Richt on OL class: 'The day's not over yet'
February, 1, 2012
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David Ching | ESPN.com
ATHENS, Ga. -- Mark Richt says he likes what Georgia brought in with today’s offensive line signing class -- but he reminded fans at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall that the class might not be complete yet.
Offensive lineman Avery Young will announce his decision at 2 p.m. ET live on ESPNU and reportedly listed Georgia among his finalists.
“I don’t know for certain because the day’s not over yet,” Richt told fans when asked how many offensive linemen Georgia would sign in this class. “… I know I’m thrilled about the ones that have already signed on the dotted line. The biggest issue that we thought that we had was at the tackle position and I feel like we did a tremendous job there.”
The Bulldogs already have three offensive line signees in junior college transfer Mark Beard -- who enrolled in January -- John Theus and Greg Pyke.
Offensive line coach Will Friend briefly addressed the newcomers in comments to the crowd, as well.
“We’re really excited about the guys that we’ve got signed, starting with Mark Beard who’s already on campus. We’re excited about him,” Friend said. “But we thought we did a good job with guys who are athletic and can play multiple positions and always kind of start them at tackle and can be guards also.
“John Theus, we’re excited about John and what he brings to us. He’s athletic, smart, tough, all those things, and Greg Pyke also.”
Richt reminded the gathered fans that two redshirted linemen -- Xzavier Ward and Zach Debell -- will also enter the fold this season. Ward, Richt said, has gained approximately 40 pounds since arriving on campus last year.
Offensive lineman Avery Young will announce his decision at 2 p.m. ET live on ESPNU and reportedly listed Georgia among his finalists.
“I don’t know for certain because the day’s not over yet,” Richt told fans when asked how many offensive linemen Georgia would sign in this class. “… I know I’m thrilled about the ones that have already signed on the dotted line. The biggest issue that we thought that we had was at the tackle position and I feel like we did a tremendous job there.”
The Bulldogs already have three offensive line signees in junior college transfer Mark Beard -- who enrolled in January -- John Theus and Greg Pyke.
Offensive line coach Will Friend briefly addressed the newcomers in comments to the crowd, as well.
“We’re really excited about the guys that we’ve got signed, starting with Mark Beard who’s already on campus. We’re excited about him,” Friend said. “But we thought we did a good job with guys who are athletic and can play multiple positions and always kind of start them at tackle and can be guards also.
“John Theus, we’re excited about John and what he brings to us. He’s athletic, smart, tough, all those things, and Greg Pyke also.”
Richt reminded the gathered fans that two redshirted linemen -- Xzavier Ward and Zach Debell -- will also enter the fold this season. Ward, Richt said, has gained approximately 40 pounds since arriving on campus last year.



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