Star DE Cornelius Carradine to choose between UGA, FSU and Ohio State today
Cornelius "Tank" Carradine (R) starred along with former Georgia player Zach Mettenberger at Butler County Community College this past season (Photo reprinted with permission by Butler CC/Dewey Price)
Cornelius “Tank” Carradine will announce his decision between Georgia, Florida State and Ohio State this afternoon.
That’s the word from his high school coach, who will be meeting with the star defensive end from Butler County (Kan.) Community College to discuss those options over the next few hours. Carradine is a 6-foot-5, 265 pound defensive end who is the No. 2-ranked junior college player in America, according Rivals.com.
“Everyone is wanting to know what he’s going to do,” said Mike Martin, Carradine’s coach at Taft High in Cincinnati. “He’s a hot commodity. He’s a defense end who wreaks havoc when he gets to the quarterback and everybody wants that.”
Carradine led the National Junior College Athletic Association with 16 quarterback sacks as a sophomore this season. He recorded 109 tackles — including 20 for loss — for Butler, which finished No. 2 in the nation after losing to Navarro in the junior college national championship on Dec. 5.
Carradine took at official visit to Georgia late last week. He also took an official to FSU a couple of weeks ago. He did not take an official to Ohio State “but he has been there so many times,” Martin said.
“From what I gather, I think Ohio State is in third right now, which means it’s a tie between Florida State and Georgia,” said Martin, who said he’d just hung up with Alabama making a last-ditch pitch. “But that’s just from what he’s been saying. It’s his decision and he could do anything. What we’re doing today is sitting down and going over everything so he can make the decision that’s best for him.”
Carradine, who signed with Illinois out of high school but did not qualify, will be a midyear enrollee. So wherever he chooses he will be on their campus in January.
Georgia would appear to present a prime opportunuty for Carradine. The Bulldogs are expected to lose junior Justin Houston, the SEC’s sack leader, to the NFL when underclassmen have to declare next month They’re also losing Demarcus Dobbs, Kiante Tripp and Brandon Woods to graduation.
“He called me from his visit down there to check in with me and said it was good and he liked everything he saw,” Martin said. “But he said that everywhere he went. He’s been all over the place with this decision. It’s been a little bit overwhelming for him because he wants to play in the NFL and he knows it’s a big decision.”
Sometime this afternoon, we’ll all find out which way he goes.
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RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
10:39 am
Well, sounds good. I hope he’s a Dawg!
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
10:41 am
Oooo, Im first! Yay, all that hard work has finally paid off! I can now die a contempt man. This is the best Christmas ever!
I’d like to thank all my fans for your support. I couldn’t of done it without you. You mean the world to me… really.
Then I’d like to thank my parents. They always believed in me.
Life is good on top.
Sanford Drive
December 15th, 2010
10:42 am
(((((42-34))))) hahahahahahahaha
Johnny Too Good
December 15th, 2010
10:43 am
UGA would be the place to go if he wants to see the field immediately, but would he fit the 3-4 defense?
FSU and OSU play a base 4-3 right?
http://www.youtube.com/user/ThatsJohnAnderson
BigTimeTECHFan
December 15th, 2010
10:43 am
Rx – That was my Christmas gift to you, I held back so you would enjoy the 1st.
DDPO
December 15th, 2010
10:44 am
He’ll pick FSU
BigTimeTECHFan
December 15th, 2010
10:45 am
FSU or UGA, GT amy have to deal with this dude one way or the other. plus plau OSU for National Championship next year.
BigTimeTECHFan
December 15th, 2010
10:46 am
FSU or UGA, GT may have to deal with this dude one way or the other. plus play OSU for National Championship next year.
Vick=Dog killing thug
December 15th, 2010
10:47 am
Got to think the dawgs have a good shot at this guy?
Bryan G.
December 15th, 2010
10:50 am
UGA needs this guy and basically everyone else they’ve targeted. A huge recruiting year is a must
SEC fan
December 15th, 2010
10:50 am
If he can only “weak” havoc I sure wouldn’t want him. Just saying…
Georgia Tech 4EVR
December 15th, 2010
10:51 am
What!!!!!! This kid didn’t qualify for Illinois!!!
Glad he doesn’t want to come to Tech, because we ONLY recruit the top STUDENT-Athletes!!! *SNORT* ALl our football players have a tough decision when they graduate, to play in the NFL, or make more money with thei Engineering Degrees!! *SNORT* This kid will fit right in at UGA, where all they do is party!! *SNORT*
WORLD OF WARCRAFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sounds like UGA material
December 15th, 2010
10:51 am
JUCO player….Can always tell where the quality schools are by whom gets accepted. First, “Housing Majors” and now JUCO player…and you call yourself a quality education. LOL
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
10:51 am
Thanks BigTime.
And good luck with the Buckeye’s next year.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
10:57 am
Was a big FSU lean, but UGA made some headway last weekend. Gonna be close…
swimdawg68
December 15th, 2010
10:57 am
This kid wants to play in the NFL, the best place for him is UGA under Gratham, a veteran NFL coach who knows what it takes to get to and play in the next level. Most of the NFL defenses are a 3-4 not a 4-3 as played by FSU and OSU. The big question, get we get him in school?
Georgia Tech 4EVR
December 15th, 2010
10:58 am
OMG!!!! *SNORT* I bet this kid doesn’t even know Calculus!!!!!! *SNORT*
TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthews Dawg
December 15th, 2010
10:58 am
That a baby RXDawg!! It’s always great to be #1!! Go Dawgs
Kirby Smart, UGA turned me down, on my way to Gators!
December 15th, 2010
10:59 am
At this point who cares if he comes to UGA, it’s still Mark Richt coaching him, yes, sad but true!
Sanford Drive
December 15th, 2010
10:59 am
Naganole……
you think EVERYBODY is a “major” FSU lean.
How did running the option in the ACC championship game work out for you?
BigTimeTECHFan
December 15th, 2010
10:59 am
Small Town Friday Night – see photo with post, He and Zac are on same team at Butler.
AltamahaDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:00 am
Life is pretty good looking slightly up at the top, too. Hang in there buddy!
UGA Indsider
December 15th, 2010
11:00 am
Did anyone see the cheap shot Will Muschamp took at my UGA Bulldawgs yesterday? He said he must have had “temporary insanity” while at UGA, LSU and Auburn. Nice one Will!! I was your frat brother and the guy who stood up for you at 3am at 5 points Waffle House while everyone else in their was heckling you and threatening you. Chris Doering lit you up that afternoon for about 50+ points and you stunk up the field. For some reason me and a few others had your back. Now this…..You owe UGA everything you have because no one else in the SEC would give you a shot. I hung out with you, Whit Marshall and Eric Zeier on many occasions and you used to love UGA more than life itself. Don’t get too comfy down there…. They may love you now down there but if don’t win 10 or 11 next season….watch out!
Kirby Smart, UGA turned me down, on my way to Gators!
December 15th, 2010
11:01 am
Grantham? Didn’t his “D” choke vs Gators? NOT THE KICKER! I’m gonna bring a D to G’ville likes ya’ll never seen, cancel your trip to Jacksonville next year, no need to go when it will be 19-3 last 22!
Gerald
December 15th, 2010
11:01 am
Don’t know why UGA is even offering this guy. 265 lbs. is too small for DE in the 3-4, and he almost certainly doesn’t run well enough to be an OLB. It would be one thing if he were straight out of high school at 265 lbs. because you’d have a year or three to redshirt him and get him up to at least 275 so he could rotate in at LDE. But a JUCO … he is probably as big as he is going to get.
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Marcel Dareus is 305 lbs. That is what you want at DE in the 3-4.
AltamahaDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:02 am
Ha (didn’t see you were da man) yes, contempt.
BigTimeTECHFan
December 15th, 2010
11:02 am
UGA Indsider – Dude it was a joke, he was trying to break in with the Florida fans. was not a dig on the other teams.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
11:03 am
@swimdawg68 lol
@Sanford Drive Felt better than losing to UF. How’d that game go for y’all?
Mr. Webster
December 15th, 2010
11:03 am
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
10:41 am
Oooo, Im first! Yay, all that hard work has finally paid off! I can now die a contempt man. This is the best Christmas ever!
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contempt???
Kirby Smart, UGA turned me down, on my way to Gators!
December 15th, 2010
11:04 am
Frat brother fighting in a Waffle House? Do tell, embellish us morons with more of your propensity for proclimations oh Insider one!
Gerald
December 15th, 2010
11:06 am
Sanford Drive:
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You won’t be laughing next season when FSU has an entire offseason to put in an offense that fits E.J. Manuel’s skills. Had it not been for the Bobby Bowden mess, Manuel would have been FSU’s QB a long time ago.
Sanford Drive
December 15th, 2010
11:06 am
Gerald,
the same thing could have been said about Rnnie Curran. And how did that work out??
Kirby Smart, UGA turned me down, on my way to Gators!
December 15th, 2010
11:06 am
Tell Jan Kemp I’ forgot to return my coloring books to the school library, how much is the overdue fine?
Jesse Stone
December 15th, 2010
11:06 am
From the picture, it looks like they play their games on a baseball field.
bass stringerfish
December 15th, 2010
11:06 am
Insider…WELL said.
Sanford Drive
December 15th, 2010
11:09 am
OK, since we are taking that approach,
Just wait and see the offense UGA will install to meet the capabilities of Aaron Murray. Dud e can scramble his tail off. If Isaiah Crowell comes in, just wait and see the hybrid Pro/Spread sets that will take place.
Of course, you forget Mark Richt was the reason FSU had such great offenses in the past, and they have downward spiraled since he left. Look for Richt to takemore ownership of the offense this spring/summer.
FSU is not the only team capable of making improvements to fit their QB
kennesawjoe
December 15th, 2010
11:09 am
Thanks for the info naganole. Naganole usually gives accurate insight so cut him some slack Sanford.
Gerald
December 15th, 2010
11:10 am
UGA Indsider:
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Oh please. It is not all about you or your team, ok? Muschamp has been at LSU, Auburn, Texas and is now at Florida … you know programs that actually contend for and win titles. UGA is the furthest thing from his mind right now, primarily because he knows that so long as Richt is the coach, he can basically beat UGA just by showing up. Look, Sly Croom at Mississippi State had a better record against RON ZOOK at Florida than Richt does.
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Muschamp is thinking about getting by teams like FSU, Auburn, Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas and South Carolina. No reason to even bother with worrying about UGA, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and similar.
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:12 am
Mr. Webster
December 15th, 2010
11:03 am
lol, sorry Webster. I ment content.
DiggityDawgDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:14 am
@naganole FSU is irrelevant, and you play in an irrelevant conference. FSU has 93 wins since 2000. UGA has 104. UGA is 4th all time with 26 bowl wins, FSU is 9th with 22. Move it along.
KimZ'spackage
December 15th, 2010
11:16 am
Great another HOUSING major. Maybe he will try Magazines, Consumer Economics, or really push himself and go for Health Promotion.
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
11:17 am
Hey naganole with FSU just about full do think Tank will most likely choose the dawgs as several players leave for the NFL like Justin Houston .
Gerald
December 15th, 2010
11:17 am
Sanford Drive:
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Ummmm … no. Different ballpark. 4-3 defenses, especially the version that Willie Martinez was trying to run, use undersized middle linebackers all the time. In that defense, you only need your MLB to go from sideline to sideline, not to rush the passer or to do much in coverage. Plus Curran actually is a good athlete. Not a great one, but a good one.
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That is nothing like putting a 265 lb. DE in a 3-4 defense. In Martinez’s defense, the job of the DLs was to keep the OLs off Curran, so Curran can run around and make plays. In a 3-4 defense, it would be Carradine’s job to occupy those 320 lb. OGs and OTs that you guys have in the SEC so the LBs can make plays.
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Look, if this guy was considering Georgia Tech, maybe, because you could have the argument that he is such a good athlete that perhaps he can overpower the smaller and lesser talented OLs in the ACC, and if that doesn’t work, maybe he can drop a few pounds and play OLB in the ACC. But in the SEC? And particularly in an SEC where everyone has gotten acclimated to going against Nick Saban 3-4 defenses for the past 10 years? Sorry, the guy doesn’t have a chance as a 265 lb. 3-4 DE in the SEC. ACC? Maybe. Pac-10? Maybe. Big 12? Maybe. Big East? Maybe. Mid-major? Definitely. But in the Big 10 or the SEC, the conferences that send the most OLs to the NFL? Not a chance.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
11:19 am
@Sanford Drive lol @ Richt having to do with out success. Our defense made us great. Heck, the offense he ran was designed for us by Brad Scott. Try again…
@DiggityDawgDawg I’m sorry, but taking about FSU prior to Jimbo becoming a head coach is irrelevant. Nice you brought up bowl wins. Did you know UGA has been playing football for 50 more years than FSU? 4 more wins over 50 years. I’m impressed…
Sign of a desperate program
December 15th, 2010
11:20 am
Times must be desperate when you need a JUCO reprobate to save a coaches butt.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
11:20 am
@RRTDawgs I still expect Carradine to choose FSU…
JaxDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:22 am
He is going to FSU but I would rather have Jenkins anyway and I think we will get him. We need a beg NT for the 3-4.
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
11:24 am
Waffle House at 3 a.m. is where you go after getting lit up all afternoon and then getting lit in the evening. Where else does one get a hardy breakfast at that hour?
We must all have waffles and think, each and every one of us to the very best of his ability!
Big Harry Thompson
December 15th, 2010
11:24 am
We better get this big boy…we sure need him.
And all yall Tech boys talkin bad about us taking JUCO kids dont know nothin…JUCO is a great way of preparin kids for college and this guy is probably really smart now after all his JUCO time.
Paul in RDU
December 15th, 2010
11:27 am
Chip – How common is it for UGA or GT to sign JUCO transfers?
DiggityDawgDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:28 am
@naganole it’s spelled *talking. and you seem to only want to hear what makes you feel better about your ‘Noles. So since everything FSU has done before Jimbo is irrelevant then UGA has 26 bowl wins and FSU has none.
Spike
December 15th, 2010
11:29 am
1eyedJack, either the Waffle House or don’t forget Blanches downtown. Remember that place?
UGA Insider
December 15th, 2010
11:31 am
I guess my temper just got the best of me when I saw those quotes concerning UGA and CWM. Also, Rumor in the athletic dept is that CMR is about to sign a 1 year extension through 2014.
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
11:32 am
Generally, Spike, I try to avoid downton at 3 A.M. Where ever I happen to be.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
11:34 am
@DiggityDawgDawg Good look out on the spell check. Fine. Enjoy your random sets of data that make you feel better about your program. If you think UGA is in better shape than FSU right now, than that’s great. I’m happy for you. I bring an FSU perspective to this blog. If UGA does land Carradine, then you get to rub it in my face. Why so angry??
Question?
December 15th, 2010
11:36 am
Is it possible that a team in the SEC wins the SEC Championship but during that same season they lost to a Division 1-AA team at home or is the ACC just that bad of a conference?
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
11:38 am
Tank is a great name for an OLB. Makes for a great headline. “Tank Leads Attack that Crushes Florida!!”
Yikes!
December 15th, 2010
11:40 am
Question? – I believe the ACC is just that bad! I am not sure James Madison could have beaten any team in the SEC much less the SEC Champion!
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
11:43 am
Naganole he may choose FSU but would get early playing at UGA because he fit right in the 3-4 we need some big guys if we don’t get Tank hopefully John Jenkins .
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
11:44 am
What was Muchamp supposed to do go in there wearing his bulldog gear? UGA isn’t signing his paycheck UF is.
If this kid wants to hit it early he needs ot come to UGA. Grantham will be putting the talent on the field next year early and often so if this kid is a gamer….
BigDawg11
December 15th, 2010
11:44 am
naganole,
Ive heard interesting things regarding Tank from both FSU and UGA within the last 12 hours. What was once thought to be a FSU lock, it now seems to be 50/50 wouldnt you say?
PMC
December 15th, 2010
11:44 am
Wouldn’t he just play OLB in the 3-4? (WARE) Or have his hand on the ground in the Nickle?
PMC
December 15th, 2010
11:45 am
If he comes to Georgia, he’s not coming to “occupy” tackles, he’s coming to Sack QB’s.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
11:46 am
@RRTDawgs Tank isn’t big. He’s 6′3 1/2 and weighs 260. He’s more likely to replace Houston for y’all instead of play in the line if he choose UGA. We only have 3 returning DEs on our roster, and we want at least 6. True freshmen shouldn’t be counted on to take many snaps on the DL. He’s going to get a lot of playing time at FSU.
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
11:48 am
Spike, there used to be a place called Herbie’s when I was there, didn’t open until like 11 PM.
DiggityDawgDawg
December 15th, 2010
11:49 am
@naganole random sets of data? look it up. and no i would not rub it in your face. the ‘noles are putting together a great class for ‘11 and he would only add to it.
your FSU perspective has no place here, especially when you are comparing UGA to FSU. there is no base for an intelligent argument. there are plenty of florida papers to make yourself feel better.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
11:49 am
@BigDawg11 I’d say it’s more 65/35. UGA jumped on this real late. The fact he’s even wavering is a testament to Grantham’s persistence…
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
11:50 am
naganole, he will essentially be signing as a Junior. He’ll be expected to play wherever he signs.
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
11:50 am
BTW, how the heck are we supposed to stop Mettenberger? He is bigger than the dang DE.
Chip Towers
December 15th, 2010
11:50 am
Paul in RDU: Extremely uncommon for GT and fairly rare for UGA. The Bulldogs have recruited JUCOs less under CMR but as needed.
BigDawg11
December 15th, 2010
11:51 am
Naganole,
Fair enough. I kinda see it a little closer but thats just me. Any word on what time? I know at first it was supposed to be this afternoon-evening?
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
11:53 am
Gerald
He wouldn’t play DE at UGA. He would play OLB. yes you are correct on what you are saying but he is not playing DE
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
11:53 am
I see where Gus Malzhan is staying at Auburn. They promised to raise his pay level to Cam’s.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
11:54 am
Chip
What time is the announcement?
Spike
December 15th, 2010
11:55 am
gdawginkalamazoo.. Ahh, yes. Good times.
Chip Towers
December 15th, 2010
11:57 am
Roaddawg80: No specific time. No news conference. Just however long it takes to has it out with his high school coach, then he’ll call the teams and let them know what he decided.
kennesawjoe
December 15th, 2010
11:57 am
Guys Why do these blogs always have to be about our teams great and your team is awful. I hope we can pull Tank he will have a chance to come in and compete for Houstons job unless we some how get very lucky and Houston comes back. FSU plays in a weak conference and they have been down for several years but I truly believe Jimbos got them back on track and they will be fighting big time with florida for recruits which you can already see is paying off for them. We have to get our foot back in down in South GA and stop them from raiding all our talent down there. This better become a priority of our staff.
murray county mystic
December 15th, 2010
11:58 am
@sanford drive…Isiah Crowell??? He couldn’t gain 100 yds in 20+ carries against Calhoun High! Big time players step up in big games….you already have a Crowell; his name is Caleb King…
Mr. Dawg
December 15th, 2010
11:59 am
I dont care where he lands, Im not a big fan of junior transfers who are just eligible for 2 years, 99% of DLs are productive in their junior and senior years
naganole
December 15th, 2010
12:02 pm
@DiggityDawgDawg Random sets of data. What does UGA’s 104 wins this decade have anything to do with the current state of the program. They are coming off an 8-5 and now a 6-6 season. That’s heading in the wrong direction. UGA has been playing football since 1892 and has 26 bowl wins. FSU has been playing since 1947 and has 22 bowl wins. If you think UGA has outperformed FSU here, then so be it. I disagree. I do applaud Richt on the changes he’s made this year, and the renewed commitment to locking up in state talent. I see big things for UGA. I like to see UGA doing well. Anyone who dislikes the gates is a friend of mine. However, if you wanna compare programs, I can do that all day…
I am from Atlanta, live here now, and I’m an FSU alum. I’m as entitled to post here anyone else…
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
12:02 pm
Richt’s willingness to recruit JC players shows he is trying to get Grantham what he needs to be successful NEXT YEAR.
dap01
December 15th, 2010
12:02 pm
FSU can only give 12 scholarships yet they have had 19 committments. Who is going to get the shaft? They are becoming as bad as Alabama at overcommitting and then shuffling aroung the rules.
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
12:02 pm
Chip, what? No “hat game” news conference with this kid?
layinlow
December 15th, 2010
12:04 pm
The big decision this kid has to make is whether he thinks he is better suited to play DE in the 4-3 at Florida st. or OLB in the 3-4 at UGA. Personally, I don’t know because I have never seen him play. But obviously Grantham has been coaching the 3-4 for a long time so he must think he can convert to an OLB. I gues we will find out soon.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:05 pm
gdawginkalamazoo
No hat game? I like him already. Shows he a little more mature.
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
12:06 pm
LB Ramik Wilson do visit UGA .
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
12:07 pm
Surely he played the hat game two years ago.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
12:08 pm
Tank Carradine has committed to FSU.
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:08 pm
Where is Lowndes25 when you need a dadgum report. Come on man! Tank we need you in “The Classic City!!!”
Go DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:09 pm
No he hasn’t naganole. I have people down in Tallahasse keepingme up to speed!
naganole
December 15th, 2010
12:10 pm
schmeckdawg OK, I’ll let you play catch up…
Preston
December 15th, 2010
12:11 pm
Georgia Tech 4EVR, there you go again with that BS story that you have to be smart to play for tech. What a load of crap! Custodial engineering must be real tough! LMAO!!!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:11 pm
If Mettenberger had any class, he would help The DAWGS out with this kid!
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
12:12 pm
1eyejack, was our hat on the table at that time?
warlaw
December 15th, 2010
12:13 pm
I like the way this young man has handled himself so far in the recruiting mania. Quiet, deliberate…not alot of showoff moves. If he thinks it through, either UGA or Ohio St. would be best road to NFL for him. I’m an old bulldog myself and would love to see him announce for UGA this afternoon. There’s a thing in recruiting called “momentum,” and Tank could get it rolling in a big way, particularly if Ray Drew also goes for the Dogs next week or so. There are a number of others lined up as well and hopefully, Tank will be the beginning of the second half in UGA’s recruiting season. (Nick Marshall, Christian Lemay, et al being the first half).
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
12:14 pm
GT football player’s favorite major…Management. For sure there are some ex-gnat footballers assigning section eight housing right this minute.
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:14 pm
Sounds good naganole.
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
12:15 pm
gdawginkalamazoo
I don’t think so, not if he picked Illinois.
Jesse Stone
December 15th, 2010
12:18 pm
Preston
December 15th, 2010
12:11 pm
Georgia Tech 4EVR, there you go again with that BS story that you have to be smart to play for tech. What a load of crap! Custodial engineering must be real tough! LMAO
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Preston, GT4EVER is a troll. He is a UGA fan posing as a Tech fan. He does, however seem familiar with fantasy games.
AltamahaDawg
December 15th, 2010
12:18 pm
Can he play in our Bowl Game? I’d be willing to retro-actively assign him some stats from the tech game.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:19 pm
Chip
WHere will you announce it first? On this blog or twitter?
AltamahaDawg
December 15th, 2010
12:20 pm
Not sure they even make Illinois hats.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:21 pm
Quan Bray is taking a official visit to Auburn this weekend… I hope he still has the GALA in the back of his head. We need him
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
12:23 pm
There is nothing crossing the wire saying Tank has commited .
athdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:23 pm
he’s a nole. check his facebook. pretty slow reporting chip…
BoykinJR
December 15th, 2010
12:23 pm
Tank’s a NOLE
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:23 pm
Watch out GT. You are about to lose one to Kentucky. Caffey is visiting the CATS this weekend.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:26 pm
Mr. Dawg,
You did know Fairley from Auburn was a juco player.That worked out pretty well uh?
KimZ'spackage
December 15th, 2010
12:26 pm
Paul in RDU
UGA has been signing them for years. UGA has sent many into the JUCO ranks and PG work at military high schools because they couldn’t qualifly at UGA.
GT has rearly signed a JUCO because if they didn’t make it in TECH the first time it is rare the player will take enough math to qualifly later.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:28 pm
Is he really a NOLE or what? Where is the confirmation?
Chip Towers
December 15th, 2010
12:30 pm
Roaddawg80: It hasn’t happened yet.
Chip Towers
December 15th, 2010
12:31 pm
I’ll hit twitter with the news first when I get it.
yall behave
December 15th, 2010
12:31 pm
yeah rxdawg we all hold you in contempt and not because you were first
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:31 pm
Thanks Chip.
You can’t ever believe anyone on here!
La Flama Blanca
December 15th, 2010
12:32 pm
42-34
73-72
ALL YEAR LONG
BBUUUHHUUUHHHUUUWWWAAAHHHAAAHHHAA
Good golly
December 15th, 2010
12:32 pm
His facebook has the seminole as the picture…fyi
La Flama Blanca
December 15th, 2010
12:33 pm
Nesbitt for Heisman?
BBB.BBB…………..B…..BBBUUHHU………….
BBUUUHHUUUHHHUUUWWWAAAHHHAAAHHHAA
naganole
December 15th, 2010
12:33 pm
@Chip When you release the Carradine article, would you also make reference to Jacob Fahrenkrug’s commitment, please sir??
La Flama Blanca
December 15th, 2010
12:34 pm
If he hangs out with Metten-predator, we don’t want him anyway
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:34 pm
@Good golly,
My face book has a picture of Pamela Anderson.Doesnt mean Im committed to her fyi
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:34 pm
One of the biggest question about CTG was not about coaching football or knowledge but if he could recruit. We will see soon. I hope he can close the deal with this kid.
robodawg
December 15th, 2010
12:36 pm
Make it Georgia!
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:36 pm
If Tank wants to persure a NFL career what better person to play for than Grantham? Im sure Todd has some good NFL contacts for Tank
BigDawg11
December 15th, 2010
12:37 pm
I didnt think he had a facebook page.
Good golly
December 15th, 2010
12:37 pm
@MURPHY
True, but that begs the question as to why your facebook picture is of Pamela Anderson…I mean, everyone loved the movie Barb Wire, but does that really warrant a profile picture?
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:38 pm
If it’s true that he is going to Half A$$ U, kudos naganole and slack a$$ reporting Chip!!!!!!!
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:39 pm
@Good GOLLY,
Just making a funny-Her name just came in my head first.
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
12:40 pm
He has not committed yet .
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
12:40 pm
AltaDawg, they don’t make Illinois hats per se but they do make the “I” hat which is good for Iowa, Indiana and Idaho,
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:40 pm
@Good golly,
Should have referenced Selma Hyack-spelling?
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:41 pm
Chip, I hope while you and Buck Belue are spooning tonight, y’all can discuss how you’ve both been scooped by a bunch of regular guys when you are supposed to be the “expert.” Again, great job! NOT!!!!!!!!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:42 pm
How solid are you on that RRTDAWGS? I’ve got some folks in Tallahassee and they haven’tlet me know anything yet either.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:43 pm
schmeckdawg,
Chill out.He hasnt committed yet.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
12:44 pm
@schmeckdawg There is no way Chip could have gotten this out there as fast. If he is wrong, it looks bad. Recruiting is just an interest of mine, this is his way to support his family…
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
12:44 pm
Good Golly, in the picture is the Seminole getting chased or bitten by a Bulldog?
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:46 pm
gdawginkala,
Bitten of course! good one!
Office Space
December 15th, 2010
12:48 pm
Looks like FSU unfortunately. Love to be wrong and eat a big peice of humble pie though.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:50 pm
Just got off the phone with a GA at FSU-He says they are awaitning news on Tank.He says it looks good he will be a NOLE but not 100% sure yet
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:50 pm
MURPHY & naganole thank you both. I just don’t know eventhough it is an “interest of yours” how you could have scooped “an expert.” Andh MURPHY I hope you are right. It’s a pleasant change to have a little codial dialogue on here between posters. Sorry if I hurt your feeling Chip!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:51 pm
Sorry for the typos. I guess I had one to many 5 hour energy drinks this morning!
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
12:52 pm
If he wants the NFL,Im sure that Grantham is a hot topic on this deal
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
12:52 pm
FSU and UGA go after some of the same recruits sure, but there is no animosity between the schools and fans. We all hate what is Orange and the Nerds. It’s not like we hate UGA for taking Richt even though it cost us a NC title.
Let’s both build and beat up the rest.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:53 pm
Test #1 to see how good of a closer Grantham is…. I hope it’s a good sign but I am getting a bad vibe.
Pago Pago Dawg
December 15th, 2010
12:54 pm
If this kid loves snow and ice and cold weather…he shuld go to Ohio State.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
12:54 pm
Good point Snarky……How about since you got Greg Reid we get this kid….DEAL
VA DAWG
December 15th, 2010
12:54 pm
He’s a Nole…not a big suprise. We NEED Jenkins, Tank would have been nice addition. Hope he is a terror for them next year, especially that last game of the season. GO DAWGS!
Georgia Tech 4EVR
December 15th, 2010
12:55 pm
Gosh..I was wrong about those engineering degrees..I really meant running DQ’s with our fellow majority grads from India and Pakistan!
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
12:55 pm
“1892 and has 26 bowl wins. FSU has been playing since 1947 and has 22 bowl wins. If you think UGA has outperformed FSU here, then so be it. I disagree.”
I completely agree with you Naga. And your welcome to post here anytime as far as I’m concerned. Don’t let the trolls get to you too bad….
BUT, how many bowls were being played from 1892 – 1947?
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
12:55 pm
They don’t do the hat trick up north…they do the tuque trick.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
12:56 pm
@Roaddawg80 Y’all got Drew, so naw man…lol
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
12:57 pm
VA DAWG where’d you get your info.?
how2fish
December 15th, 2010
12:57 pm
Man how could you not want a guy named “Tank” on your D…no insider knowledge but hope he is a Dawg !
VA DAWG
December 15th, 2010
12:57 pm
Hopefully Tank has a period of “temporary insanity” for 60 min next year on John Brantley.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:00 pm
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
12:55 pm
BUT, how many bowls were being played from 1892 – 1947?
Rose 1902, Orange, Sugar, Sun 1935, Cotton 1937, Gator 1946, Citrus 1947…
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:00 pm
The only bad thing about this during recruiting process is days like today where I do absolutely no work waiting on a answer. I know sad right!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:01 pm
He definitely has the Seminole head up on his Facebook page!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:01 pm
Ditto Roaddawg80!
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:02 pm
schmeckdawg
I can’t find his facebook page.
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
1:02 pm
I think we’re just going for, and gettting, guys with the cool names…
Jacob Fahrenkrug
Nile Lawrence-Stample
Sterling Lovelady
Lamarcus Brutus
Dan Foose
Tank Sessions and our best yet…
Bjoern Werner
We do need another Tank.
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:02 pm
While we’re young Chip!
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
1:04 pm
Better UGA or FSU instead of Bama, uf or awbarn. Or clempson. Of course we have no worries with the nerds.
prodcuewiz
December 15th, 2010
1:05 pm
sure impressed with all these recruits.4-5 stars, wow.last year Texas,Florida and Alabama were loaded with them.what did they win?Zippo.Recruit, then and as ole boy coach says we’ll coach them up and see what happens.
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
1:05 pm
I wasn’t being very clear Naga, I apologize.
What I was getting at is there were very few bowls being played from 1892-1947. Compared to the 30something bowls that are being played today. In the years 1892-1947 getting to and winning a bowl was a pretty major accomplishment. Today? Not so much. So all in all, I’m not surprised that FSU has a similar bowl win total as UGA. The landscape has changed over the years.
prodcuewiz
December 15th, 2010
1:06 pm
RX Dawg 100% right.Go to a bowl with 6 & 6 record.Sort of like the NBA playoffs.
VA DAWG
December 15th, 2010
1:08 pm
schmeckdawg…announcement should be made any minute now.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:08 pm
Who cares about the bowl games. If it isn’t the NC or a BCS bowl it doesn’t matter.
FSU and UGA are good storied traditions. More UGA of long term since FSU became more powerful in the 1990’s. Both are good football programs now.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
1:08 pm
Still a NO from the FSU Athletic Dept.No word yet from Tank.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:10 pm
@RxDawg So a better measure would be bowl wins since both programs have been in existence? Since 1947…UGA 22, FSU 22
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:10 pm
Not a big Jeff Shultz fan, but may have tweeted the funniest thing I have heard in a minute. He said M. Vick misses having a dog.
Seriously I hope for his sake he didn’t really say that!
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:10 pm
MURPHY can schools “officially comment” on recruits?
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:11 pm
@MURPHY It’s done, man. LOI not in yet, but it’s done…
McDawg
December 15th, 2010
1:11 pm
does FSU have room for him?
i thought they were tapped out
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:11 pm
Damn VA DAWG, I hope you are wrong.
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
1:12 pm
Since we have disowned Awbun as kinfolk, FSU becomes my new favorite cousin, regardless of what Tank does.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:13 pm
@McDawg Early reports were wrong. FSU will take 28 guys in this class…
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:14 pm
RoadDAWG go to Facebook and type his name in the search box.
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
1:15 pm
If not mistaken JUCO’s can go ahead and sign a LOI. So, if it’s UGA it would count against last years class? Guess we won’t know until the fax is in.
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
1:15 pm
We have room, there will be some ‘attrition’. Players are no longer promised to be able to ride the bench if they don’t want to contribute.
Spike
December 15th, 2010
1:17 pm
1eyedJack.. I’m with you. The enemy of our enemy is our friend!!
Burdell
December 15th, 2010
1:17 pm
Justin Bieber looks HUGE in that picture next to Tank.
Real Deal
December 15th, 2010
1:19 pm
Swimdawg 68, most NFL teams employ the 4-3 defense not the 3-4. If this kid is as good as reported he’ll only be on campus one year anyhow. Regardless of which school he chooses.
Mooty Squarefinger
December 15th, 2010
1:20 pm
(((42-34)))
(((73-72)))
LOL!!!
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
1:20 pm
smeckdawg,
Guess they can if they are a friend of yours?
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
1:22 pm
naganole,
Here its a pretty could chance for FSU-But I have heard no definite yet.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
1:23 pm
* a definite yet
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:23 pm
@MURPHY It is now. His LOI has been received by Coach Fisher…
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
1:23 pm
Just confirmed Tank to FSU….via Warchant!
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:24 pm
@Snarky Haha, Gene late with his info…
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
1:24 pm
Good luck Dawgs the rest of the recruiting season. Beat the lizards.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
1:24 pm
naganole,
Congrads on the signing.
Snarky
December 15th, 2010
1:25 pm
@naganole….I’m just slow.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:26 pm
I gotz Gene and Michael by about 5 minutes
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:27 pm
Chip, please include Jacob Fahrenkrug’s commit too. You’re the man!!!!
DiggityDawgDawg
December 15th, 2010
1:28 pm
Tank to FSU
http://www.tomahawknation.com/2010/12/15/1856496/tank-rolls-in-florida-state-signs-cornellius-carradine-nations-1-juco
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
1:29 pm
Well shucks, and dagnabit.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:30 pm
Wow, how did Bud write that article so fast? It’s like, he KNEW (Jeff Dunham, peanut reference)…
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:30 pm
GREAT WORK Towers! Maybe you can let some of the guys on this blog can take your spot!!!!
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:31 pm
That sucks! Wasted a whole day for nothing. We are 0/1 on closing the deal this year.
That has been our problem the last couple of years. NOT CLOSING THE DEAL!
RxDawg
December 15th, 2010
1:32 pm
“@RxDawg So a better measure would be bowl wins since both programs have been in existence? Since 1947…UGA 22, FSU 22 ”
Yep, and that pretty much sums up how I feel both programs are. (about equal on the grand scale)
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:34 pm
@Roaddawg80 UGA jumped in this real late. It shouldn’t have been this close. Your class is going to be awesome. No need to fret over one guy…
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:37 pm
naganole
Maybe you are right but we have lost to many to FSU/UA/AU over the last two years. That has been our problem. We can’t close the deals. UGA can’t still anyone late.
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
1:39 pm
You were right naganole Tank is a Nole i think we have much better shot at John Jenkins and we more focused on Ray Drew Roaddawg80 don’t have a cow like naganole said we jump in late .
Spike
December 15th, 2010
1:40 pm
He had no interest in Tech, huh? Imagine that.
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:41 pm
@Roaddawg80 Then its a good thing you got on Lemay, Crowell, Drew, Rome, and the Theus boys early. No need to play coin flips with closing when you got guys like that locked up…
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:41 pm
RRTDawgs
You may think I am crazy but I think Ray Drew will be a Gator when all said and done. You remember that I said this. No I have no facts to back this up. Just mark my word.
THE Jeff Golfblum
December 15th, 2010
1:42 pm
Spike,
I’m not so sure Tech had much interest in him.
THE Jeff Golfblum
December 15th, 2010
1:42 pm
But thanks for sharing your sour grapes.
Roaddawg80
December 15th, 2010
1:42 pm
Naganole
I think we have Lemay and Rome. Crowell is still up in the air. Drew I think we lose him. Just my gut feeling.
gdawginkalamazoo
December 15th, 2010
1:42 pm
naganole, congrats! I guess the Thursday Night Lights of the ACC were just too much of a draw.
Next time we will not be outbid.
(Just kidding on all of the above except the congrats part)
Jesse Stone
December 15th, 2010
1:43 pm
Spike- A JUCO player at Tech?
Jesse Stone
December 15th, 2010
1:44 pm
Didn’t Alabama play a Thursday night game this year?
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
1:45 pm
Nice job DAWG Coaches. Hey Richt, you may want to remember, that this is possibly going to be your last year. So you and your band of dopes better get hussling. “The Dream Team?” So far it has been a nightmare! And other DAWG fans, leave me alone because I am Pi$$ed off!! Allow me to stew in my misery. I feel like freaking Clark Griswald when he didn’t get his X-mas bonus!
naganole
December 15th, 2010
1:46 pm
@Roaddawg80 Crowell is not up in the air. He is a Dawg…
@gdawginkalamazoo
THE Jeff Golfblum
December 15th, 2010
1:47 pm
Yes yes, the ACC is crap compared to the SEC…we all get it. But honestly, Thursday night games are great. You get the best coverage possible because it’s the only game of the day.
And the atmosphere at the games themselves is always great too.
bigtime
December 15th, 2010
1:48 pm
naganole….Great pickup today for the ‘Noles. Sorry that you had to be the bearer of bad news to the DAWG fans. Sheez people FSU led for this guy the whole time. Why do you guys sound so suprised that he committed to them ? UGA made up ground late and passed by Bama on his list so it’s not like the DAWGS dropped the ball or anything. He was going to be at FSU regardless. You win some, you lose some , that’s called recruiting.
RRTDawgs
December 15th, 2010
1:49 pm
I am not going to mark your words Drew will be a dawg we have recruiting him the hardest and he real good friends with LeMay naganole and Lowndes25 and Chip have all info on recruiting and i well take there word for it .
Spike
December 15th, 2010
1:50 pm
THE Jeff Golfblum.. I know you being a Tech man and all, that you would know sour grapes when you see it, huh? Especially with that suck ass team.
bigtime
December 15th, 2010
1:51 pm
naganole….. UGA may lead for Crowell but it’s not over yet. It’s been a back and forth battle and it would be nice to sway him on his official. If we get him that would be the icing on the cake. If we don’t get him we will steal away someone from another school.
layinlow
December 15th, 2010
1:53 pm
I agree if UGA wanted this kid so bad then why did they jump in so late.
Chip Towers
December 15th, 2010
1:54 pm
See the NEW BLOG on Carradine’s choice.
1eyedJack
December 15th, 2010
1:55 pm
Well, well, well. Who’s next on the list?
VA DAWG
December 15th, 2010
1:57 pm
Have to agree with THE Jeff Golfblum about the thursday night games….Va Tech is always rocking. It would be nice to see other SEC teams schedule thursday or friday night games other than USCe.
MURPHY
December 15th, 2010
2:06 pm
I see Muschamp getting Crowell.UF must get a top notch running back this year to run the Muschamp offense.Demps and Rainey wont last.
Chi-Nole
December 15th, 2010
2:08 pm
Jimbo Fisher = CLOSER !!!
BigDawg11
December 15th, 2010
2:25 pm
MURPHY,
Muschamp is a little late to the party on Crowell. Hes a Dawg/Tide battle. Word out of Athens is he is a Dawg. Makes alot of sense because we havent offered Caffey. We feel solid that we will land Crowell and Bray. If our coaching staff were not sure, we would have already offered Caffey. Also, the way Crowell acts around Richt is totally different from any other coach. He will shake hands with Saban and Chizik, but he will give Richt a hug and double fist pound on the back. He really respects Richt and as long as he is our coach at UGA, we land Crowell.
http://www.ledger-en…mentId=blogDest
Matthews Dawg
December 15th, 2010
2:47 pm
schmeckdawg… glad that your a Dawg fan and want the best for the Dawgs, but WHY do you let teenage players effect you so much? We got on him late and we had a shot. We did not get him! If it ruins your day, dude you need to quit letting these other guys on here “yank your chain” b/c that is all they are doing. It would have been nice to have him, but we didn’t. I hadn’t heard that much about him until last week. It will interesting if the Noles only have 12 or so spots and all of these players. I don’t know if that is factual or not about how many schollys they have. We will be fine and will come out great in the end. If they don’t want to be a Dawg, fine…if they do fine! We only want the ones who want to be here. Go have a beer or something! And come in off the ledge!!! Go Dawgs
schmeckdawg
December 15th, 2010
5:46 pm
Matthews Dawg,
The reason I let teenage players effect me so much is that is exactly what our program is based on. And when I hear our genious coach talk of the “Dream Team” and to this point we are not getting anything significantly done and with the money I spend on the athletic program, it put a real sharp burr in my saddle. I don’t care about these other clowns jerking me around, in fact, its a nice little outlet for me to vent my frustrations. I do appreciate your kind words however!