Georgia State’s prized QB commit will stick with Panthers
One of Georgia State’s top commitments, quarterback Trent Thompson, confirmed to the AJC that he will be signing with the Panthers next week.
The star quarterback from McEachern High School took an official visit to Tennessee Tech a couple of weeks ago and had also sparked the curiosity of several other schools.
“There were rumors out there, and some of the rumors had some truth in them,” Thompson said. “But I’m going to Georgia State in the fall. I’m ready to go compete for the quarterback job and help this program win. I’ve quit looking at other schools because Georgia State is where I want to be and where God wants me to be.”
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- Georgia State’s prized QB commit will stick by Panthers
IN CASE YOU WERE BUSY THE LAST FEW DAYS
- Guess who is waiting on state’s No. 1 WR after finishing his UGA visit? Yes, Gene Chizik
- QB Kyle Sloter flips from Tulane to Southern Miss
- Josh Dawson says it’s “50/50″ between UGA and Vanderbilt
- Ex-Georgia Tech recruit talks with UGA, Florida, UNC, others
- Surprise! Moody commits to rival SEC school and may play some QB
- After “getting it right” with God, WR picks Virginia Tech
- Special teams help on the way to Georgia Tech with commit No. 17
- DT from “Down Under” pledges the Georgia Tech
- Georgia Tech withdraws scholarship offer of its first 2012 commit
- Will UGA be able to flip the commitment of one of Auburn’s top recruits?
- More on Georgia Tech’s “top secret” recruit from AUSTRALIA
AND EVEN MORE RECRUITING NEWS …
- Georgia Tech is almost finished: Florida DB is commit No. 16
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- UGA loses DE to NC State only hours after meeting with Rodney Garner
- Will RB Mike Davis still visit UGA and Clemson? He’s committed to South Carolina but …
- Updates on 3 ex-Tennessee commits from Georgia
- Why Dalvin Tomlinson did not make UGA visit … other UGA and Georgia Tech notes
- Nick Saban hits town to recruit top juniors at Atlanta high schools … and a gym?
- Good news for Georgia Tech with state’s top uncommitted prospect?
- Atlanta RB “still committed” to Alabama but considering options
- Ex-Atlanta Falcons coach Jim Mora lands another Atlanta recruit for UCLA
- Georgia QB flips to ACC school after pep talk from new coach
- Nick Saban to Atlanta RB: You can’t sign with Alabama until …. 2013
- Josh Harvey-Clemons’ grandpa predicts “photo finish” between UGA and SEC rival
- Will Vanderbilt DE recruit flip to UGA after visiting Bulldogs?
- OL commits to Georgia Tech; cancels official visit to Florida Gators
- Nephew of ex-NFL star Dexter Manley commits to new ACC member
- RB Mike Davis goes public with his “secret” commitment; Guess who??
- Todd Gurley: Analysis of UGA’s newest recruit and … remember Tim Worley?
– By Michael Carvell, AJC Recruiting Blog
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24 comments Add your comment
GSU Bleed Blue
January 25th, 2012
6:54 am
First
I guess we will know for sure next Tuesday
STATEment
January 25th, 2012
7:51 am
We can only hope. He has a great opportunity because the position will be wide open over the next couple years.
We collectively whipe our brow
January 25th, 2012
8:27 am
Oh thank God. We all know the screw tightening that Tenn Tech can do. This program really is moving in the right direction. Tenn Tech wanted this guy, walked him to the line, but in the end, he chooses Georgia State with a slight edge over Tenn Tech. This feels good, guys. Bask in it. We should be awared an official ‘win’ for this. We beat Tenn Tech for our ultimate prized recruit.
GStateBen
January 25th, 2012
9:24 am
Thanks Michael!
Win here. We’ll sign 15 or 16 next Wednesday. Glad Trent’s a part of our 2012 class.
GSUGrad06
January 25th, 2012
9:24 am
Thank you Trent Thompson…thank you.
Panthersville.com
January 25th, 2012
9:47 am
As first reported on Panthersville.com
GSUtimes2
January 25th, 2012
10:36 am
Great news! I’ll be glad to see him in blue this fall!
glsjunior
January 25th, 2012
11:35 am
Winning
Battling Tenn Tech for your QB of the future is a sign that this program is ready for bigger, better things.
January 25th, 2012
1:02 pm
<————————————– Not.
Trolling a program that you think isn't ready for bigger, better things
January 25th, 2012
2:05 pm
<————————————– Fail.
Hey
January 25th, 2012
4:10 pm
Run away from the dumpster fire! FAST!
Kool
January 25th, 2012
7:25 pm
Glad to hear it. He’ll do fine at either school. Would have liked to have seen him in the OVC but I understand. Good luck, hit the books and make plays.
GSUPanthers
January 25th, 2012
7:28 pm
Who the heck is Tennessee Tech?
Coach
January 25th, 2012
8:27 pm
A school that would be y’alls tail that’s for sure…
Coach
January 25th, 2012
8:28 pm
*beat…typo’s happen…
indianpride
January 25th, 2012
10:32 pm
Tenn tech is a great school that won the ovc this year and played in the playoffs. Interested to see how Thompson performs.
Hammer22
January 26th, 2012
12:45 am
You made the right decision Trent.
Jesus
January 27th, 2012
1:20 pm
Dear Trent: As a man who has a personal relationship with coach Curry, I can tell you I am thrilled you have chosen to come to GSU.
I can also tell you unequivocally that god doesn’t give a fart where you go to school or whether you ever take another snap.
I am the only man who ever walked the earth about whom god cares.
Don’t believe the lies.
It’s all about Me.
Hey
January 27th, 2012
1:24 pm
I’m sure he’ll be glad to add to the history of quarterbacks at Georgia State: guys who have been arrested, suspended and kicked off the team. Seriously, go look it up.
Fred
January 27th, 2012
1:45 pm
Yo Hey? What happened to that Starr Jones guy that was supposed to be the next great QB? I noticed he was just gone from one season to the next.
Any way, good luck Panthers.
OMacG
January 27th, 2012
2:23 pm
Congrats, Trent! Tough decision for a young man to make…but it’ll just be one of the many you’ll make in life. I remember you having to make another tough one back before your freshman year, and it turned out remarkably well…thanks for the great memories you and all of those in this talented MHS class of 2012 have given us in all sports through the years. In 4 months, you’ll all walk to the podium in the middle of Cantrell Stadium, shake Ms. Montgomery’s hand as she hands you your diploma, and become known as an OMacG. It’s an ELITE fraternity, bro!
CobbOldSchool
January 27th, 2012
4:10 pm
This morning around 8:30 Tennessee Tech offered Thompson an opportunity to play in Cookville. Not sure how this will turn out, both Quality schools with Quality coaches. I wish the best for ya kid!
Occupy Curryville
February 2nd, 2012
7:31 am
So much for God’s will.
What God Wants
February 2nd, 2012
9:20 am
Not sure what he meant by GOD…. Maybe that meant good old dad. Hopefully he has more conviction towards his religion than his commitments here on earth. Good luck @ TTU.