Georgia commitment suspended for playoff game
There is good news and bad news for Georgia coming out of Kissimmee, Fla., where the Bulldogs have two commitments playing football at Osceola High School.
The good news is “athlete” Marc Deas has been fantastic for the Kowboys, playing both quarterback on offense and linebacker and defensive back on defense. The 6-foot, 185-pound senior, who projects as a DB at UGA, was credited with marshaling his team to a first-round playoff victory. He had a pivotal 42-yard interception return for a touchdown and also inspired the team and the student body with a heartfelt speech delivered at a pregame pep rally Friday afternoon.
The bad news is the school needed inspiration after a series of unfortunate events, one involving UGA’s other commitment from Osceola. Details are sketchy but B.J. Butler, a 6-3, 253-pound linebacker who plans to sign with the Bulldogs in February, was suspended for last week’s game and for this week’s game for some sort of “team disciplinary issue.” Reporters down there in the Orlando area speculate that it was an attitude-related incident and may have involved a blow up with a coach. Head coach Jeff Rolson is not saying.
“He’s on our football team,” Rolson told me Tuesday. “We don’t really want to talk about the situation.”
More seriously, an Osceola defensive lineman Will Bostic was busted in a drug sting the day of game. Hence, the importance of Deas’ actions to keep the team together and focused.
It’ll be even tougher this week for the Kowboys. Osceola plays 5A powerhouse Lakeland this week.
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99 comments Add your comment
Not Disappointed
November 24th, 2009
1:11 pm
It happens. Get you act together now before college! Moreover get your education. It’s important! Be a productive student!
Even though you’re not going to Georgia Tech…… “Best of Luck!”
Ramblin Wreck!
Penn pal
November 24th, 2009
1:13 pm
aww man
Joe(not)Dog
November 24th, 2009
1:19 pm
This rowdy kid will fit in just fine at GA with the rest of the penal system rejects.
BigOrange
November 24th, 2009
1:27 pm
Maybe it’s just a case of immaturity. Hopefully he’ll get this out of his system and go on to be a successful student-athlete at UGA.
Bank Walker, Texas Ranger
November 24th, 2009
1:35 pm
as long as he is not holding people up we should be OK, otherwise, he will de-commit and go to UT
T.O
November 24th, 2009
1:38 pm
So chip, what’s your point? Are you implying that a UGA recruit was suspended for drugs? If you don’t have any facts I wouldn’t link this kids name with this type of implied accusation. That’s pretty weak reporting out of you. You’re better than this!
Non-Story--Like the Scooter Arrest?
November 24th, 2009
1:38 pm
This is a non-story just like when you guys reported on a Georigia player arrested (for driving a scooter om campus on the wrong street–BIG STORY–slow news day?). Like that compares to Tenn’s recruits?
Keith Helms
November 24th, 2009
1:44 pm
This seems to be the routine at the University of Georgia and too many other schools, especially those with head coaches who are true Christians. These men and women think it is their responsibility to sign and then rehabilitate athletes who are criminal. It becomes worse when the A.D. is a minority. They need to learn that most of these kids have been taught that they are above the law because of their athletic ability. That fact is even more ingrained in them if they are a minority. If a white tries to change them then they claim civil rights violations with the help of such as Jesse, Al, and the white liberals. Good, decent people of any race have no chance against this criminal activity as long as we have liberal Attorney Generals and the ACLU. I am sure I will vilified by the anti Americans if this post is even displayed but I am just telling the truth.
Burdell
November 24th, 2009
1:50 pm
BulldawgJim– What are your thoughts on this “character issue”? You sure had lots to say yesterday in your borderline libelous rant about Nesbitt and the UGA admissions department…
APD Clowns
November 24th, 2009
1:51 pm
Only in Athens, GA will the police put a football player in JAIL for a traffic violation (last week, J. Owens was arrested and put in jail for driving a motorcycle with a regular license that didn’t have the “m” for motorcycle. He had to be BAILED OUT. That should be a citation and a $25 fine.
My daughter was accosted by a gang a few weeks ago near downtown and the police lied on the incident report, apparently to cover up the gang problem. Gangs are stealing and assaulting people while the APD holds players in jail for minor traffic violations.
Something is rotten in the state of Athens.
Monticello Dawg
November 24th, 2009
1:55 pm
On the contrary, Keith, I think UGA goes in the opposite direction in NOT taking athletes with a lot of baggage. Richt has passed on a number of top athletes in the past for that reason. That being said, every ACC/SEC school is going to have problems with athletes from time to time. That is why is not wise to be reveling in UT’s problems at the present. Something similar could be in store for your favorite team at any time.
ratherBgambling
November 24th, 2009
1:59 pm
Should fit in at UGA just fine.
collegeballfan
November 24th, 2009
2:00 pm
T.O
November 24th, 2009
1:38 pm
Talk about an imagination. Chip’s story makes no reference to Butler & drugs. The drug reference was to another teammate not pending to UGA.
The drug reference was in the story to build up the “pep talk” Deas made to the team.
You have a vivid imagination or you are feeling guilty or you own an excessive inferiority complex.
You owe Chip an apology if you are man enough to do it.
2 Dawg
November 24th, 2009
2:04 pm
These guys must be STUDS if they are taking a Jeff Rolson “coached” team to the second round.
Excellent choice
November 24th, 2009
2:11 pm
We need a kid like that, with Reshad and Bryan gradutating/leaving school, he can be the one who let’s his temper get the best of him and incurs an unsportsmanlike penalty at an inopportune time.
GT
November 24th, 2009
2:13 pm
Exactly what Georgia needs one more problem child. He runs a 40 must have character.
D Falcon
November 24th, 2009
2:17 pm
Keith, your not-so-veiled racism is ignorant, inaccurate, and inane. Winning is the most important thing to coaches and ADs at BCS schools, and many, regardless of race, religious conviction (or lack of) or morality will still give a young man an opportunity if they think that both he and the school can benefit from it. Many young men have been helped by having the opportunity to get a college education through football so let’s not judge based on the few who get into trouble. First of all, we don’t know what the issue was, and secondly, this young man is a teenager. Have you not ever met or known of a teenager with issues of immaturity? Let’s let the details be known before we rush to judgement. I know that you had an agenda with your statements probably to fire up everyone on this blog, but the next time please try to make an accurate point when doing so.
I am a Tech fan, but even I don’t blast the Bulldogs for this one. Jackets Fans: WHAT’S THE GOOD WORD?
Vol in Suwanee
November 24th, 2009
2:24 pm
Monticello Dawg has it right. Let’s all remember these are 17-19 year old kids. As hard as it is for me to remember those years (that is based on my age and other chemicals of the 70’s and 80’s) they will make mistakes and anyone who wants to “cast the first stone” better be prepared to be hit by an avalanche of stones.
Reality Check
November 24th, 2009
2:29 pm
Who cares! As long as he’s a 5 star, I don’t care if he goes to class, if he robs every student, if he drives without a lecinse. As long as he can come to Athens, get personal fouls after the whistle (or before) and trash talk I WANT HIM!
AND YECH, I TOLD YOU YOU WERE GONNA GET A REALITY CHECK! YOU THOUGHT YOU WERE GONNA GO UNDEFEATED BUT YOU LOST A GAME DIDN’T YOU LOL! EVEN MISS ST PLAYED YOU CLOSE. TOLD YOU SO! HA HA HA, 11 – 1 NA NA NA, BOO HOO.
BullDawg jim is a lying sack of
November 24th, 2009
2:31 pm
Anybody with an IQ over 50 was aware he made it all up.
Devil 1
November 24th, 2009
2:33 pm
Keith, you must be related to the other Jesse.
Dawgs forever!
November 24th, 2009
2:36 pm
APD Clowns….you are exactly right about Athens/UGA police!! Has anyone out in Oklahoma been calling for the firing of their coaches? They are can you BELIEVE IT 6-5!! Wow, even at OU!! They’ll be back, just like the Dawgs!! THWGT
Flo-Ri-Duh!
November 24th, 2009
2:36 pm
Heh “Reality Check” – I just have one thing to ask you about your excellent vent. What is a lecinse?
Reality Check
November 24th, 2009
2:43 pm
I went to Georgia what do you want from me? Oh and we’ve turned things around next year we own you gayturds along with the vowels and yech!
Cost/Benefit analysis needed in UGA recuiting
November 24th, 2009
2:43 pm
Positive but unlikely:
I hope he defies the odds and “flips the script” before is gets to college. Or, I hope that Richt and crew can rehabilitate him (as this seems to be one of the duties they perform for the players).
Negative but reality:
Glad Tech isn’t going to be burdened with this guy’s behavioral issues. He’ll probably give opponents some nice penalty yards and make a few headlines not related to football for UGA.
jacketyellow
November 24th, 2009
2:43 pm
yep he will fit in just fine as a future Bulldog. Now if he comesback and pulls a gun on the coach, then UT Vols that boy is all yours!
Ludicrous
November 24th, 2009
2:49 pm
Racist? Where was race mentioned in the article? I read that a Georgia recruit was suspended from a playoff game in Florida. Considering Georgia’s problems with on and off-field behavior, that is fair game. Three Georgia players were arrested for driving without licenses. Apparently they believe that they are not like the rest of us, who have to have insurance and proper licenses.
Otto
November 24th, 2009
2:53 pm
OU fans calling for Stoops? Only a few but have you checked out his record against rival and Big 12 championships or his willingness to kick players off the team for breaking rules. OU has much more team discipline than UGA and a better/adaptable game plan.
Volmania21
November 24th, 2009
2:55 pm
Maybe he was just mad because he found out that the Bulldogs are going to have a “robotic UGA” now!!
D Falcon
November 24th, 2009
3:05 pm
Ludicrous, if you were referring to my comment i meant that Keith Helms comment was racist, not the writer of this article.
Jefferson
November 24th, 2009
3:12 pm
This is not news, just “Enquirer” reporting. Get a job.
Chris Carter
November 24th, 2009
3:27 pm
Jefferson…….C’MON MAN
Dawg 4 Life
November 24th, 2009
3:48 pm
I’m surprised Lane Kiffen isn’t all over these boys.
Devildog
November 24th, 2009
3:52 pm
Osceola must be where Urban Meyer gets all the criminals for the Gators.
Paddy
November 24th, 2009
3:54 pm
Nothing will bother me anymore this year about my Dawgs. What next, mad cow disease at he animal husbandry school?
Keith Helms Really lol
November 24th, 2009
3:54 pm
You are correct, when we had Gonzalez as AG, there was no crime and no problems, oh except for him breaking the law and not telling the truth and saying it was ok for the republican administration to break the law and fire people for political purposes and well even a moron like you, no you probably don’t……
Not Disappointed
November 24th, 2009
3:57 pm
D Falcon. Good Comment. Ramblin Wreck!
UGASlobberknocker
November 24th, 2009
4:01 pm
This just in: Lane Kiffin flew his helicopter down to Fla to sign the Bostic kid.
H.S. Coach
November 24th, 2009
4:10 pm
Some of you like to sit here and say that UGA is full of criminals, with the exception of traffic violations and alcohol related incidents when did a UGA player get arrested for a violent crime or using a dead womans credit card or holding pounds of weed in their home? Every school on here has had problems don’t act like your program is perfect.
o-me
November 24th, 2009
4:19 pm
No Slobberknocker, the helicopter just comes to Atlanta. It don’t have to go to Fla to get the best.
The Football team rules the City-State of Athens
Bless you
November 24th, 2009
4:21 pm
H S Coach= no one said anyone was perfect. Some just have a he!! of a lot more than others, even in HS.
SASQUATCH
November 24th, 2009
4:23 pm
I hate blogs. Bunch of people who don’t know all the facts, don’t care about the truth, and just want to spout off.
lagnamor
November 24th, 2009
4:33 pm
K. Helms, you sure haven’t check out the crooks in the Obama Admin. Five of his top appointments have not paid their tax and he put them in charge of your tax. Great sh!!, right.
THE POSER
November 24th, 2009
4:39 pm
Reality Check has gotta be about 12 years old with comments like that. What an idiot.
dagnabit
November 24th, 2009
4:42 pm
SASQUATCH; quit reading ‘em. Facts get in the way of the truth, and I like to have my say.
Reality Check
November 24th, 2009
5:04 pm
I am a idiot and just for your information I am 14 yrs. old. I am a fressman at UGA.
KingfishStevens
November 24th, 2009
5:14 pm
Say what you want to about the TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS, but we beat your butts. So screw off you whining bunch of losers.
btgt69
November 24th, 2009
5:24 pm
recruit scum, get scum, stay scum,,
Livin' large
November 24th, 2009
5:35 pm
When has Mark Richt EVER passed on someone with questionable character? If they can run fast and jump high, he’s all over them. He doesn’t seem to be overly concerned with intelligence, as evidenced by their play the last two seasons. Except for the QB and a couple of offensive linemen, we pretty much look like Florida A&M out there.
FBR
November 24th, 2009
5:46 pm
This winning season has made you Tech fans a very vitriolic bunch. Scum? Criminal? Rowdy? I knew many from high school who went to UGA and Tech and all were common, normal, good people. Just because you’re winning doesn’t mean everyone else is a POS. Where is your integrity? Don’t let your success this year turn you into classless morons, which all people on these blogs can see happening.
gatorman770
November 24th, 2009
6:16 pm
If the Dawgs are lucky Kiffin will lure both players to decommit and come up to UT hillbilly land for the big money and nightlife, like he did with Nu’Keese Richardson.
Dawgtime
November 24th, 2009
6:25 pm
OK let me get this right, one kid makes a speech to rally the team and the fans. Instead of being applauded for a great kid and a team leader, these negative hounds focus on a high school kid that may have gotten in trouble. The article reveals that the truth is not revealed so all these hicks are just gossip queens. The article is weak at best. You have no source or accurate information on a high school teenager. This is the AJC’s anti-UGA campaign at its best. Yes, we are talking about teenagers. They make mistakes. Yes, you all did to. Get a clue and a life. No your virtual girlfriend is not a real relationship. Go DAWGS…..
VolNation
November 24th, 2009
6:39 pm
Nice job of recruiting there UGA….
bulldawghuff
November 24th, 2009
6:39 pm
keith… you are the reason that we dont better race relations in this world. leave that crap for jerry springer,the dawgs shall rise to the top again .
tree
November 24th, 2009
7:21 pm
As long these kids don’t committed murders, rapes, or robberies, and they’re awesome athletes, that’s fine with me.
John
November 24th, 2009
7:43 pm
He’ll fit right in. Another trouble maker. I am going to pull for someone else for a new coach. Riche loves all this troule.
Thug Patrol
November 24th, 2009
7:46 pm
This thug will fit right in with the Richt program–remember, he learned his trade from the ultimate thug master, bobby bowden!!!!
Atl Resident
November 24th, 2009
8:24 pm
Since we talking about HS thugs, what about those “thugs” that were on camera broke into one of HS in gwinnett county few weeks ago. Thugs come in all kinds.
21 wins in a row
November 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
Another criminal heading straight towards Athens. He was a Gator throw away, we suggest you do the same.
GT Rules State
November 24th, 2009
8:32 pm
da da da …another Thug bites the dust
just keep on recuiting like your doing … you and UT
Abilene
November 24th, 2009
8:43 pm
Just one more example of the kind of unprincipled, undisciplined thugs that Mark Richt recruits. He did it at FSU, and he does it at UGA. He’ll keep recruiting these morons until he’s fired.
Racket One
November 24th, 2009
8:50 pm
Typical Georgia recruit. Does he have his driver’s license yet?? If not look out Athens. You will be run over by a scooter.
td
November 24th, 2009
9:16 pm
You guys do not know what you are talking about. This is what has been missing from the UGA defense in the past few years. Adams has not let CMR recruit any of these LB’s with a nasty attitude. We have had to pass on several and Adams committee has not let a few more in. Look at all your great defenses and you see a LB with a nasty attitude (Ray Lewis, Tony Gilbert). We have been missing this in the last few years. The bad thing is now Adams will probably make us pull the scolly.
GT Rules State
November 24th, 2009
9:33 pm
td … that’s the way to think. Keep on doing a good job recruiting those nasty thugs
Cotter
November 24th, 2009
9:42 pm
What will UGA do next year on the Defensive Tackle position? They are losing all their upperclass. teams will run on them big time next year. 3 in a row is a lock especially with a fresh qb.
Footballnut29
November 24th, 2009
10:10 pm
Sounds like these guys are UGA material. All they need is a driving without a lisence charge. Then they could start freshman year.
Chip Towers
November 24th, 2009
10:28 pm
Cotter: Georgia hopes to reload at DT. It will return DeAngelo Tyson, Ricardo Crawford, Brandon Wood, Abry Jones and Derrick Lott. The Bulldogs also have commitments from six defensive linemen for 2010. Five are listed as DEs but several could play inside or outside. They still hope to get Stephenson’s Mike Thornton and/or Warner Robins’ Jeff Whitaker.
jesse james
November 24th, 2009
10:44 pm
Does Tech have scooters for their athletes?
DaddyDawg
November 24th, 2009
10:51 pm
Chip:
There is no Ricardo Ingram on Ga.’s roster. There is a DT by the name of Ricardo Crawford, but it is expected that he will graduate after this year (his 4th in the program), rather than continue playing as a 5th year senior who redshirted. Brandon Wood is currently a DE who would have to move back to DT (a position he has played briefly in previous years) to play there next year. Derrick Lott and Gwame Geathers are true freshmen who are redshirting this year. Tyson will have 2 years of playing experience at DT under his belt next year, although his playing time has been limited by playing behind seniors such at Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins and Kade Weston. That leaves Abry Jones, who has played sparingly as a true freshman behind the senior DTs and Tyson.
In light of the dearth of returning experience at DT and the youth involved, I would not say that Ga. is reloading……. Ga. must find an effective rotation of DTs, which will have to include either redshirt or true freshmen next year……. not a recipe for success for perhaps the most physicall demanding position in the SEC.
Keith Thompson
November 24th, 2009
11:27 pm
All of you people are crazy. That’s what is wrong with the whole world today. Everyone wants to critize someone when they are not perfect. None of us are perfect. There are of lot of people that made mistakes and turned out fine in life. All of you all need to get a life and face reality. As for the Dawgs they will be fine with some coaching issues resolved. We are not far off just need some quality coaches on defense and offense. If CMR don’t see that this happens then we need to look elsewhere. Don’t be so ill towards fellow americans we all are human.
Chip Towers
November 24th, 2009
11:45 pm
DaddyDawg: Good catch. Little sleepy slip-up by me. Guess since it’s Tech-Georgia week I must’ve had Riccardo Ingram’s name in my brain. I’ve fixed it. Thanks.
Tony Barnfart
November 25th, 2009
12:28 am
I think it’s time for anoth AJC retro on how great UGA used to be. Right Tony? That 16-15 over Tn in 1980 was a classic. Please write anothe story about it. You da man! Every time I read about 19080 I just ooooooooooooooooze.
Detroit Transplant Derek
November 25th, 2009
1:45 am
Why would Richt still accept this guy if he is such an angel coach?
Spell It Dogs
November 25th, 2009
6:25 am
So the kid gets busted in a drug sting. He will join UGA and provide the pain killers they will need after this season for all the mental and physical bruises after this season.
catlady
November 25th, 2009
7:24 am
If he is not under control now, how well will he do when he is turned loose in Athens?
Jacketman
November 25th, 2009
7:28 am
Sounds like he’ll fit right in the GA team.
muttssuck
November 25th, 2009
7:31 am
Hmmmm….and people wonder why GA teams have NO discipline.
GEORGIA97
November 25th, 2009
7:47 am
Child, please.
Topp Dogg
November 25th, 2009
8:25 am
He probably learned to run with a tv on his shoulder dodging gunfire in Miami.
Jacketman
November 25th, 2009
8:52 am
I like men!
carlton johnson
November 25th, 2009
8:58 am
child, please!
chris
November 25th, 2009
9:26 am
Joe Cox threw a football game.
Tokyo jacket
November 25th, 2009
10:24 am
I guess by getting suspended he’ll be upholding a tradition in a long line of thugs?
Simply a dawg
November 25th, 2009
10:27 am
Tech would have scooters for their players but they all get stolen.
North Ave. Trade School fan
November 25th, 2009
12:49 pm
Chris, Joe just threw a couple of interceptions. The boy is going down already in bulldog infamy. Cut him some slack.
Technophobia
November 25th, 2009
3:50 pm
Does he have a valid driver’s license?
Billy Bob Schtankinfanger
November 25th, 2009
6:31 pm
UGA should cut his scholly loose. They don’t need any more head cases. Especially on defense. I have gas!
Joe Cox vs. Dan Marino
November 25th, 2009
8:45 pm
Dan Marino, Pittsburg, 1982
58% completion, 2432 yards, 17 td’s, 23 int’s, 67 pass rating
Joe Cox, Georgia, 2009
56% Completion, 2350 yards, 21 td’s, 14 int’s, 138 pass rating (2 more games to go)
bodog
November 25th, 2009
9:43 pm
TO JOE(NOT)DO: YOUR WORDS THAT YOU SPOKE IN EARLIER POST DOES NOT SAY MUCH FOR YOU!!!!!
bodog
November 25th, 2009
9:46 pm
TO JOE(NOT)DOG: YOUR WORDS THAT YOU SPOKE IN EARLIER POST DOES NOT SAY MUCH FOR YOU!!!!!
Itsjusagametome
November 26th, 2009
3:42 pm
Folks:
Satement: Richt’s ties to FCA and his relationships with former players (FSU) and having family in Metro Altlanta made for a relatively easy early commitment for UGA…kids, are just that.
Question: whats the percentage of you who post these ignorant comments about kids, while hiding behind screen names, have ever even been offered a D-1 scholarship, let alone having played college ball? I have always said that I would never succumb to such silliness, but when you speak ill of my nephew…and he wonders why I am still disappointed in his decision to play before the likes of you. Please know this, he does not have a record, he is not a disciplinary problem in the classroom, and he is still a member of both, OHS’ fb team and the projected 2010 class for UGA and he will graduate from HS and college! No response or reply needed… Happy Thanksgiving.
tc
November 28th, 2009
8:12 am
if anyone watched the grayson-newnam game, alex ogletree is really goint to be a good one. ga ought to consider giving scholarship to his brother too. he might not be a 5 star, but he plays hungry, something the ga squad looks to be short on.
Nick
November 28th, 2009
12:19 pm
Out of all the Tech fans posting on here, so far I have only noticed about 3 or 4 of you are actually capable of realizing that B.J. Butler is the UGA commit and was suspended for “disciplinary reasons”, not drugs.
Will Bostic is the one is trouble with drugs and he IS NOT a UGA commit. I don’t even think he will play D-1 college ball.
Got it, Techies? I thought you guys were supposed to be the smart ones? Must not value basic reading comprehension at NATS, huh?
Nick
November 28th, 2009
12:21 pm
Before it is pointed out by some smug little brat…I wanna say that yes, I do notice all the UGA sidewalk fan’s and Techies and Gator’s posing as UGA fans that seem to have the same issues with reading comprehension.
VolNation
November 28th, 2009
7:44 pm
Oh wow look at that…you guys can’t beat us so you wanna try and act like us now. Good move.
BobDog
November 29th, 2009
9:05 am
Keith Helms: “I am sure I will vilified by the anti Americans…”. Are you saying that I’m anti American if I am not a rascist like you? You are sad.
Folks, if you haven’t read The Blind Side, you should. It is a great read and makes a good point that there are a lot of very talented kids out there being recruited by D-1 teams with horrible backgrounds. Are some of them worth taking a risk on turning a life around and helping a program? Absolutely.
chazzo
November 29th, 2009
10:39 am
Par for the course at Kissimmee Osceola.
cullowheedawg
November 29th, 2009
6:56 pm
Well all this stuff about players and the law, etc. We need to recruit a ^&%% DC who can do something with all those 4 & 5 star recruits. Cullowheedawg
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