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Storm Johnson has a few programs on his mind Big ESPNU 150 Watch List running back Storm Johnson is currently holding 15 scholarship offers, according to affiliate Web site NoleInsider.com. When asked to name a few schools he'll focus on, Johnson replied, "I know Florida State definitely, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, Tennessee, Auburn, and USC," Johnson said. "There is a lot of them that I'll have to sit down and get involved with. Right now I'm pretty wide open because I haven't visited enough schools and I haven't sat down with my family. I'm still pretty open for every college and junior college." Johnson, who rushed for 1,300 yards and 21 touchdowns last fall at Buford, Ga., hopes to make a decision during his senior season and then enroll early after participating in an all-star game.

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Since when has Lynx ever claimed to be an expert. He's just offering his evaluation, his opinion. If your gonna add to the discussion, great do so. If your just going to post crap do it on another board.

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you guys to lynx

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If it wasn't for Charlton County, Buford would have 7 straight AA titles. Apparently the move up from A to AA from 2001->2002 didn't really matter. I'd like to see what Buford could do in AAA.

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Calhoun, who projects to play wide receiver or defensive back in college, committed to LSU over 15 other offers, including Florida and Tennessee. He made the surprising decision after visiting LSU for “Junior Day” last February.

“LSU just came out of nowhere,” Tucker coach Franklin Stephens recalled. “When I saw the look on his face when he came back [from LSU] I asked him, ‘Are you about to commit?’

“He said he was thinking about it. And then the next day, he did commit. It was a whirlwind thing.”

Soon after Calhoun pledged to sign with LSU, he finally got his dream offer from Georgia. The Bulldogs had waited a little bit longer because they were still evaluating players.

Calhoun has decided to remain with LSU over Georgia so far, but here are three reasons why the Bulldogs are holding onto faint hopes for a switch before National Signing Day on Feb. 4:

First love was Georgia

Calhoun admitted that he would be headed to Georgia, not LSU, if there had been different circumstances.

“If Georgia had offered me earlier, then I would’ve probably ended up there; yes, you could say that,” Calhoun said. “But they didn’t, so I visited LSU and fell in love with the place. … LSU got to me first, [and] that’s where I’m going.”

Calhoun said most of his family members are Georgia fans, but he is confident of converting them to LSU supporters over time.

Georgia keeping in touch

Several weeks ago, Calhoun said he talked to Georgia recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner.

“[Garner] said he was calling to check up on me,” Calhoun said. “He said they weren’t giving up on me, and that [running backs coach Tony Ball] was going to come to one of our games to watch me play.”

What did Calhoun say to Garner? “Nothing, really. I just listened to what he had to say.”

Calhoun said when he hung up the phone, he still felt 100 percent committed to LSU, and his coach believes it. Said Stephens: “Other than that phone call, Drayton has pretty much shut off contact with all the colleges.”

Wary of Georgia’s overtures, LSU stays in touch with Calhoun on a regular basis, even putting him on the phone with head coach Les Miles last week. Said Calhoun, “[Miles] can’t wait to get me down there. He wants to start me out on offense and use me all over the place like they do with [Trindon Holliday].”

Wide receivers needed

Georgia coach Mark Richt has made a public plea for wide receivers, stating that he intends to sign at least two. The Bulldogs got a commitment earlier this week from Rantavious Wooten of Belle Glade, Fla., and are in the hunt for several other big names. Calhoun is on that list.

While playing almost exclusively at tailback, Calhoun has 75 carries for 652 yards and seven touchdowns and two receptions for 77 yards and two touchdowns.

“He has the rare ability to score any time he touches the ball, from anywhere on the field,” Stephens said.

In recent weeks, Tucker has taken better advantage of Calhoun’s athleticism with screen passes, deep passes and toss running plays designed to get him open.

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Ya. I graduated in '05 as well. And I hate Charlton County with a passion. We went 48-2 in high school. Tied with the 04 Buford class for the best record in state history.

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another expert opinion

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