Un-banned Bulldogs visit Carver-Columbus, re-offer Burns
I’M RECASTING THIS BLOG FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING BECAUSE IT WASN’T UP A FULL HOUR BEFORE NEWS BROKE OF HUTSON MASON GETTING AN OFFER FROM UGA, THEN THE DEFENSIVE COACH FIRINGS. SO IN CASE YOU MISSED IT . . .
Georgia coaches, banned from recruiting Carver-Columbus by coach Dell McGee back in July, visited the high school en force this week.
Assistant coaches Mike Bobo, Jon Fabris (since dismissed), John Lilly and Stacy Searels traveled to Columbus together on a mission of both business and diplomacy. On the first count, they went there to try to woo a pair of recruits to Athens as part of their Class of 2010. On the second part, they intended make good on a public relations gaffe from this past summer.
The Bulldogs re-extended a formal scholarship offer to senior quarterback Devin Burns, who was at the center of this summer’s controversy. Burns and his whole family came to UGA’s “Georgia Night” elite camp in July with the intention of accepting Georgia’s scholarship offer. But it was only after arrival that Burns was informed that the offer was no longer available.
That resulted in McGee refusing to let Georgia coaches recruit his players — a ban he lifted about a month or so later after accepting Bulldogs’ coaches apology and explanation — and Burns accepting a scholarship offer to Maryland.
Tuesday they offered Burns again. McGee explains.
“Basically they decided they needed a quarterback in this class and it was only right that they offer Devin since he was still No. 1 on their board at that position,” said McGee, whose team was knocked out of the playoffs in the third round last Friday. “I thought it was appropriate and commend them for doing that.”
Burns is sticking with the Terrapins, however, who also came to the school on Tuesday.
“They approached us about it and explained their situation in a professional manner,” McGee said. “They spoke to me and they spoke to Devin and his parents about it beforehand, then they came down here and stated their case. Devin is happy with his decision but he did listen to what they had to say and appreciated it.”
Burns wasn’t Georgia’s only reason to visit. McGee said the Bulldogs’ also offered 2010 offensive lineman David Beasley. The 6-foot-4, 287-pound guard has been committed to Clemson since late July.
“He’s committed to Clemson right now; that’s all I know,” McGee said. “Georgia wants him to come for a visit. I don’t know if he will or not.”
The Bulldogs have already extended offers to two Carver juniors: running back Isaiah Crowell and defensive lineman Gabe Wright. McGee said he thought they had a good shot at both.
Tuesday’s mission of diplomacy probably will help.
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Yes Sir!
December 2nd, 2009
11:36 am
CLASS ACT! 1st!!!!!!!!!!
cj
December 2nd, 2009
11:39 am
UGA> Maryland.
Joe M
December 2nd, 2009
11:39 am
I am ready for this whole story to be finished for good.
Good, then bad, then good. That’s all fine. Now it should be laid to rest. He’ll be a Terp, and the Dawgs will get a QB from somewhere.
Good luck to him, and lets hope the others come this way.
Fl./StillmanDawg
December 2nd, 2009
11:48 am
yep looks like another situation that will bite CMR in the buthole..They wonder why the program is declining. Get off your high horse and get some real Ga. ball players and get back to what Ga. is use to and compete day in/out..Say what you want about Donnan, he did bring in real players with heart and never say quit attitudes, these guys play when they feel like it.
go dawgs
December 2nd, 2009
11:51 am
No worries, CMR will close and get these players to UGA
Dale
December 2nd, 2009
11:57 am
Is it notable that Willie didn’t go?
Fl./StillmanDawg
December 2nd, 2009
12:00 pm
Don’t mind me. I am an idiot and have no idea what I am talking about! I am a very angry person and like to hate on everything and everyone.
GA Tech Insider
December 2nd, 2009
12:06 pm
Georgia fans can say what they like about the game Saturday night against GA Tech, but it certainly sounds like Mark Richt and his staff are getting into panic mode with their recruits.
I know for a fact that UGA has some commits who are wavering (in fact, there was as one young man at his third GA Tech game this season as an unofficial visitor Saturday evening, and he mentioned it was one of the best experiences he had ever had in spite of the loss), and other players who were high on the program have cooled off.
By the way, GA’s recruit that visited GA Tech said that the quality and stability of the coaches at GA Tech, the comrade of the players, the excitement and courtesy of GA Tech’s fans, the overall game time experience, and the the history of playing in Bobby Dodd Stadium at historic Grant Field, which overlooks beautiful downtown Atlanta, makes for a great setting for College football. He also mentioned that the education he would receive at GA Tech would be second to none.
It sounds like all of the negative recruiting isn’t working against the Jackets, and these kids have really seen that they have a legitimate shot a titles at GA Tech under Paul Johnson in short order, and those titles are right around the corner. Apparently, they aren’t so sure about the Georgia Bulldogs anymore.
GratefulDawghead
December 2nd, 2009
12:09 pm
Ga Tech Insider…What part of this story is about Tech? Stop OBSESSING over the DAWGS!
Duke Blue
December 2nd, 2009
12:10 pm
Willie didn’t go because the two they are after right now are on offense. Wright is only a junior would be my guess.
GratefulDawghead
December 2nd, 2009
12:12 pm
And another thing Ga Tech Insider ..why would a kid want to play in a small stadium that yall can’t fill every game? Come to the biggest stadium in GEORGIA selling out EVERY GAME!
30-24
EAT IT!
ncdawg
December 2nd, 2009
12:12 pm
30-24!
West Georgia insider
December 2nd, 2009
12:13 pm
Stability in GT’s program?? You gotta be kidding me. Paul “sour grapes” Johnson will move on in a year or two. Check his record. After a 3 game end of the season losing skid, Tech nerds will be calling for his job anyway. Georgia Tech is a stepping stone for a coach..My sources say that he will step up to West Georgia soon anyway. Eat it nerds
Red Clay Hound
December 2nd, 2009
12:16 pm
Nice try. No ones buying it but you.
DawgFan24
December 2nd, 2009
12:17 pm
GT Insider, what a croc! Nice try. Beautiful DownTown Atlanta? Gimme a break. And no recruit is going into a visit thinking “man, I will get a great education here..” It’s their names displayed under a NFL Scoreboard is what they see. And EVERY Recruit in GA knows that they have a better shot at that attending UGA than the do the North Ave Dork School.
BTW, you packing heat yet? I noticed yet ANOTHER armed robbery near Tech campus in ‘beautiful’ Atlanta.
Roto Rootor
December 2nd, 2009
12:18 pm
…… “Paul Johnson in short order, and those titles are right around the corner”……, unfortunately, I do not believe that any of those “titles” will have anything to do with football. I believe that the 2010 season will prove what a “fluke” Tech’s “winning” seasons have been. Very boring offense that will get “dialed in” by the defense’s of the “ACC” and other conferences. Just like LSU did last year, Miami and GA did this year and Clemson will do on Saturday. Enjoy you Glory will it lasts!
NCDAWG
December 2nd, 2009
12:24 pm
Willie was in FLorida recruiting
Dandy Don
December 2nd, 2009
12:28 pm
PLZ all you Techies lisen up. Your team did great this year, but still a little over-rated, certainly not the #7 best team in the country, come on now. The quality of football in this State still belongs at UGA and not Tech. Say it aint SOOOOO, well its a fact. Sure UGA had an off year, but not next year, just too many athletes for tech. Sorry. As for UGA fans, stand by your team, quit whinning CMR will right the ship. Go DAWGS
Rod
December 2nd, 2009
12:42 pm
Yep, those “classy” UGA coaches, trying to recruit players who are already committed to other schools.
The lazy way to recruit – let other schools find the good players, then go offer them scholarships to your school.
Tucker Dawg
December 2nd, 2009
12:54 pm
Joe Schad is reporting Willie Martinez is out!
Dale
December 2nd, 2009
1:02 pm
GT Insider, that was a classic post. The way you wrote it, it sounds like you genuinely believe it. Good for you.
Bob in Buford
December 2nd, 2009
1:04 pm
Why are Tech fans on this site? Don’t you have enough fans to have your own website? Apparently not. GA Tech, where the men are men and so are the women.
Otto
December 2nd, 2009
1:09 pm
Bob, GT has women?
Simply a dawg
December 2nd, 2009
1:09 pm
I do feel that CPJ (Cocky Pathetic Jerk) is digging himself a hole that he won’t climb out of. This triple option nonsense will be short lived as more and more teams learn how to defend it. Then let’s see how his arrogant attitude is tolerated when he’s 5-7
If either the QB or RB (I forget their names) go early to the NFL, you will see a monster decline in GT football.
30-24 Dawgs rule. Love it
Da Hood
December 2nd, 2009
1:35 pm
UGA is not in panic mode. They know they need to recruit out of Carver-Columbus and went hat in hand to do so. And to the idiot that wrote recruiting players that have already committed is lazy: welcome to SEC, Big 12, PAC 10 and Big 10 recruiting where all players are still on the table until they sign on the dotted line.
GT IS A 4TH RATE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM
December 2nd, 2009
1:43 pm
GA NEEDS PLAYERS WHO LIKE TO BE DAWGS ALL THE WAY AND PLAY HARD ON ALL GAMES AND FULLY COMPLETE THEIR COLLEGIATE CAREER.. PRIMADONNAS NOT ONLY LEAVE THE PROGRAM EARLY BUT ENVENTUALLY PLAY NOT TO GET HURT TO AFFECT THEIR PROFESSIONAL FUTURES.
HardTruth Soldier
December 2nd, 2009
2:06 pm
DL,OL, and LB’s, that’s what’s important now, Don’t care if you get them from ALA, FL, SC, TN, MISS, or LA, just get them. Gone Bulldawg nation, are Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins, Kade Weston, and Rashad Jones. I’m hearing alot about the Ogletree kid, But who will be the next big time Lineman to step it up.
HardTruth Soldier
December 2nd, 2009
2:23 pm
Oh, BTW Tech Insider, while your’e “getting” inside, let this get inside you 30-24, 8-1, The ACC championship game is being played by two teams that didn’t win there “state championship”, and this against two “mediocre” teams! Can you say dominance is the SEC. I am a” GAYTOR” Hater, but if you stop and think about it for a moment this will be the SEC’s 5th time this decade playing for a nat’l championship, just in case you forgot, let me remind you : LSU ‘03 FLA ‘06, LSU’07, FLA ‘08 ALA/FLA ‘09 ? Oh BTW, it should be six if you count ‘04 when AUBURN was clearly robbed after going 12-0 before the bowl. Now I say to you “GT Insider, during this time where has the ACC been !
Wil Walton
December 2nd, 2009
2:41 pm
Something that’s been over looked with the last 2 recruiting articles, why is UGA so hot after a QB in the 2010 class when they weren’t before the season started? They’re going after Burns and Mason. This may be telling something about Logan Gray. Hope not, but may be.
Sportsfan31313
December 2nd, 2009
2:41 pm
Well I guess I said something wrong on here. They are posting my comments….
Sportsfan31313
December 2nd, 2009
2:42 pm
They are not posting my comments…
EagleNationRising
December 2nd, 2009
2:51 pm
JimminY Christmas! Carver-Columbus has four players that are good enough to play college football at the University of Georgia and they lose games. Obviously, Carver head football coach Dell McGee has no clue. A quarterback offered by top SEC and ACC programs. An offensive lineman offered by the Dawgs. A running back and a defensive lineman. Georgia can give 25 scholarships per season. The Dawgs are offering 4 out of 50 scholarships at one school and it is already girls’ basketball season there. AMAZING!
FYI to Carver-Columbus coach Dell McGee: Georgia has offered two quarterbacks this week. The Dawgs also offered Lassiter quarterback Hutson Mason. With all of the state records that the kid from Marietta broke, something tells me that Mason has become the top quarterback prospect on every major Division I board in the Southeast.
hotbobby
December 2nd, 2009
2:55 pm
Word is three of UGA’s commits are waivering-
EagleNationRising
December 2nd, 2009
2:58 pm
Sportsfan31313: There is a “front-runner” clause on the AJC site. They have stuck a fork in your posts, just as a fork has been stuck in the Lowndes County football season. Can you believe that the posters from Griffin and Fayette County hijacked the AJC’s high school blogs. The truth is those guys do not want to work because it is officially girls’ basketball season across metro Atlanta.
Seriously, can anyone help me understand how Carver-Columbus loses high school football games with at least four players offered football scholarships at the University of Georgia? I have NEVER heard of a single program with three or four players at a major college football program. NEVER.
EagleNationRising
December 2nd, 2009
3:00 pm
Which 3 and why? Heck, we all know why. What top tier players want to play at a program that goes 7-5? There are 5 and 6 loss programs all over the nation. I am just curious. Who is wavering? Why?
EagleNationRising
December 2nd, 2009
3:01 pm
Who ever thought that there would be a Georgia kid who was committed more to playing defensive back at a lowly program like Maryland over putting on the red & black? The situation over in Athens has changed in a hurry!
Frank
December 2nd, 2009
4:40 pm
EagleNationRising, St. Thomas Aquinas HS of Ft Lauderdale, FL Has 9 Div 1 prospects this year I believe.
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bulldawghuff
December 2nd, 2009
7:44 pm
mr burns dont be stupid and end up somewhere you dont want to be just because of a misunderstanding that is over with and your coach has moved on from ,who knows what position you will play at either school but if you are going to move from qb ,then do it for you state school not the turtles(we want you for qb).if dog nation is paying attention i think richt is going back to the moble qb with passing skills.murrey was a passing qb with some great wheels and is a leader ,in high school broke his leg and came back to lead team in playoffs.mettenburger will be a dawg but only cause his mom works there.
Johnny DangerDawg
December 2nd, 2009
8:28 pm
Fl./StillmanDawg,
Yeah, good point. Donnan brought in guys who never quit. Guys like Quincy Carter. Oh wait, Quincy didn’t play because he had a mysterious injury that was never explained. Oh, wait a sec, it turned out that he had a drug problem. Ah but he’s a Georgia native, so therefore he is infallible. Gosh, I sure wish Coach Richt could go out and find us a Quincy Carter. Maybe he could get us another Jasper Sanks too. Hey remember when Jasper violated team rules so many times that he had to be kicked off the team as a senior? Wow, Jim Donnan sure knew how to spot quality.
go dawgs
December 2nd, 2009
10:10 pm
Georgia and South Carolina should play in the ACC championship….30-24 bitches….Eat it
GJE
December 2nd, 2009
11:32 pm
Georgia DOMINATES the nerds in series 60-37-5……
cj
December 3rd, 2009
12:22 am
To Enr and Johnny its fans like you the reason why some of the top recruits leave the state of Ga. Crowell or Wright won’t go there. Both have already qualified.
David
December 3rd, 2009
9:23 am
I don’t know how Ga could be trusted after an act like that. But good luck to them. What do they have to tell the kid at this point? Richt does have his sleezy slide.
TROTTINGHOME
December 3rd, 2009
12:51 pm
The only thing sleezy about CMR is he was to easy.
David on the other had sent a man to his death after frocking his wife.
BadgerDawg
December 3rd, 2009
5:35 pm
GT insider, if “winning championships” is the concern shouldn’t players be looking at Boise St or Valdosta St? If the caliber of play matters and playing an being the best matters, Tech (as usual) will only get players that major schools (like UGA) don’t want. Name 5 players on Tech’s team that CHOSE Tech of UGA. Here’s a hint. You can’t. There may be 1 or 2. The rest didn’t have that choice to make and chose Tech over Maryland, UAB, etc.
BadgerDawg
December 3rd, 2009
5:44 pm
They should get rings every year for beating Duke and Wake.
81Dog
December 4th, 2009
12:55 pm
Is the testy little genius going to put this year’s UGA-GT score on the rings he hands out for winning whichever division is you nerds won this year? Right now, Paul “Mini-George O’Leary” Johnson seems more like “Pepper Rodgers: The Sequel” than he does the next Tom Osborne or Barry Switzer. I’m not seeing a 20 year run of dominance by you pencil necks, even in the woeful ACC.
Kendawg
December 4th, 2009
5:55 pm
I understand that UGA is now chasing a QB because Logan Gray is going to move to wide receiver next spring. Burns would be smart to go to Maryland because Aaron Murray is going to be the next QB at UGA.
DON'T HATE ON CMR!
December 4th, 2009
6:04 pm
To Fl./StillmanDawg:
Your comments make you seem very uneducated. If you practice reading, it will help you learn to write.