Channing Tindall Commits to Georgia (Relevant to Otis Reese)
Georgia just received a commitment from Channing Tindall - a 4* OLB (#91 overall and #5 OLB) from South Carolina. This is big news to Michigan fans because he plays the same position (OLB) as Otis Reese and convential wisdom is that if UGA took Tindall than there may not be room for Reese. That coupled with Pruitt and the LB coach going to TN and Reese sporting U-M gear in recent tweets could all be positive signs for the good guys.
https://247sports.com/player/channing-tindall-92060
December 20th, 2017 at 9:36 PM ^
Saw Emory Jones committed to Florida over OSU today. Georgia took over the # 1 class. I'm sure they are completely clean. /s
December 20th, 2017 at 9:39 PM ^
December 20th, 2017 at 9:41 PM ^
Now that they have a Saban crony running things, Georgia is 100% dirty
December 20th, 2017 at 9:53 PM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 8:36 AM ^
"C’mon Yolanda, what’s Fonzie like?"
December 21st, 2017 at 2:45 PM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 2:00 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 5:48 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 8:17 AM ^
Georgia has it all, really.
Their performance over the last couple of decades versus their potential has been nothing short of criminal.
December 21st, 2017 at 8:36 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 12:16 PM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 11:40 AM ^
It is definitely annoying to hear whining about every lost recruit, but lets not pretend that UGA isn't dirtier than most other programs. When Kirby took over, he influenced law makers to restrict FOIA requests into the athletic program. The Lieutenant Governor literally said after the law was changed that he hoped that it would help bring a National Championship.
December 21st, 2017 at 9:23 AM ^
Everyone cheats but Michigan excuse again, weeeeeeeeeee.
December 21st, 2017 at 9:58 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 10:12 AM ^
December 20th, 2017 at 9:44 PM ^
Georgia is the #1 underperforming program of the last 25 years. About time they step it up
December 20th, 2017 at 9:48 PM ^
Great! We can't even be #1 at that anymore.
/s?
December 21st, 2017 at 6:31 AM ^
I laughed...and then I cried.
December 20th, 2017 at 9:48 PM ^
two wins away from handing us that title, so maybe we shouldn't throw stones in glass houses...
December 20th, 2017 at 10:02 PM ^
They had the # 3 class last year after doing nothing forever.
December 20th, 2017 at 11:23 PM ^
is a testimony to Mark Richt. It's obvious he had some great in-state talent there and he also let the same get away. Without doing any research, I'm guessing he hit around .750 but refused to do that which could have hurt the university for years, if he had participated and been caught. Yes, it cost him his job, but as happens some time with good people and people that can actually coach, he was hired by his alma mater, in large measure due to his refusal to play football, SEC rules apply.
The first year, as we recall, we lost one of the top OTs in the nation, after being in the lead throughout the recruiting cycle and no public proclomation that he felt Athens would better prepare him for the NFL, and if that didn't work out, well it would be difficult to find a degree carrying more weight than that which UGA carried. That's just one example, but still fresh in my mind. Year II: co-favorites to win the whole damn shouting match.
True that in past six, seven years GA has officially replaced OH as number 4 and sets behind FL, TX and CA as the premer states for h.s. talent. But where Richt refused to get in bidding wars with other conference members for the top players in is state, Kirby shows no such reluctance and is not hesitant in spreading the love around if we can use Isaiah Wilson as an example of his willingness to venture outside of area to procure top notch product. Take a brief look around te area. Do it right, you'll have a Clemson, a GA, and although not SEC but Still
Equally Corrupt, Clemson is doing fine as will GA, where lessons were learned well. Not so much in the state of MS,
So yeah, GA fans will be happy and if they should never get caught, they'll convince themselves they made the right call. I am normally not one to call on a AL or LSU - just have it about as close to perfection as possible- but when GA makes such strides when they terminate one of the best coaches (also one of the cleanest) in the game, i'm happy for Richt, knowing he can win at his own pace without pressure, but at the same time i'm not about to say GA made a great hire unless we're at the point where Wins have become so damn important that even when its obvious how those extra 2 per year showed up in the correct side of the ledger. We're going to crash the party just because Harbaugh knows how to build someting lasting and correct.f And no, I'm not one of those 'wait til next season" fans either. It'll be year three with a hurried four. Pieces are in places. We're ready to go and it won't be due to a GA or Clemson like 'turn around." He just belongs to that group that is willing to outwork everyone else.
December 21st, 2017 at 1:54 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 6:40 AM ^
*I've* been to Athens. (Aside: I need to get back to that college town list.) It's a very nice place for its weight class. I still think something shady went on with Wilson last year.
December 21st, 2017 at 11:06 PM ^
cops that arrest for like a gram of weed, its awesome.
December 21st, 2017 at 2:36 AM ^
I think what you've written probably has some weight, but Georgia is also in the playoffs, and that has to be a nice selling point.
December 21st, 2017 at 8:18 AM ^
UCLA also.
December 21st, 2017 at 12:25 AM ^
I'm sure there is some minor dirt there, but Georgia is one of the few places where its hard to be a bad team just because there is so much talent instate/in the the area. Plus their only instate competition is triple-option Georgia Tech. I'm pretty sure even Brady Hoke could have that team winning 9 games a year consistently.
December 21st, 2017 at 7:58 AM ^
They may, but it certainly seems as though Smart has them recruiting at a much higher level than they did under Richt. Something has clearly changed, it's just a matter of is it within the rules.
The conversation about Harbaugh being a thorn in Smart's side doesn't seem so relevant. It seems more like Smart is going to be a thorn in everyone else's side, Harbaugh, Saban, et. al included.
December 21st, 2017 at 1:08 PM ^
Oh really?! Then why'd they go and poach our NY OT with some shady offer???
Hmmmmm?!?!
December 21st, 2017 at 1:44 PM ^
had told Michigan's staff he was coming two days before he suddenly changed his mind and committed to Georgia last year. I guess kids can change their minds and leave a staff that they had a long time relationship for one that just recently started recruiting them without any extra incentives.
December 20th, 2017 at 9:58 PM ^
I don't know if they are dirty or not, but the clean-ish UGA under Mark Richt left when they pulled in Smart. From what he pushed regarding FOIA requests and the fact that former Alabama coaches aren't necessarily known for their top-flight morality, I certainly wouldn't assume the best for them.
December 21st, 2017 at 7:39 AM ^
The law will give all athletic departments in Georgia – not schools, just the athletic departments – 90 days to initially respond to any open records requests. The soon-to-be-former period was three days.
December 20th, 2017 at 10:30 PM ^
They have a ton of instate talent, just won the SEC, are in the playoffs and still have that new coach smell. I don't have a hard time believing they can put together the #1 class without being dirty, or at least no more dirty than any other team.
December 21st, 2017 at 7:00 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 11:27 AM ^
for Michigan to recruit if we had just beaten Iowa or the homer refs in the Game last year ...
December 20th, 2017 at 9:41 PM ^
Pretty sure they will make room for Reese regardless, but it would be nice if he stuck with us. I doubt he does though.
December 20th, 2017 at 9:46 PM ^
Steve Lorenz thought that if you put a gun to his head that Reese would stick with Michigan. He'd be closer to seeing the field at Michigan.
December 20th, 2017 at 9:49 PM ^
Pretty sure that if you stick a gun to someone's head, they'll generally do what you want them to do, so I'm not sure how informative Steve's musings on the subject are.
December 20th, 2017 at 9:52 PM ^
So which brave MGoSoul is gonna volunteer to stick a gun to Reese's head?
December 20th, 2017 at 10:13 PM ^
December 20th, 2017 at 9:58 PM ^
Is he really closer to seeing the field at Michigan? We have Bush already at locked in at one spot, three very talented guys that redshirted this year in Jordan Anthony, Drew Singleton and Josh Ross. Noah Furbush has acquitted himself very well and Hudson has the Viper locked down.
Not saying Reese wouldn't be able to see the field at all, but it's not like he could come in day 1 and be a major contributor. The likely path would be special teams his first year, like Bush and Hudson before him, but he could get that at UGA too.
December 20th, 2017 at 10:05 PM ^
He could be a safety here too. I'm not sure if he's slotted for the viper or what but we don't have much depth behind Metellus and Kinnel and those two players struggled at various points this year.
December 21st, 2017 at 1:55 AM ^
December 20th, 2017 at 10:12 PM ^
...should play over another, BUT...are we really suggesting (with a straight face) that Reese would struggle to see the field because of Furbush. Again, completely understand why Coach Harbaugh doesn't like to compare, because you end up in this situation...but Furbush is not blocking Reese's path to the field on defense. Go BLUE!
December 20th, 2017 at 10:33 PM ^
Reese is probably a VIper, so it's Hudson blocking his playing time, not Furbush. I wouldn't be surprised to see Furbush lose some time next year to Uche.
December 21st, 2017 at 2:01 AM ^
December 21st, 2017 at 11:01 AM ^
Would Reese take over his role in the 3-3-5? It doesn't seem at all likely to me.
December 21st, 2017 at 10:57 AM ^
depth chart at viper off the bat. Our depth chart at viper and LB is Bush, Hudson (who will be here 1 or 2 years more) a 5th yr sr and players who mostly haven't seen the field.
If he's good enough, he's not far from seeing the field here. He's also a top priority for our class. He won't be a guy who we're making room for behind another player in his class we like better.