Dawgs’ 2013 recruiting class: Solid, but no superstars … yet (UPDATED)
Despite some disappointments, Mark Richt was all smiles Wednesday. (Associated Press)
When the King boys were young, there were two kinds of Christmas mornings.
There were what we called “bicycle” years, when the bounty delivered by Santa was dominated by a shiny new bicycle or some other major gift. And there were other years when there weren’t one or two spectacular gifts but instead we got a whole lot of things we wanted … and even a few we needed.
The years with a new bicycle might have been more exciting, but we never really thought we had a bad Christmas Day.
College football’s national signing day is a lot like that for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Some years the program is rewarded with a burst of national excitement generated by a highly ranked recruiting class topped off by couple of five-star players donning a UGA cap on national television.
And then there are years like this one, in which Mark Richt signed his largest class ever and filled just about all his program’s needs — what my Mom would have called “a very nice haul” — but didn’t get any five-star players and signed only two of the top 10 in-state recruits.
It wasn’t a “bicycle” year, in other words.
Yes, it was tough for Bulldogs fans to watch “SportsCenter” interrupted to show signing announcements by a string of top players, three from the state of Georgia — and none of whom signed with UGA.
Of course, running back Alvin Kamara going with Alabama was expected, and it wasn’t particularly surprising that defensive lineman Montravious Adams followed the man who recruited him for UGA, former defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner, to Auburn. But the loss of much-needed offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil, long considered a lock for the Dawgs, to the sudden, mysterious recruiting mojo of “the University of Ole Miss” (as Robert Nkemdiche called it) was particularly hurtful.
And most of the top talent in Georgia leaving the state — in what’s considered one of the most bountiful years of high school players in quite a while, perhaps the best ever — is disturbing.
Looking at the bigger picture, while the loss of Garner at the height of recruiting season no doubt discombobulated UGA’s efforts a bit this year, the puzzling lateness with which the Dogs have approached some top in-state prospects in recent years, last year’s drastic undersigning (with only 17 players), and the continued lack of emphasis on signing offensive linemen — only four out of 32 players??!! — can be laid at least in part at his feet (along with the relative underperformance of a highly regarded defensive line this past season). So Garner leaving might prove to be a case of one step back this year and two steps forward in the future, with coaches who are more active and on top of things on the local recruiting scene taking his place.
The recruitment of Tunsil also was the latest example of UGA going with the high-risk you’re-our-guy strategy of making one top recruit their entire focus at a position — putting all their eggs in one basket. It worked with Isaiah Crowell at tailback two years ago (though it didn’t pay off in the end when he got kicked out of school and the Dawgs were left sorely lacking in depth), but was an abject failure with Tunsil this year. Watching UGA’s coaches scramble to try to come up with a Plan B when it became obvious Tunsil was going elsewhere was embarrassing.
Still, Richt and company signed a solid, deep class that especially addressed needs at linebacker and in the secondary, even if it was lacking in some of that signing-day which-cap-will-he-pick-up-off-the-table drama that ESPN promotes — and which has skewed media (and fan) perception of the class as a whole. It might not be close to the No. 1 class in the country as Richt defiantly hailed it Wednesday (the various rankings average out to No. 11), but, as Georgia’s head coach noted, “We took care of business in the areas that we needed. We got the guys that are very, very talented and are excited about being here.”
And once they actually start playing games, some of these players could well end up outshining those given five stars by the recruiting services.
Besides, those overall class rankings can be deceptive. Two words: Dream. Team.
Yes, perhaps the case can be made that the attention lavished on signing day’s late deciders is warranted because they tend to be among the best players who are recruited the hardest. Still, the horse-race style coverage tends to overlook some top-quality players who commit early and don’t waver.
Todd Grantham refused to end speculation about his future at UGA. (Associated Press)
Finally, what to make of this whole Todd Grantham soap opera?
While perhaps before signing day Georgia’s defensive coordinator might have seen the speculation about a possible NFL job as somehow enhancing his standing in the eyes of prospective recruits, it’s been reported that rival coaches used it against the Dawgs.
If he stays, you wonder why he endangered the signing of Davin Bellamy, Georgia’s main signing day triumph, by equivocating rather than coming right out and putting an end to the rumors. And if he’s truly leaving, then you have to figure he was at the very least disingenuous with some of Georgia’s signees, if he didn’t outright mislead them.
Frankly, Grantham’s continued dancing around the issue and refusal to say yes or no on signing day makes him look like a bit of a jerk.
UPDATE: I’m off for a couple of days but I stilll have one eye on Athens and was pleased to see that Grantham is staying at UGA … for the time being. That doesn’t mean, however, that I’ve changed my mind about the awkward, unnecessarily distracting way he handled this latest flirtation with the NFL. I’m just hoping the lingering uncertainty over Grantham’s future plans doesn’t come back to bite the Dawgs in recruiting defensive players for next year.
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AltamahaDawg
February 7th, 2013
7:34 pm
I snotted sweet tea out my nose at 7:06. My God that was funny.
Flat Tire Doesnt Live in Delusionalville Ga.
February 7th, 2013
7:48 pm
I know thats far fetched thinking for you Altamahaha Dawg but thats just the facts
As my two co-workers who are Bama fans tell me we cant help We go out and buy ourselves a coach and UGA doesnt; we cant help we demand championships and UGA loves mediocrity
Ed
February 7th, 2013
8:31 pm
First of all, good for Ole Miss. They say every dog has its day, and that dog hasn’t had its day since the 1970s.
As for UGA, this class is huge, good, and will make up the solid backbone of the team from 2015-2016. Wish we signed a few more o-lineman, but we are pretty much set on the line right now. Next year will be the year to stock up at those positions.
As for Grantham – let’s face it, college coaches are mercenaries available to the highest bidder. The schools (or NFL programs) that hire them aren’t loyal to them, so why should they be loyal? It’s business, not personal.
graphite
February 7th, 2013
8:33 pm
My my,how the puppy nation is crying.Now,Fla. is poised to spank that fanny,S.C. will keep beating you so,make reservations now for Shreveport!! RollOn….
nobody
February 7th, 2013
8:55 pm
the only difference between him and the kids he recruits is his chronological age…otherwise their egos and maturity levels are exactly alike….the old “me first” attititude….
Bo Burgess
February 7th, 2013
9:07 pm
I want the kid that has all his life wanted to be a Georgia Bulldog. I want it in his blood. I want him left panting on the practice field just hoping for the chance to go in for a play. I want him to “live” for having the chance to play with “champions”. If there is the least bit of “should I sign here or there”, then son, you go play over there. All these boys want to be Bulldogs, and they are willing to bust their ass, and yours, to be one.
hind tit
February 7th, 2013
10:05 pm
If Grantham leaves he leaves to get out of the headache of recruiting and who could blame him when you double the salary and not have to put up with kids playing one school against the other the last month before signing day. Yeah coach it’s looking good for y’all while telling four more schools the same thing. Who was the high star recruit yesterday that said it was a business decision. What purpose does it serve going unannounced to a school during the dead period when you can’t talk to a coach in person that you have visited multiple times. As dishonest as the world is today you will never make me believe some of these kids are not going to the highest bidder. And while coaches was the topic Saban said in Miami he wasn’t going anywhere. The very next day he was announced as Bama coach. It’s dog eat dog for coaches and kids.
RED DOG 77
February 8th, 2013
12:35 am
Bill, you nailed this one……………I’m becoming a believer or you are getting better at your craft?………..We did well, filled alot of holes, have the depth to last through next year, but we better as hell sign a boat load of O and D linemen next year……………..As much as I credit Todd Grantham with turning the program around, he has been quite the jerk of late…………mabe it is time to send a little invite to Charlie Strong……………But in the final analisys……….Georgia is still Georgia……….Ain’t it great to be a BULLDOG…..?…………oH HELL YEA……………GO DAWGS……………..RED
legionaire
February 8th, 2013
6:16 am
Recruiting should be done on a need basis and not stars. Maybe a new coordinator will not be saddled with having to also be a position coach and Asst Head Coach as Garner was. As for Grantham, I think he came here as a career resume enhancement. He inherited a defensive disaster from Martinez and had to start from scratch. He will do what is best for himself.
reality check
February 8th, 2013
7:57 am
If past is prolog many of the recruits rated 5 star will be busts. It hasn’t been just Georgia that has experienced that over the years.
There will also be many 2 and 3 star recruits who will become All Americans and first round draft picks.
Todd Grantham has been disingenuous, but in some ways he has been playing that game the only way he could. He is a good coach, but even if he returns next year he won’t be at Georgia long. If I were making $825,000 and a quality organization offered me $1,500,000 I would be gone too. And anybody else with any sense would be too.
bigdaddyj
February 8th, 2013
8:24 am
Grantham’s D has been average. OK against mediocre teams and not so good against any decent offense – See Tennessee, see Alabama, etc. Way over hyped for his production. Frankly, now that Garner is gone we can change our tactics and actually call back recruits and actualy go after some in state talent
Dawg89
February 8th, 2013
8:24 am
I agree with several posters that CTG can hit the road. And, it’s not because I think he has done a bad job or whatever else. This constant talk of him leaving for the NFL is tiring. Make no mistake that other schools use it against us. If he wants to be a DC again in the NFL, he should leave right now so we don’t have this BS to go through again next year. You can’t blame him for wanting the money. I blame him for being an obnoxious tease.
Dawg89
February 8th, 2013
8:29 am
Will Friend was a BS hire. He had no real experience. Take a look at the salaries for the offensive assistants and compare it to the defense. I think Friends salary reflects what UGA thinks of him. I bet the OL coach at Bama makes a whole lot more. If Friend can’t recruit GA talent to play at the state Univeristy, he needs to hit the road, too. Seems to me he hasn’t done such a great job anyway. Due to a lack of depth, which can be blamed on poor recruiting, and his mediocre coaching, our line is for crap compared to other SEC schools. Look how they got schooled by SC.
Eli Manning
February 8th, 2013
8:32 am
I got to get with Dad and figure out all those payment plans! I never imagined any of those scholars would choose the University of OLE MISS.
Flat Tire Doesnt Live in Delusionalville Ga.
February 8th, 2013
8:40 am
I dont blame Grantham for wanting to go to the NFL and possibly make double his current salary
Though he will make more money in the long run at UGA cause he will have a lifetime contract at UGA due to Richt winning 9-10 ballgames every year and thats all the fanbase here cares for.
The issue is he is doing this once again right after he got a raise and extension; this just tells me he doesnt want to be at Georgia period and will leave at a moments notice so why are we allowing him to put the program in a bad set of circumstances
As a program we need to move on an find another up and coming d-coordinator
My-Guy
February 8th, 2013
9:03 am
If we want to win a national championship next year, we can’t takes things lightly, I don’t care how good your offense is, you can’t win football games without decent D. Look at our SCHEDULE next year, we can’t be sleeping this off season, we have to have a defense to win football games, a lot of people critize Rodney Garner, but that’s why it hurts so badly that he left UGA. We needed Adams, too bad he’s going to 1 of our 3 most hated teams in college football (Auburn), our defense is REBUILDING next year, and it could only get worse if Grantham leaves. I don’t know what our coaching staff is thinking here but, it is what it is. I believe we have a great 2013 recruiting class though! GO DAWGS!
Homeslice
February 8th, 2013
10:32 am
I remember when i played football and would have done anything for the chance to play for UGA. Now the Georgia boys are just followers, running out of state instead of staying home and building a championship team where they came from. If you don’t want to be a Georgia boy then hit the road bro.
There is nothing no one can say to persuade me to believe that if you really want to be a Dawg you will be a dawg. The recruiting nowadays has turned into a soap opera,following these kids around doing interviews that is the problem. Can’t sign unless espn is there or the local tv station. Remember how some of the old dawgs did it? no cameras, no fan fare, just that feeling that they wanted to be a dawg and they made the call to the coach.
WDE
February 8th, 2013
10:50 am
Great article Bill we will be in year 2 before we get a true read on this class but I have to say I’m excited. We have 13 players that we thought were good enough to offer early and they were committed enough to work to enroll early. That gives us a great chance to get a number of them on the field and not just running around in circles this season. Think about a couple of years ago and we only got 17 total…Go Dogs !
Goober Pyle
February 8th, 2013
11:00 am
A friend (not Will) said that Bobo told him earlier this week that UGA was in trouble with the big recruits (not NCAA trouble, just couldn’t get the players). Why?
Flat Tire Doesnt Live in Delusionalville Ga.
February 8th, 2013
11:09 am
Cause we have been branded cant win the big game thats why
And with Granthams antics this made it soooo much easier to recruit against us
Cant win the big games
Grantham is leaving
Not hard to sway recruits that way
Smarty us
February 8th, 2013
11:14 am
Grantham may or may not be all he’ cracked up to be. Probably the latter. His talent laden defense laid an egg at the vey critical moments here it counted (ie entire second half against Alabama). He definitely didnt earn his $800K this past year.
The worst, though, is that his public flirting with multiple NFLteams is unforgivable. It hurt our recruiting efforts and indicates that we really cannot depend on him. He does not seem to be a loyal Dawg but instead a mercenary.
So I say do not renew his contract and spend what it takes to sign the best PROVEN DC in the country, not some assistant somewhere or a friend of the coach.
Then we may really be able to win some chAmpionships.
David Pollack, come home. We need you”
Flat Tire Doesnt Live in Delusionalville Ga.
February 8th, 2013
11:17 am
Has Grantham shown up for the SC game yet
Just wondering
Snoop Dawg
February 8th, 2013
11:34 am
Funny how all the zombies are rationalizing how Richtl laid an egg on signing day. Can’t they hear that giant sucking sound?. All the best players chose to sign with Richt’s rivals rather than sign up for four years of Marjoe’s evangelical revival sermons and watch Budda on the sidelines sap the team’s energy during tough games.
Although it is truth that some HS players actually perform better than the number of recruiting stars may have indicated, the fact is that statistically speaking a recruit with 5 stars will perform better than 4 who will perform better than 3 etc.
So instead of spinning the bad news, a true Dawg’s energies are much better spent trying to figure out how to fix the problem and sign Georgia’s best talent.
My assessment tells me that we need to replace to replace Richt and his entire staff, replacing them with a more group of experienced, professional coaches…
Nimrod Dawg
February 8th, 2013
12:12 pm
Amazing! Once again we got the Number 1 class! Unbelievable! How do we keep doing it year after year? Ain’t it great to be a Dawg!
Dawg89
February 8th, 2013
12:27 pm
I agree the jury is still out on CTG. I will be surprised if he gets the job in NO. I would sure like to hear what he tells Sean Payton as to why his D didn’t show up against SC or the second half against Bama. There is no doubt other schools use the “Grantham Package” against us. Clearly, he is only here until a better offer comes up. But, we all knew that when he was hired. If Olivadotti is so good, then promote him. I gotta tell you that if I could double my salary at a different job doing essentially the same thing, I would be gone in a minute. Folks can talk all day about Georgia pride and all that, but there isn’t a man or woman alive who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity to double your pay.
wins-by-a-link
February 8th, 2013
1:42 pm
Why worry about Grantham being signed away by someone else, He has not had great success as DC at UGA, Lets face the facts he has been unable to stop the run since he arrived at GA.
Dirty Dawg
February 8th, 2013
1:52 pm
OK, here goes…I’m not black, and I damn sure ain’t got a prejudiced bone in my body, but I do have questions. What self-respecting parents of color, with a son or daughter athlete, not have severe miss-givings about allowing them to attend a state school that still plays Dixie and waves the Confederate flag at games?…Why is it that, seemingly only the black kids make such a big deal of the recruiting process, holding out til the last while taking every visit possible, then doing their ‘thing’ on national TV?…The last time an SEC school, seemingly out of nowhere, ‘ran the table’ with such an array of high–profile recruits, Trooper Taylor was scurrying around the Southeast with a big bag of money that, ultimately, resulted in a National Championship for one school and a huge cloud surrounding their program. Wonder if they have any regrets? Doubt it, but as I said, just asking.
Dirty Dawg
February 8th, 2013
2:29 pm
…and one more thing…does the name Kiffin remind you of anything? Namely to raise the question of ‘is there anything that ‘they’ have done in this part of the country – or any other part for that matter – that, ultimately, doesn’t turn to s$&t?’. The ‘younger’ Kiffin, who’s doin their thing at Ole Miss these days, has just been named ‘recruiter of the year’ or something like that. Mark my words, something’s up with this and more will come out…probably from the other in-state school.
JB
February 8th, 2013
2:58 pm
#1. Very happy that Garner is gone. I understand the players WE HAVE/HAD loved him once they got there, It’s obvious Dawgs were being ” outworked” the last few years on the recruiting trail. Dawgs haven’t done bad, But much room for improvement. #2. To much being made of the Grantham thing. Florida under Muschamp have lost Cord. Coach’s. A lot of teams have. If he moves on, he moves. Richt and the University ought to be enough for any interested player.
RED DOG 77
February 8th, 2013
7:11 pm
Dirty Dawg………..Your last few posts nailed it friend, especially regarding “Dixie” and the “Pot of Gold”……………Somthing just doesn’t pass the smell test when you look at the Tunsil kid…………….Mississippi?…………really?……….or is it The University of “Ol Miss”……………Regards, RED
gomdawg
February 9th, 2013
6:10 am
I HAVE SAID PLAYER FOR PLAYER I WOULD TAKE OUR CLASS OVER OLE MISS ANY DAY .
4 AND 3 STAR PLAYERS ARE PLAYERS NOT SHOW BOATS ON TV.
GO DAWGS AND WITH CTG HE IS HUMAN ,IF FOR SOME CRAZY REASON ANOTHER PAPER AFFORTED YOU A JOB DOUBLING YOUR MONEY YOU WOULD TALK TO THEM.CTG IS AT GEORGIA AND HE HAS DONE HIS JOB SO WITH THAT SAID FINE YOU SOMETHING ELSE TO WRITE ABOUT
bubba4dawgs
February 9th, 2013
9:19 am
Bill, I agree with you regarding Grantham! I really fear that he will hurt UGA in the future should this situation happen again and I believe his name will no doubt pop with an NFL offer again if not perhaps a head coaching job somewhere. His letting a recruit know in advance of UGA or Coach Richt was definitely disingeneous of him. I think the other coaches in the SEC will use it again which will hurt UGA.
Who knows what Rodney Gardner was thinking in his recruiting Adams and others. The fact that he was late in recruiting several players may be that he was planning to move to Auburn if the opportunity arose and he would load his bag of recruits to take with him. No loyalty among some coaches either. The whole recruiting program is in disarray at UGA. Coach Richt and McGarity need to look at this.
The 2013 season will be interesting! It will be a tougher schedule! Having SC and LSU at home may help! Hopefully, some of these new pups can grow up fast to help make a difference! GO DAWGS!!
Jborodawg
February 9th, 2013
10:35 am
Yes, disappointing that we lost out on some 5 stars; but still a solid class that addresses needs. I’m not ready to throw CMR under the bus quite yet because of the Garner and Grantham things that close to NSD. Some people are way too obsessed over recruiting rankings. Heck, scout.com has Ohio St #1 last I saw. Quite a bit down the list by most others.
Bulldawg35
February 9th, 2013
11:01 am
We missed out on a lot of talent because Grantham wanted to mess around with the saints and eagles.I wish he would pack his bags I’m sick of this. If we lose to the chickens again I think Richt and ctg should pack their bags….here is a list of the teams I hate the most
1. Chickens
2.florida
3. Tennessee
4. Auburn
5.bama……anybody have the same list that I do. I hate sc more than fla only because I’m a dawg fan living in sc….can y’all imagine the crap I’ve been through the last three years? Come on guys lets beat the crap out of sc….please for the love of god…..I’m siccccckkkkk
7576DAWG
February 9th, 2013
1:10 pm
All I can say is I hope neither Marshall or Gurley go down with an injury. The other two we signed will not be ready to play any before the 6 TH game at best and both should probably be red shirted. McClendon should have done a better job getting one of the Alabama Commits to realize that Alabama has 11 starter at running back now and that the numbers just don’t add up for ANY playing time for about half of those starters. Georgia has two starters and maybe 5 more who are unproven. It would not have been much of an effort for Kamara or Henry to go into practice as the number three running back without even being on the field for the first time.
Old miss
February 9th, 2013
1:22 pm
Why in the world would these kids want to leave GA for old miss is beyond me? Old miss will never win a NC or even the SEC championship or the west due to Bama, LSU and Tex A&M. NCAA needs to do a sniff test in Oxford to see how many of these guys are driving new cars with rolls of cash hanging out of their pockets.
7576DAWG
February 9th, 2013
1:28 pm
Grantham has done a great job turning our program into one who is competing for a Championship every year. 2009 and 2010 were disasters. We won 10 games in 2011 and should have won at least 12. Our field goal kicker lost two of the games and then makes the Pro bowl his first year in the Pro’s. In 2012 we won 12 game and finish 5Th in the polls which should have been 3RD . Ohio State shouldn’t count. They didn’t play a conference Championship game or a bowl game. And Notre Dame ending ahead of Georgia in the polls are a joke. Grantham was a huge part in Georgia become relevant in the SEC again. One day he will leave for a better job but until that day comes I think Georgia is better off with him than without him. I can’t believe any criticism . Blame Garner for poor line coaching and very poor recruiting the last 4 years.
Bulldawg35
February 9th, 2013
3:15 pm
Yeah right, Grantham hasn’t stopped the run since he has been here. Last season was the worst of the three in total defense…..he can’t stop the chickens either
Bulldawg35
February 9th, 2013
3:48 pm
We missed out on lawson….tunsil and kamara…….we just can’t recruit. Ever since the dream team we have took a step back. I prayed for a whole damn week that Grantham would leave. I would rather have chavis….Derek mason…..Ellis Johnson…..Kirby smart…..Greg Williams….the Texas a&m dc…….bud foster…….the Michigan state dc…….Texas Christian dc. The Boise state dc……. And many more…..so by now you all should realise that Grantham should of left. Grantham=joe kines
Bulldawg35
February 9th, 2013
4:04 pm
Richt smiling after losing out on several recruits…….is damn right absurd. He really doesn’t care about winning the mnc. The only thing he cares about is trying to make these men out to be the best humans they can be. I don’t think he really cares about beating spurrier or saban….two guys who starting to own him
Mtn.Dawg
February 9th, 2013
5:38 pm
Work in Highlands N.C. a very high end, second home community. Was telling a costumer of the news about Garner the morning it broke. He is a very wealthy Ga. Alum and was not aware of Garner leaving. He made a call to the school and confirmed the news. he said no one was crying ,and no attempt was made to keep him. I guess the rumors I had been hearing for some time, and what some of the recruits have said were true? Maybe we can recruit better moving forward. Happy with the class . when you get basically two classes of mostly top 40 recruits in one year its big, and very difficult to do, particularly with all the early enrollees. Tunsil is the only one I am disappointed in not getting. Saw Kamara play a couple of times, runs hard but not very allusive. If he doesn’t get bigger he’ll be busted up in no time, ala Crowell. Adams looks average against elite competition. Griffin must have some kind of issues for Ga. Not to offer. Will be surprised if Foster makes it at Bama. Grantham needs to quit fooling around and start earning his 850k in a big hurry.
Bulldawg35
February 9th, 2013
7:14 pm
Grantham will be gone next season…..he will finally get a Nfl job….why any team would want him is a mystery to me….he has done nothing great here he really has been average at Uga.
RED DOG 77
February 9th, 2013
8:35 pm
Bulldawg35………..IMO Grantham put a little “fire in the belly” of a Georgia program that needed some badly, did a great job of installing the 3-4 D, but failed to implement a strong run d……..that said, I think his time should end at Georgia. I wonder what Charlie Strong is doing these days? Coach Richt is a great coach, but needs a “firebrand” on the Dside………..and there is a boat load of firebrands out there…………….Time for Grantham to go………..Let’s find a college coach who teaches D who wants to be at Georgia…………..and stay with the 3-4……………….Regards, RED
Mtn.Dawg
February 9th, 2013
9:24 pm
Everyone seems to think that you have to have 4 and 5 star recruits to win. If they are really good they play for 2 years and act like their hurt the third, then skip to the NFL. There is more than one way to skin a cat. If you have good coaching and develop players you can take 2 and 3 star players that don’t skip to the NFL, and after 4 or 5 years of experience whoop a bunch of 2 year, 5 star players all day long. I am not saying they shouldn’t be part of the mix. When I played ball we had a few great players but not many good players. We were 500 almost every year.
Owen Scott, III
February 9th, 2013
10:54 pm
Living in the real world, I’m not judging Grantham for seeking to advance his career.
Bulldawg35
February 10th, 2013
9:38 am
Red dog77….. Charlie strong is the head coach of Louisville. I agree time to send Grantham packing
Bulldawg35
February 10th, 2013
9:45 am
Mtn dog…..I would rather take my chances with 5 and 4 star players. 2 and 3 star players are for tech…..the university of Uga has the money and facilities……the tradition to bring in as many 5 stars as we want. But I think will friend is just a poor recruiter. Richt is just not aggressive enough. So in 2014 our poor recruiting will begin to show
tell me again
February 10th, 2013
12:12 pm
I see Reuben Foster’s dad was just arrestd after being on the run for 16 years – and we wanted that drama in Athens why? Glad the Bammers have that 3 ring circle on their campius along with the liquified elk antler suppliers.
tell me again
February 10th, 2013
12:18 pm
It is hard to believe that some of our fans think that ESPN knows more about recruiting and our team needs than our coaches do. Do you believe everything you see on TV? Or that everything on the Internet is true? We’re never going to get them all folks and there are a lot of good programs out there that have their own goodies to lure athletes with. I mean, who can pass up free elk antler supplements?
Mtn.Dawg
February 10th, 2013
3:56 pm
Bulldag35…I have to disagree with you on Tech. Looks more like 1 star players this year. Almost out of the top 100…yikes!