It’s official: UGA all-star linebacker Jarvis Jones to enter NFL draft as junior
ATHENS – Jarvis Jones is turning pro.
Not that anybody didn’t already know that. The junior outside linebacker has been projected as high as No. 1 in the April NFL if he chose to forgo his senior season. But it wasn’t until late Friday evening that Claude Felton, UGA’s director of sports communications, confirmed the news via Jones. Felton said Georgia is not planning a formal news conference at this point.
Jones issued a statement through UGA:
“This has been a difficult decision, and one that I have talked over with my family and coaches. I want to thank my family, teammates, coaches and support staff and the Bulldog Nation for everything over the last three years. I will always appreciate the chance Georgia gave me after my injury at Southern Cal. There is nothing like the Bulldog fans and I will forever be proud to wear the ‘G’. I think this decision comes at the right time for me and my family and I look forward to seeing what the next level holds for me. Go Dogs!”
Jones leaves with the Bulldogs’ single-season record for quarterback sacks. After getting two against Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl this past Tuesday, Jones finished with 14.5, or point-five more than David Pollack, who set the old record in 2002. That was also tops in the nation.
Jones, a 6-3, 241-pound native of Columbus, a two-time consensus All-American, recorded 28 sacks in his two seasons with Georgia. He played in 26 games over his two seasons with Georgia, starting all of them. He finished his career with 28 sacks in that span (1.08/game), which is tied for third in school history. Jones also recorded 44 tackles for loss of 235 yards, 155 total tackles, nine forced fumbles and an interception during his time as a Bulldog.
Jones, a 2012 consensus First Team All-American, ;ed the nation in tackles for loss (24.5 for loss of 132 yards) and forced fumbles (seven). He was third on the Bulldogs with 85 tackles and added an interception and two fumble recoveries in 12 games played this season (Jones was injured for two of Georgia’s 14 games).
Jones joined the Bulldogs as a scout team member in 2010 after transferring from Southern California. He was a consensus first-team All-American in 2011 after leading the SEC in sacks (13.5) and tackles for loss (19.5) and piling up 70 tackles in 14 games.
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January 4th, 2013
6:02 pm
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ncdawg11
January 4th, 2013
6:02 pm
A DGD!!! Sad, but not surprised, to see him go. Can’t wait to see what awaits him in the NFL. Hopefully he stays far away from my NFL team’s rivals.
canman
January 4th, 2013
6:03 pm
first
NORRIS
January 4th, 2013
6:03 pm
good luck Jarvis!! go dawgs
The Ballad of Poor Joe Cox
January 4th, 2013
6:05 pm
see ya jarvis. make that money son. damn good dawg.
GUTRAKE
January 4th, 2013
6:05 pm
I hope other up-and-coming kids look at his example. He was humble, he worked hard, he listened to his coaches and he was a proud dawg! I hope he makes a lot of money but I pray that he keeps the “G” stamped on his heart!!
NCMtnDawh
January 4th, 2013
6:06 pm
I salute you! Thanks for always putting it all out on the line. I wish you well and I will pray that you have a long, successful career. Go make us proud.
SEC Fact Finder
January 4th, 2013
6:07 pm
As a SEC Fan, it has been a pleasure to watch Jarvis Jones grow into one of the best football players in the League. Good Luck to Jarvis and make sure you get that degree, it will be your best friend in the future.
Columbus
January 4th, 2013
6:08 pm
Its mutual Jarvis. We appreciated you on and off the field. You represented UGA, Columbus and Carver High very well. You were a leader on and off the field and a big play guy. You made some big ones this year. No some HUGE ones! You will be missed. We wish you the very best. Just like you gave us…..
Athens
January 4th, 2013
6:17 pm
Jarvis, you played like a sportsman. You brought it with no showboating…the way the game should be played. Thanks & Good Luck!
Score Check
January 4th, 2013
6:20 pm
Jarvis Jones is a Damn Good Dawg!!!
He represented the Bulldawg Nation with class both on and off the field.
Best of luck Jarvis!!!!
Ga Dawg81
January 4th, 2013
6:20 pm
It was a pleasure to watch Jarvis the past two years. He truly is a young man of character that symobizes what a Georgia Dawg should be. Not only a great player but a great person. I wish all players could be like Jarvis. Humble, hard working and respectful. He is a natural born leader and will excel in the NFL. Come back to school and get your degree between NFL seasons. We were blessed to have him and will surely miss him. I think Jenkins will play his role and do quite well.
Go Dawgs!!!!
westtexasdawg
January 4th, 2013
6:20 pm
JJ: You will be missed. Hope to see you next season cheering for the dawgs at the NCG.
GO DAWGS!!!!
vampire bill
January 4th, 2013
6:23 pm
Thanks for the thrills Jarvis. Best of luck in the NFL, save your money.
Swingman912
January 4th, 2013
6:24 pm
DGD… UGA gave him a chance to play football again, and boy, did he ever pay it forward. Big loss for UGA, big gain for NFL, and big dummies if he’s not the first guy off the board
Z Dawg
January 4th, 2013
6:25 pm
Jarvis,
Thanks fo three great years at Georgia. You made the Dawg Nation proud. Good luck at the next level. We will be watching you on TV on Sundays. Thaks again.
rpollardrealtor
January 4th, 2013
6:28 pm
Thanks for your time at Georgia! What a DGD! Show them how to Hunker Down in the NFL!!
Gman 84
January 4th, 2013
6:33 pm
Jarvis is a gem on and off the field. So rare for a superstar to be so humble. Everything he did for UGA is sincerely appreciated. I hope his example rubbed of on some of the young pups.
Wishing nothing but the best for Jarvis and his family!
bird dawg
January 4th, 2013
6:34 pm
One of the most dominating Dawgs I have ever seen. Hope he falls to 32nd in the draft so the Falcons can get him!!!!!!
Colorado Dawg
January 4th, 2013
6:34 pm
He will be as good as Von Miller.
Red Neckerson
January 4th, 2013
6:37 pm
Jarvis, it’s been a privilege to watch you the past two seasons and you have definitely made us proud. Thank you for the relentless but humble way you played the game. What a breath of fresh air in the Cam Newton or typical Miami player world we live in. Thank you young man. Thank you. You will be missed.
MT
January 4th, 2013
6:37 pm
One of the best to come through UGA. If he stays healthy, he’ll make some NFL GM look pretty good.
BigDawg
January 4th, 2013
6:37 pm
The Falcons should pull a Julio Jones type of trade to get him in the draft! He saved our @$$ against Missouri, UF and others and made everyone else around him better!! We will miss you Jarvis, thanks for your contributions!!!
Chris
January 4th, 2013
6:38 pm
You rock Jarvis! You will always be appreciated! I will be routing for you in the NFL! God bless.
Tampa Gator
January 4th, 2013
6:39 pm
Everyone in Gainesville just smiled!!!
Dog Living Amongst Buckeyes
January 4th, 2013
6:40 pm
Godspeed JJ! DGD. You’ll (continue to) make us all proud!
Rationale
January 4th, 2013
6:41 pm
Jarvis Jones brought more to the Bulldogs defense than his physical football skills. He made others around him better. He is a true leader, who knows how to make those around him better than they may think they can be.
dawggirl
January 4th, 2013
6:57 pm
As Dorothy once said, “I think I’ll miss you most of all.”
I think I said at least 10 times this season, we were just so lucky and blessed to have him as a Dawg. What a true leader and we were were gifted to have him both on and off the field. Here’s to wishing you all the success you can find on Sundays, Jarvis. Thank you for your time at UGA, there is no doubt you will be missed.
sgmjohndavis
January 4th, 2013
6:58 pm
Jarvis,
Time to take of you and the family! You gave UGA and all of us fans a great ride. Thanks for the dedication and effort as a student athlete at UGA. Find the time to finish your degree and come back to Athens for a graduation ceremony you will always have for you and your family. Money is everything, but making you and your family proud of getting an education is “priceless.” GO DAWGS!!
Ryan
January 4th, 2013
7:04 pm
Congrats are in order – to Jarvis as well as all of the teams who will be fortunate enough to miss him on the field next year. My favorite dawg of all time. A composed and humble leader. Replacing his character will be more difficult than his physical talent.
Orlando Dawg
January 4th, 2013
7:07 pm
Best wishes JJ, WE will miss you, please give Jorden Jenkins your MoJo, please! My new favorite NFL team, the one you and Tree play on!
Texas Dawg
January 4th, 2013
7:11 pm
It is really good to see someone that sets the example of what a leader should do. Watch ESPN’s 30 on 30 about all the stars that made millions that are now broke. I wish you all the best and you will always remembered by all the Bulldawg Nation. Of course the rest of the SEC is really happy you are leaving too.
1eyedJack
January 4th, 2013
7:13 pm
Hey big man, let me hold a dollar.
JJ=DGD!!
Strat Cat Dawg
January 4th, 2013
7:32 pm
Jarvis’ picture appears next to the definition of DGD. Thanks for your awesome contribution to the Dawgs and all the best in your NFL career and all future endeavors.
A-Ville Ranger
January 4th, 2013
7:32 pm
He’ll always be a DGD. He is on a very short list of the greatest to ever play between the hedges. I wish the best of everything for the young man going forward..GATAs Jarvis.
Paul (I use my real name) Midler
January 4th, 2013
7:33 pm
Thank you Jarvis. It was wonderful to watch you play. Good luck in your future. Go Dawgs.
dewnsav
January 4th, 2013
7:36 pm
one of a kind…monster talent, great attitude, never showboated/trash talked…good luck JJ…go dogs
joe jenkins
January 4th, 2013
7:37 pm
Jarvis is a great pass rusher and as a dawg fan i will miss him. but he is a tad overated because he struggles stopping the run…..bama ran right at him and couldn’t get off his blocks
Rick James
January 4th, 2013
7:38 pm
What a pleasure to watch..Thanks
Game Changer
January 4th, 2013
7:39 pm
Jarvis represented UGA on and off the field as all the young men should. Good luck with your decision and get started on strength training, speed and tackling technique.
Dawgly
January 4th, 2013
8:03 pm
Best of the Best of the Best!!! Damn Good DAWG!! Best of everything in life to you JJ!
Dawg Talk
January 4th, 2013
8:05 pm
Good Luck “JJ”!!! Thanks for all the great memories wearing the “G”!! Best of luck in the NFL!!
crusher dawg
January 4th, 2013
8:07 pm
Good Luck in the pros!!! Thanks for the Bulldog Memories……….. Just wish Larry would have been around to describe them…….
Best wishes, Jarvis. | Get The Picture
January 4th, 2013
8:10 pm
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January 4th, 2013
8:19 pm
[...] 2012 SEC Defensive Player of the Year issued the following statement through the university on his [...]
Shane
January 4th, 2013
8:29 pm
DGD
Tis What it Tis
January 4th, 2013
8:36 pm
Who didn’t see this coming? Good luck my friend.
DawgFan007
January 4th, 2013
8:36 pm
JJ, you represent all that is good about college football and Bulldog fans everywhere are proud to have someone like you represent their school! Wish we could have had you for one more year, but we all wish you the best of luck. We know you will dominate and make the “G” proud!
Miami Dawg
January 4th, 2013
8:37 pm
DGD. Keep making us proud.
DawgFan007
January 4th, 2013
8:37 pm
PS You would look sharp in some Falcons gear! Just sayin!
UGA = DUMB
January 4th, 2013
8:40 pm
Shoulda left after last season…will never make back the money he pissed away by coming back to play in a meaningless bowl game…
Ship Him To California.....
January 4th, 2013
8:45 pm
Ship off to some far away land where he will disappear as a nobody….don’t care to ever see him play again……especially as a Falcon…..don’t need another Mike Vick.
BDK
January 4th, 2013
8:50 pm
Wow! Two idiots in a row! Either they have never watched football, or they are Tech fa…Oh, never mind.
T2Dawg
January 4th, 2013
8:53 pm
Oh look, the Nerd Trolls are starting to show up. Must be taking a break from their video gaming. Now, on to the important stuff. Jarvis, thanks for always playing with fire, heart and class. As many have said, you were, are, and always will be a DGD.
Hairy Dawg
January 4th, 2013
8:56 pm
Congrats to Jarvis. He’ll represent UGA well in the NFL.
UGA = DUMB
January 4th, 2013
8:57 pm
It made no sense for him to come back…didn’t change his draft status…didn’t play in a bowl game anyone cares about…why??..
Fan
January 4th, 2013
9:14 pm
We love you you Jarvis. glad you made it back to UGA. You played your butt off. Thanks for coming back this year. You said all along last year that you were coming back and did not waiver. You represented the program well. Thanks and good luck.
gomdawg
January 4th, 2013
9:18 pm
THANKS JJ IT GREAT TO HAVE YOU HAS A DAWG, . GOOD LUCK AT THE NEXT LEVEL.
Ghost of Sinkwich
January 4th, 2013
9:22 pm
Great player and an even a better person. DGD!
Good luck in the NFL.
JB
January 4th, 2013
9:31 pm
With Garner out of the way Maybe Richt/Bobo and whoever takes over recruiting can start a “sooner” relationship path with some of the top highly ranked Georgia high school students who are leaving the state every year. Yes, we get our share and can’t sign them all, but look at this big class this coming year and see that only 2 or 3 of the top 10 rated in the state are coming to Athens. That needs to stop.
bucket
January 4th, 2013
9:35 pm
Jarvis gave his word that he was going to play 2 seasons for the Dawgs and that’s exactly what he did. Thanks for keeping your word JJ and for providing the kids of this state with a great example to follow.
PIERCE COUNTY DAWG
January 4th, 2013
9:56 pm
Jarvis hope you got Jenkins ready to take your place next year. Dam good dog. Thanks for all the memories you made us DOG FANS,wish you happiness,health and hope you make millions. Thanks for being dedicated to the “G”. WiLL ALWAYS REMEMBER “29″ AND WHATNHE BROUGHT THE TEAM!!!!!
Murray the millionaire
January 4th, 2013
9:59 pm
still another millionaire on that team! Wow!
Lonnie
January 4th, 2013
10:31 pm
Congrats Jarvis! So proud of you and what you have accomplished!!! Will see you on Sundays!!!!
Eldawg
January 4th, 2013
11:03 pm
Thank you Jarvis! well done!
It never ends
January 4th, 2013
11:09 pm
Jarvis leads the nation in sacks and tackles for loss in only twelve games. Ogletree has 115 tackles in twelve games and the linebacker from Notre Dame gets an invitation to the Heisman ceremony. The ND bias is alive and well.
Ole Dawg
January 4th, 2013
11:11 pm
Here we go again…Joe Jenkins…..you are some kind of idoit….Javis Jones is the best player to come through the SEC in the pass 25 years….and you have some negative crap to come up with…I bet you are a jewel to live with …if your even marriedl..or have a girlfriend….I wish you would not even take time to say anything about Georgia…………..Thank you Jarvis…you are the BEST!!
bubba4dawgs
January 4th, 2013
11:16 pm
Here’s wishing you the very best, Jarvis! You’re indeed ad DGD!! I know your hometown of Columbus, Ga. is very proud of you as is the DAWG Nation! Looking forward to seeing you play on Sundays with so much pride from where you came from!! GO JARVIS! GO DAWGS!!
Taco
January 4th, 2013
11:19 pm
Congrats Jarvis and I hope you make millions. I am very glad to see you go as a Tech fan. I was also pleasantly surprised to see you were not a thug like all of the other trash from Carver of Columbus. You are a fine young man. Stay Straight and Stay Clean and make the state and UGA proud of you. Come back and get that diploma as well. You are an example other great players in this state need to follow. At USC you were treated as just another number. In state you have become a hero and a legend.
UGA in SC
January 4th, 2013
11:38 pm
JJ your a damn good Dawg! I’m sad to see you go, UGA will miss your leadership but GATA in the NFL!
GO DAWGS!!!!
graydog
January 4th, 2013
11:52 pm
Good luck in the NFLJarvis. We’ll be pulling for you on Sundays. DGD! Love you. man.
NorthGaDAWG
January 5th, 2013
12:05 am
@ joe jenkins January 4th, 2013 7:37 pm … Hey Jenks, like one of your tech nerds wouldve done any better trying to stop anyone run at them..? Go back to our BasketBall blog looser!! Nerd…
Ga # 1 Gamecock Fan!
January 5th, 2013
12:17 am
Great player!
He made a great decision to leave before making history next Sept with the cocks take their 4th straight from GA!
BV
January 5th, 2013
1:16 am
What a thug, self-serving, loser!
Iluvnutela
January 5th, 2013
2:10 am
Aint gonna miss ya…..good Luck in the NFL! The hometown team needs you bad! (Falcons) Not sorry to see you go AT ALL! Go Jackets!
Fourth and 15
January 5th, 2013
3:37 am
Thank you Jarvis for coming to Georgia and for allowing us to watch how the game was meant to be played by a real man. We will miss you.
zbulldawg
January 5th, 2013
5:49 am
Thank you Jarvis Jones. LET THE BIG DAWG EAT
Pi Muon
January 5th, 2013
7:34 am
Jarvis Jones will fit right in with the other thugs in the NFL. Give a thug millions of dollars, and all you’ve got is a wealthy thug with no class.
CHDawg
January 5th, 2013
7:50 am
Class act! Blessings on a great future, wherever that takes you…
UGA = DUMB
January 5th, 2013
7:55 am
Ole Dawg.. Jones is the best player to come thru the SEC in the last 25 yrs??? Put the bottle down…he wasn’t the best player this year…Manziel and Clowney were better…CJ Mosely, Kevin Minter and Damontre Moore were just as good this season…like Cam, he was a good rental…
ZinoDawg
January 5th, 2013
7:59 am
Jarvis Jones – Damn Good Dog!
We will miss you man- good luck in the NFL. Please go easy when you play the Falcons!
ZinoDawg
January 5th, 2013
8:04 am
@Pi Muon – I am trying to think of the correct word to describe you. Idiot, tool, racist, jacka$$, those are just a few that come to mind.
ugacolumbusgafan2012
January 5th, 2013
8:13 am
JJ, BEST WISHES TO NFL AND GOD BLESS YOU… THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT AT UGA , YOU ARE ONE OF BEST PLAYERS TO PLAY FOR UGA AND ON TO PRO U GO. SMILES . ONE OF YOUR GOALS IS COMPLETED.
JJ will always
January 5th, 2013
8:32 am
Jarvis will always be remembered for his many performances in the clutch, like vs MO or stripping the ball on a TD run, late vs. Florida.
GOOD LUCK and put some money away for when football is over.
BigTimeTECHFan
January 5th, 2013
8:37 am
Best of luck from this Tech fan.
Jones was a very fine player and represented UGA well, always played hard. Would fit very well on 3/4 or 4/3, like to see him lined up with Attoachu, Spoon as the Falcons LB’s
BigTimeTECHFan
January 5th, 2013
8:41 am
FYI,
ESPN contributer Kipp Adams is reporting that Mississippi State assistant Chris Wilson will be named defensive line coach at Georgia. I have not confirmed this information
David
January 5th, 2013
8:47 am
This is no shock to me that JJ entering the NFL. He can start for almost any NFL team now. I would love to see him in a Falcons uniform; however, I believe 99.9% he will draft way before Atlanta picks. This is not by first time saying this to all recruits who may think about going to UGA; UGA will give you a great education, great coaches, and a great opportunity to play early and go into the NFL it just a great pipeline, and I know there are other great programs out there. It is that simple, do you prefer to be in the mix to go elsewhere or go to UGA where the “G” and in three years be pick first round in the NFL draft. There will be a bunch this year!
cattledawgs
January 5th, 2013
9:02 am
Football scoop has the hire of Wilson as well. He was the dl coach at Miss State.
snoop dawgy dawg
January 5th, 2013
9:07 am
Wish UGA had done more with him while he was there none the less good look in the NFL Jarvis and GO DAWGS
snoop dawgy dawg
January 5th, 2013
9:07 am
*luck
cattledawgs
January 5th, 2013
9:07 am
Actually was the dc at miss state.
DawgFan
January 5th, 2013
9:29 am
Congratulations to one of the all time great players and people to play at UGA. Good luck in the NFL and hope you come back when you can to finish your degree. DGD to the nth degree
ClassDawg
January 5th, 2013
9:53 am
Thanks Jarvis for the outstanding memories and being the best super-class student athlete since #34. Best of luck in the Pros!
ATLien
January 5th, 2013
10:00 am
Good luck JJ….DGD. Here’s hoping the Falcons trade another haul of picks to move up and keep you in the red and black.
OkieDawg
January 5th, 2013
10:27 am
Good luck Jarvis…One of my favorite dawgs of all time. The NFL can’t pay him enough. I hope he has a long and prosperous career. Jarvis’s is a feel good story…Columbus-Carver to USC and an injury set back that was considered career ending followed by a second chance and one year on the practice squad ending in college greatness and a top NFL draft pick. But the story is not over and I hope it only gets better. He deserves it because he persevered through adversity when most kids would have just given up.
RedandBlackDAWG
January 5th, 2013
10:46 am
UGA = DUMB
Ship Him To California
Ga # 1 Gamecock Fan!
BV
Iluvnutela
Pi Muon
And the list of losers just keeps getting bigger.
Paul Johnson #1 Offensive Mind
January 5th, 2013
10:57 am
Glad you told me his last name….
Locks made it impossible
My-Guy
January 5th, 2013
11:31 am
My concern about the 2013 season for UGA is that it could be another 2003 or 2008!
Notice how the 2001-2006-2011 five year period are the year we have improved as a team with ups & downs during the season, but make expectations for the next season!
2002-2007-2012 are the years we are capable of winning a national championship, and the season turns out to be one of the greatest seasons in UGA history, but one or two losses that ruined our season or blew out our national title hopes
2003-2008-possibly 2013 are the years when we’ve still had talent left on the team, but our defense starts to slack off and give up tons of points and our “could’ve been season” turns out to be a dangerous nightmare! We still finish the season out strong though, and still proud!
My-Guy
January 5th, 2013
11:34 am
Read This WHOLE Statement!
Let’s recap Georgia’s 2008 losses of the season, we broadcasted Sanford Stadium on ESPN for the blackout game against Alabama, it turned out to be a huge embarrassment, we were thinking it was the 2007 Alabama team, but they shocked the world and gave us revenge in 2008 because of the 2007 overtime win in Tuscaloosa (26-23), they payed us back in Athens with a 31-0 halftime lead, our game plan for the 2nd half worked pretty well, but it was too late, they finished 41-30. Florida definitely gave us revenge as well because they knew what we did to them in 2007; their players prepared all offseason long for us, and were quiet during the Georgia-Florida 2008 hate week ready to surprise us! We missed trillions of opportunities in the first half of that game, if we would’ve used those opportunities against Florida in 2008, the momentum would’ve been ours, but who knows what could’ve happened afterwards! It ended with a devastating 49-10 loss which took us out of the national championship, again…. like 2002 & 2005, when Florida upset us those years. Now I bet nobody thought of this, we do lead GT in the series 62-40-5, however, you want to know what’s funny, GT still has the longest winning streak against us for 8 years (1949-1956), from 2001-2007 we defeated GT for 7 years straight, but in 2008, we were so close, one year away, but we had to start over the streak, the GT players introduced their triple option offense & were so motivated and MADE SURE we wouldn’t tie their 8 year winning streak in the series, they knew that! It was so simple, all we had to do was beat GT in 2008 then we could’ve possibly had the longest winning streak against GT right now (12 years), but no, it started over in 2009, same issue with (1991-1997), but blew it in 1998 against tech, right now we have a 4 year streak but we have to beat GT again from 2013-2015 to get our streak back in business for a rematch in 2016 & who knows how good GT could be by then! Florida & GT out scored 30+ unanswered points in the second half against us in 2008!
So with our defense building next year, including all the front seven and secondarys, it could be another high scoring fest season again like 2008, trying to get stops against tougher senior offensive teams and relying on our offense to help us win games with that tough schedule next year! SYKE…. I DON’T BELIEVE THIS CRAP, 2013 the BULLDAWGS WILL STEP IT UP WITH NEW HUNGRY DEFENSIVE PLAYERS, AARON MURRAY WILL RETURN AND WE WILL SHOCK THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL WORLD! 14-0 season coming right up! Don’t worry guys, Alec Ogletree and Jarvis Jones made the best decision, it’s time for them to go & help their families! Our new defense/backups will step it up and get the experience they need!
Lagdawg
January 5th, 2013
11:42 am
Good for JJ. He showed a lot of class and determination while he was here. Now it is time for the young pups to step up and do better. Also, BTW, I don’t think anybody on the AJC staff is reporting on the Dawgs today, but there has been a hire as the DL Coach. He was actually hired Friday night. As ususal the AJC is behind once again. We might get this story by Monday.
UGADawg97
January 5th, 2013
12:26 pm
Good riddance, no loyalty. Take the money and run…typical.
Jarvis Jones gives Muschamp nightmares
January 5th, 2013
12:44 pm
Good luck, JJ! Thank you for one heck of a career as a Bulldog! You made Bulldog Nation proud and were a big reason for the turnaround of the past two seasons. I can’t say I blame you when you aren’t going to get a higher draft status than that. Go dawgs! Muschamp must be smiling out there somewhere…
Jarvis Jones gives Muschamp nightmares
January 5th, 2013
12:46 pm
Jarvis came back once when he could have bailed on us after one full season starting and he did not. I’m disappointed, but I couldn’t blame him after what he’s gone through with his family. Thanks for being a DGD, JJ!!
UGADawg97
January 5th, 2013
12:47 pm
And the most he won was a share of the SEC East. Lost potential and opportunities. Sad, window closed.
dawg52
January 5th, 2013
2:00 pm
Normally, I’d be against an underclassman leaving for the pros. However, Jarvis Jones’ case is unique. HE’S READY…Jones has been a model rep for the university since he arrived. No trouble involving on or off field issues, very coachable, and plays every down with passion….A TRUE DAWG FOREVER. Represented himself, UGA, state, and family like it should be….Good luck at the next level JJ!!!!!!
Red Stick
January 5th, 2013
2:08 pm
He has to be one of the best players of all time in Athens. Guys like that are tough to replace. We certainly have more than our share leaving early.
Geaux Tigers
Go SEC
78Dawg
January 5th, 2013
2:14 pm
I just hope he doesn’t go to the NFC South…especially the caints…………
Return to Glory
January 5th, 2013
4:20 pm
Jarvis thanks for the effort and great plays. Good luck and go get them in the NFL.
mgdawg
January 5th, 2013
8:03 pm
Jarvis Jones has been a DGD. Really wish UGA would’ve had him from the start. He was a great player who also kept his nose clean, UGA doesn’t have many of those.
Rick in Warner Robins
January 5th, 2013
8:04 pm
Good, I’m tired of hearing about him. If anyone selects him, he’ll only be good practice team player.
graphite
January 5th, 2013
8:30 pm
Sure would have been nice to see him play against Texas A&M.
Dr. John Trotter
January 5th, 2013
8:49 pm
Jarvis Jones is in the Pantheon of Dogs to always be remembered. In my book, he will always be among my favorites, and I have been following the Dogs for nearly 40 years. Not in any particular order, I easily and fondly remember (though some were before my time) Jarvis Jones, Herschel Walker, Jake Scott, Bill Stanfill, Ben Zambiasi, Richard Tardits, D. J. Shockley, Rodney Hampton, Fran Tarkenton, Charley Trippi, Frankie Sinkwich, Moonpie Wilson, Cowboy Parrish, Bill Krug, Scott Woerner, Clarence Kay, Buck Belue, Randy McMichael, Hines Ward, Terry Hoage, Richard Seymour, Richard Samuel, IV, Wayne Johnson, and Charley Dean, just to name a few. Not all were All Americans, but they were some of my favorites. I also like the much maligned Jasper Sanks.
Good luck, Jarvis! You are truly a star among stars! Keep the faith and stay positive! You have overcome a lot already and have prevailed!
kingdaddy
January 5th, 2013
10:34 pm
LOL, Thankyou Jarvis. We will always think you were,one of the best. Hate to see you go, but your “victims” are HAPPY you are pulling out. Good luck in the NFL and thanks for the memories…
Woodstock Dawg
January 5th, 2013
10:54 pm
I wish he would stay, but this opportunity only comes around once. I’ll look forward to buying my first NFL jersey.
SatillaDawg
January 5th, 2013
10:57 pm
Good luck, Jarvis, and God speed!
Thanks for your humility, hard work, dedication and innumerable, incredible feats on the gridiron.
There will always be a special place for you in the hearts of Bulldogs everywhere.
You’re a winner, and best of luck in all your future endeavors.
Three cheers for a DGD!
Steve Spurrier
January 5th, 2013
11:05 pm
Um… there is a new verb called “Clowneyed.” It means you got nailed so bad that you fumbled the ball and the guy that hit you picks the ball up with one hand and starts running. It’s named after Jadeveon Clowney. It happened against Michigan, the game everyone was watching on the January 1st.
For the life of me, I can’t seem to find that new catchy verb called being “Jarvised…” or “Jonesed…”
Doesn’t exist. So someone you guys are worshiping, isn’t even noticed on the national stage. Not like my boy…
http://www.postandcourier.com/storyimage/CP/20121010/PC20/121019960/AR/0/AR-121019960.jpg&q=100&maxh=300
SouthernGent
January 6th, 2013
8:20 am
Great player with a great heart. Wish him nothing but the best!
I am also surprised that no idjit tech fans or posters with 17 word names screwed up the first page of this blog. Go DAWGS!
papadawg
January 6th, 2013
8:28 am
Good move. I just hope you rubbed off on the younger players. Too bad the Falcons don’t have a chance to draft you
Armyrangerdawg
January 6th, 2013
8:39 am
DGD.. The “RIGHT” way… EVERYTIME!!!! You showed my 16 year old Broowood Bronco how to be humble/respectful/coachable while always G. A. T .A.!!!!!!! God luck,sir!!!
let the big dawg eat
January 6th, 2013
8:43 am
Hines Ward !!!!! Hines Ward !!!!,Hines Ward !!!!
Buckeye who lives aming
January 6th, 2013
8:46 am
Bankrupt at 30
The Tide is Rolling and Nothing can stop it
January 6th, 2013
10:22 am
Why are you surprised? He was all about “getting his” anyway. Great at running down quarterbacks, but couldn’t handle a team running right at him.
Story of your sad program…
Jborodawg
January 6th, 2013
12:32 pm
Why is there nothing in the AJC about Chris Wilson being hired?
Barnes
January 6th, 2013
1:31 pm
Adios and good riddance to Jones. There’ll be one less worthless punk in Athens, and one more overpaid millionaire thug in the NFL.
James in Amelia Island , Florida
January 6th, 2013
2:01 pm
Jarvis, good luck young man. You represented UGA very well! Thank you for all your hard work and leadership both on the field and off. UGA Fans truly wish you well in the NFL.
Go Dawgs
Obomaisajoke
January 6th, 2013
3:13 pm
Why did he leave USC ? What will be his salary be vs. Ga.?
Jacket Man
January 6th, 2013
8:09 pm
And Aaron Murray has just announced he’s returning next season…
Jacket Man
January 6th, 2013
8:10 pm
At least to some insiders…
Basspro2150
January 7th, 2013
10:01 am
Jarvis you will be missed but cna’t blame you. Why chance an injury without the money. Thanks for the excitement in each and every game. Loved to watch you play. Go Dawgs.
Basspro2150
January 7th, 2013
10:05 am
Well Barnes guess you don’t keep up with UGA. I don’t believe that Jarvis got into any trouble at UGA. Here’s to Jarvis, wishing you the very best in the NFL.
Dawgingatorville
January 7th, 2013
10:51 am
Best to Jarvis, He will be impossible to replace.
larry ledbetter
January 9th, 2013
9:34 pm
jarvis you are without a doubt a game changer. you desire and focus were amazing. you make all georgia fans proud but more than that you make moms and dads proud for the example you set for all young people to emulate. God speed young man and stay humble.