GT Swarm Recruiting Live Chat - June 17th, 2014

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Jun 17, 2014 at 5:26 PM - AtWork: @ Eric. Do you think all the attrition for acedemic reason is just coincidence or bad trend?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:27 PM - Eric: It can't all just be bad luck. need to take a look at that area.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:30 PM - tugdog235: seems even weirder that it happens I'm the spring, when they don't even have games
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:30 PM - flea77: GT does not have any " easy " classes , at least not as easy as the teams on our schedule . It is hard playing spots and having the academic load these guys have . Now if they are skipping class ... That's another story
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:30 PM - TampaGT: Any word on incoming Fr coming in with needed lbs. or OL being in shape?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:31 PM - ATL1: Suspended for bad grades doesn't sound right.. More to the story
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:32 PM - ATL1: @Eric you only think we'll take 3 dt .. maybe we should take 4
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:32 PM - Eric: There just gave been too many acadmeic problems in one off-season
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:32 PM - kittysniper101: One of my friends had a class this spring with a lot of the guys who ended up leaving. Said it was pretty obvious they didn't give a rat's ***
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:33 PM - flea77: DT is the hardest position to recruit at gt
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:33 PM - GT_Inta-neer: Just saw the Kitchens and Autry stories. What the &*$! is going on down there?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:33 PM - Eric: Stickler needs some weight...Brown and Whitley look good.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:34 PM - Eric: 4 DT in one class is almost impossible.. we will take 3. as flea said it is hard to recruit.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:34 PM - flea77: In the south , public schools suck , so it's tough to get the " star " DT. Honestly most are dumb as bricks
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:34 PM - Eric: the Autry news was expected.... not that big of a deal.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM - flea77: Even when I was at UGA , we knew the DL were stupid , lol
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM - ATL1: thought on tyrell jacobs
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:35 PM - TampaGT: What is he missing by coming in later?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:37 PM - Eric: Wont know where we stand woth him until he visits... there is another DT i will post more info on soon.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:37 PM - Eric: nothing but workouts.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:38 PM - midga fan: Any preferred walk-ons that could possibly help on the defensive line or maybe a surprise that will step up?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:38 PM - Eric: No walkons that I know of...if anything Klock could get a look at DL.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM - ATL1: how did the de's look Simmons & Merriweather as far as weight & physical stature
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM - TampaGT: Any changes on who you thought might see some pt as Fr?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:40 PM - ATL1: I wonder if Simmons put on weight
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:42 PM - Eric: Merriweather has a great frame...Simmons needs time ij the weight room. hr has added weight but still has aways to go.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:42 PM - Eric: Sticking with the samw Freshman
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:42 PM - flea77: Brad Morgan , will commit. That's a guys we can battle with
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:44 PM - TampaGT: Anybody else from camp that is getting an extra look/offer?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:45 PM - ATL1: who were the surprises & standouts at camp?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:47 PM - flea77: They did not want to split up the twins . But Louisville did not offer both. I watched Brads film , he is a bad *** , no bad weight . Offer Brad and then see who wants the 3 rd spot.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:47 PM - Eric: I am hoping Brad Morgan gets a offer...thought he should have got one at camp. Besides that i liked Kyle Malik Mitchell and some 2016 guys pkayed well.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:48 PM - danny daniel: I assume Kagawa came in today and is eligible this fall to play. Is Eason F in school and I assume his eligibility is not yet known?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:48 PM - Eric: I am with Flea on this, offer and get Brad...leave the last spot open for whatever OL wants it. with Hardin and Kennedy odf the board he could get a offer
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:49 PM - flea77: For what it's worth , I'm Wills dad. Will is old school and he loved the Morgan twins.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:49 PM - Eric: Correct on Kagawa...yes he's in school. will be appealing to try to play this season.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:51 PM - flea77: I like Hardin , but he has no ideal about the UGA locker room exp. can u see him with a huge guy , shaggy beard and long hair in 2 years
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:51 PM - flea77: Gut
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:51 PM - Eric: sadly that's where hes likely going...
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:52 PM - Eric: interested to see what happens with Lands Davis tomorrow
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:52 PM - flea77: We get Davis !
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:53 PM - shockwaveGT: any recruits from SC? was thrilled about preddy last year.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:53 PM - TampaGT: Flea77- How is Will doing? Is he thinking to enroll early?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:54 PM - flea77: Funny , Will's Dream was to play at UGA , until he spent time on campus w his brother .
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:55 PM - flea77: Will is working his *** off. He will enroll early. He does not intend to redshirt. He want to play. He is up to 275 lbs.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM - TampaGT: Going to think positive....After Lands Davis commits do we focus on Thomas as the other BB?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:56 PM - TampaGT: Great to hear about Will
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:57 PM - danny daniel: What is going on with Victor Alexander. (Is his commit to UCLA soft?) What does Lynn Griffin know that we don't?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:57 PM - Eric: I think they would go hard after Thomas, yes.
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:59 PM - AE 87: Thanks for the updates Mac. Your boys will do well at Tech. Does Will stay active on social media with targets and recruits from his class?
Jun 17, 2014 at 5:59 PM - Eric: Lynn played at the same HS as Vic...hes just recruiting him per say. Still a UCLA commit but looking at others.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:03 PM - TampaGT: How many commits do you think we will have before the season starts?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:04 PM - flea77: Will , makes sure and sends friend request on twitter etc ... He want great teammates.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:04 PM - Eric: im gonna guess 14
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:05 PM - danny daniel: Did all the walkons previously identified show up today and will there be others? Any standouts (other than the long snapper)?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:06 PM - Eric: only walkons i can confirm are the LS and roderick Tyler
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:09 PM - SidewalkJacket: Thanks for this forum and the great info. Any inside info on Klock getting a DL look, or just speculation?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:10 PM - Eric: Klock told me a few days ago that Roof wants him. we will see what happens.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:11 PM - TampaGT: Who is waiting on test scores before they get committable offer
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:12 PM - danny daniel: Can walkons (and Myles A and Whitehead) start Fall practice around Aug 1 even though they do not enter school until the Fall semester starts?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:15 PM - TampaGT: Does anybody know when single game tickets go on sale? Going to make a trip up for a home game.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:16 PM - OldJacketFan: flea, what do you think Will's playing weight will be when he hits Tech?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:17 PM - flea77: He should be around 280. No bad weight.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:17 PM - AE 87: stargel, klock, gotsis, menocal - our DL is going to look like the Duke basketball team
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:18 PM - Eric: no one waiting on test scores besides Brooks that i am aware of.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:18 PM - Eric: yes they can practice when they get here.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:19 PM - OldJacketFan: 280 solid at what 18? not bad at all :)
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM - flea77: I think he will add another inch in height and 30 lbs mucle. So I'm thinking 6'4 300 lbs. solid.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:21 PM - OldJacketFan: Yep he'll get there after Sisk gets ahold of him ;)
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:23 PM - flea77: He is doing the GT program this summer. It's intense and he is gaining , Justin is enjoying working out w Sisk. He u
 

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Jun 17, 2014 at 6:23 PM - flea77: He is a good one
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:26 PM - OldJacketFan: It's a rare O lineman, at the college level, that excess 320 or so is as effective as he would be at 310-13 imo. 310 in solid shape versus 330 sloppy? I know which I'd prefer. Now I'm speaking of players in 6'2-6'5 range, when you get taller the general rules don't necessarily apply
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:31 PM - flea77: He won't get sloppy. He will stay in the 290 to 300 range. He already benches 370 w a pause and squats 500 , cleans 330 . He is determined to be in shape .
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:34 PM - GATX2: Hello everyone. New to gtswarm...in it for the long haul!
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:37 PM - ATL1: I'm for Klock staying on O. We need depth at the tackle position.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:37 PM - OldJacketFan: flea it sounds like Will's doing great!
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:39 PM - ATL1: Last week we had a recruit on chat & today a commits dad.. Awesome
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:41 PM - ATL1: I'm sorry flea what's position is Will guard or tackle?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM - flea77: He wished he could have taken 2 classes this summer and come this year. He is really excited to get to GT. He can't wait to play against Miami , Clemson , UGA , ND , VT etc ... He is looking forward to coming to games this fall . Will is a tacklr.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM - flea77: Tackle. Darn auto spell
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:43 PM - OldJacketFan: also known as auto incorrect :D
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:44 PM - shockwaveGT: welcome to the tech family. what differentiated GT from the other schools?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:46 PM - flea77: Will visited Clemson , UGA , Tenn , Kentucky , Auburn , USC , Ga Southern and Furman
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:47 PM - flea77: He fell in love w GT , against my wishes at first , lol
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:47 PM - ATL1: 6'4 300lbs of solid sounds great to me.
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:49 PM - flea77: After visited a few times , got the truth about the value of GT , got to see the character of the coaching staff etc ... I was no longer ignorant and told Will , if GT is where you want to be , I am all in .
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:51 PM - jeffgt14: With the newly opened scholarship so you think we look at Hunt again or just more DT's?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:52 PM - flea77: So right now I am wearing a GT shirt and shorts , getting ready to walk my dog , wearing a GT colar .
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:52 PM - ATL1: what newly opened scholorship
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:53 PM - jeffgt14: well the (presumably) loss of kitchen
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:53 PM - ATL1: your other son transferred to Tech too correct?
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:53 PM - ATL1: he's suspended as of right now
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:54 PM - jeffgt14: oh missed that update
Jun 17, 2014 at 6:57 PM - flea77: Yes Justin has transferred. He so far has 3 a's and is working hard w the team . Not sure where they will use him , but he is talented. Not many 6'5 240 outfielders in the SEC . He has small player ability in a big body
Jun 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM - flea77: Gotta go. Go Jackets !
Jun 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM - AE 87: thanks mac
Jun 17, 2014 at 7:01 PM - Eric: Kitchens is done....and i think 3 DTs
Jun 17, 2014 at 7:59 PM - Longestday: I guess Justin is too light for DT? but perfect for DE? What position does Justin want to play?
Jun 17, 2014 at 8:00 PM - Longestday: oh flea left...
Jun 17, 2014 at 8:00 PM - Longestday: and I am alone... darn hour time difference
Jun 17, 2014 at 8:25 PM - SidewalkJacket: ^lol
 
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