got the best two. Josh Dobbs, Brice Ramsey and Jennings of Marietta would’ve been good choices, too. And there’s Taylor Lamb, who led Calhoun to a state title while leading the state in passing yards.
Wildcat Fan
August 19th, 2012
1:46 pm
Todd Holcomb, just because a player threw for more yard’s doesn’t means he’s a better quarterback. Brice plays. In a run first, run second, and throw third team. Look at the kickoffs through the endzone, the fieldgoals and the punting, and you tell if the Lassiter kid Is better you’re nuts.you said earlier best football player’s.
He is no where near the football player Brice is. But I understand the bias, never brought into that, north, south bias oh but now I do.
Todd Holcomb
August 19th, 2012
1:48 pm
We’re finishing up our preseason state rankings, which will be released before 5 p.m., so I need to run.
But let me finish by saying — I hope everyone understands that any list of the best 11 players is just an educated guess. There is no definitive list. The AJC is not trying to make some end-all statement. It’s designed to give 11 good football players some recognition, and it’s designed to give fans an opportunity on this blog to point out players we might’ve missed.
Wildcat Fan
August 19th, 2012
1:55 pm
Not saying the Lassiter kid isn’t a good player, two different systems. In the spread most or all quarterbacks put up good numbers. Look at everything. Brice brings to the table. That makes him a better football player
MC 12
August 19th, 2012
2:24 pm
The 2013 football class is loaded with all types of high quality players. some we know and some you have not heard of yet or as much. Here is one to look out for – Caleb Hayman Gainesville HS, 6′2″ 200 lb – WR. In just one quarter of play on Friday (5 catches, 60 plus yards and 2 touchdowns). Who’s your QUIET STORM?
Theels23
August 19th, 2012
2:31 pm
Ditto on the Kamani Thomas comment, the RB at East Paulding. Def the best back in the state and I don’t think there is a close second…
Pack Daddy
August 19th, 2012
2:42 pm
I guess Camden playing a powder puff schedule last year and not going deep in the playoffs hurt Brice’s cause. Fumles in big games hurt him too. I think our QB is a better player over Ramsey.
Mr. Clemson
August 19th, 2012
2:47 pm
Players that sign with UGA will just get in trouble and get kicked off the team. We at Clemson know how to take care of our players!!
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
3:16 pm
Todd Holcomb……How long has the AJC covered Camden County Football? Do you expect any player from Camden to be a household name without the same coverage as the players from the Metro Atlanta area? Camden County has been producing Division 1 players since the early seventies. Do you think any of them would have been household names around the state if the AJC had covered them?
Gainesvilleredelephantneck
August 19th, 2012
3:21 pm
MC 12, you are right on about caleb. For some reason he didnt get much playing time last year, even though every time he got a chance all he did was make big plays in big games. Look for him to have a breakout season. Ghs is loaded at skill positions, uncertain about oline and dline, especially with us going from aaa to aaaaa. Love high school football more than college or pro. Just seems more pure. Cant wait to tee it up!
Yolandaria Simons
August 19th, 2012
3:41 pm
What has Brice Ramsey done on a football field when he was wearing pads? Nothing special against noone special. There are seven QBs in Georgia better than him.
WDE
Cry Me A River
August 19th, 2012
3:52 pm
@Mature Adult……YOU ARE A JOKE. “Dobbs wasn’t even the best QB at Alpharetta last year but when favortism is shown because of color that’s what happens. See you next week Hypocrite.” Please share the bases for your claim with those of us who are less informed. Please tell us how many D1 schools were/are beating down the doors for the “supposedly” better QBs you refer to. Tell us where this or these particular QBs are playing college football this year? The Dobbs kid has about 20 D1 football offers representing every major college conference. Should we assume these College Coaches have offered him based as you said on “favortism shown because of color”. PLEASE TELL US WHO IS THE REAL RACIST HYPOCITE! Ouch!
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
3:52 pm
Pack Daddy……Last year Brice Ramsey was a first year Starter with no playoff experience, and yes, he made a crucial mistake in the game against Colquitt. And if you call a third round loss not going deep in the playoffs, so be it. But this is a new year, lets wait and see how it plays out and then we’ll all have an informed opinion about the players and the 2012 season!
LassiterGrad
August 19th, 2012
4:04 pm
Could be wrong, but I thought a young man named Kevin Schimmelmann from Lassiter was a Super 11 pick in 2001? That would make Printz the 2nd not the first one from LHS.
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
4:39 pm
Yolandaria Simons………IMO, Brice Ramsey has done quite well on the field! Most people don’t realize how difficult it is to be a QB in a Wing-T offense. Especially one as complicated as Camden’s! Besides, this kid has other on field talents. Hopefully, Camden gets to play your team this season, whomever they might be!
Yolandaria Simons
August 19th, 2012
5:19 pm
camden74 u dont play nobody last year
Longhorn nation
August 19th, 2012
5:34 pm
Bla bla bla Camden74 the wing T is great for a passing .Sid Maxwell former sequoia football coach made many of his QB great passer so it’s ultment left up to the coach and Jeff is a run first guy that’s the problem always has been no matter who he has under center.
Cedar Grove Football
August 19th, 2012
6:33 pm
BIG SHout out 2 our team’s first BIG win Over A Very Athletic MLK team. MLK is going 2 beat alot of teams this year.
DetroitDad#2
August 19th, 2012
6:34 pm
@football fan. you saw kamani in a scrimmage game where he only seriously carried the ball for 2 or three plays. The coach used him as a decoy, and allowed the back up running back to get some needed reps. The only reason why tyren, alvin, tyshone, and who ever else passed him in 2011 is because he was hurt! where they, or were they mentioned in 2010 When Kamani made the MAXPREPS Sophomore ALL America Team? NOT!!! If he stays healthy, He will get his #1 spot back. Holla at me in December!!!!!
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
7:18 pm
Yolandaria Simon………Who did your team play?
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
7:26 pm
Longhorn Nation……..I’m quite familiar with the Wing-T, I know there are a number of ways to pass effectively from the formation. Herron is not a passing coach and that’s unfortunate for Ramsey. But being a Wing-T QB is not a simple task! If you’re an attentive observer, you would have noticed Camden’s formations are extremely nuanced. Effective ball handling is a must! Take a look at Ramsey’s stats from last season, not bad for a Wing-T QB with a RUN oriented coach…..
Tex
August 19th, 2012
7:34 pm
Camden74 “not bad” isn’t worthy of SUPER 11
If we recognized all the “not bad” players it would be the SUPER 2,865. I think the writer did an outstanding job recognizing eleven worthy players. It’s too bad your feelings are hurt but it happens.
Camden74
August 19th, 2012
7:41 pm
Tex………You have the wrong end of the donkey! I never said anything about Super 11. I’m pointing out that Brice Ramsey is an outstanding QB and Football player in general! The kid is good! No matter how much bitching and moaning you guys do, that’s not going to change!
Elementary My Dear Watson
August 19th, 2012
9:24 pm
If Brice Ramsey & Camden had three more seconds in the Colquitt game, he would have kicked a 55 yard FG to win this game twice. Camden had already won it earlier on JJ’s interception. The game everyone wants to see this year may happen…….Camden vs Grayson.
Fireant
August 19th, 2012
10:07 pm
I too think the kid from Grayson is OVERRATED>>>> a lot of tough choices to make though…
And to think.....
August 19th, 2012
11:48 pm
@ Cedar Grove Football:
And to think, CGHS fans are celebrating and 9/10 starters didn’t even play. CGHS Varsity beat MLK 3rd string 17-7. Yea, yea, a WIN is a WIN/bragging rights. Congrats!
Lupica
August 20th, 2012
4:23 am
I like that Boobie Miles kid!!!
Dawgman
August 20th, 2012
7:35 am
Kublanow has never played center before. How can you make him the best center in GA. He is to slow and short. Another UGA scholie to ride the bench.
camdenfootball
August 20th, 2012
9:19 am
J.P. Vonashek at Camden is one of the most coveted OTs in the country. I hate that South Carolina got him over a favored UGA. It appears the college head coaches and recruiters aren’t as sharp on talent as the AJC writers are. How could you leave him off? One thing that has stopped Camden players from receiving more support for Super 11 status is that rarely are they allowed to put up big numbers over the course of a season. We all know that stats are the primary or driving force behind the selections, just behind playing in the Metro Atlanta area! Sorry, couldn’t help myself!
This Shhhh Crazy
August 20th, 2012
11:06 am
@And to think
Thats what kids do when they win a game, but MLK and Cedar Grove are actually in the same boat. Niether one of you will when a state championship in football. You both put kids in college and have great kids..get a life..because I havent seen a State championship come Kings way since its been open in any sport.
BILLY JACK
August 20th, 2012
11:12 am
I too think Grayson and Camden will play for the state title it will be alot of great athletes on the field that night.Brice Ramsey is the best QB in the state in my opinion I have seen him play 3 times.Coach Conn from Grayson and Coach Herron from Camden are great coaches and my old coaching friends tell me that Coach Conn will be coaching at Clemson next year.I have coached in Georgia and Texas for 23 years and this is the most exciting time of year.This is pure football in its finest form in one of the top states for football in the country.Enjoy Georgia high school football because it doesnt get any better anywhere.
And to think.....
August 20th, 2012
11:54 am
@this shhh crazy
Put the dumb/smart phone down and pay attention in your spelling class youngster…stop relying on electronics to correct you because when it’s times likes this, you don’t have auto correct. Yes, they both have great kids that go to college but can they stay. Using when opposed to win and spelling niether incorrectly, we all know YOU didn’t go or stay. YOU PPL are crazy
Blowfly
August 20th, 2012
11:58 am
Congrats to all of the kids who put in work every day in the entire state. I coached kamani thomas in pound ball back in 2006, and 2007. I knew early on that he had the potential to be great. So did coach Reid. I still follow his progression, along with the East Paulding team. Don’t know if he can duplicate his soph season stats as EP O-line is suspect this year. I’ve seen all the other so called top RB’s in the state. I agree totally with the other bloggers that kamani when healthy, is the 2013 #1 RB in the state all classifications hands down!!!
JustMyOpinion
August 20th, 2012
12:13 pm
I’m not sure if MLK was missing 9/10 starters or not, they got there butts spanked Saturday. That ticket cost me $10.00, and MLK’s excuse is that they held out some starters? I will no longer support their booster club. Even if they were missing 10 starters, 12 still played.
So what
August 20th, 2012
12:23 pm
I’m sure they won’t miss you or your support. be gone
CG FAN
August 20th, 2012
12:53 pm
CONGRATS TO ALL THE YOUNG MEN WHO WAS SELECTED, ITS A SHAME GROWN MEN,AND WOMEN TRY TO DEGRADE THE HARD WORKING BOYS OF GEORGIA BECAUSE THEIR SELECTEE WAS NOT PICKED. WHY INJECT RACE OR DEGRADING REMARKS ABOUT A CHILD!! TO THE AJC, GREAT JOB !!!!!
East Cobb Trio Named to ‘Super 11′
August 20th, 2012
1:01 pm
[...] for the first time in school history, two Raiders have been selected to the “Super 11″ preseason football team by The Atlanta [...]
This Shhhh Crazy
August 20th, 2012
2:35 pm
@ And to think
We do make mistakes with spelling. I work all night and I’m on call. By the way I stayed in school long enough to be a neurosurgeon. What do you do? lol Please don’t go there.
King for Life
August 20th, 2012
3:07 pm
@ And to think
Lol what do you do..since you are not a King or Grove fan. I hope you teach English since you are correcting people on blog lol
And to think....
August 20th, 2012
4:03 pm
I’m a supporter of all the kids, thank you very much. I have seen on many occasions when kids are praised on the playing fields/courts and not in the classroom, WHERE IT COUNTS! The NCAA stips are changing people, GRADES do matter. I challenge EACH ONE TO TEACH ONE. #thatisall
And to think....
August 20th, 2012
4:07 pm
This shhh is crazy:
“Staying in school long enough” and “being” a neurosurgeon Is clearly two different things. Good try, though. Lol
EPFAN
August 20th, 2012
5:44 pm
Good luck and health to all 2013 football players.
blowfy
August 21st, 2012
6:36 pm
I totally agree with Wildcat Fan!!!
Brandon Porter
August 21st, 2012
11:37 pm
Peach County has 6 Super 11 players and the last one because Demarcus Robinson was Udom Umoh who graduated with me Class of 2007 and played and graduated from Vanderbilt. So it should be Demarcus Robinson, Udom Umoh, Christopher Slaughter, Darius Dewberry, Tony Wright, and A. J. Bryant.
RealTalk
August 25th, 2012
11:54 pm
No Alvin Kamara? You can’t be serious….trash this list and start over.