Georgia corner Paul Oliver declared ineligible for 2007 season - The Orange Mane

Bronco LB 59 · 05-18-2007, 02:22 AM

A supplemental draft candidate for this summer. Will draw attention because of his well publicized performance against Calvin Johnson.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?s...v=st&type=lgns

Georgia CB Paul Oliver ineligible for 2007 season

May 17, 2007
ATHENS, GEORGIA (TICKER) -- The University of Georgia on Thursday announced red-shirt senior cornerback Paul Oliver is ineligible for the 2007 season because of his failure to meet academic requirements.

The 6-foot, 208-pound Oliver, who had three interceptions, 57 tackles and two sacks for the Bulldogs in 2006, will petition the NFL for entry into the supplemental draft this summer.

"We'll miss him, for sure," Georgia coach Mark Richt said. "Of course, he could have made a decision to leave for the draft immediately after his junior season. He was aware there could be risks, but he decided to continue in school and get closer to his degree. His best opportunity now to continue his playing career is through the supplemental draft coming up in July."

The 23-year-old from Kennesaw, Georgia started 15 games for the Bulldogs over his three-year career, intercepting seven passes and recording 94 tackles. He may have had his best game during the 2006 campaign, when he limited Georgia Tech All-American wide receiver Calvin Johnson to two catches and 13 yards in a season-ending 15-12 home win on November 25.

chaz · 05-18-2007, 02:59 AM

whats the story on this kid??

Bronco LB 59 · 05-18-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chaz

whats the story on this kid??

When the college football annuals hit the newsstands next month, Oliver probably would have been on the majority of 1st and 2nd All-American teams. Two of the 2008 Mock Drafts posted on the Mane had him going in the first round.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 05-18-2007, 02:38 PM

He is a very good player. Too bad this happened. I bet someone spends a second or third round supplemental choice on him. If I remeber correctly there was some question about his actual speed and talk that he could be moved to safety.

Inkana7 · 05-18-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

He is a very good player. Too bad this happened. I bet someone spends a second or third round supplemental choice on him. If I remeber correctly there was some question about his actual speed and talk that he could be moved to safety.

He blanketed Calvin Johnson and basically shut him down. I dont think his speed is a big question.

05-18-2007, 02:22 AM	#1
Bronco LB 59 Ring of Famer Keep your head up dog Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leucadia CA Posts: 6,068	Georgia corner Paul Oliver declared ineligible for 2007 season A supplemental draft candidate for this summer. Will draw attention because of his well publicized performance against Calvin Johnson. http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?s...v=st&type=lgns Georgia CB Paul Oliver ineligible for 2007 season May 17, 2007 ATHENS, GEORGIA (TICKER) -- The University of Georgia on Thursday announced red-shirt senior cornerback Paul Oliver is ineligible for the 2007 season because of his failure to meet academic requirements. The 6-foot, 208-pound Oliver, who had three interceptions, 57 tackles and two sacks for the Bulldogs in 2006, will petition the NFL for entry into the supplemental draft this summer. "We'll miss him, for sure," Georgia coach Mark Richt said. "Of course, he could have made a decision to leave for the draft immediately after his junior season. He was aware there could be risks, but he decided to continue in school and get closer to his degree. His best opportunity now to continue his playing career is through the supplemental draft coming up in July." The 23-year-old from Kennesaw, Georgia started 15 games for the Bulldogs over his three-year career, intercepting seven passes and recording 94 tackles. He may have had his best game during the 2006 campaign, when he limited Georgia Tech All-American wide receiver Calvin Johnson to two catches and 13 yards in a season-ending 15-12 home win on November 25. Last edited by Bronco LB 59; 05-18-2007 at 02:25 AM..

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05-18-2007, 02:59 AM	#2
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	whats the story on this kid??

05-18-2007, 02:38 PM	#4
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	He is a very good player. Too bad this happened. I bet someone spends a second or third round supplemental choice on him. If I remeber correctly there was some question about his actual speed and talk that he could be moved to safety.