Quick Hits

The Oliver Twist

Georgia cornerback Paul Oliver has been declared academically ineligible for 2007, what would have been his senior year. I feel badly for him, but this is of his doing. He probably knows it and he’s moving on. I think I’m the only one who is concerned about this. I feel like the bottom has fallen out, but no one else seems to have the same concern. I guess we’ll find out quickly just how good these young guys are

Logan’s Run Delayed

All incoming freshmen reported to campus awhile back. That is, all of them except for Logan Gray who has mono. He will report in a couple of weeks. There hasn’t been much said about Gray, but I will be watching him closely. Mainly, because he is the likely heir apparent to Stafford (unless Matt goes pro early and Joe Cox takes over his last year). I know it’s premature to think about life after Stafford since he’s just getting started, but that day will come soon. Also, safety John Knox is probably headed to Hargrave Military this year. And Vance Cuff is disputing some grades. It’s just the man keeping him down.

The Pre Commitments

After offensive lineman Jonathan Owens last Friday, the Dawgs have 14 commitments for 2008. At this rate, we should have a full class by the Oklahoma State game. And truth be told, I’m disappointed we don’t have anyone lined up for 2009 yet. All joking aside, I don’t follow recruiting for one simple reason – none of it matters until they sign in February.

Hebron It On Himself

There is a rumor going around that linebacker Akeem Hebron is going to transfer to West Virginia. Hebron was suspended for the year because of his two alcohol related arrests, and was transferring to Georgia Military. The plan was that he would play there for a year, then transfer back to Georgia for the 2008 season. If you’re asking yourself whether or not you’ve seen this movie before, you have. There was Odell Thurman, who did make it back (but sure didn’t learn much), and Josh Johnson, who did not.

At issue is his eligibility. If he transfers to a D1 school, he would have to sit out for a year. If he goes to GMC for a year, he can go wherever he likes when he comes back. So it seems to me he has quite some time before he has to make that decision. I really hope he does come back, but until then, it could be good for recruiting.

Thy Rod and Thy Stafford

I’m not sure what Dawg fans are more upset about – the fact that Matthew Stafford allowed himself to be photographed holding up a keg (so soon after Hebron’s arrests), the fact that he was bumping uglies with a Bama girl, or that he dresses terrible for a hippie. Either way, all this stuff will only further his legend and enhance his mythical status. My only problem with the whole thing was those God-awful beads. Egad.

Chandler Bing & Col Henry Blake

I’m not disappointed that starting TE Trip Chandler and back up QB Blake Barnes were busted for drinking. I’m mostly just disappointed that those guys are so freakin STUPID. Listen, you’re not going to stop college kids from drinking (besides, Barnes is 21), but enough of a big deal has been made of it that you really shouldn’t go walking down the street with a tall cool one. I mean, really, is there nothing else to do in Athens?