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Offensive lineman liked style of play, academics
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Offensive lineman Will Jackson from Farragut High School committed to Georgia Tech on Saturday during an unofficial visit.
The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Jackson, who held more than 13 scholarship offers, chose the Yellow Jackets over Ole Miss and Wake Forest.
Jackson said he's strongly considered Georgia Tech since he received a scholarship offer in late February.
"They've always stood out to me," he said. "It's the only place I could see myself playing. I knew for sure when I went there for my visit this weekend."
Jackson has visited Georgia Tech previously to see the university's academic side.
That made the Yellow Jackets even more appealing.
"For it to be the academic school that it is and great at football it's definitely a great combination to have," Jackson said.
Jackson also has the combination of skills suited for new coach Paul Johnson's offense.
Johnson, who coached the previous six seasons at Navy, has installed a triple-option offense at Georgia Tech.
Johnson's offense looks for linemen with the athletic ability to pull and move around on the field.
Jackson believes that style fits him perfectly.
"The offense plays to my strength of having quick feet," he said. "I'm not that big, prototypical 300-plus pound offensive lineman."
Jackson made his commitment to co-offensive line coach Mike Sewak before informing Johnson of his decision.
Both coaches were happy to have Jackson's pledge.
"They were all really excited about it and excited to have me be a part of the program," he said. "And I'm excited to come down there in about a year."
Jackson was glad to have his decision made before his final year at Farragut.
He decided early in the recruiting process he wanted to make his decision before his senior season began.
"I couldn't imagine going into the season uncertain and taking my visits during the season," he said. "I wanted to get it done and go through my senior year and focus on school and football."
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Posted by ctownvol on July 19, 2008 at 10:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good for the Yellow Jackets. Hopefully Jackson will help them to beat UGA. THWG!
Posted by HighlanderVol on July 20, 2008 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good luck i wish him the best. I hope we din't miss out of this 1 guys
Posted by RichRollin on July 20, 2008 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Triple option at Tech, should be fun to watch.
Posted by brdteton on July 20, 2008 at 3:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
In the words of John Ward.... "Its' Gooooood."
Posted by pdhuff on July 20, 2008 at 9:01 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Congrats, young man.
You have many average coaches who make average players out of good talent. And you have a few good coaches who make good players out of average talent. Paul Johnson is the latter.
Posted by wewhite on July 20, 2008 at 9:28 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Could it be that an athlete chose a college not because of the prowess of its athletic program but because of its reputation in his intended field of study?! What are they feeding those kids out there in Farragut? Someone needs to talk to this boy and get his head on straight. Doesn't he want to play a year on a practice squad in the NFL and then buy a car dealership?
Posted by TommyJack on July 20, 2008 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good choice. Dawg fans...about 1 more year and Paul Johnson will be whoopin dat azz.
Posted by nicksjuzunk on July 20, 2008 at 8:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
TommyJack,
I can't remember if it's you or pdhuff... but I remember one of you guys absolutely loves Johnson. Now granted, I've not been able to watch any games except for TN occasionally for the last 3 years because of my location, but I am really interested to see if he can produce the messianic results that have been lauded.
Posted by pdhuff on July 20, 2008 at 8:57 p.m. (Suggest removal)
nicksjuzunk - he's hoping for a contract extension with 8 wins.
Seriously, watched him a while from Ga Southern to Navy. When you can win at Navy, you have the fire and discipline. He truly does have it. He brooks no nonsense. Ga Tech will be focused.
He usually does not get drilled 59-21 or so. We'll see.
Posted by TommyJack on July 20, 2008 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Nick: Never said he was the Messiah (that's Barack...lol), but I like his style...old fashioned run it down your gizzard. Tech seems like a good fit for him.
Posted by General_Watermelon on July 21, 2008 at 8:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
pdhuff - that would be 59-20 but whose counting? In fact, who knew? Point well taken, but Fulmer will be much improved this year. He's stronger, faster, and has a year more experience. hehehe
Posted by HellBornElfChild on July 21, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Have fun in the ACC. LOL
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