Clover, I dont think Kyle Allen starts. Kenny Hill is a Manziel clone. i've seen him perform when he was a SLCarroll. How good is it at A&M these days, they get Kenny Hill who's SL Carroll HS teams won 3 of 4 state championships during his 4 yrs starting. Then they ink Kyler Murray who has won the last 2 state championships at Allen HS. These two schools have won like 8 of the last 10 championship. And Kenny is only keeping that seat warm as Murray is a baller just like his ol man who I played against here locally when he was at North Dallas. He was a straight up 2 sport (Baseball/football) stud and the apple did not fall far from the tree. That had to be the worst kept secret as there was no way Murray was not going to sign in Aggie land.
WinOne, that is what the thought was going into this year around Aggieland. Kenny Hill was going to be the starter and Kyle Allen would redshirt. From what I have heard Allen has been impressing and has already learned the playbook. Allen sounds like he has a really high football IQ. There seems to be a true battle going on for the QB spot.
Recruiting under Sumlin has exploded, on both sides of the ball.
Clover, I heard the SEC network is going all out for the game. There was an article I read that talked about how the SEC network wanted to show everyone what they were capable of producing.
Recruiting under Sumlin has exploded, on both sides of the ball.
Clover, I heard the SEC network is going all out for the game. There was an article I read that talked about how the SEC network wanted to show everyone what they were capable of producing.
SEC/Big Five/NCAA
The Southeastern Conference sent a strong message to the NCAA on Friday. Provide the Big Five some autonomy or they'll form their own division. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said if the Big Five conferences, which include the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and Pac 12, don't get the flexibility needed to created their own bylaws, the next step would be to move to "Division IV." Moving to Division IV would keep the Big Five under the NCAA umbrella while granting college football's biggest money makers the kind of power to better take care of student-athletes. The SEC, for example, would like to pay full cost of college attendance, provide long term medical coverage and offer incentives to kids who return to school and complete degrees. Smaller Division I schools likely can't afford the changes the major conferences are seeking. And while D-II and D-III have their own rules, forming a D-IV would seemingly create a wider divide between the Big Five and other smaller schools. The SEC wants the NCAA steering committee to adopt its proposal for the voting threshold, which would allow the Big Five to pass legislation with more ease. The NCAA board of directors will vote on the steering committee's proposal in August. Currently, the NCAA proposal requires two-thirds vote of the 65 schools and 15 student representatives as well as four out of five conferences. The "squeeze" is on the NCAA...lets see what happens.
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SEC Revenue Sharing
Each SEC school will receive $20.9 million as the conference distributed a record-high $309.6 million for the fiscal year 2013-14. The SEC's total revenue distribution increased by $5.2 million from 2012-13 a share of $200,000 per school. The total does not include $1 million of academic enhancement payments directly from the NCAA and divided among the school or revenues schools receive from local media packages. Once the SEC Network launches in August, a new revenue stream will be opened.
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The Southeastern Conference sent a strong message to the NCAA on Friday. Provide the Big Five some autonomy or they'll form their own division. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said if the Big Five conferences, which include the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and Pac 12, don't get the flexibility needed to created their own bylaws, the next step would be to move to "Division IV." Moving to Division IV would keep the Big Five under the NCAA umbrella while granting college football's biggest money makers the kind of power to better take care of student-athletes. The SEC, for example, would like to pay full cost of college attendance, provide long term medical coverage and offer incentives to kids who return to school and complete degrees. Smaller Division I schools likely can't afford the changes the major conferences are seeking. And while D-II and D-III have their own rules, forming a D-IV would seemingly create a wider divide between the Big Five and other smaller schools. The SEC wants the NCAA steering committee to adopt its proposal for the voting threshold, which would allow the Big Five to pass legislation with more ease. The NCAA board of directors will vote on the steering committee's proposal in August. Currently, the NCAA proposal requires two-thirds vote of the 65 schools and 15 student representatives as well as four out of five conferences. The "squeeze" is on the NCAA...lets see what happens.
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Alabama
Nick Saban and staff may need to settle on a starting quarterback come fall, but have no such concerns who will be catching the ball during the 2014 season. Alabama's receivers are talented and deep led by junior Amari Cooper. Cooper is already one of the top performing receivers in Crimson Tide history. In two seasons he has accumulated 104 receptions for 1,736 yards and 15 touchdowns. This season should test him as a leader and reveal his true value as a playmaker with Alabama's quarterback position up in the air for the first time in several years. Cooper is the go to guy but he will be hard to double-team because there are plenty of other options, as seniors DeAndrew White and Christion Jones bring plenty of experience, and third-year sophomore Chris Black, appears poised for a breakout year after a series of injuries the past two seasons. Sophomore tight end O.J. Howard is a star in the making and will have a larger role in the passing game. Howard is 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds with excellent speed and hands. Brian Vogler (6-7, 262) is also a nice target but will be used mainly because of his blocking skills.
The quarterback situation is unsettled with no clear cut starter heading into the fall. The expected replacement for three year starter AJ McCarron appears to be Florida State transfer Jacob Coker from Mobile, Alabama. Coker never started a game at Florida State, but he received rave reviews from Seminoles coaches who said the competition between him and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston before the 2013 season was legitimate. Coker trained with a private quarterback coach while finishing up his studies at FSU and should be fully versed in new offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin's playbook by the fall. Coker (6-6, 235) has now enrolled at Alabama and will go through summer workouts with the rest of his new teammates. He will have two years of eligibility for the Tide.
Freshman to Watch: Tony Brown (6-0,193), a 5-star recruit from Texas, enrolled early and turned some heads with his speed and physical play during spring practice. Rated as one of the best defensive back prospects in the nation by Rivals, Brown is a physically imposing defensive back with elite speed, which he proved by running the fourth fastest 60-meter hurdles in Alabama school history during the spring. Brown could be the most talented defensive back on the Tide's roster right now. A player to watch!
Nick Saban and staff may need to settle on a starting quarterback come fall, but have no such concerns who will be catching the ball during the 2014 season. Alabama's receivers are talented and deep led by junior Amari Cooper. Cooper is already one of the top performing receivers in Crimson Tide history. In two seasons he has accumulated 104 receptions for 1,736 yards and 15 touchdowns. This season should test him as a leader and reveal his true value as a playmaker with Alabama's quarterback position up in the air for the first time in several years. Cooper is the go to guy but he will be hard to double-team because there are plenty of other options, as seniors DeAndrew White and Christion Jones bring plenty of experience, and third-year sophomore Chris Black, appears poised for a breakout year after a series of injuries the past two seasons. Sophomore tight end O.J. Howard is a star in the making and will have a larger role in the passing game. Howard is 6-foot-6 and 240 pounds with excellent speed and hands. Brian Vogler (6-7, 262) is also a nice target but will be used mainly because of his blocking skills.
The quarterback situation is unsettled with no clear cut starter heading into the fall. The expected replacement for three year starter AJ McCarron appears to be Florida State transfer Jacob Coker from Mobile, Alabama. Coker never started a game at Florida State, but he received rave reviews from Seminoles coaches who said the competition between him and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston before the 2013 season was legitimate. Coker trained with a private quarterback coach while finishing up his studies at FSU and should be fully versed in new offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin's playbook by the fall. Coker (6-6, 235) has now enrolled at Alabama and will go through summer workouts with the rest of his new teammates. He will have two years of eligibility for the Tide.
Freshman to Watch: Tony Brown (6-0,193), a 5-star recruit from Texas, enrolled early and turned some heads with his speed and physical play during spring practice. Rated as one of the best defensive back prospects in the nation by Rivals, Brown is a physically imposing defensive back with elite speed, which he proved by running the fourth fastest 60-meter hurdles in Alabama school history during the spring. Brown could be the most talented defensive back on the Tide's roster right now. A player to watch!
here's the shot across the bow i've been waiting for....
[h=5]SEC Seeking Autonomy Considers 'Division IV'[/h]
DESTIN, Fla. -- The Southeastern Conference sent a strong message to the NCAA on Friday: provide the Power Five some autonomy or they'll form their own division.SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said if the Power Five conferences -- which also include the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big 12, the Big Ten and the Pac-12 -- don't get the flexibility needed to create their own bylaws, the next step would be to move to "Division IV.""It's not something we want to do," Slive said on the final day of the SEC meetings. "We want the ability to have autonomy in areas that has a nexus to the well-being of student athletes. I am somewhat optimistic it will pass, but if it doesn't, our league would certainly want to move to a Division IV. My colleagues, I can't speak for anybody else, but I'd be surprised if they didn't feel the same way."
[h=5]SEC Seeking Autonomy Considers 'Division IV'[/h]
DESTIN, Fla. -- The Southeastern Conference sent a strong message to the NCAA on Friday: provide the Power Five some autonomy or they'll form their own division.SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said if the Power Five conferences -- which also include the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Big 12, the Big Ten and the Pac-12 -- don't get the flexibility needed to create their own bylaws, the next step would be to move to "Division IV.""It's not something we want to do," Slive said on the final day of the SEC meetings. "We want the ability to have autonomy in areas that has a nexus to the well-being of student athletes. I am somewhat optimistic it will pass, but if it doesn't, our league would certainly want to move to a Division IV. My colleagues, I can't speak for anybody else, but I'd be surprised if they didn't feel the same way."
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We hope everyone realizes we are moving into a new era and (Division IV) is the way to retain your collegiate model. It would be a disappointment and in my view a mistake not to adapt the model. This is a historic moment. If we don't seize the moment, we'll make a mistake.
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Moving to Division IV would keep the Power Five under the NCAA umbrella while granting college football's biggest money makers the kind of power to better take care of student-athletes. The SEC, for example, would like to pay full cost of college attendance, provide long-term medical coverage and offer incentives to kids who return to school and complete degrees.Smaller Division I schools likely can't afford the changes the major conferences are seeking. And while Division II and Division III have their own rules, forming a Division IV would seemingly create a wider divide between the Power Five and other smaller schools.Slive, however, said a potential move wouldn't disrupt championship formats, including the NCAA men's basketball tournament."I've been so optimistic that we're going to stay in Division I that we haven't sat down and tried to map it out," Slive said. "But we know that failure to create what we're trying to create would result in doing something different. How we would construct a Division IV? We haven't looked in that."We hope everyone realizes we are moving into a new era and this is the way to retain your collegiate model. It would be a disappointment, and in my view a mistake, not to adapt the model. This is a historic moment. If we don't seize the moment, we'll make a mistake."University of Florida President Bernie Machen wasn't nearly as confident about staying in Division I."We're in a squeeze here," Machen said. "There are now six lawsuits that name our conference in them that specifically have to do with the whole cost of attendance and stuff like that. We would like to make changes, but we can't because the NCAA doesn't allow us to. We're really caught between a rock and a hard play. We desperately would like some flexibility."Southern Mississippi athletic director Bill McGillis believes the major conferences will get that flexibility and that a Division IV won't be needed.He said more autonomy for the high-resource leagues is just "the reality of the situation" and that schools like Southern Miss in Conference USA agree with many of the proposed changes. McGillis expects schools from all Division I conferences will have a say in the process and will adjust to whatever is decided."I think the system will work and that the schools outside the high-resource five conferences that are committed to competing at a high level will still be able to do that," McGillis said.The SEC wants the NCAA steering committee to adopt its proposal for the voting threshold, which would allow the Big Five to pass legislation with more ease. The NCAA board of directors will vote on the steering committee's proposal in August.Currently, the NCAA requires a two-thirds vote of the 65 schools and 15 student representatives as well as four out of five conferences."What we fear is that nothing will change because the threshold is so high," Machen said. "We're asking them to lower the threshold, which we propose is 60 percent and three conferences. With three conferences out of five and 60 percent of the 65 and 15, you can make those kinds of changes."Still, Machen has his doubt it will pass."This is the NCAA we're dealing with," he said.And Machen envisions rough waters ahead if things don't change."The whole thing could go up in smoke if the lawsuits come down or with the unionization rule," he said. "So the whole intercollegiate model is at risk if we don't do something. If they don't want to do this, it seems to me it's incumbent upon them to come up with something else that will help us get out us this box."
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the P5 will get their way...either they will get a D4 division or their own set of rules....all they have to say to the ncaa is, if you dont do this we will take the basketball with us....and thats something the ncaa doesnt want done.
once they have their own division , i think it will be run like the nfl..
once they have their own division , i think it will be run like the nfl..
I've heard similar however, the same was being said about KHill last year. The caveat is he's got a years experience under his belt and the OC really like what Hill can do. He even went as far as saying that there were some things with this offense that Hill can do that Johnny was not as good doing. It should make for a really fun fall camp watching them operate the offense. I don't think the suspension will set Hill back and I think that may be where some of the talk was coming from.
With respect to Sumlin and recruiting, they are rolling right now. There aren't any kids right now in the state that won't listen to them. Everybody wants to be an Aggie and play in that offense.
That's very concerning though going into the season with a guy coming in that has not taken a meaningful snap in college. Also a QB that is having a crash course learning the offense. The final thought is the Lane Kiffen effect. Never showed much offensively. It'll be interesting to see how he meshes with Saban and Co.
Understood WinOne. Keep in mind Bama is a run first team and has along with Georgia the best group of running backs in the conference. As long as Saban is in control, Alabama will run to set up the pass, not the other way around. Coker will not be ask to carry the team passing plus he has three fairly easy games to start the season to get his head/feet grounded.
Coker was recruited heavily by Alabama as a senior in Mobile, Alabama. He actually chose FSU over Alabama. He played at the same high school AJ McCarron was from. Saban knows him well and you better believe he likes his potential or he would never have brought him in as a transfer.
You are right though, it will be interesting to see how he messes with his new coaches and teammates. I think he will be just fine and Bama will have them a solid starter for the next two years.
Coker was recruited heavily by Alabama as a senior in Mobile, Alabama. He actually chose FSU over Alabama. He played at the same high school AJ McCarron was from. Saban knows him well and you better believe he likes his potential or he would never have brought him in as a transfer.
You are right though, it will be interesting to see how he messes with his new coaches and teammates. I think he will be just fine and Bama will have them a solid starter for the next two years.
[h=1]A&M dismisses 2 defensive starters[/h]
Updated: June 3, 2014, 6:11 PM ET
By Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin announced Tuesday that starting linebacker Darian Claiborneand starting defensive tackle Isaiah Golden have been dismissed from the football team.
Claiborne and Golden, who both were expected to play key roles as sophomores this fall on the A&M defense after starting as true freshmen in 2013, were both involved in offseason arrests that led to suspensions from the team.
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Thomas Campbell/USA TODAY SportsDarian Claiborne, a starter as a freshman, was kicked off the Texas A&M team after being arrested twice since December. Defensive tackle Isaiah Golden, arrested on a marijuana charge, also was dismissed.
"These two individuals have failed to meet the high expectations and standards that we have for our football players and as representatives of this university," Sumlin said in a statement. "These two players have exhibited a pattern of behavior that we will not tolerate at Texas A&M."
Claiborne, 19, was arrested twice this offseason. The first came in December on charges of possession of fewer than two ounces and possession of a dangerous drug, which led to his suspension from the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. He was arrested again in February and charged with a noise violation while in a car with Golden, who was also arrested at that time on a marijuana possession charge.
After the February incident, both Claiborne and Golden were suspended for the entirety of Texas A&M's spring practice in March and April.
Golden, 19, withdrew from school in March but Sumlin said shortly thereafter that Golden was expected back in the summer and did not elaborate further on the situation.
Golden appeared in 11 games and started six for the Aggies last season. Claiborne, an All-SEC freshman team selection in 2013, started nine games and appeared in 12 contests.
Claiborne appeared in 12 games, finished with 89 tackles and also was an All-SEC freshman team selection last season. He started nine games last season.
Updated: June 3, 2014, 6:11 PM ET
By Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin announced Tuesday that starting linebacker Darian Claiborneand starting defensive tackle Isaiah Golden have been dismissed from the football team.
Claiborne and Golden, who both were expected to play key roles as sophomores this fall on the A&M defense after starting as true freshmen in 2013, were both involved in offseason arrests that led to suspensions from the team.
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Thomas Campbell/USA TODAY SportsDarian Claiborne, a starter as a freshman, was kicked off the Texas A&M team after being arrested twice since December. Defensive tackle Isaiah Golden, arrested on a marijuana charge, also was dismissed."These two individuals have failed to meet the high expectations and standards that we have for our football players and as representatives of this university," Sumlin said in a statement. "These two players have exhibited a pattern of behavior that we will not tolerate at Texas A&M."
Claiborne, 19, was arrested twice this offseason. The first came in December on charges of possession of fewer than two ounces and possession of a dangerous drug, which led to his suspension from the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. He was arrested again in February and charged with a noise violation while in a car with Golden, who was also arrested at that time on a marijuana possession charge.
After the February incident, both Claiborne and Golden were suspended for the entirety of Texas A&M's spring practice in March and April.
Golden, 19, withdrew from school in March but Sumlin said shortly thereafter that Golden was expected back in the summer and did not elaborate further on the situation.
Golden appeared in 11 games and started six for the Aggies last season. Claiborne, an All-SEC freshman team selection in 2013, started nine games and appeared in 12 contests.
Claiborne appeared in 12 games, finished with 89 tackles and also was an All-SEC freshman team selection last season. He started nine games last season.
Junior College Transfers
The number of players who move from the JUCO ranks to the SEC seems to be growing each season. While mining the plum juco prospects last year, Auburn picked off a quarterback who propelled the Tigers to the BCS National Championship Game for the second time in four years. Last season, it was Nick Marshall of Garden City Community College (Kansas), while in 2011 it was Cam Newton of Blinn College located in Texas. The SEC will have their share of top tier juco players again this season. Of the top 22 junior college players, twelve will be joining the conference this year.
Alabama
OL Dominick Jackson (6-7,320) - College of San Manten (California)
DL DJ Petway (6-3,275) - East Mississippi Junior College
Auburn
DL Davonte Lambert (6-3,270) Georgia Military College
WR O'haquille Williams (6-2,216) Mississippi Gulf Coast College
DB Derrick Moncrief (6-2,218) Mississippi Gulf Coast College
DB Joseph Turner (6-2,190) College of San Manteo (Calif)
Ole Miss
RB Akeem Judd (5-11,215) Georgia Military College
Georgia
DB Shattle Fenteng (6-2,185) Hutchinson College (Kansas)
Tennessee
OL Dontavius Blair (6-8,300) Garden City (Kansas)
WR Von Pearson (6-3,185) Feather River (California)
LB Chris Weatherd (6-4,230) Trinity Valley (Texas)
Texas A&M
OL Avery Gennesy (6-5,310) East Mississippi Community College
Most of these players will contribute early with some becoming starters.
The number of players who move from the JUCO ranks to the SEC seems to be growing each season. While mining the plum juco prospects last year, Auburn picked off a quarterback who propelled the Tigers to the BCS National Championship Game for the second time in four years. Last season, it was Nick Marshall of Garden City Community College (Kansas), while in 2011 it was Cam Newton of Blinn College located in Texas. The SEC will have their share of top tier juco players again this season. Of the top 22 junior college players, twelve will be joining the conference this year.
Alabama
OL Dominick Jackson (6-7,320) - College of San Manten (California)
DL DJ Petway (6-3,275) - East Mississippi Junior College
Auburn
DL Davonte Lambert (6-3,270) Georgia Military College
WR O'haquille Williams (6-2,216) Mississippi Gulf Coast College
DB Derrick Moncrief (6-2,218) Mississippi Gulf Coast College
DB Joseph Turner (6-2,190) College of San Manteo (Calif)
Ole Miss
RB Akeem Judd (5-11,215) Georgia Military College
Georgia
DB Shattle Fenteng (6-2,185) Hutchinson College (Kansas)
Tennessee
OL Dontavius Blair (6-8,300) Garden City (Kansas)
WR Von Pearson (6-3,185) Feather River (California)
LB Chris Weatherd (6-4,230) Trinity Valley (Texas)
Texas A&M
OL Avery Gennesy (6-5,310) East Mississippi Community College
Most of these players will contribute early with some becoming starters.
Being reported that QB Chad Kelly (dismissed from Clemson a month or two ago) visited Alabama this week. Most Bammer fans on the 247 boards and elsewhere, rightfully so, are scratching their heads over this one. This kid is a royal fuck up. No way in hell he will mesh well with Saban. He's an entitled spoiled little shit who, coincidentally, thinks he's an world-renowned rapper. First Kiffin, now Swag Kelly, if I was a Bammer I would be livid.
http://alabama.247sports.com/Bolt/Former-Clemson-QB-Chad-Kelly-visits-Alabama-28958378
http://alabama.247sports.com/Bolt/Former-Clemson-QB-Chad-Kelly-visits-Alabama-28958378
could just be a courtesy visit for the Tide to keep the doors open with EMCC, the JUCO titlists 70 miles from Ttown where they have a relationship with guys like Pettway that were Bama recruits who failed to qualify. It's only an hour away and I believe Jeryl Brazil (also from EMCC) was there too
I know we recruited Kelly and he's still have 2 years of eligibility left but until he steps foot on campus with a scholarship there's not reason for me to be "livid", just confused.
i don't even think Kiffin was in the hunt to sign him but i agree there's no way a kid that melts down on a coach because of punting in a spring game would mesh with CNS especially when they seem to really like Bateman as Coker/Sims' successor, if not David Cornwell
I know we recruited Kelly and he's still have 2 years of eligibility left but until he steps foot on campus with a scholarship there's not reason for me to be "livid", just confused.
i don't even think Kiffin was in the hunt to sign him but i agree there's no way a kid that melts down on a coach because of punting in a spring game would mesh with CNS especially when they seem to really like Bateman as Coker/Sims' successor, if not David Cornwell
Vanderbilt has bolstered its depth at quarterback, announcing the transfer of former LSU quarterback Stephen Rivers.Rivers, 6-6, 230, has two years of eligibility remaining.He completed an undergraduate degree at LSU in May, was granted the waiver to join Vanderbilt late Tuesday by the Southeastern Conference. He will enter postgraduate studies in Vanderbilt’s Divinity School this summer.After going through spring drills with just two quarterbacks — Patton Robinette and Johnny McCrary — the Commodores could have six prospects when camp opens, adding Rivers, Josh Grady and incoming freshmen Wade Freebeck and Shawn Stankavage.
Rivers has worn an LSU uniform for the last three years. After redshirting as a true freshman in 2011, he played behind starter Zach Mettenberger in 2012 and 2013, seeing limited action in four games.
Rivers’ older brother, Philip, is entering his ninth season as the San Diego Chargers’ starter.
Rivers has worn an LSU uniform for the last three years. After redshirting as a true freshman in 2011, he played behind starter Zach Mettenberger in 2012 and 2013, seeing limited action in four games.
Rivers’ older brother, Philip, is entering his ninth season as the San Diego Chargers’ starter.
ATHENS — The short but tumultuous Georgia football career of Tray Matthews has come to an end.
The rising sophomore safety was dismissed from the team, head coach Mark Richt announced Tuesday.“We are trying to make room for guys who want to do things right,” Richt said.The rising sophomore safety announced the news via his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon.“I’m sorry UGA family,” Matthews tweeted. “I swear to God I love yal. I’m crying right now but I won’t forget. Love the dawgs. Auburn or Louisville will be my home.”In a brief phone conversation, Matthews did not elaborate on why.“I’m leaving. I can’t really talk about that right now. But all I can confirm is I’m leaving,” Matthews said.Two other members of Georgia’s secondary last year have already transferred to Louisville: safety Josh Harvey-Clemons and cornerback Shaq Wiggins. .
Matthews started six games last year and played in two more. He missed the rest with a nagging hamstring injury. In March, Matthews was one of four players on charges related to double-dipping scholarship checks. One of the other players, receiver Uriah LeMay, has already departed the team and has transferred to Charlotte.
Matthews, LeMay, James DeLoach and John Taylor are due to be arraigned in Athens-Clarke County court Thursday.This is the third defensive back with starting experience (Harvey-Clemons and Wiggins) to leave the program this offseason, and another (cornerback Brendan Langley) has switched to receiver. Throw in safety Connor Norman, who was a senior last year, and Georgia has now lost a total of 31 starts in last year’s secondary.
The rising sophomore safety was dismissed from the team, head coach Mark Richt announced Tuesday.“We are trying to make room for guys who want to do things right,” Richt said.The rising sophomore safety announced the news via his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon.“I’m sorry UGA family,” Matthews tweeted. “I swear to God I love yal. I’m crying right now but I won’t forget. Love the dawgs. Auburn or Louisville will be my home.”In a brief phone conversation, Matthews did not elaborate on why.“I’m leaving. I can’t really talk about that right now. But all I can confirm is I’m leaving,” Matthews said.Two other members of Georgia’s secondary last year have already transferred to Louisville: safety Josh Harvey-Clemons and cornerback Shaq Wiggins. .
Matthews started six games last year and played in two more. He missed the rest with a nagging hamstring injury. In March, Matthews was one of four players on charges related to double-dipping scholarship checks. One of the other players, receiver Uriah LeMay, has already departed the team and has transferred to Charlotte.
Matthews, LeMay, James DeLoach and John Taylor are due to be arraigned in Athens-Clarke County court Thursday.This is the third defensive back with starting experience (Harvey-Clemons and Wiggins) to leave the program this offseason, and another (cornerback Brendan Langley) has switched to receiver. Throw in safety Connor Norman, who was a senior last year, and Georgia has now lost a total of 31 starts in last year’s secondary.
