ATHENS, Ga. – Georgia football coach Mark Richt admitted Wednesday that he would prefer no buzz on national signing day.
Who can blame him?
Bulldogs coaches received 18 letters-of-intent to ensure another solid recruiting class, but there was unwanted drama from one touted prospect who didn’t. Linebacker Josh Harvey-Clemons of Valdosta, Ga., a top-40 national prospect according to Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN, announced Wednesday morning on ESPNU that he would sign with the Bulldogs, but his letter-of-intent never arrived.
Woodrow Clemons, the grandfather and guardian of Harvey-Clemons, has to sign the letter in order for him to become the 19th signee. Richt was interviewed on ESPNU immediately after the announcement and discussed Harvey-Clemons, which may have resulted in a secondary violation since he had not yet signed.
The unexpected mess, which could be resolved as early as today, overshadowed a crop that recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner believes covered everything across the board.