Georgia Still in it for Jacobs?

You'd have to think so based on the counsel that Coach Reddick has been giving his star player.

An early decision would obviously benefit Clemson, since it is the last school that Jacobs visited. However, if Jacobs waits a while, carefully considers playing time, coaching, opportunity to be supported by family, and an academic environment that supports his interest in sports medicine, then Georgia definitely holds its own. In fact, I would go beyond that and say that UGA is far and away the best choice.

Coach Reddick is a solid guy and whatever decision that he and Jacobs reach together (scroll down some in the attached article) hopefully will be the best long term for Nick.

Wise Counsel

Go Dawgs!

Favors to Stick with Tech

No surprise in this article. As such, I'll talk about one potential strategy that could bag Favors, and my thoughts about the idea.

The only way that UGA would have to bag Favors would be for UGA coach, Mark Fox, to call Coach Michael Reddick up and offer him an assistant coaching position. Now, that might be a smart move, but not for the reason of recruiting Derrick Favors.

Coach Reddick is a high quality guy, and has done a fantastic job of developing Favors. Assuming Coach Herrmann is not retained, Reddick could assume his role of being the designated "big man's" coach. Reddick might also be a fantastic recruiter.

However, offering Coach Reddick the job, solely to bag Derrick Favors would not be against the rules, as I understand them, but it would be a poor showing ethically for a new coach. That's my take on it.

Well, the announcement has come out.

Derrick Favors will make his college choice today.

So, I'll make my own announcement. I'm calling Favors to Tech.

It's where I've been expecting him to go for months now. I didn't want to post my inclination on this forum or on any message board, because I didn't want anyone else to read my comments and possibly be influenced.

For that same reason, I was reluctant earlier this week to post the video of Favors playing against McEachern. Since this Blog is about Georgia basketball, and not Tech, I felt it might be a tough pill to swallow, if even for no one else but me, if I talked too much about Favors, only to see him sign with UGA's rival.

I am posting my comments now, because Favors said that he has made up his mind.

If I am correct and Favors announces his commitment to Tech, then you have to tip your hat to the other guys. We gave it our best shot within the rules.

And we had our chances. Could have really pushed for Mfon Udofia. Should have beaten Tech at their place this year. Might not have changed things, but when we lost the lead at Tech in the second half, we lost our biggest opportunity to state our case in front of Favors that Felton is the better coach.

One guy on the Rivals message board mentioned that after the Tech game, Favors was down with Udofia and others behind the Tech bench, trading high-fives with the guys. If true, and I have no reason to doubt the account, then Favors' emotions are with Tech. He wants them to win, and next year, he'll be helping.

Either way, whether Georgia or Georgia Tech (doubt that it would be N.C. State), congratulations to Favors. Great kid. Got his head on straight. The same to Coach Reddick for handling the situation with class.

As much as I dislike the phrase, the fact is that as of today Hewitt's seat will be a lot cooler, and Felton's a lot hotter.

Great Story on Coach Reddick and Favors.

These guys are classy. Both Coach Reddick and his star player.

Love the story on Derrick Favors' reaction after the loss.

Favors would fit well with what Coach Felton is trying to do with young men in his program. Just don't know if we can get him.

Loss to Indiana Squad

A Little More on Favors

including N.C. State's interest in him and his work on fundamentals.

I don't like N.C. State having repeated success recruiting in Georgia. Doesn't bode well for the future.

At any rate, Lowe's team is among the schools that Favors will visit. I guess they might feel that the state of Georgia owes them one for 'Nique. Since they got Richard Howell and Lorenzo Brown, that's all the repayment they should get for the next 6 or 7 classes.

It was good to read the remarks of Coach Michael Reddick. Sounds like a very solid guy. I understand that he played internationally at one point, and that as a former pro at the center position, he works very well on teaching big guys.

Coach Reddick made the comparison that I did during the last day or two. Favors reminds him of Tim Duncan. Reddick also mentioned Kevin Garnett. Hadn't thought about Garnett, but Garnett might be an even better comparison than Duncan.

I'd love to get Favors. He's the kind of recruit that we need. Head on straight. Great player. If he comes in and teams up with Howard Thompkins, UGA would have very, very exciting games.

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