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PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ADDS INTRIGUE...
...to Miami's preparations.

TECH ASSUMES WORLD AGAINST US ATTITUDE
Whatever it takes to win. Whatever it takes.

RECRUITING - TAALIB TUCKER / CARLOS THOMAS

• Taalib Tucker, Westlake: The linebacker committed to Georgia Tech earlier this season. He has 46 tackles and one interception.

• Carlos Thomas, Banneker: Thomas is considered one of the top athletes in the state and also has committed to Georgia Tech. He has 14 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns. He's averaging 37.4 yards on five kickoff returns, including a 94-yarder for a touchdown. He has one interception and 14 tackles.

Thomas still plans on visiting Florida, Clemson, LSU and Ohio State. Certainly not much good for Tech fans can come out of that. Link here.

Although Thomas said he would sign with the Yellow Jackets on National Signing Day in February, he said he would still visit Florida, Clemson, LSU and Ohio State.

"I still might see something out there, something I like better," Thomas said. Thomas said he did not make his decision about Georgia Tech because of his brother, who was a standout quarterback at Banneker before signing with Tech.

"No, it was my decision," he said. "I made it on my own. Even if he didn't play there, I still would have looked at them."

Here's another recruit GT is after:

• Ramon McElrathbey, Mays: Slowed by an ankle injury, the quarterback has been limited in his mobility in running the Raiders option offense. McElrathbey has one rushing touchdown and has completed 14 of 49 passes for 170 yards and a touchdown. A Division I-A recruit at defensive back, he has nine tackles.