Boise State Transfer Mike Tamburo to UGA, Not GSU

According to my man Chip Towers of the AJC, former Boise State and North Gwinnett HS QB Mike Tamburo has been accepted and will walk on at Georgia this summer.


Playing time did not seem to be a concern as a change of scenery:

"I’ve been talking to Georgia and to Coach [Mike] Bobo and I just liked everything about the idea of going that. "There’s the football program, the tradition and all that. I know about the all the guys on the depth chart and all that. But that’s not what this is about. I’m just looking for a fresh start."

Tamburo mentioned that he took a long, hard look at Georgia State who now has an immediate need at QB with starter Drew Little being slapped with a four game suspension and back up Star Jackson leaving the program.

"Yeah, yeah, I talked to them," said Tamburo, who accounted for 8,476 total yards and 90 touchdowns while playing for Bob Sphire at North Gwinnett High. "I’ve got a couple of buddies that play there and my little sister (Kristin Tamburo) is going there to play soccer. But there were a lot of things that went into my decision."

My take: While this seems like another blow in an already tough week for the football program, I do not believe Tamburo will ever take a snap at Georgia with Sophomore QB Aaron Murray and incoming Freshman Christian LeMay on campus. It's very obvious that he would rather move closer to home and is happy to be a part of an FBS program.  What will truly be interesting if there happens to be a coaching staff change this December. Could Tamburo be on the move again?

Panthers Add 3, Lose One

According to Chip Towers of the AJC, we've lost Fatu Ulale (and I've confirmed with Cerritos CC) to New Mexico.  That's the bad news....

The Great News is we have 3 new commits: QB Imonni Carswell, OG David Huey and NG Jakari Kinnie.

Profiles and Highlights found HERE.

Whitewater DE McLain Head is Commit #9

According to the AJC's Chip Towers, Whitewater HS McLain Head has verbally commited to the Georgia State Panthers and will sign his LOI next Wednesday on National Signing Day.  McLain is a 6'4, 245lbs DE who is a high motor guy that played both TE and DE for the Wildcats.

Head will be able to provide depth and could project at 255-260lbs with a college level strength & conditioning program and proper nutrition.

2010 Stats: 38 tackles  (23 solo), 2 Sacks, 2 TFL, 1 fumble recovery

Senior Highlights

AJC: GSU Offers Johnson County WR Zack Walker

From the AJC's Chip Towers Ten@10:

Another in-state player on Georgia Tech’s radar is Johnson County wide receiver Zach Walker, whose prolific career came to an end in the second round of the Class A playoffs. Georgia High School Football Daily reports that Walker got an offer from Tulane last week and has offers from Western Kentucky, Georgia Southern, Appalachian State, Georgia State and Illinois State. The Yellow Jackets are actively recruiting him but have not offered. Walker, who is not related to Johnson County native Herschel Walker, had 69 catches for 1,187 yards and 18 touchdowns this season.

My take: If Georgia Tech doesn't put an offer in front of Walker, we have a great shot at signing him in February.  I've been told he's looking to stay in state.

Football Scores 1st Commit of 2011 (Updated)

According to the AJC's Chip Towers:

Georgia State, which opens its inaugural football season against Shorter on Sept. 2, landed a nice addition to its 2011 class with a commitment Monday from DE Roderick Thompson of Mays High. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound athlete plays on the end opposite the Tech commitment Caldwell, giving the Raiders’ one of the more formidable defensive fronts in Atlanta. “He’s my right-hand man,” Thompson said of Caldwell. “We’ve been hanging out since we were kids. We’re trying to be the best in the state.” Thompson chose the Panthers over a number of FCS offers, plus Grambling, Army and William & Mary. “[Georgia State is] just starting off and I feel like I can help them get better,” Thompson said. “Plus, they’re right here at home.”

Rivals.com Profile

From Mays HS Football Coach Dominic Calloway: "He is a big athletic defensive end that understands the game. He is a good student and he will be a good addition to your program on and off the field."

My take: A great grab and a kid that could have major offers coming.  I hope the staff can keep him on board for February.  He's very tall and has the body style to easily put on 25lbs. or more and be an impact DE.  Great start to the recruiting cycle at a position of need.