Mack Brown confirms commitment to Florida while on visit
The answer came in two tiny words on a text message.
“Yes sir,” Mack Brown wrote.
His response was to the question, “Did you commit to Florida tonight?”
And indeed he did. That was the word from Brown, generally considered the top running back in the state, just a few minutes before midnight Friday. I got the exact same reply a few minutes earlier from his coach at Martin Luther King High, Corey Jarvis.
The amazing part is I had gotten a totally different indication about 10 hours earlier. Speaking by cell phone just a short while before going onto Florida’s campus to take part in the Gators’ “Friday Night Lights” camp and recruiting activities, I asked Brown if he planned to commit that night or was he going to come back to Atlanta and mull the decision between them and Georgia. As at least a few of you read here, he plainly stated, “Nah, I’m just going to take everything in.”
So whether that was Brown’s plan all along or he was simply overwhelmed by what was surely an impressive reception, I don’t know. Neither he nor his coach called back or responded to additional text messages after those initial confirmations. I assume they were probably celebrating, and who could blame them? It was a great day for Brown and his family.
Here’s what we do know. The defending national champion Gators, who have watched as Georgia came in and plucked away one blue chipper after another out of their fair state, gave the Dogs a taste of their own medicine. In Brown, Florida got the running back Georgia most coveted for this year’s class.
Now let the conspiracy theories begin. Brown missed last weekend’s “Dawg Night” in Athens because he said his father couldn’t get off work to attend. Dad was able to make it down to Gainesville Friday night, however. Think the Gators were the plan all along?
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TampaGator
July 25th, 2009
12:27 am
I must say I am surprised, but not shocked. Friday Night Lights is an impressive event as the best stadium in America has thousands of fans in the seat, the lights are turned off the the NC trophies are spotlighted in the middle of the field, and the Gators put on a great show. I think, even though Georgia was a strong pull because of his friends there and Georgia went after him hard, the Gators offense really excited this kid. I think he knows he can really excell in the offense and has a chance to play for championships. You can’t ask for much more than that. Also, it was time for a little pay back by the Gators for the Dawgs messin’ with Florida recruits. This one might silence so yelling on the blogs about Florida being of the past. Dawg fans and SEC fans, I think there will be a lot more blue chippers announcing for Florida soon. Keep tuned. The Gators rock and the Gator Nation is rock and rollin’. Go Gators. Oh…and let the Mack Brown bashing begin from the Georgia loyalty.
Jondeal
July 25th, 2009
12:29 am
Move to Florida and be with your brothers.
Jondeal
July 25th, 2009
12:35 am
Move to florida and don’t return to Georgia, Stay down there! We don”t want you back!
Jim morrison
July 25th, 2009
12:35 am
Funny that The GATORS will continue to own GA!
Enough Said!
TampaGator
July 25th, 2009
12:36 am
It looks like Jeff Luc might be next for the Gators. When asked if he was going to commit this weekend, Luc would not say yes. But he did say this: “The Gators have nothing to worry about.” Does that mean he is going to commit, or does it mean the Gators have nothing to worry about at middle linebacker. I think it means he is going to be a Gator.
BuddyColtrane
July 25th, 2009
12:37 am
TampaGator. I get what you’re saying, but as a dawg fan, I am just happy to see that these young men are getting a chance to live out their dreams. While I am disappointed to not get Brown(plus the fact that he’s a Gator, YUCK!!!) I will be the first to congratulate the Gators on a great addition. Good luck Mack (except in J-ville).
As for mine fellow dawg fans, no need to cry over spilled milk, we can’t get em all.
BuddyColtrane
July 25th, 2009
12:38 am
my fellow dawg fans, for those that get all bent over spelling.
TampaGator
July 25th, 2009
12:38 am
Hey, Jondeal, isn’t that what Brown says he is going to do…move to Florida. You might not want him anymore after saying all week he would be the cream on the cake so to speak. But the Gators are sure glad to have him as a future resident of Hogtown, USA…better known as Winnersville, USA.
Mack Brown = JOKE
July 25th, 2009
12:39 am
I’m as confused as the next guy. Are we seeing Brown’s true personality shining through now? How does he tell a local reporter in an afternoon conversation that he will NOT be committing to Florida, and then turn right around and commit ten hours later? And his father could not make it to “Dawg Night” last weekend. Was the offer for Mack, or his father? True, i would have liked to have seen him in red and black for the next few years, but with this as a glaring example of his honesty, character, and loyalty…i am actually quite glad he is going elsewhere. (Note : I’m sure Richt and staff feel slighted now, and would agree we don’t want someone of his character…or lack thereof…on our campus.
This is plain wrong. I don’t care if we are talking of 17/18 year olds. I had enough character at that age to do the right thing and not pull the wool over everyone else’s eyes. He’s laughing at U.G.A. right now, but i have a feeling we will get the last laugh. Or at least i hope we do so as to teach him a valuable lesson in life. Mack Brown = JOKE. Sorry Dawgs for the betrayal. Keep our heads held high, this only means great karma is coming our way by way of another commitment in someone else who has character. “F” Mack, you toolbag!
Pecan
July 25th, 2009
12:40 am
OK, so Florida got one. The series between Georgia and Florida will change again so that Georgia will win 50% of the games starting in 2010, when Meyer and Tebow are gone. My wife went to Florida and I went to Georgia, and since the late 80’s I have hated the Gators even more than before.
TampaGator
July 25th, 2009
12:42 am
BuddyColtraine, your Dawgs are just fine at running back. If fact, you are loaded with top running backs and your running game will be a dominate factor of your offense this year. I hope you guys pound the Cowboys and come to Jacksonville undefeated. We will all have some fun then.
Steve
July 25th, 2009
12:47 am
As a UGA fan, have to say this was the best move for Brown. Samuels and King are only So.’s, Thomas and Jackson are Fr.and Ealey is coming in this year – with 5 quality TB’s ahead of you, all either Fr or So.’s – obvious Brown wouldn’t be playing much for a couple of years – unless the injury bug hit of course. Good decision for Brown, bad for UGA.
Gridiron Gator
July 25th, 2009
12:47 am
Mack Brown is the man! And why would ANYONE be surprised at this commitment?? FOLKS, HE JUST COMMITTED TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! IT DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THAT!!! Now… I have 2 questions for you Mack Brown…1) Are you ready to do what it takes to be a champion? 2) What is your ring size?
Larry
July 25th, 2009
12:47 am
As a running back at Georgia, as so many before him, he has a chance to be a 1st rounder one day; at Florida, he’s no better than 2nd or 3rd. So, if he’s that dumb, glad the lizards have him.
Now, who are the best running backs left in the state with more than a double digit IQ?
D.Ellis
July 25th, 2009
12:54 am
Congrats to the Gators on nabbing this kid. The Dawgs wanted him real bad but he wanted to be a Gator. This DAWG fan would have liked to seen him playing in Red and Black but we have a great stable as is. Getting Brown would have been great but we already have a great stable of capapble RB’s to run the ball. UGA has been on a great recruiting path the last few weeks and over the next 3-5 days we wil lsee ther Gators take their turn. Also I don’t expect Luc to sign with UGA myself. In his TV interview he couldn’t even remember the names of those players he had met….which was C. Thomas and R. Jones. Showed some disintrest to me. Congrats to Brown and Congrats to the Gators on this big pick up.
-Alot of great athletes out there left to commit let’s go get us 3 more!
GO DAWGS!
BKbroila
July 25th, 2009
12:56 am
Wow, what a disappointment…but you only want a guy who Truly wants to be part of your system…goood luck, Mack, but we would have loved to have had you!
Andre
July 25th, 2009
12:57 am
It’ll be a good game between Douglass and MLK this year to see Garrison Smith go head to head with Mack Brown.
ReptilesRule
July 25th, 2009
12:57 am
This young man was a TOP priority for the Gators. It’s not often that you see the best coach in America, Urban Meyer, personally take on the recruitment of a player. But thats what he thinks of the ability, talent and character of one Mack Brown. Welcome to the Gator Nation and welcome to the beginning of the best years of your life Mack…
Jondeal
July 25th, 2009
12:57 am
Mack committed because the run and shoot is a better fit for him and he realized that the pro set offense that Georgia runs is too complicated for him to grasp and florida is a better fit. I wish him the best in Florida.
Saint Simons
July 25th, 2009
12:57 am
45-42 hahahaha Our team got a ring kast year for the Ga upset. Brucie where are you? Don-t you be cheating on me
K
July 25th, 2009
12:59 am
Mack is a great kid. Very respectful, humble, and treats everyone right. All of you guys writing negative hate filled remarks should be ashamed. This young man’s decisions is his to make for whatever reasons he chooses. Get a life and get over it!!!!!!!!!!
huston1
July 25th, 2009
1:00 am
mack,
what is your legacy? u r not a spread back…they are selling u on brantley being a pro style qb and how things will be different for you when brantley becomes the qb. dude, you will maybe get 10 touches a game if you r lucky. get over the sales pitch and think about the reality of the situation. if you sign w/fla. you will finish your career at troy state. when is the last time they have had a true tailback that has been a focus for their offense. ok, maybe never??? moody? when meyer has u commited and realizes u can’t back out, pay attention to his body language and understand what u r signing up for today will be much different than the feeling of what u feel when he has YOU in the program.
dawgpride
July 25th, 2009
1:02 am
nice job texting a kid when he is on florida campus
The Insider
July 25th, 2009
1:03 am
Mack Brown was at the top of the board. The UF coaching staff have got to be VERY excited to have him onboard. He will flourish in this offense. I can only remember Urban Meyer getting that directly involved in the recruitment of a player and that guys name I believe was Tim Tebow.
TampaGator
July 25th, 2009
1:05 am
The Gator coaches and John Brantley told Brown they would be running a lot of I-formation when Brantley takes over after Tebow. That helped convince Brown to be a Gator. So, the kid just changed his mind after being impressed and being recruited so hard personally by Meyer. He believed one thing going in and then simply changed his mind and became a Gator. That does not say anything bad about his character or his honesty, no matter what some of you “sour grapes” have to say about the kid. LARRY…you blog makes you sound like a very bitter, angry person in the way you trashed this kid. Better take a cool down pill before you kick your bulldog. Also been reading information coming out of the event. Things appear to be really picking up for the Gators. A lot of big time recruits are saying some really nice things about the Gators and Meyer (what a great person he is and how he is more interested in them than just football players). Say what you will about Meyer, but the guy has a relaxed way about him that connects with recruits and his players.
PMC
July 25th, 2009
1:06 am
wow, for the first time in Meyer’s tenure they’ve got a running back than can run inside. I think Mack Brown is going to be outstanding.
Susan
July 25th, 2009
1:06 am
When a teenage boy makes conflicting statements like this, it just shows he’s still conflicted about what he wants to do. “Friday Night Lights” is THE BIG DEAL for UF recruiting. They have ton of people there. The adreneline starts pumping. The coaches put on the hard sell. Tim Tebow puts his arm around the guy’s shoulder and preaches the UF gospel and kids want to be a part of it. I wouldn’t put too much stock in this right now. Give him a couple of months back in Georgia and being around his friends and family in Atlanta. Let him get his head clear and make a level-headed decision about what he wants to do. If it’s still UF, congrats to him and good luck in the future. Remeber he still going to make all his visits and neither Uf or UGA may be his final choice.
PMC
July 25th, 2009
1:07 am
I think he compares fairly favorably with GA Tech’s Jonathan Dwyer. You know you’re watching one of the better players in the state when you see him run.
Gator Growl
July 25th, 2009
1:10 am
Great News for Gator Nation and for Mack. Urban went after this young man hard which instills me with confidence about him. Coach Meyer has a great eye for talent and an even better ability at developing it.
GatorGloryDays
July 25th, 2009
1:16 am
Susan you can say that about any recruit that has committed so far. Committed is not a signed letter of intent. Maybe a few of the Florida recuits that committed to Georgia will soon see the error of their ways too and return to the land of the Gator. But Brown will stay a Gator count on it.
huston1
July 25th, 2009
1:23 am
tampa gator,
dude, you are projecting what might happen with brantley. Mack Brown is a great running back and I congratulate you on the commitment but he got a sales job from the likes of selling ice to the eskimo’s. Ii understand that Brantley is great in the spring game wearing a green jersey but why would you commit to something that has never happened…uf aint no tailback u! and Brantley is the savior?
BarkingBulldawg
July 25th, 2009
1:24 am
“Coach Meyer has a great eye for talent and an even better ability at developing it”
Surely better than your ability “at” grammar. Though, that’s not saying too much.
kauai dawg
July 25th, 2009
1:25 am
I am a huge DAWGS fan but I have to congratulate Mr. Brown. We would have loved to see you in red and black between the heges, but we do wish you well every Saturday other than in Jacksonville! Go DAWGS!
FL Dawg
July 25th, 2009
1:27 am
UGA would have liked to had Brown, but he has other plans. It probably is a better move for him personally considering the RB situations at the two schools. UGA has many young RBs that will have experience that he would not have. Best of luck to him…except of course in J’ville. A very fine pick up for the Gators.
saint simons
July 25th, 2009
1:27 am
((((( 45 42 ))))) hahahahahahahaha
Joe
July 25th, 2009
1:30 am
“as the best stadium in America”
ROTFLMAO! What a delusional fool. Florida Field is a frickin’ cess pool. It wouldn’t make the top 20 best stadium in America. What an idiot. Please don’t have any children. The world is already filled with too much stupidity. And PHUCK the gayturds.
god and greyhound
July 25th, 2009
1:32 am
Dont worry mutts. you still got the “top four” prospects in the state according to uga lapboy c towers. should be enough to squeak by sc vandy and uk in your oh so tough division
Gator Growl
July 25th, 2009
1:38 am
Sorry BarkingDawg, my bad. My grammar may not have been perfect but my message was…
JustCallMeChamp
July 25th, 2009
1:44 am
MACK BROWN. HE WILL SHINE IN THE SWAMP!!! JUST LIKE THOSE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHYS! WE LOVE OUR GEORGIA PLAYERS LIKE J. CUNNINGHAM AND LAWRENCE PLUS LOOK OUT FOR JUSTIN WILLIAMS AND OMAR THIS YEAR! THEY’RE ALL SPORTIN’ RINGS!!
Lord of The Lizards
July 25th, 2009
1:49 am
Mack Brown come on down! We are very excited to have you in G’Ville! You’re gonna love it here!
Gator Nation
July 25th, 2009
1:59 am
Heard that there might have been a couple of other major commitments. Chaz Green, Jeff Luc?? Can anybody confirm???
Beware of the junkyard dawg
July 25th, 2009
2:12 am
Mack, what are u thinking man. The gators never put rbs high in the NFL other than emmitt. U will now b a third or fourth round pick if u are drafted at all..come to athens & be a top draft pick. $$$$$$$$!!! Ask k-shon…oh yeah and also ask emanuel moody. He went from USC’s bench directly to the gator’s pine. At the end of the day it’s all about the roosevelts baby!!! I’m sure u will make the correct decision come signing day.
Late
Cuz
July 25th, 2009
2:45 am
I would have loved to have him in Athens but he needs to go where he feels is the best fit. If he thinks it is Gainesville then so be it and good luck except in JAX. I hope he takes advantage of this oppurtunity and gets that degree. All players are one hit away from falling back on it. Congrats Gators on the recruit.
Wow
July 25th, 2009
3:10 am
So you guys are questioning his character about not saying upfront he was going to commit? That’s none of our fricking business what his intentions are. UGA fans saying “well I’m glad he’s gone if this is the type of person he is” are retarded. Just because we as fans have become obsessed with recruiting doesn’t mean these guys owe us any information before signing day. THe fact that he’s committing relatively early rather than having this drag out until February automatically voids your comentaries on his personality.
Bamafan
July 25th, 2009
3:14 am
I was thinking that Mack was going to be a dawg next season, but good luck with the gators and get
your degree!! Can’t get all of the 4 star or 5 stars players in Georgia and Florida!! Urban Meyer is the
best recruiter and big game coach going in the college ranks these days!!
TW
July 25th, 2009
3:15 am
This is a non-issue for the Dawgs. We got backs. Take the top OL over the top RB any day.
That said, hats off TO the Gators. They set the bar right now, and moves like this just show that if the Dawgs want to be the man, THEN THEY GOT TO GET A FREAKING DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
tony
July 25th, 2009
4:01 am
I’m not supprise at all! That kid knows that clueless Mark Richt is a joke and Urban Meyer is the real deal. There’s a huge different between the 2 coaches, Meyer win championships because he’s not afraid to put the right players on the football field whereas clueless Richt doesn’t because he put the wrong players on the football field. Meyer played Tim Teabow alot during his freshman year even when Chris Leak was the starting qb. Clueless Richt red shirted DJ Shockley and Knowshon Moreno when both of those guys should have been the starter from day one. had clueless Mark Richt gotten another defensive coordinator after we lost to West Virginia in the Sugar Bowl, I believe Eric Berry would have sign with the dawgs.
I read somewhere that clueless Mark Richt might red shirt Aaron Murray. MAN, ARE YOU KIDDING ME! Aaron Murray is the best qb on that football team! I’m sorry folks but we need another coach because Richt will never win a championship as long as Sabans and Meyers are in the SEC.
I can’t believe we already have 10 (3 star recruits) and most of them are from the state of Florida. ARE U KIDDIN ME! Are we now getting Florida’s leftovers? Those are the kind of recruits Ole Miss gets. Well, at least Ole Miss knows how to get the best out of their 2 and 3 star recruits whereas Mark Richt can’t even win championships with 5 and 4 star recruits. Maybe we should hire Ole Miss head coach.
I know one thing, if Aaron Murray isn’t the starting qb, our season is doom!
UGASlobberknocker
July 25th, 2009
4:18 am
I hope the kid has a great career except for one game a yr.
Brock D
July 25th, 2009
5:13 am
Tony, go back to bed.
DD
July 25th, 2009
6:43 am
TECH HAS UGLY WOMEN
tip
July 25th, 2009
6:44 am
No reason to get upset at the whims of 18 year olds. Good luck to him except in Jax. Make the most of it and don’t get in trouble.
GTDog
July 25th, 2009
7:11 am
TAMPAGATOR:
It didn’t take long for your prediction of bitterness to show itself did it? lol
I’m guessing the kid went to a great show, got all fired up, and decided to go ahead and commit. What’s the big deal? We’re all allowed to change our minds…enjoy the weekend everyone!
GTDog
July 25th, 2009
7:18 am
Tony:
I believe that Richt HAS won an SEC title or two with Saban and Meyer around.
Eric Berry’s father played at UT, he was never going anywhere else.
Knowshon was a great runner as a freshman, but he was neither ready to play nor was he needed.
Most of the signees out of FL were also offered by the Gators, as well as AL, etc. Good players.
Settle down son, UGA is having a great recruiting class, a reflection of their sucess on the field…
It’s GREAT to be a Dog!
Douglas
July 25th, 2009
7:24 am
Come on UGA fans (I’m a UGA alumni, rally) — be disappointed but not bitter. Remember how high we were on Caleb when he came in and he still has not lived up to his potential. Mack may or may not live up to his potential. But if he wants to be a Gator, then we don’t want him. Why begrudge a guy for going where he wants to? I’m still surprised with the DC we have that we keep getting great committments from defensive players (let’s just hope we sign them).
jumbeauxtiger
July 25th, 2009
7:24 am
Nice pick up Gators.
TampGator: Not sure if The Swamp is the best stadium as Death Valley surely can hold its own
. That said I do enjoy visiting Ben Griffin as it is an exciting atmosphere.
Geaux Tigers
Go Gators
Bob
July 25th, 2009
7:35 am
Glad he went to Florida. Hope it will help the Gators beat the stew out of dawgs.
Bill
July 25th, 2009
7:41 am
Brown to Florida. Lattimore to South Carolina most likely. Already eliminated UGA. Moreno, where art thou?
Jethro Tull
July 25th, 2009
7:41 am
You guys look at this film and decide who got the best back out of the state of Georgia: UF or GT (sorry georgie fans, you’re not part of this discussion)
Mack Brown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FttTeaocPBc
Charles Perkins
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6ibqRozF60
sad dawg
July 25th, 2009
7:45 am
The kid will excel wherever he goes; just wish it’d been to Athens. Darn it.
drew
July 25th, 2009
7:53 am
Looks like Mack Brown is a pre-ejaculator.
kool$kat
July 25th, 2009
7:53 am
THWG!!!
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drew
July 25th, 2009
8:00 am
We all know, (should know) that commitments are not final. As I recall UF lost a couple of COMMITS this year as ALL programs do every year (ex: drugs, DUI, can’t even make a “C” in class). Besides, these guys are not even playing until a year from now, so who cares. Be more worried about the upcoming season and who will be on the field this year.
JIM STEPHENS
July 25th, 2009
8:08 am
Mr Browns first smart choice. The dogs best shot was last year with the best players in the country. He is the best. He wants to win. He made the correct choice
jconservative
July 25th, 2009
8:09 am
Does he plan to follow Urban Meyer to Notre Dame after this season?
Duluth Gator
July 25th, 2009
8:09 am
Yes it all sounds good and I am glad he wants to be a Gator but I remember the Greg Reid situation. Reid committed to Florida very early, then says he is going to Georgia or Alabama and he ends up going to that school out in the panhandle of west Florida. Until that kid reports to the campus and is enrolled and going to class it is all speculation.
dawg fan
July 25th, 2009
8:12 am
Brown was quoted as saying it isn’t over till signing day and UGA is still at the top. Don’t know what he was trying to say there but I hope the Dawgs move on. Brown would have been good for the Dawgs but if his heart is truly at UF then he did what he needed to do. Meanwhile if Clements now decides to pull the trigger for UGA, maybe it will work out best for all concerned. Go Dawgs!
dawggone
July 25th, 2009
8:17 am
our best shot with brown in georgia is as a falcon. Even vandy will beat our dawgs this year. We need help at the top>>>COULD HE TAKE ADAMS WITH HIM
Dawg1
July 25th, 2009
8:19 am
All accounts have it that young Mr. Brown is just a great kid. He is the type of player that we all want to be part of our school’s program. Florida’s gain is our loss. Congrats to Florida and congrats to Mr. Brown. Wish him nothing but happiness while at Gainesville.
Dawg1
July 25th, 2009
8:24 am
Dawggone, your either too young to remember the 90’s, not very bright or not a Dawg Fan at all. CMR is the perfect coach for UGA. We are lucky to have him. I’m not going to bother going down this road with you, except to suggest that you research UGA coaches since football started and look at their won-loss records. CMR is on pace to be the most successful coach in the University’s History. Personally believe that he will be at UGA for at least 20 years, perhaps longer and will walk away with a couple of National Championships.
Big Dee
July 25th, 2009
8:27 am
To bad he won’t be able to play for Urban Meyer for maore than a year beeing the fact that Urban will be at Notre Dame next year.
GA BOY IN KUWAIT
July 25th, 2009
8:28 am
Stop with the “I wish you good luck” crap. We all want him to be the guy who fumbles on 4th and 1 and loses the game for FL. Thats what’s wrong with America. Always settle for something less. Fight back. Your rival team gets “your” RB? Recruit the best damn OL/DL so “their” RB can’t run. Stop crying and saying “I wish we got him”. Sorry guys and gals, just venting.
Big Dee
July 25th, 2009
8:28 am
I meant “more”
T-Rav and the Eastside Grainger
July 25th, 2009
8:30 am
All of you hoping Meyer is gone after this year are retarded. What does it matter? You couldnt even beat Ron Zook. You are who you are. SEC East runners up.
kiffinator
July 25th, 2009
8:35 am
you delusional georgia fans are such a constant source of humor. some of yall get on here and say this kid has bad character because he mislead the uga staff in the recruiting process…so i guess saint mark doesnt have bad character when he pulls a scholarship offer when another kid is on a recruiting visit to the hallowed grounds of athens.
and dont start on me about tennessee…lets stay on subject here.
dawg fans act like they have such a rivalry with fla…you have to beat them more than three time in the last 19 games…i know you dont like to admit it but the fla program considers the dawg program a joke.
after some of you brillant minds from the dawg nation have adressed with some sense of reality what i have said (reality will eliminate most of you) then you can say what you want about UT.
relax
July 25th, 2009
8:38 am
This kid has the right to go where he wants to. As a former 5 star recruit I know how he feels. Most of the ppl writing blogs have never been in this situation, so just relax a kid not committing to your favor school does not make that kid BUM. You all are the ones with the character problems.As long as a kid is coming to your school he’s great, if he goes anywhere else he becomes a bum. Give it a break and relax it’s not that serious.
Lee
July 25th, 2009
8:40 am
Hmmm, let me see. Richt: every year our goal is to win the SEC. Meyer: every year our goal is to win the National Championship.
Who would you want to play for?
relax
July 25th, 2009
8:50 am
favorite school
josh
July 25th, 2009
8:58 am
have fun riding the pine looser
lawDawg (wsoh)
July 25th, 2009
9:04 am
Hate to lose Brown, but you can’t blame the kid. UGA has a ton of young RB’s, not to mention another one in the 2010 class already, and it isn’t like he ended up at Middle Tennessee. At this point, getting Brown had more to do with not letting him go to Florida than it did the Dogs need for another RB, and Brown made the wise decision. Good luck to him.
Geori
July 25th, 2009
9:06 am
Right now, Mack Brown is a little girl compared to Jon Dwyer. Maybe if he gains 30 lbs there’s a valid comparison. But he’s a bounce it outside, good vision type player now… and that’s perfect for Meyer’s spread O.
gatordowneast
July 25th, 2009
9:08 am
Funny, but when Florida kids commit to the mutts, we don’t say “move to Georgia with your brothers.” That type attitude will not help the mutts with others considering both schools.
There is plenty of talent to feed both schools and some kids fit better at Georgia and some kids fit better at Florida.
josh
July 25th, 2009
9:09 am
So Mack, you sold you soul to the Anti-Christ, I mean Meyer .You betray your state, family and friends. I hope to feel like s### wean you realize you made the worse mistake of your life. Meyer is a succubus that will drain the life out of you and toss you under to bus when he is finished. Congratulation Mack on ruining the rest of your life..
dawgfan1911
July 25th, 2009
9:15 am
No t sure what the big deal is here. We are talking about Flrida here. They are oing to get great players to go there. Besides we have a lot of young backs be need to get playing time for. I am not sure Georgia is recruiting all these running backs anyway. We went defense this year with our recruiting class. I say us that scholarship on another 4 to 5 star defensive lineman. In the SEC you need talent and depth n both lines to be special in the league. Congrats to M Brown. I hope he does well.
tony
July 25th, 2009
9:20 am
GTDog, I was speaking in terms of NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, but since you bring up SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS; yes he won 1 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP when Saban was around but he had a very good defensive coordinator that season. Meyer beat us in 05 when we won the SEC Championship. Thank God we had DJ Shockley that yr because without him that whole season would have been a disaster!
Say what you want about Moreno but he was the best rb on that team when Richt redshirted him. DJ Shockley was the best qb on the team when Richt reshirted him. Aaron Murray is the best qb on the team going into this season but Mark Richt plan to redshirt him because he doesn’t want to hurt Joe Cox feelings.
If you want 3 star recruits this early in the process then more power to you, but I rather go after the 4 and 5 star recruits. They’re rated that way for a reason son.
Saint Simons lives in his mothers basement
July 25th, 2009
9:21 am
Dont worry Dawg fans. Remember Kaleb King was a #1 prospect and now he is a joke. So this kid might be the same.
Cartersville Dawg
July 25th, 2009
9:26 am
TampaGator…you say that he has a chance to exceed in that offense. How so? Has UF had a 1000 yard rusher lately? I think your QB has been the leading rusher.
However, I wish Mack the best of luck.
Tech sucks
July 25th, 2009
9:29 am
You have no idea how good Caleb King is moron.
UGA is going to kill Florida this year.
josh
July 25th, 2009
9:29 am
break a log
Pit Bull
July 25th, 2009
9:37 am
I personally wouldn’t let my son play for Urban Cryer. Urban cares about being #1. His own #1. He couldn’t give a rats ass about those kids and they know it. Well, naive Tebow doesn’t know it. But he is still in LA LA land.
Adam
July 25th, 2009
9:41 am
To all who said Gators never put running backs in the NFL … Emmit Smith, Neal Andersen, John L Williams, Fred Taylor … to name a few … all were good pros, very good players.
Under Meyer, the RB position is a little different I will admit … but RB is RB … it is not difficult to translate into a PRO set (if we end up running other sets most of the time). Also it seems obvious to me that the RBs will get far more touches with Tebow gone.
Mack Brown, if he becomes a Gator, will do just fine.
Adam
July 25th, 2009
9:43 am
Additionally, Georgia is set at RB for a while. If only a few of those players work out AND if Mack is really good as well … he still won’t be getting a lot of touches … it will be running back by committee.
Georgia’s depth at RB is a major factor.
Carty Seay
July 25th, 2009
9:44 am
I know it was just a Spring game but where were all those very capable Georgia RB’s during the G-day game. I wathched the game and because of that Homer Dawg TV channel out Georgia, was forced to watch it two more times. After three viewings of the G-day game, where are all those capable RB’s?
Sandyspringsjacket
July 25th, 2009
9:45 am
Charles Perkins is a better RB then Mack Brown just like D-Train was better then Caleb King coming out 2 years ago. But the AJC homers always rate tyhe UGAG recruits higher then everyone elses recruits. The Rivals Ga top 25 is a joke, picked by UGAG journalist alum. My bet is Brown is way over rated and his stars will drop true to form now that he is Gator.
Dog Nation
July 25th, 2009
9:48 am
Anyone who doesn’t comet to to the Dawg nation is a freaking looser.
Harry Dawg 73
July 25th, 2009
9:49 am
Good luck to Mack Brown. He will get hit extra hard by the Dogs and it will be fun to watch. One player ( except for Tebow ) does not make a team. Remember, we had H Walker and won only one NC in his three years and Mack Brown is no H Walker or even a Rodney Hampton or Fast Freddy Lane.
Go Dawgs!!!
interesting
July 25th, 2009
9:50 am
Cartersville Dawg,
UF hasn’t had a 1,000 yard rusher but they’ve been a better running team every season Meyer has been there and were the #1 rushing team in the conference last year averaging 231 yards a game while UGA only averaged 148 a game and that was WITH Moreno.
Imagine if UF DID get that RB that could take the reigns and be “the MAN”…that’s where getting a Mack Brown comes in, especially when Tebow leaves and the successor at QB isn’t a runner.
GTDog
July 25th, 2009
9:53 am
Tony, Tony, Tony…tsk, tsk, tsk:
Let me catch up here. You say that Richt will never win a championship with Saban and Meyer in the SEC. When I point out that he has indeed won championships with BOTH of those coaches in the SEC, you back into the Willie Martinez debate. What’s your point? HAS Richt won a championship while Saban and/or Meyer were coaching in the SEC? Yes, twice…
I agree, thank God (as if God really cares about UGA winning ballgames) we had DJ in ‘05.
I don’t have anything bad to say about Moreno. He’s the best pure runner I have seen in a long, long time. I heartily wish I could have seen him run behind a stable, experienced O-line this year! But the fact is, in a modern Pro-Style offense, a running back has to be able to block and pass protect. He HAS to, or you have two choices: put the ball in that back’s hands every play or suffer breakdowns in your passing game. Knowshon was not ready to perform in the other two phases of the game as a freshman (he admits that) and the Dogs already had three upperclassmen at running back on the roster, with experience. All three of those running backs went on to play in the NFL.
I know, I know. MR told you that he didn’t play DJ because he was black and he loves Cox and doesn’t want to hurt his feelings. Richt doesn’t really care about winning. Funny that neither DJ nor his father (a very competent football guy) never groused about DJ not playing because he was better than Greene. They always lamented the fact that DJ happened to come along a year behind the guy who just happened to set the college record for career wins. And don’t even pretend to crank up the “DJ was better, he’s still in the NFL” debate. First, he’s had a similar NFL career to Greene’s (though I do hope to see DJ move to another team and have a chance to start in the next few years). Secondly, the QB position in college and the NFL are vastly different. Re-think this one in a few months when arguably the best college qb in history (Teebow) doesn’t rate a first round selection in the NFL draft.
And, finally, the recruiting ratings…whew. I do believe they’re rated that way based in large part on recruiting camps. Seriously, do you not think that the coaches at UGA, UF, etc. actually watch these prospective players practice? Watch film on them? Attend a few games? Really now, do you REALLY think that the coaches sit in their office all day on the computer saying “WOW! Rivals has this kid rated as a 5-star! Get him on the phone and offer him quick!”. There is so much more involved in recruiting a player than dialing up Scout on the pc and checking the ratings. The recruiting services are there for one reason and one reason only; to entertain people like you and I. Nothing more, nothing less.
Okay, I’m done, going to the movies with my son….maybe see ya there….
The GT man
Sanford Drive
July 25th, 2009
9:57 am
Great pick up for the Gators. See you in JAX. Go Dawgs.
Bill
July 25th, 2009
10:00 am
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