The Red and Black (Athens, Ga.) 1893-current, July 13, 2006, Image 12

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12 I Thursday, July 13, 2006 | The Red & Black SPORTS Former All-American Dog signs with NFL team Former Georgia All- American offensive lineman Max Jean-Gilles signed a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles Monday. Jean-Gilles is the first of Georgia’s seven draft picks to sign with their team. Jean-Gilles, drafted in the fourth round of April’s NFL Draft, agreed to terms just 10 days before the start of the team’s training camp. In 40 collegiate starts, Jean-Gilles allowed just three sacks, while anchoring an offensive line that helped Georgia win two SEC Championships. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Eagles. Georgia adds another recruit Even before the 2006 batch of new football recruits gets a chance to play between the hedges in the regular season, Georgia head coach Mark Richt is already looking even further to the future. With seven rising high school sen iors already committed to Georgia’s 2007 recruiting class, Richt added another top prospect to the list over the weekend. Chattahoochee High School senior lineman Clint Boling committed to the Bulldogs after participating SPORTS NOTEBOOK in a recent two-day camp. Boling, a self-described “life long” Georgia fan, is consid ered the No. 34 best football prospect by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and joins fellow top offensive line man Tanner Strickland (No. 18) as Richt looks to build a solid offensive unit of the future. Men’s tennis has top recruit class The Georgia men’s tennis Bulldog Students! WELCOME TO SUMMER SCHOOL! ^jyUSTESj Here for the Summer? Relax with one of our sandwiches, soups, salads or spuds, and of course, our Famous Sweet Tea", with FREE REFILLS served right at your table! Bring your laptop and friends and take advantage of our free WI-FI connectivity at your table while you study, or just take a break! Stay as long as you want, and bring in this ad for a FREE COOKIE for a quick energy boost! McAlister's Deli of Athens 2440 West Broad Street Call in: (706) 369-6700 No purchase necessary. Expires: August 8,2006 team has signed the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation, according to The Tennis Recruiting Network. Georgia received a total of 248 points in the poll. “It should be an exciting upcoming year. I am looking forward to watching them compete at the National Junior Championships in August,” Georgia head coach Manuel Diaz said. Georgia will bring in Jamie Hunt of San Antonio, Texas, and Christopher Motes of Augusta in fall 2006. The Tennis Recruiting Network currently ranks Hunt as the third-best recruit in the nation. Motes is cur rently rated No. 58 in the nation and No. 15 among recruits in the Southeast region. Sisson promoted, Williams resigns Georgia baseball head coach David Perno promoted hitting coach Doug Sisson to associate head coach on Monday, after receiving pitching coach Roger Williams’ letter of resignation to pursue other coaching opportunities. “Coach Sisson made a dra matic impact with our hitters in his first season, considering J /IC Uh: ? OGLETHORPE DINING COMMONS This summer Oglethorpe Dining Commons is getting the deluxe spa treatment - a top to toe make over which includes a multi-level ceiling, new lighting and new flooring. The renovated entrance will lead customers to the Oriental Trading Market. Choose your favorite fresh ingredients. Then let our chef give them a sizzling ride on the rotating Mongolian grill. Next is, O'Casa Wraps-you call the wrap and we'll roll it for you. The changing choices of featured entrees and vegetarian selections is at Oodles and More. You could also stop in at Stacks Deli or the Hole in the Wall Grill for made to order sandwiches. 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