NG John Jenkins working hard in preparation of June arrival at UGA
John Jenkins signs his letter-of-intent to attend Georgia as his mother Maryanne Baker looks on. (Photo by Scout.com)
John Jenkins has heard the rumors and, quite frankly, he’s not too happy about them.
The big nose guard from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, who was one of the most heralded members of Georgia’s 2011 signing class, is presently back home in Meriden, Conn., getting ready to join the Bulldogs this summer. But even up there in what he describes as a very intensely focused environment, he has been hearing the scuttlebutt that an apparent academic snafu had jeopardized his eligibility at UGA.
“Yeah, I don’t know exactly where that came from,” Jenkins said Tuesday. “Everything is good. Everything is straight. I’ll be there in June. All it is is rumors. I don’t know where it starts. Regardless, I’m going to be playing against Boise State and that’s all I’m thinking about right now.”
Jenkins, a 6-foot-4, 360-pound JUCO All-American, is expected to be a big difference maker for the Bulldogs. Along with redshirt sophomore Kwame Geathers, he’s expected to give them the push in the middle of defensive coordinator Todd Grantham’s 3-4 defense they were previously lacking.
Jenkins said he knows he’s being counted on and he is preparing accordingly.
“I’m on Coach T’s [Joe Tereshinski] workout plan, but I’m going beyond that,” he said. “I’m working out three times a day. I’m lifting weights and doing a lot of running and conditioning. I want to be in good shape when I get there. Everybody just needs to chill.”
Just to double-check, I talked to Jenkins’ coach at MGCCC.
“You can go ahead and squash all that,” coach Steve Campbell said. “Of course, each kid has to go through an admissions committee and all that’s going on about right now. But he graduated from here and Big John’s going to be fine. We haven’t had anybody not make it yet.”
Meanwhile, Jenkins said he finds all the rumor and innuendo annoying.
“I get people asking me about this and asking me about that and it’s like people are just predetermining things,” he said. “I’d just say if you don’t see me at Georgia, then you can start worrying. But I’m going to be down there June 3 with my teammates getting ready for Boise State and South Carolina and everybody else.”
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Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:27 pm
“YOU MY FRIEND ARE THE EXACT DEFINITION OF A “DOUCHE BAG TROLL””
Such an angry little child.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:29 pm
“we’re 4-1 in the last 5 games against the war eagles, tigers”
What was last years result, 6-7er?
“Maybe your boy scam newton gets you the DEATH PENALTY CUP!!!!! LOSER”
Loser? Auburn went 14-0, tard. Besides, we’re still laughing at how bad the Green Bay Packer logo stealers were last year.
6-7, loser!!!!! Oh, and Auburn isn’t going on probation. No amount of crying, screaming, howling, b!tching etc won’t change that.
MarineDawg
May 17th, 2011
2:29 pm
Not since 1980,
Your dribble posts sound somewhat familiar to another poster that uses a host of differnet handles. You really don’t need to cut and paste other readers’ posts. We know that you only come on this blog in order to antogonize UGA fans. I assume that you are probably young. What’s impressive is that you managed to become so stupid in such a short period of time. It’s akin to, “I know you are, but what am I”? It would be nice if you can just come on here and just for once add comments that leads to a rational discussion about the TOPIC. Yes, I’m expecting you to come back with a smart-a$$ comment that will only emphasize my point. Prove me wrong!
tide roll
May 17th, 2011
2:29 pm
IN THE KNOW – Brandon Greene will be a senior this year- IN THE KNOW.
bucket
May 17th, 2011
2:32 pm
Denzel Nkemdiche!!!
DAWGS SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 17th, 2011
2:32 pm
MarineDawg
You must be under some false impression that I care what you think.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:35 pm
“It would be nice if you can just come on here and just for once add comments that leads to a rational discussion about the TOPIC.”
And you? I didn’t read one single word or yours that was on topic.
CountryBlumpkin
May 17th, 2011
2:35 pm
“6-7, loser!!!!! Oh, and Auburn isn’t going on probation. No amount of crying, screaming, howling, b!tching etc won’t change that.”
Didn’t you get on to someone earlier about their grammar? Nice double negative. So you’re saying that crying, screaming, howling, etc WILL change that then?
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:36 pm
Dawgs Suck!!!!!!! – Harassment and obnoxious blog postings are the greatest display of flattery and affection. Thanks for all of the love!
We love our Georgia Bulldogs too!
GO DAWGS!
Destin Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:36 pm
UGA ‘” the Best large state university in beautiful college town.. plus big time sports ” Go Dawgs !!! Buckeye needs to worry about Ohio… Saban is a Techie .. who gets on here when his parents are at work or sleeping.. Grantham brings back Junkyard Dawg defense… Richt takes over play callind on Offense… Go Dawgs !!!
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:36 pm
“Nice double negative.”
You don’t get sarcasm, do you, trailer trash?
MarineDawg
May 17th, 2011
2:36 pm
Not since 1980,
Is DAWGS SUCK your new handle? In case you’re mistaken, do you actually think anyone cares about what you think? Just trying to get you to stop making a fool of yourself. Ooops my bad, too late!
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:37 pm
“UGA ‘” the Best large state university in beautiful college town”
With a terrible football program.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:38 pm
“Is DAWGS SUCK your new handle?”
Nope.
“In case you’re mistaken, do you actually think anyone cares about what you think? ”
You do since you keep responding.
“Just trying to get you to stop making a fool of yourself. Ooops my bad, too late!”
You ain’t bright is ya.
Destin Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:38 pm
Awlbarn loses at least 6 games this year !!!!
CountryBlumpkin
May 17th, 2011
2:39 pm
Like you didn’t get it when you corrected that other guy I guess. Good excuse though. That was a terrible use of sarcasm if that is really what it was.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:39 pm
“Awlbarn loses at least 6 games this year !!!!”
Yeah, and UGA wins the national championship. LOL
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:40 pm
“That was a terrible use of sarcasm if that is really what it was.”
Not my fault if you’re dumb, Gump.
JAWJeRDAWG
May 17th, 2011
2:40 pm
Not since 1980 (his handle today) is like a scab; the more you pick at it, the worse the wound festers.
Treat him as such. Just ignore him, and, over time, he too, will soon go away. .. Go Dawgs!
dbc
May 17th, 2011
2:41 pm
Thanks for the article, Chip. Glad he finally put the rumors to rest. I hope his work ethic is contagious to others on the team. I think Big John can be a rallying point for our defense –he already shows the traits of a good leader. Would love to hear Crowell’s thoughts as things start to heat up. I hope he’s doing the same as JJ. Do you know if he’s due to report to Athens in June also?
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:41 pm
“Treat him as such. Just ignore him, and, over time, he too, will soon go away. .. Go Dawgs!”
Hardly.
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:41 pm
Not since 1980 – The possibility is always there! We will see how things start in September! GO DAWGS!
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:42 pm
“The possibility is always there!”
It sure is, but “possibility” doesn’t equal a championship.
MarineDawg
May 17th, 2011
2:44 pm
Don’t they make ointments for scabs like that?
Destin Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:44 pm
Awlbarn probably can beat Utah State, Florida Atlantic, and Samford ??? could VERY easily lose the rest ????
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:44 pm
WE’Z GONE WIN US DA NATIONAL CHAMPINSHIP!!!!!! GO DAWGS WOOF WOOF!!!!! WE’Z OWN DIS STATE! WE BEAT DA TECH NERDS!!!!!! LET’S DRINK SUM BEER AND TALK ABOUT HERSCHEL WALKER AND MIKE BOBO!!!!!!!!!! SIC EM DAWGS!!!!!!!!
Typical UGA mentality.
just sayin'
May 17th, 2011
2:46 pm
5 1 5 0…..masquerading again…not since…a troll by any other name, is still a troll….
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:48 pm
UGA was preseason number one in 2008.
How’d that work out, dawgs?
Dawg Gone
May 17th, 2011
2:48 pm
Stinger2 ….did the Bugs even get any recruits this year….I don’t bother with the Bug blog both those guys over there bore me to tears..how did your class shape up?
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:49 pm
Not since 1980 – Never said it did, but thanks for stating the obvious. Bottom line, until season starts and games start to be played, NOBODY knows what will happen.
Heck…Auburn was 3 points away from losing to Kentucky last year. SEC is ALWAYS up for grabs and ANYONE can beat ANYONE any given day. Except for maybe Vanderbilt…they just can’t seem to get any momentum…ever.
GO DAWGS!
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:49 pm
“Heck…Auburn was 3 points away from losing to Kentucky last year. ”
But they didn’t.
AltamahaDawg
May 17th, 2011
2:49 pm
Oh the pride one must feel when speaking about thier team’s title with the caveat “and (we’re) not going to go on probation”.
JAWJeRDAWG
May 17th, 2011
2:50 pm
@ MarineDawg
Neosporin only works topically. This one needs a dose of something that cures the ‘doesn’t play well with others’ psychological analogy. .. Go Dawgs!
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:50 pm
“Bottom line, until season starts and games start to be played, NOBODY knows what will happen.”
Tell that to your fellow dawg fans. They seem to have foresight into future games.
Go Dawgs!
May 17th, 2011
2:51 pm
Buckeye
May 17th, 2011
12:55 pm
jeleous,
not aware of any arrests or failed drug tests in Columbus………..
Buckeye, that’s because Tressel has covered them up…for now.
If I were you I’d be much more worried about what’s coming from the NCAA. If they just cited Boise St for lack of institusional control, that means one of two things for Ohio St
1. They will get the same
2. They will make J.Tressel the scapegoat and have to fire him to avoid stiffer penalties.
Either way your program is about to take a MAJOR hit.
Good luck with that mess.
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:52 pm
Not since 1980 – Ironically your “WE’Z” statements represents a demographic in the fanbase of every SEC team. We could plug and play pretty much any mascot and team in your statement and it would be valid.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:53 pm
“We could plug and play pretty much any mascot and team in your statement and it would be valid.”
No not really.
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:54 pm
Not since 1980 – Actually you could. You must not travel much. I’ve visited nearly every state in the SEC and have heard wonderful, salt of the earth people speak in a very similar way (without your excessive exaggeration) about their state and their team. I’ve even heard Auburn fans sound exactly like that. Greatfully, they had something to brag about this year…so they sounded even more excited.
Jimmy Crack
May 17th, 2011
2:55 pm
Negative trolls. The tech-arounders are getting sick of their own sports teams sucking hitch, and who knows why there’s a Suckeye backer on this site talking about smoke when his team is in flames. Saban, although on the wrong blog, has every right to brag (for now), but not much need to act like the techies and suckeyes, for they will be the true losers in 2011.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
2:58 pm
“Actually you could. You must not travel much. ”
Assuming things makes you look stupid. Guess you’ve never been to Vanderbilt. Not many rednecks hanging out on that campus.
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
2:58 pm
And yes when I said wonderful, I meant wonderful. There are great southern people throughout the SEC. Good fans and even better citizens and hard working americans.
PB
May 17th, 2011
2:59 pm
Haven’t you dawg fans got it yet?
There are few real Boise fans who think this game will be close. Dawgs will realize just like Alabama did(when they got smashed by Utah), that Boise is one of the best in the country.
The reason you won’t see a lot of Boise fans on the forums unlike the VT game last year is because Georgia is a not a premier conf. team and Boise fans appreciate UGA willing to step up and get smashed.
You all should be humble, this game isn’t gonna be fun for you. Quit talking smack cause it’s only gonna be more embarrassing when Boise dominates on both sides of the ball and especially on the lines.
BSU 42-13………. dawgs score in garbage time with BSU’s backups in.
Go Dawgs!
May 17th, 2011
3:01 pm
Not Since 1980- your dad should have pulled out.
I’ll help you here – insert lame response from you
to which I will reply:
Really, he should have pulled out.
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
3:01 pm
Not since 1980 – Touche! I was going to make a special comment about Vanderbilt but I excluded it because they are in Nashville and that is the country music capital of the US I think. There most definitely are some home grown southerners who are Vandy fans.
DawginLex
May 17th, 2011
3:03 pm
PB
We will take some of that action. 42-13?
The national champions beat us 49-31 with the #1 overall draft pick playing QB.
Boise is nowhere near that.
I hope you are not dumb enough to actually believe what you posted.
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
3:03 pm
“Not Since 1980- your dad should have pulled out.”
What a profound comeback. Did you learn that at UGA?
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
3:03 pm
“There most definitely are some home grown southerners who are Vandy fans.”
Yeah, but those fans aren’t the trailer trash that most UGA fans are.
Florida Dawg
May 17th, 2011
3:04 pm
Not since 1980 – I didn’t know we were only talking about fans who hang out around campus specifically. Are we including game days, or just regular days of the week?
Not since 1980
May 17th, 2011
3:04 pm
“The national champions beat us 49-31 with the #1 overall draft pick playing QB.”
They weren’t the only team to beat up on UGAG.
LOL!!!!
May 17th, 2011
3:05 pm
PB
May 17th, 2011
2:59 pm
Wow that’s great material!!! I never laughed so hard. You’re on your way man, you’re the next Eddie Murphy, or Chris Rock!!! Classic.
I needed a pick me up!!!
Wait…oh you’re serious. BAWWWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! THAT’S more FUNNY!!!! just stop man you’re gonna give someone a heart attack from laughing so hard.