ITG-SEGA / September 2016
A hot day in the Golden Isles became a great day for the University of Georgia as one of their top prospects verbally committed to becoming a Bulldog next year. It all took place at the Golden Isles Satellite Exposure Camp in mid-June at the Brunswick High football practice fields as more than 120 players showed up to work on new techniques and showcase their talents in front of college coaches from Georgia, Miami of Ohio, Presbyterian College, Mercer, Savannah State, and Central Florida.
Satellite camps were allowed this off-season to let coaches and recruiters travel to high school campuses to have face to face contact with athletes without having to lure them to their colleges for an official visit. Students ranging from elementary school to seniors in high school attended the satellite camp, which was the first in the Brunswick area. Players from Florida, South Carolina, Pierce County, Bradwell Institute, Brantley County, Burke County, and a selection of Savannah schools took part in the camp on a 93-degree day.
After being divided into offensive and defensive units, players stretched and went through basic drills. Later, they ran one-on-one drills to show the college coaches what they could do. University of Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman and inside linebackers coach Glenn Schumann were on hand for the camp and got to see a great deal of local talent. One of Brunswick’s big offensive linemen, Jabori Williams, was offered a scholarship to Central Florida during the camp. Many others caught the eyes of the college coaches, who will follow up with the players in the future.
The highlight of the day came at the end of the camp when “Big Man” D’Antne Demery announced his college plans. After receiving 40 offers, the 6’6″ offensive lineman announced that he is verbally committing to the University of Georgia.
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By Rob Asbell
Photos by Rob Asbell
