Signing Day 2010: UGA Recruiting Bios
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Demetre Baker
Ht., Wt.: 6-0, 200
Position: Linebacker
Hometown: Orange Park, Fla.
High School: Orange Park
Highlights: Was a four-star prospect by Rivals.com and was ranked as the 23rd best outside linebacker in the country.
How he’ll fit in: Should be an outside linebacker in defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s 3-4 defense. He has the speed to be a rush end and should be able to drop back in coverage when necessary. He is still a bit new to the linebacker position, so most do not think he has hit his potential yet.
Brent Benedict
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 273
Position: Offensive tackle
Hometown: Jacksonville
High School: Bolles School
Highlights: Was considered one of the top 15 players in Florida and the No. 10 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com.
How he’ll fit in: Benedict, despite coming off an injury, may be as athletic as any offensive line prospect in the country. With Georgia’s tremendous depth on the line, he’ll have to beat out some veterans to earn playing time in his first year on campus. That’s not an unrealistic possibility though. The two-deep line, with exception of Vince Vance, all return, but the play of the line has been substandard at times.
Michael Bennett
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 186
Position: Wide receiver
Hometown: Alpharetta
High school: Alpharetta
Highlights: Bennett rushed for almost 700 yards and accumulated almost 1,100 all-purpose yards as a senior and was an honorable mention all-state receiver.
How he’ll fit in: Bennett has nice hands and good control of his body as he goes up for the ball. Though not quite as tall as Kris Durham, his game likely will resemble the pre-injury play of Durham. Because he does not have blazing speed, he’ll likely benefit from single coverage, often against a team’s second- or third-best cornerback. His ball skills and toughness should give him a chance to excel in that role.
Brandon Burrows
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 240
Position: Defensive end
Hometown: Marietta
High school: Walton
Highlights: During his junior year, Burrows had 10 sacks and forced six hurries.
How he’ll fit in: Coming off an injury that kept him off the field during his senior year at Walton, Burrows likely is headed for a redshirt year where he can continue to rehab, add some bulk and be ready to contribute in 2011.
Marc Deas
Ht., Wt.: 6-1, 185
Position: Safety
Hometown: Kissimmee, Fla.
High School: Osceola
Highlights: Deas is a Florida AAAAA all-state player.
How he’ll fit in: Deas played quarterback and linebacker in high school, so he’ll be learning a new position. He’ll be solid against the run from his first practice but will have to learn coverage techniques.
Jalen Fields
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 250
Position: Defensive end
Hometown: Dalton
High school: Dalton
Highlights: Fields is a Rivals.com top 250 players in the nation, and the No. 18 outside linebacker.
How he’ll fit in: Fields is big and relatively fast, but where he’ll end up playing is a question. Initially it was thought coaches might redshirt Fields and add some weight to him and move him inside. In the new 3-4 defense, Fields might not grow into the single nose tackle. Either way, he’s seen as a raw talent who likely will spend a year developing before finding the field.
Kenarious Gates
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 300
Position: Offensive tackle
Hometown: Grantville
High school: Greenville High School
Highlights: Gates was a three-star player according to Scout.com and the 90th best offensive tackle in the country. He was a Kentucky commitment until Tuesday afternoon.
How he’ll fit it: Gates is quick on his feet for such a big man, but is still learning to play. That could be a good thing. He is considered a player with a bigger upside than his recruit ranking would indicate.
Jakar Hamilton
Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 196
Position: Safety
Hometown: Edgefield, S.C.
School: Georgia Military College
Highlights: Hamilton is a Rivals.com four-star prospect, who has been timed at 4.4 in the 40-yard dash.
How he’ll fit in: Hamilton might be as game-ready as anyone in this class. As a junior-college transfer, Hamilton has more experience than anyone else in the class, and the safety position is one in which a hard-hitter with good instincts can step right in. With Reshad Jones entering the NFL draft, Georgia needs toughness at the position.
Kolton Houston
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 270
Position: Offensive lineman
Hometown: Buford
High school: Buford
Highlights: Won three state championships with the Buford Wolves. He was the No. 6 offensive guard in the nation according to Scout.com
How he’ll fit in: Houston needs to work on his blocking techniques, but his tenacity, strength and footwork position him as one who might contribute early. Houston figures to be a guard, but can play any of the five positions. He comes from Buford, one of the state’s most fertile programs for collegiate players.
Ken Malcome
Ht., Wt.: 6-0, 212
Position: Running back
Hometown: Decatur
High school: Southwest DeKalb
Highlights: Malcome, a four-star prospect, ran the 100 and 200 meters in track.
How he’ll fit in: With a stockpile of tailbacks returning, Malcome isn’t likely to earn playing time as a freshman. Where he ultimately fits in might be one of the more interesting stories of this class. While Malcome doesn’t have tremendous speed, his downhill running style and field vision made him a star in high school. He could play on special teams and might also convert to fullback.
Hutson Mason
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 190
Position: Quarterback
Hometown: Marietta
High school: Lassiter
Highlights: His senior year was one long highlight reel as Mason set state records in passing yards (4,522) and touchdowns (54).
How he’ll fit in: Mason figures to redshirt in the fall unless he can elevate himself to at least No. 2 on the depth chart. While he has two (perhaps three) quarterbacks ahead of him, none have played meaningful minutes, and the leading candidates to start at quarterback are two redshirt freshmen.
Dexter Morant
Ht., Wt.: 6-7, 240
Position: Defensive end
Hometown: Manning, S.C.
High school: Manning
Highlights: The lanky defensive end was offered scholarships by Florida, Tennessee, Clemson and South Carolina.
How he’ll fit in: If he shows he can be a pass rusher at the end position, Morant could bulk up a little and be a candidate to be on the two-deep depth chart. He needs to get stronger but his height and long reach could bat down many a pass in the near future.
Alec Ogletree
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 215
Hometown: Newnan
High school: Newnan
Position: Defensive back
Highlights: Considered by some to be the No. 1 prospect in Georgia and the No. 3 safety in America.
How he’ll fit in: He was atop Georgia’s list of “must gets”for some time because of his size, strength and speed. He might look more like the hybrid hard-hitting Thomas Davis than Reshad Jones by the time he has finished at Georgia, and that would be just fine by Georgia. In the new 3-4 defense, Ogletree might get a look at outside linebacker, where his speed would really stand out.
Alexander Ogletree
Ht., Wt.: 5-10, 205
Position: Linebacker
Hometown: Newnan
High school: Newnan
Highlights: Zander, at times, was the best defensive player on his team, and that includes his brother Alec, a much more sought-after prospect.
How he’ll fit in: In the best case scenario, he emulates the play of Rennie Curran, who also was told he wasn’t big enough to play linebacker in the SEC. Don’t rule out that Zander might contribute this year, either on special teams or as a reserve in the new 3-4 defense.
Lonnie Outlaw
Ht., Wt.: 6-5, 180
Position: Wide receiver
Hometown: Rochelle
High school: Wilcox County
Highlights: Outlaw helped lead Wilcox County to the 2009 Georgia Class A State Title Game.
He caught 41 passes for 829 yards and six touchdowns in 2009, and scored 10 touchdowns on 22 catches for 417 yards receiving as a junior.
How he’ll fit in: Outlaw likely will go to Georgia Military College first because he wasn’t taking enough college-prep courses, and then he probably needs to add some muscle to his frame before arriving in Athens.
Derek Owens
Ht., Wt.: 5-9, 180
Position: Cornerback
Hometown: Jacksonville
High school: Andrew Jackson
Highlights: Owens played receiver and defensive back and was considered one the state’s better two-way players.
How he’ll fit in: The Dogs like his size as a cornerback, but Owens lacks lock-down corner speed and still needs work jamming receivers off the line. That doesn’t bode well for him seeing the field soon. He might be a candidate to add some muscle and move to safety in 2011.
Garrison Smith
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 250
Position: Defensive tackle
Hometown: Atlanta
High school: Douglass
Highlights: Smith was the No. 6 defensive tackle in the country, according to Scout.com and Rivals.com, and chose Georgia over Florida.
How he’ll fit in: Smith should be an ideal middle cog in the new 3-4 defense. He’s a bit undersized, but his frame should be able to add 20 pounds before the 2010 season starts. With Jeff Owens, Geno Atkins and Kade Weston all moving on, the defensive tackle depth chart is waiting for some young players to fill it. Smith could work his way into the rotation early.
T.J. Stripling
Ht., Wt.: 6-6, 215
Hometown: Decatur
High school: Southwest DeKalb
Position: Defensive end
Highlights: He was considered the No. 4 player in Georgia by Rivals.com, and the No. 4 weakside defensive end in the country.
How he’ll fit in: Stripling needs to add some bulk to his frame, which shouldn’t be a problem. He’s built a lot like fellow signee, Dexter Morant, but was rated even higher. As Georgia looks for some pass-rushing ends, Stripling will get his chance immediately. If he performs and gets a little bigger, he likely will earn playing time this year. If not, he might be a redshirt candidate.
Mike Thornton
Ht. Wt.: 6-1, 280
Hometown: Stone Mountain
High school: Stephenson
Position: Defensive tackle
Highlights: Was one of the top three players in Georgia, according to the AJC and was a four-star prospect by both major recruiting services.
How he’ll fit in: Thornton rounds out Georgia’s defensive line class nicely. He’s strong, breaks down protection well and is good against the run. He should compete for playing time quickly.
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Wreckmaniac
February 3rd, 2010
11:46 am
There needs to be another edition of this thing called the KISS DAWG BUTT AJC. It should address the KOOLAID KROWD that UGA is so famous for and say nothing but glowing remarks such as: 1. UGA will win another nat champ with this class 2. Jimmy-Bubba from Valdosta camped out in front on Butts-Mehre last night with 50 of his closest friends who came with him to celebrate his signing 3. BoBo Straphandle from
Villa Rica finally qualified academically. Thats the kind of crap that sells newspapers in this state.
Wreckmaniac
February 3rd, 2010
11:49 am
WHAT: Where were you ? Richt has just spent 6 weeks bogged down with
finding someone to take his defense coord job. Don’t ask where he’s been.
Dude
February 3rd, 2010
11:50 am
I wish my brother was a standout 5 star prospect. That way I could use my average abilities to get a free ride to a D1 program.
georgiagirl
February 3rd, 2010
11:51 am
Welcome to all the new players and to the fair weather fans, UGA will be just fine. Stars next to the name mean nothing its what is in their heart and how hard they want to play to win.
Whats Da word?
February 3rd, 2010
11:52 am
Telvin is a nole… bummer
WE RUIN THIS STATE
February 3rd, 2010
11:52 am
Did UGA sign prospects for any position other than QB ?
WE RUIN THIS STATE
February 3rd, 2010
11:52 am
At UGA you recruit your way to a nat champ. Thats the only way to do it.
Look at what’s been done with these previous classes. All nat champ teams.
Double G
February 3rd, 2010
11:53 am
What happened to the kid Benedict from the Bolles School??
georgiagirl
February 3rd, 2010
11:57 am
30-24
r2d2
February 3rd, 2010
12:22 pm
Scout reporting Christian Green will shock the world and pick Georgia!!
This guy is rated as te #1 player in Florida, so this would be HUGE!
http://recruiting.scout.com/2/942923.html
OEJ
February 3rd, 2010
12:28 pm
All i wan to say is all the people talking about UGA dropped to this and that in the rivals rankings. WHO CARES, the only rankings that matter is the on in the SEC east, to determine if we make it to the dome, i could care less about the AP polls and those rankings, because if u win u get put on them period. So everyone who is saying UGA had a bad recruiting class, that doesn’t matter, the play on the field is all that counts, and WHEN we WIN everyone can shut up
UGA 82
February 3rd, 2010
12:32 pm
Can anyone confirm Lonnie Outlaw out of Wilcox?
NC Dawg
February 3rd, 2010
12:33 pm
All that matters is cleats on the turf. Game time will prove what we have or don’t have. I think we’re going pull this thing back together, big time.
alpharettabulldog
February 3rd, 2010
12:39 pm
r2d2…explain the link about Green and his decesion…could not find it. Thanks for the info
11Dawg
February 3rd, 2010
12:43 pm
What the hell are you talking about, Ruin? There’s one QB.
Calhoun Dawg
February 3rd, 2010
12:55 pm
Tennessee is killing it with their recruits……Da’Rick was just the beginning for Dooley. Richt better smell the coffee.
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/feb/03/mid-term-enrollees-get-vols-started-early/
suwaneedawg
February 3rd, 2010
1:03 pm
I see nothing on Scout regarding Green. Any news?
bulldawg brian
February 3rd, 2010
1:06 pm
hey kentucky what are the cat ready to do again… suck.. like they always do…
An outside perspective
February 3rd, 2010
1:16 pm
I’m a Packer fan, relocated to Georgia, and have become an adopted Georgia Fan. Changing coaches will always impact recruiting negatively for some and positively for other recruits. It certainly hurt Georgia when they were without a defensive staff during the last phase of recruiting, but long term, I think people are overlooking something. Moving to the 3-4 defense could be huge. The Packers moved to it last year, and even though they have the youngest team in the NFL for the 3rd straight year, they had the #2 rated defense in the NFL, their first year as the 3-4 defense, and arguably, without the personnel they need.
Georgia’s future recruits should take notice that the 3-4 defense is prominent in the NFL, and is a very exciting defensive scheme to play in (just ask the boys down in Alabama). The 3-4 Defense will also give most of the SEC East an entirely different defense to play against, than the normal 4-3 stuff dominated in the East. With good coaching, recruits will be dying to play in that defense, and make themselves more appealing to the NFL. Should be fun to watch.
Confirmed
February 3rd, 2010
1:25 pm
Outlaw in fact signed two letters of intent today. He signed with GMC first. He will attend Junior College for two years because he can’t get into Georgia this year. He then signed a LOI to UGA for when he is done at GMC.
Believe he will be a good one at 6′6″ and can run. Had an outstanding basketball game the other night when CMR and CBM were down there. They loved his athleticism and with some work at the JUCO he really could be a good one down the road! Huge get for this year and next ; )
Bigger story line is the fact that his cousin is the QB down at Wilcox County. Quite possibly the #1 QB recruit for next year.
layinlow
February 3rd, 2010
1:32 pm
Green is still saying he is undecided and will make a decision soon. I would love to have him but I just don’t buy for one second that he is not going to FSU. His uncle e.g green played for the noles and his brother already attends a smaller institution in the area. To many family ties down there in florida. I think he just wants to keep up the suspense to keep his name in the headlines and milk it as long as he can. I predict he will definently be a NOLE.
James Brown
February 3rd, 2010
1:41 pm
Up until now, I haven’t put much stock in the argument consistently made on these blogs that the AJC has an anti-UGA bias. Then today I come here to check out the recruiting news and all I see are articles about the weakness and disappointing nature of this year’s class, and the low fan turnout. Then I go to the Banana Herald and see a picture of Mark Richt addressing a packed Butts-Mehre, and ESPN to find Georgia’s “unusual” recruiting class still making the top ten in the nation. I understand that we haven’t done as well as we’d like, but considering the year we had and the change in coaches I’d say top ten is pretty damn good. What gives, guys?
ugaaccountant
February 3rd, 2010
1:44 pm
Our class right now is perfectly fine. We’ve met our biggest needs which were on defense. It would be quite nice to add 1 more wide receiver, and the fact that Green isn’t signed yet is certainly encouraging. It was indicated that he was a Nole, but if he’s delayed putting his name on the bottom line it could mean a switch…
James Brown
February 3rd, 2010
1:45 pm
BTW, only Florida and Texas have more ESPN top 150 guys than we do.
San Francisco Dawg
February 3rd, 2010
1:49 pm
This is a solid class…we filled some big needs like defensive tackle…we have depth at all positions and most of this recruiting class will redshirt…guys like Da’Rick come with baggage…we don’t need that..
Let's do some basic math, fellows
February 3rd, 2010
1:50 pm
UGA will get about 19 kids signed up today. Why? Is it because they could only get 19?? Nope. THAT is what number they could recruit, given the fact that their overall team numbers are in line. Compare that to Auburn, where they can sign about 30. See? Auburn got quality and quantity because they needed any and all players. UGA needed D players and they went out and got them.
Fall is fast approaching and with UGA’s DEPTH and NEW NFL COACHES ( s ) they will be fine. NFL coaches is plural, meaning Travis Jones will be in Athens by next Tuesay. Oh, about Travis???? He is the New Orleans Saint’s LB coach but on Tuesday the NEW LB coach for UGA.
UGA is loaded and it will show up come fall.
Go Dogs.
Let's do some basic math, fellows
February 3rd, 2010
1:59 pm
To: Hairy’s Balls…
you are an idiot. I too graduated from UGA twice. I never, ever asked that CWM remain at UGA. I ssupect that you never, ever went to JC much less a major university.
I for one, know that UGA is far, far better on D than tey were with CWM and due to the three safeties:
Baccari Rambo and Ogletree and Jakari Hamilton.
Weird you are.
Go Dogs
DawgBuzz
February 3rd, 2010
2:06 pm
Looks like on the Defensive side of the ball the Bulldogs got what they needed. Solid recruits. On offense more bulk up front with three massive linemen. Given the talent already on both sides of the ball, I really don’t see a down side to this.
AltamahaDawg
February 3rd, 2010
2:10 pm
Hate to lose any committment, especially a Georgia native, but Da’Rick would be 4th or 5th deep at BEST next year if he caught right on. And we are already high on the list of about 10 of the best WR in next years class, so I dont think its really a big deal.
BTW, whats this business about TN doing so well in Georgia? They signed 3 of the top 50. THREE. Not 20. So did Vandy for that matter. Every school in the south signes a few out of Georgia every year. TN pulled together a great class, considering how long the staff has been in place, but several schools outrecruited them in thier own state.
AltamahaDawg
February 3rd, 2010
2:15 pm
And for anyone who is hung up on this scoring system…if you look at “stars”…..based on the average and the raw numbers USC blows away everybody, including FL. And they were 7th in a 4 team league as I recall.
tidog
February 3rd, 2010
2:25 pm
Thats a stout class. Was able to recruit FL pretty good. Not bad, not bad at all.
Blind Homers Club
February 3rd, 2010
2:26 pm
LOL yeah thats right UGA will be fine….. heard that last year… get real people UGA is a sinking ship just wait and see when UGA loses to SC, Tenn. Auburn and Florida next year not including another upset to a weak sister school. Mark it down!
Signing Day Update « Leather Helmet Blog
February 3rd, 2010
2:28 pm
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tidog
February 3rd, 2010
2:33 pm
The pressure is on Da’Rick. You got to perform the way Harvin, Green and Jones did as freshmen if you don’t want to spoke of as a bust. Good luck.
gomdawg
February 3rd, 2010
2:48 pm
GREAT CLASS GOOD JOB COACHES , WE GOT REAL RED AND BLACK YOUNG MEN WANTING TO PLAY FOR GEORGIA, THATS THE PART I LOVE.
Bling and blang
February 3rd, 2010
2:54 pm
DaRick really sported the bling today Huh ???? I bet he has him some “Hoes” lined up and waiting too. Pretty boy thug!
How2fish
February 3rd, 2010
2:57 pm
Blind Homers Club …we will be fine and you will continue to sux…
UGAX
February 3rd, 2010
3:00 pm
GTMike- nice post. Finally a sensible post. You are dead on with class rankings. CPJ is a great example of a coach that doesn’t get caught up in the number of stars but if and where a recruit fits into ‘his’ system. I like our class; think we have some solid commitments but it doesn’t matter until they step between the lines. Good luck on the Flats this fall.
SOOHSO
February 3rd, 2010
3:14 pm
189rd
harold
February 3rd, 2010
3:17 pm
CLASS IS A NIGHTMARE. EVERYONE DE-COMMITTED! DID UGA DE-COMMITT!
Penn pal
February 3rd, 2010
3:23 pm
Who gave DaRick that pearl necklace?
JRW7
February 3rd, 2010
4:12 pm
Growing up in GA, I always always was a UGA fan and always wanted to be a GA BULLDOG, I just don*t understand a GA kid wanting to go and play football for UT or Auburn!!!!! Thats crazy!!!!! GO DOGS!!!!!!!
WE RUIN THIS STATE
February 3rd, 2010
4:33 pm
Nozzle learned today that he would have to take math at Tech and has withdrawn. Reporters were told ” I’m going somewhere where I don’t have to take no damn classes, man.” Being the stud that he is Nozzle was immediately contacted by no less than 6 SEC coaches who said: ” Noz, we’ll take care of that class problem ” “What color do you want that Beamer in”.
WE RUIN THIS STATE
February 3rd, 2010
4:38 pm
Like every thing else lately, the embarrassment continues for the dawgs. Now 21st in recruiting rankings and still sinking. Whats amazing is that the dawgs are 7th in the SEC !!!! Is CMR falling apart ?
UGA has always been a team that achieved with topnotch talent and mediocre coaching (the we don’t coach em up concept) but with mediocre talent the dawgs will just sink further.
REMEMBER THE TWO RULES: 1. Top 10 recruit classes 2. Beat Tech. These two keep a coach at UGA forever. CMR is getting shaky.
Wreckmanaic
February 3rd, 2010
4:44 pm
R2D2 Christian Green has just signed with FSU. If you want to see him come to the ACC.
Wreckmanaic
February 3rd, 2010
4:44 pm
R2D2 Christian Green has just signed with FSU. If you want to see him come to the ACC.
john
February 3rd, 2010
4:45 pm
I hate it for the kids (criticizm of this signing class). I think we took care of business with our class. Sure, you want any five star player (i guess). You know how solid we are at receiver and the more I read about the kid that headed to Knoxville the more I do not miss his signing. Anyway, good luck to him and all the kids that signed today everywhere. This is a very special day in their lives. I hope most will treat it with respect.
MESSENGER
February 3rd, 2010
5:30 pm
Scott Bernarde,
Thank you.
Demetre Baker sounds like a fish out of water at linebacker, and a very small one at that at 5 feet something and less than 195 lbs.
Brent Benedict is yet another injured player, and a serious injury. We have had quite a few of those, you know. Isn’t athletic another word for small OL ? You are certainly right Scott saying that our OL has underperformed, especially at blocking for the run and at falling on fumbles.
Michael Bennett sounds like a player who might get in a play after we have given up 29, 31 or 42 consecutive points and get to line up against our opponent’s 3rd string cornerback. I think we call running plays on those downs nowadays, don’t we ? I can hear the boos reigning down as I ask, we call running plays on those plays, right.
Brandon Burrows great another Defensive End, we signed 5 DE today, and another injured player we can nurse along. Best of luck Brandon. We are counting on you, even if you are a little undersized at DE, perhaps that’s why you haven’t played with your injury.
Marc Deas, an undersized inexperienced at his position, out of position, player. Good thing we have a good defense. 185 lbs. Defense. Can I get back to you on that ?
Jalen Fields top 250 player. Not sure I have heard that ever said about a player before Scott, that he is top 250. I have heard of top 50. Top 250. Well, another DE. We singed 5 DE today and Jalen Fields no one is sure what position he will play ? This might not be the best use for a 5th DE signing today. When you say he is almost 260 lbs., is that another way of saying he is slow and slotted for Defensive Tackle, if we feed him some corn-fed beef ?
Kenarious Gates still learning how to play football. Stole him from Kentucky. That’s where we are now in recruiting Number 100 player at his position. I guess that’s good right ?
Jakar Hamilton. Not usually a big fan of signing JUCO players to play 2 years and gone, but this is a good one. They usually are. In a class ranked barely in the Top 25 of every rankings, it normally inflates your rankings to sign good tough defensive players especially in the backfield. I have studied his words and we might have some issues here. Before our new Defensive Coordinator Todd Grantham could find his way to Athens from Dallas in 7-days, Jakar spoke up. You want to know the truth ? Jakar could be a problem with his mouth. And, he might not be very smart. Football player in a poor recruiting class ? Yes, he is that. Any baggage here Scott, because I think I hear some.
Kolton Houston 270 lbs OL. No I don’t think so. Scott, you say he needs work on his blocking techniques. Thanks for coming Kolton. Best of luck sir.
Ken Malcome running back who is slow you say Scott. You know we had some of the best running backs in the nation in the state of Georgia this year. We didn’t sign any of them after we scratched our collective heads on Offensive Coaching Staff trying to find someone, anyone who could run and not fumble behind the OL you said Scott was questionable at times. Yeah, like when we tried to run the ball except against very weak porous defensive lines such as Texas A&M and Georgia tek.
Hutson Mason is a work in progress. Why not call it like it is ? You mentioned 1 player earlier number 250 player you said, well Hutson Mason is not one of those, even. 3 Quarterbacks who none of them have any experience and are not ready to play all freshmen you say Scott ? Excuse me, we had no QB ready in 2006, in 2007 we said maybe our QB can be consistent promptly losing 2 of the games to start the season in our own division with losses to both, none in 2009 and now none in 2010. What’s different about this year ?
Dexter Morant. Pinch me. Did you say another Defensive End please Scott ? Is that all we gave scholarship offers to, DE ? Or was it that if any DE in the nation accepted, we took him ? Another DE ? 5 in one recruiting class at DE ? Trying to remember now, in the 1-gap 3-4, how many of these DE get to play at a time ? 6-7 and only 240 lbs you say he needs to bulk up. Skinny as a rail is not usually what you hear about a player who will play on the Defensive Line. String bean might about describe 6-7 and 240 lbs.
Alec Ogletree, great one. Play right now. Did he make us sign his runt of a twin who is 5 feet 9 inches tall ? I just don’t understand all that Alec. Can I say that sir ? Is it a sore spot ? Alec 6 feet 3 inches. Twin 5 feet 9 inches. Great Scott. There is something wrong with this picture.
Alex.
Covered that one.
Ronnie Outlaw. My God. 6’ 5” and 170 lbs ? Is he from Ethiopia ? Someone hand him a bowl of grits. This guy is malnourished. Sorry Scott. You say he needs muscle ? Have him put some rocks in his pockets.
Derek Owens. 5 feet 9 and 180 lbs. he weighs MORE than Ronnie who is a foot taller. Oh, we are going to have him defend the 6 feet 5 inch tall SEC receivers. Wonderful. Can we buy him a ladder ? Scott, please don’t tell us he has no speed. Short, slow and hey maybe he is Academic All-America ? Oh, no needs work jamming taller receivers with his lack of speed and someone on this “coaching staff” recruited Derek Owens to play in our secondary ? He’ll fit right in.
Garrison Smith. Good one. What’s that 2 I have said that about, so far ? A whole entire recruiting class and we have 1 Safety and 1 Defensive Tackle. Well, we need you son. Get out there and get after it. You will have a great NFL career, even if we lose to Florida again every year you’re here, and to the vols every other year and Kentucky a couple of times, and never get to play against one Final AP Poll Top Ranked Team in a Bowl Game.
T.J. Stripling, good one. Hey, we’re all the way up to 3 now. Lost 7 defensive starters, our Quarterback, never really settled on a Running Back all year last year playing favorites and redshirting or trying to our best running backs while he can’t figure out who can run behind our OL without fumbling, and our 1 wide receiver on the whole team in years is gone to the NFL after this season after being injured for almost the entire second half last year, and hey we have 3 shots at a great player in this recruiting class we’re up to now with TJ Stripling. Some dimwit in here told me he would never see the field. More on that later when he hits the field, right ?
Mike Thornton. Where the hell did we get him from ? Hey great. 1 wanted another DL player with Garrison Smith. This is good news. Thanks Scott.
Scott, sir, it is a down year.
Our worst recruiting class ever.
8-5 Shreveport bowl game year against a team who doesn’t even have a winning record, and no defense, unranked in the AP and Coaches’ Polls.
Lost several to the NFL again.
Now this. No one at recruiting Signing Day.
God Almighty.
What’s up is that the recruits in this Sovereign State of Georgia hear all the boos reigning down on our Offense. We did well on defense this year.
No offense recruits. What’s up with this ? Uh. Not the boos but the poor Mike Bobo play calls and WASTED TALENT.
Is that it Scott Bernarde ? No more Signings ?
It’s hard to believe.
In this state of Georgia.
Damn it.
After an 8-5 Shreveport year we Lost to Florida again, Lost to the vols again, Lost to Okie State even Houston beat, Lost to LSU again (Did we lose to the entire SEC?) and hey after we Lost to Kentucky another of those 6-Loss teams we lose to nowadays in the DOWN UGA FOOTBALL PROGRAM.
Ray Goof
February 3rd, 2010
5:51 pm
The Mark Richt era is over mutt fans!
MESSENGER
February 3rd, 2010
6:03 pm
After 3 of the last 4 years were Supreme Disappointments, we start this year with this recruiting class of 4 players.
4.
85 Scholarships and we Sign 4 players.
None on Offense.
4.
So, 3 of the last 4 years have been very disappointing.
Now, we start this year, like this.
And, no one even at Signing Day.
That’s 4 of the last 5 years.
patrick ?