Recruiting . . .Sound Off

Jun. 13
James Vaughters, ILB
Tucker, GA
Tucker H.S.
Scouts Grade: 81
ESPNU150 Rank: 42
Position Rank: 2
ESPNU 150 linebacker James Vaughters to announce on Thursday
Rated No. 2 among the nation's inside linebackers, James Vaughters of Tucker, Ga., plans to make his Class of 2011 decision public on Thursday (June 17) between Alabama, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Ohio State and Stanford

would be big - help toward the \"dream team\"

:30 pm June 12, 2010, by Michael Carvell
BREAKING NEWS: Will UGA’s Mark Richt add another “Dream Team” member? Tucker LB to announce between UGA and Georgia Tech, three others (Click here)
Former AJC Super 11 member Jarvis Jones, who was granted a scholarship release from Southern Cal coach Lane Kiffin, will transfer to UGA or Florida State.

The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Jones will make recruiting trips to both schools within the next few weeks and likely decide by the end of the month, according to his high school coach.
Jones was one of the nation’s top linebacker prospects out of Carver-Columbus High, signing with USC over UGA, Florida, and LSU in February 2009. Last season, Jones was a reserve linebacker for Southern Cal last year as a freshman, registering 13 total tackles in 8 games. He suffered a neck sprain against Oregon and missed the final five games. He was not cleared by doctors to participate in Southern Cal’s spring practices under Kiffin.
How is the neck? Will Jones be given medical clearance to return to football? Carver coach Dell McGee said Jones was examined by several independent physicians, who determined that Jones could play again.
“He sought other opinions from other doctors,” McGee said. “Those other doctors said they would clear him if they were the active team doctor.”
McGee also confirmed to the AJC that both UGA and Florida State’s medical staff will examine Jones’ neck as part of a routine physical during his recruiting trips. Jones will also file a petition with the NCAA to play in the 2010 season.
Carver is a popular stop with college recruiters, as a pair of rising seniors — tailback Isaiah Crowell and defensive tackle Gabriel Wright — are also considered among the nation’s best at their respective positions. If UGA or FSU lands Jones, would it help either school with Crowell, Wright and other Carver players?

Could JJ be the start of a Carver \"package deal' for UGA or FSU? (AJC)
“I think all of those kids making those decisions are doing it because it’s a good fit for them … it’s not because any players are there,” McGee said. “Now I’m not saying that won’t happen. But I think the biggest thing before any kid makes a commitment is how he and his family feel about the school they are choosing.”
What is the latest on Crowell and Wright? McGee said both visited Auburn on Thursday, along with other Carver players.
Jones kept the nation’s until suspense on signing day of his senior year. Will Crowell and Wright do the same? Wait until February to reveal their college choice? “Right now, there’s a possibility they could do it at one of the [December] all-star games or signing day, they just don’t know right now,” McGee said. “They could do it tomorrow or wait until signing day. That’s up to them on when they want to make their decisions.”
One last note on JJ: He left Southern Cal before the football program was pounded by NCAA sanctions on Thursday. A major factor in Jones signing with USC was the presence of Trojans linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. , who left with Pete Carroll for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks in January.

From AJC

RabunDog my gut feeling here is that Jones will go to FSU. He had a chance from the beginning to attend UGA and declined. Must have been something in or around Athens did not agree with him. Not sure that he was offered by FSU first time around. Don't remember, will check that out.

Went to the Left Coast and had some problems with a neck injury. Other problem was a coach who ran a program that filled Bush's pockets with gold, makes one wonder why coach is so disgusted with the NCAA and the penalties imposed. Flew the coop and went to Seattle. Prediction here, won't last, he will leave like he did when at New England, tail between his legs.

Free Shoes University (at one time) might be the best place for someone who is looking for more than a college education. Not saying that would be the reason Jones would choose FSU. Coach Richt is not going to stoop to or participate in a program like USC(now) or FSU(then). Yes, I know that CMR was coaching at FSU when this happened, maybe it says a lot for his character that he left.

If he signs on with UGA it would be because the coaches believe that he will help our program. As far as some of the talk about the young men in Columbus now that we are pursuing . . . if Jones going to FSU or some other program effects their decision, they are not the \"free thinkers\" that a quality school like UGA want or need.

Too damn much drama being created by these high school coaches and players these days. Does not sit well with me. This is what happens folks when you become an \"Old Fart\". Old Fart with principles I might add. Earn your damn keep.

Go Dawgs!! Stay on course, many good signs coming out of Athens these days. Stay true to yourselves and the University. There will never, ever be a lack of very talented football players that will attend UGA if the coaching is in place. I believe the coaching is in place for the most part.

So True Buc, I believe also Coaching is the key to any successful team. You MUST have Great Coaching and then the rest will fall into place. GO DAWGSSSSS!!!!!

Thanks Buc

Great insight

Thanks for the info

Sounds like we might be better off without this guy

Lots of folks were hoping we would pick this young man up, including me. Appears that we came in second.

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