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SEC title could be key in Georgia recruiting wars

SEC title could be key in Georgia recruiting wars

Could a player such as Montravius Adams be swayed by an SEC title? We examine UGA's attempt to keep poachers out of the state.

11/30/12
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams

The USC class is loaded with talented stars like five-star WR Kyle Prater and had an exciting late run at Florida for the top spot in the rankings on

2/3/10
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Bulldogs brace for Signing Day

Bulldogs brace for Signing Day

One thing's for sure, it's been a few years since there's been this much angst among Georgia fans heading into National Signing Day, which kicks off W

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2/2/10
 â€¢ Anthony Dasher
Garrison returns from All-American Weekend

Garrison returns from All-American Weekend

Last weekend, the best senior football players in the country took the field in the Army All-American game in San Antonio. The game featured Universit

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1/12/10
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
All-star analysis: East squad stars

All-star analysis: East squad stars

Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every breaks down some of the standouts from the East squad on the second day of practices for the U.S. Army All-A

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1/5/10
 â€¢ Barry Every
Army: East Team Monday stars

Army: East Team Monday stars

Philadelphia (Pa.) George Washington defensive tackle, Sharrif Floyd didn't waste any time before getting down to business during the first day of pra

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1/4/10
 â€¢ Barton Simmons
Analyze this: Will there be a new five-star

Analyze this: Will there be a new five-star

Every day in San Antonio at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl the Rivals.com Analysts will be posed a question of the day. With a week of practices ahea

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1/4/10
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters

Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters

The 10th annual U.S. Army All American Bowl, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 9, will once again be a glimpse into the future of college foot

1/2/10
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Recruiting Visit Update: Eight is Enough

Recruiting Visit Update: Eight is Enough

This weekend USC hosted eight official visitors for their annual cross-town rivalry game with UCLA. With emotions high on the field and in the stands,

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11/29/09
 â€¢ Gerard Martinez
Category rankings: Defensive tackles

Category rankings: Defensive tackles

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. New Port Richey (Fla.) Gulf star Leon Orr ranks No. 1

11/19/09
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Athens hosting bigtime recruits

Athens hosting bigtime recruits

Georgia will have added motivation this Saturday against Auburn since the Dawgs are hosting possibly their biggest recruiting weekend of the year. He

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11/11/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Garrison Smith ready for next chapter

Garrison Smith ready for next chapter

One of the most heralded commitments of the University of Georgia's 2010 recruiting class, Douglass defensive lineman Garrison Smith, has just wrapped

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11/9/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Ask the Experts: Early impact in 2010

Ask the Experts: Early impact in 2010

With some already looking ahead to next season, UGASports asked the National Recruiting Analysts at Rivals.com to give their thoughts on which current

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11/3/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Smith visits Tuscaloosa but is UA in it

Smith visits Tuscaloosa but is UA in it

With rumors swirling that UGA commit and Rivals100 star Garrison Smith could be taking a visit to the Capstone, the 6-foot-4, 250 pounder picked the T

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10/25/09
 â€¢ Shane Youngblood
Did a UGA commit take a visit

Did a UGA commit take a visit

Rumors began swirling Saturday afternoon, as one of the top commitments was spotted at an SEC game. Only thing is, the talented young man was not com

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10/24/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Smith a true All-American

Smith a true All-American

Garrison Smith embodies everything that is great about a true U.S. Army All-American. The Georgia Bulldog commitment was honored officially Wednesday

10/14/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Thornton heads back to Athens

Thornton heads back to Athens

One of the key reasons for Stephenson's dominating defensive performance in their 5-0 start is defensive tackle Mike Thornton, who has spent most of h

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10/4/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Recruiting Notebook: Defensive Additions Part 1

Recruiting Notebook: Defensive Additions Part 1

Championships are said to be won by the defense, and with that in mind Georgia is well on its way to some sort of future hardware with the commitment

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8/24/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Ga., Ohio and N.C. state rankings released

Ga., Ohio and N.C. state rankings released

When it comes to the Peach State you could make a case for a half-dozen players as to who really is the state's top prospect. Wide receivers Da'Rick R

7/31/09
 â€¢ Jamie Newberg
Georgia leads in Top 50 talent

Georgia leads in Top 50 talent

Georgia leads the nation with commitments in the top half of the Rivals100 with four of the best 50 in the country currently headed to Athens. Not onl

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7/21/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Coach knew he had a good one

Coach knew he had a good one

Kenneth Barrow has a unique perspective of defensive end Garrison Smith. Barrow was coaching at Mundy's Mill when his former team went against Douglas

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7/19/09
 â€¢ Anthony Dasher
Smith isnt afraid to display his faith

Smith isnt afraid to display his faith

Garrison Smith strikes terror in the hearts of opposing running backs and is someone who has to be accounted for by opposing offenses every moment he'

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7/19/09
 â€¢ Anthony Dasher
Dawg Night Notebook

Dawg Night Notebook

It was a tremendous night in Athens Saturday as over 100 prospects took in the festivities at Dawg Night. Inside, staff writer and recruiting expert K

7/19/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
LSU makes cut for Smith

LSU makes cut for Smith

With the commitment of running back Storm Johnson of Loganville, Ga. expected to be finalized this weekend LSU's Class of 2010 will have a distinct fl

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7/9/09
 â€¢ William Weathers
2010 Defensive Outlook

2010 Defensive Outlook

Yesterday we looked at the rapidly filling 2010 recruiting class and gave our insiders predictions as to how many spots were left for the offense. T

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7/9/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Top Georgia defender names Top 10

Top Georgia defender names Top 10

The top defensive prospect in Georgia has narrowed his enormous list of college choices down to ten. This is the precursor to Garrison Smith's eventu

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7/6/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Georgia DT will visit SC

Georgia DT will visit SC

Is it possible for a Georgian defensive tackle with a mean-streak on the field to have a California state-of-mind off of it? Garrison Smith, Atlanta (

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7/6/09
 â€¢ USCFootball.com Recruiting
DT Smith focused on upcoming season

DT Smith focused on upcoming season

<i>Douglass</i> defensive tackle Garrison Smith has plenty of offers from the best of the best, but no clue as to where he is going to go yet. And wit

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6/29/09
 â€¢ Brendan Cosgrove
Several top recruits camping at Auburn

Several top recruits camping at Auburn

Auburn has already hosted the No. 1- and No. 2-rated running backs on unofficial visits this spring. This weekend, the Tigers will have the No. 3 runn

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6/13/09
 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
Inititial position rankings for 2010 released

Inititial position rankings for 2010 released

The Class of 2010 is loaded with versatile prospects who could end up using their talents to star on either side of the ball in college. Gardena (Calf

5/7/09
 â€¢ Rivals.com recruiting staff
Atlanta DT Smith in high demand

Atlanta DT Smith in high demand

Atlanta (GA) Douglass' Garrison Smith is one of the top defensive lineman in the south and has offers from all over the nation. So when did he receive

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5/1/09
 â€¢ Jon Leggette
Smiths interest in LSU seems genuine

Smiths interest in LSU seems genuine

Standout defensive end Garrison Smith of Atlanta-Douglass doesn't try to mask him affinity for in-state power University of Georgia. The 6-foot-5, 25

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4/23/09
 â€¢ William Weathers
Smith is in no hurry

Smith is in no hurry

One of the most highly recruited players in the entire country is Garrison Smith. A defensive lineman who can play inside or outside, Smith has gained

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4/23/09
 â€¢ Brian Snow
SC getting in on Garrison

SC getting in on Garrison

With a reputation as being a national recruiting power, USC has taken a bite out of the Peach State the last two years. Signing four-star wide receive

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4/16/09
 â€¢ Gerard Martinez
Smith flabbergasted over attention

Smith flabbergasted over attention

When it comes to defensive linemen one of the top players at this position from the Peach State is Garrison Smith from Atlanta (Ga.) Douglass High Sch

4/13/09
 â€¢ Jamie Newberg
Scouting Defensive Prospects

Scouting Defensive Prospects

In the second part of our target breakdown, UGASports asks National Recruiting analyst Barry Every to give an analysis on some of the top defensive pl

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4/10/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Smith on the verge

Smith on the verge

There wasn't a thing about Georgia that Douglass High's Garrison Smith didn't like during his visit to Junior Day. What did Smith have to say? What Ho

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3/21/09
 â€¢ Anthony Dasher
Georgia Junior Day Preview - Defense

Georgia Junior Day Preview - Defense

As the pads are strapped on for the first time tomorrow, Georgia looks to jumpstart another season of preparation for SEC football. But they will als

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3/20/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Video: Garrison Smith off the edge

Video: Garrison Smith off the edge

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Garrison-Smith-Highlights-1-47619

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3/13/09
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
UGA offer list mirrors Rivals100

UGA offer list mirrors Rivals100

With a limited number of spots open, the Georgia coaches have to make sure they are more thorough with their evaluations when extending offers. Accor

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3/11/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Peach State DL likes Carolina

Peach State DL likes Carolina

Atlanta (Ga.) Douglass defensive end Garrison Smith is one of the elite defensive line prospects in the Peach State's class of 2010, and he has the of

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3/10/09
 â€¢ Tony Morrell
Smith has big time attention

Smith has big time attention

Big time defensive linemen might be the toughest thing to find in high school football. Because of that they are in high demand, and can rack up huge

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3/4/09
 â€¢ Brian Snow
Visiting with Smith

Visiting with Smith

As UGASports travels the state to profile the best college prospects in the state, the first stop had to be with Garrison Smith of Douglass High Schoo

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2/27/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
In his brothers footsteps

In his brothers footsteps

LOCUST GROVE - Douglass 2010 standout Garrison Smith knows all about Georgia Tech. Why? Because his older brother just wrapped up his senior season th

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2/17/09
 â€¢ Anthony Dasher
All-Star Showcase

All-Star Showcase

LOCUST GROVE - The weather didn't exactly cooperate and the field turf at spanking new Strong Rock Christian Academy Stadium was a tad more than slick

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2/14/09
 â€¢ Anthony Dasher
Big time DE in Athens for Junior Day

Big time DE in Athens for Junior Day

One of the hottest juniors in the south is a defensive lineman at Douglass High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Garrison Smith has exploded onto the scen

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2/1/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
UGA welcomes top talent to Junior Day

UGA welcomes top talent to Junior Day

With the current recruiting year winding down, colleges across the country are beginning to take a serious look at the top juniors for next year.

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1/31/09
 â€¢ Kipp Adams
Peach State star excited about Carolina offer

Peach State star excited about Carolina offer

Atlanta (Ga.) Douglass class of 2010 defensive end Garrison Smith capped of his junior campaign with 108 tackles, 27 for loss, 14 solo sacks, and seve

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1/30/09
 â€¢ Bennett Weigle
Atchison has change of plans

Atchison has change of plans

Atlanta (Ga.) Douglass linebacker Jonathan Atchison had planned to officially visit Auburn this weekend. But that's changed. Check inside as the AU co

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9/16/08
 â€¢ Bryan Matthews