Monday, January 11, 2010

Monday SEC-ACC Tackle Football Update

Former Vols athlete Nu'Keese Richardson entered a guilty plea in Knox County Criminal Court on Monday.

The plea came before a grand jury could consider the charge.

As a result, Richardson avoids jail time and gets judicial diversion.

Whatever that means...

Florida defensive end Carlos Dunlap and center Maurkice Pouncey are leaving school early and entering the NFL draft joining cornerback Joe Haden and tight end Aaron Hernandez who would like to get paid to play from now on.

Guard Mike Pouncey, however, says he is returning for his senior season.

Over at Georgia Tech, three juniors are out the door. Jonathan Dwyer, Morgan Burnett, and Derrick Morgan are all gone leaving a big restructuring job for head coach Paul Johnson. They join WR Demarious "Be-Be" Thomas in the pay world.

The AJC's Mark Bradley analyzes here...

Alabama All-American linebacker Rolando McClain has declared as well.
McClain said he would skip his senior season to turn pro.

He's a projected first-rounder after leading the team with 105 tackles and 14.5 stops for loss, two interceptions, and four sacks to go along with that national title thing.

Al.com's Gentry Estes discusses here...

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