2014 Gator Commitment #2: QB Will Grier of Davidson Day High School, Davidson NC

[GATORAZ]

Jeb Blazevich ‏@JebBlazevich
S/O to @willg7533 committing, stay true to it and I'm jealous man #StayBlessed


Big time 2014 TE out of North Carolina he didnt have Florida his final list he recently released but maybe Grier can get Florida back in the hunt

[GATORAZ]

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[Gatorrick22]

Here's an interesting quote by Grier:

"The 6-foot-3, 185-pound signal quarterback has maintained for a while that he wanted to make an early commitment and recruit others to join him. On top of his list are 2013 wide receivers Marquez North and Demarcus Robinson, both four-star prospects in Scout's 2013 class."

[GATORAZ]

garorrick at least he will learn adversity fast. When they are done hanging up the phone on him he can call 2014 prospect

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GDD2quAOw8

[gatordee]

Here's an interesting quote by Grier:

I have mentioned this before about Grier committing this early for us and that it will help recruiting a lot. Especially the offensive players we are looking for. The timing is perfect, especially if he may help in flipping DR again.

[nawlinsgator]

But gee whiz...why isn't Grier a 5 star? Is something wrong with him?

[Gatorrick22]

Yeah, maybe, but you gotta love his determination and desire to get the best receivers to play with him and the Gators.

[gator07]

Oh great, another qb whose name posters will undoubtedly have difficulty spelling :)

[gatordee]

But gee whiz...why isn't Grier a 5 star? Is something wrong with him?

He is in the 2014 class. After signing day, I believe he will get his 5th star.

[Gatorrick22]

I have mentioned this before about Grier committing this early for us and that it will help recruiting a lot. Especially the offensive players we are looking for. The timing is perfect, especially if he may help in flipping DR again.


So true.

He's already recruiting for us - I'm just as happy about it as you are.

The future looks as bright as it ever has around here. :wave:

[Gatorrick22]

Oh great, another qb whose name posters will undoubtedly have difficulty spelling :)

"I" before "E" except after "C" - what's so hard about that.

[StrangeGator]

Not to mention the first Amish kid with a Twitter account. Will truly is a trail blazer!

That we know of. Social media is a great way to draw bigger crowds to your barn raising. It's also a good source for carpentry tips.

[DanishGator]

Here is his Junior tape. Quit a player and person we got on our hands Its truly great to be a Florida Gator :Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvxHwkmOeG8

Got very good speed, does any knows his 40?

[Gatorrick22]

Here is his Junior tape. Quit a player and person we got on our hands Its truly great to be a Florida Gator :Dhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvxHwkmOeG8

Got very good speed, does any knows his 40?

He's got a cannon arm and he's got wheels.................. Freaking awesome.

[GatorAvatar]

He's a four star and ranked about 6th, but hasn't been re-rated since that game where he shredded that other team and all the national single game passing records. I don't know if they will be adding a star to his rating or naming a star after him.

This is also big news on the diversity front. I'm sure he's the first Amish player who ever committed to UF. Will he have to travel by horse and buggy to away games? That could be complicated.

Funny AF :laugh::grin::grin::grin::grin::hairy:

[Nicho]

"I" before "E" except after "C" - what's so hard about that.

And "S" at the end of everything.

[Gatorrick22]

And "S" at the end of everything.

:yes:

I noticed that a lot of people do that too.

[Jaggator]

And "S" at the end of everything.

Is that you Nat Moore? :wink:

[Gatorrick22]

Is that you Nat Moore?

It's Percy Harvins.

[Gatorrick22]

This was my prize recruit for 2014. He will play a huge roll in the 2014 class and I believe he becomes a leader from day 1. A year backing up JD and he will be ready for his era to begin.

Yes sir. Did you see his highlight video? He's going to be a great Gator real soon.

[canadian_gator]

Reminds me of driskel in his high school tapes. Uh oh?

[UFFL]

Reminds me of driskel in his high school tapes. Uh oh?

For our opponents, yes

[CharlesUF09]

Reminds me of a Taylor Martinez who can actually throw.

So...not like Taylor Martinez?

[Dreamliner]

So...not like Taylor Martinez?

Yeah, except our guy can throw.

[Tebowism0823]

I read on another website that some dude said Grier throws like Andrew Luck and runs like Cam Newton. Nice!

Nasty combination

[Tebowism0823]

"I" before "E" except after "C" - what's so hard about that.

Charlie Weis(s) says hi :)

[gatordee]

Yes sir. Did you see his highlight video? He's going to be a great Gator real soon.

YES I DID!! And to imagine he has one more year of hs to play. WM is doing a hell of a job!

[rserina]

Reminds me of driskel in his high school tapes. Uh oh?
You mean, the top rated quarterback in the nation that year?

[acegator]

According to rivals, he is the 9th best QB and has a four star rating.

[Jaggator]

Charlie Weis(s) says hi :)

Nice! Tell 1 win Charlie he even screws that up. :wink:

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efGCRzVmI-0

[GatorAvatar]

According to rivals, he is the 9th best QB and has a four star rating.

Others have him as the 6th best QB rated as a 4 star. So why the hullabaloo?

[xenythx]

His highlight tape reminds me of Colt McCoy. Puts a lot of air on his deeper throws but has a lighting quick release and incredible touch, plus he has deceptive speed.

[LAGatorDoc]

Others have him as the 6th best QB rated as a 4 star. So why the hullabaloo?

Do you have anything in your life that makes you happy or must you complain about everything?

[Nicho]

Others have him as the 6th best QB rated as a 4 star. So why the hullabaloo?

Somebody forgot to take his meds. :crazy:

[GatorAvatar]

Do you have anything in your life that makes you happy or must you complain about everything?

When we got Driskel, #1 QB in his class we celebrated, and rightly so. He was a five star and best QB recruit in the nation. Get it?

[GATORAZ]

When we got Driskel, #1 QB in his class we celebrated, and rightly so. He was a five star and best QB recruit in the nation. Get it?

listen Will Grier will probably be ranked 1st or 2nd QB in the south. Two QB's rated higher than him threw for Pease and CWM and they decided not to offer them. One of them still has ZERO offers the other committed to Texas Tech because nobody in Florida would offer him.

[Minister_of_Information]

Wait, are you saying that the coaches know more than recruiting services or fans on a messageboard? That's crazy talk.

[GATORAZ]

GatorAvatar I have good news for you Will Grier is now the 4th ranked QB according to 247.

The 3 ranked above him are Keller Chryst Caleb Henderson & D.J. Gillins.

Keller Chryst is from Cali and probably staying on the west coast.
Caleb Henderson is from Virginia.
DJ Gillins is from Jacksonville he threw for both Florida and FSU and neither staff offered him. He is committed to the mighty Texas Tech.

[Nicho]

GatorAvatar I have good news for you Will Grier is now the 4th ranked QB according to 247.

The 3 ranked above him are Keller Chryst Caleb Henderson & D.J. Gillins.

Keller Chryst is from Cali and probably staying on the west coast.
Caleb Henderson is from Virginia.
DJ Gillins is from Jacksonville he threw for both Florida and FSU and neither staff offered him. He is committed to the mighty Texas Tech.

On 247, Grier is actually #3 among Pro style QBs at this moment.

[gatormoe1]

I can't take 247 seriously for some reason...

[Gatorrick22]

Charlie Weis(s) says hi :)

I never misspelled his name, but.................half this board did. :wave:

[Gatorrick22]

Wait, are you saying that the coaches know more than recruiting services or fans on a messageboard? That's crazy talk.

I think our coaches are ahead of the curve on Grier. He'll be a great one and maybe the best/highest (ranked)..........not that that really matters to me.

[Gatorrick22]

garorrick at least he will learn adversity fast. When they are done hanging up the phone on him he can call 2014 prospect

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GDD2quAOw8

Yeah, but we have to wait for him too, at least if we get a 2013 Driskel can throw to him next year. :whistle:

[Tebowism0823]

You mean, the top rated quarterback in the nation that year?

That'd be the one :)

[LAGatorDoc]

Yeah, but we have to wait for him too, at least if we get a 2013 Driskel can throw to him next year. :whistle:

We have a Driskel in 2013, he's only a Junior. Why do we need another one, when the one we have hasn't had an offensive line for half the season?

[Ahab]

When we got Driskel, #1 QB in his class we celebrated, and rightly so. He was a five star and best QB recruit in the nation. Get it?

So you only celebrate 5 star recruits? The difference between recruits rated as 4 or 5 stars is really a matter of personal preference. Grier is who the coaches had at the top of our QB board. They're not reaching and you should know to trust this coaching staff. They've earned it.

[LAGatorDoc]

So you only celebrate 5 star recruits? The difference between recruits rated as 4 or 5 stars is really a matter of personal preference. Grier is who the coaches had at the top of our QB board. They're not reaching and you should know to trust this coaching staff. They've earned it.

Driskel was the number one rated QB but he was actually still a four star recruit

[wiene2003]

We have a Driskel in 2013, he's only a Junior. Why do we need another one, when the one we have hasn't had an offensive line for half the season?

You misunderstood him, he was implying he wants Grier to help recruit a 2013 WR that Driskel can throw to next year, preferably Demarcus Robinson, I presume.

[LAGatorDoc]

You misunderstood him, he was implying he wants Grier to help recruit a 2013 WR that Driskel can throw to next year, preferably Demarcus Robinson, I presume.

Ah, the word WR after 2013 was missing. I get it now and agree

[gator85jd]

Is UF in the top 3??

UF is in the top 1.

[Gatorrick22]

We have a Driskel in 2013, he's only a Junior. Why do we need another one, when the one we have hasn't had an offensive line for half the season?

You totally missed my point. Grier is a 2014 kid, and the receivers are 2013 kids, but Grier is still trying to get them to sign with us knowing that he wont even be throwing to them until Driskel is gone - I know Driskel's only a junior.

[LAGatorDoc]

You totally missed my point. Grier is a 2014 kid, and the receivers are 2013 kids, but Grier is still trying to get them to sign with us knowing that he wont even be throwing to them until Driskel is gone - I know Driskel's only a junior.

I got your point. Sometimes I'm a little slow

[Gatorrick22]

I got your point. Sometimes I'm a little slow

I've done the same many, many times before too. No biggie. :wave:

[GatorAvatar]

So you only celebrate 5 star recruits? The difference between recruits rated as 4 or 5 stars is really a matter of personal preference. Grier is who the coaches had at the top of our QB board. They're not reaching and you should know to trust this coaching staff. They've earned it.

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

[GATORAZ]

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

The top QB on the staff's board commits early to the Gators is a good reason to get excited.

[LAGatorDoc]

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

It's front page news on ESPN home page, not just college football. But I agree, not a big deal to sign a record breaking high school QB this early in the recruiting season. I mean it's just high school. I mean people were rioting outside of Davidson Day and Gainesville. Total PANDEMONIUM!!!! A little excitement definitely is warranted but rioting and all the hubabaloo this caused, definitely not

[SmootyGator]

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

Pandemonium? I see no such thing... :confused:

Excitement? Yes... :yes:

[Gatorrick22]

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

Well then may I suggest that you watch that kids highlight video again. :happy:

[Tebowism0823]

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

I see you must be new to football then.

[GatorAvatar]

Why isn't he a 5 star is my question...geez. SMDH.

[GATORAZ]

Why isn't he a 5 star is my question...geez. SMDH.

Why isnt he a 5 star by who?

[MadduxFanII]

Why isnt he a 5 star by who?

God.

Why hasn't the Lord Almighty ranked Grier as a five star?

[Gatorrick22]

God.

Why hasn't the Lord Almighty ranked Grier as a five star?

Because...... IN MUSCHAMP WE TRUST.

[DuPontGator]

God.

Why hasn't the Lord Almighty ranked Grier as a five star?

I'm thinking about it... Don't worry.

[Nicho]

Why isn't he a 5 star is my question...geez. SMDH.

Hogwash, you were trying to piss in everybody's cornflakes by asking what's the big deal. Don't backpedal now, that's even more lame. I swear dude, take a break from posting for a while.

[GatorAvatar]

Hogwash, you were trying to piss in everybody's cornflakes by asking what's the big deal. Don't backpedal now, that's even more lame. I swear dude, take a break from posting for a while.

Get over yourself. I am asking a genuine question. Why isn't he a 5 star. Tebow was a 5 star, so was Driskel, so was Floyd....they were all 5 stars for a reason. Grier is not a 5 star for a reason: maybe there is not enough on him yet - maybe evaluators wait until a player's final season before they can do a thorough analysis on him, maybe he needs to put on more weight etc etc. I am am not knocking the kid down...my God!

My point is that if we are all in agreement that the kid is a baller, why are we waiting to rank him as a five star?

[Nicho]

Get over yourself. I am asking a genuine question. Why isn't he a 5 star. Tebow was a 5 star, so was Driskel, so was Floyd....they were all 5 stars for a reason. Grier is not a 5 star for a reason: maybe there is not enough on him yet - maybe evaluators wait until a player's final season before they can do a thorough analysis on him, maybe he needs to put on more weight etc etc. I am am not knocking the kid down...my God!

My point is that if we are all in agreement that the kid is a baller, why are we waiting to rank him as a five star?

You are free to whine. Most of us are used to it by now. But you're not going to fool me with the double talk.

[GatorAvatar]

You are free to whine. Most of us are used to it by now. But you're not going to fool me with the double talk.

That is when you know that a man has no point to argue.

[GATORAZ]

You are free to whine. Most of us are used to it by now. But you're not going to fool me with the double talk.

He def did try to switch up the conversation.

[gatorright]

I am asking a genuine question. Why isn't he a 5 star. Tebow was a 5 star, so was Driskel, so was Floyd...

It was my understanding that Driskel was a four star...despite being the top rated qb in the class.

Regardless, the tape of WG's highlights is impressive enough for me regardless of star rating.

[Gatorrick22]

That is when you know that a man has no point to argue.

Watch his highlight video again and tell us how many stars you think he deserves.

[demosthenes]

Get over yourself. I am asking a genuine question. Why isn't he a 5 star. Tebow was a 5 star, so was Driskel, so was Floyd....they were all 5 stars for a reason. Grier is not a 5 star for a reason: maybe there is not enough on him yet - maybe evaluators wait until a player's final season before they can do a thorough analysis on him, maybe he needs to put on more weight etc etc. I am am not knocking the kid down...my God!

My point is that if we are all in agreement that the kid is a baller, why are we waiting to rank him as a five star?

He is definitely a six star recruit.

[LAGatorDoc]

It was my understanding that Driskel was a four star...despite being the top rated qb in the class.

Regardless, the tape of WG's highlights is impressive enough for me regardless of star rating.

Yup, I posted it like 15 posts up. He was the number 1 QB but not a 5 star. "Just" a 4 star

[rwjones]

Johnny Manziel was a three star recruit, and he just one the Heisman as a redshirt Freshman. Would you five star lovers take him as our QB? Who cares about stars? WG looks like a player!

[gatorright]

Johnny Manziel was a three star recruit, and he just one the Heisman as a redshirt Freshman. Would you five star lovers take him as our QB? Who cares about stars? WG looks like a player!

This.

[gator7_5]

Get over yourself. I am asking a genuine question. Why isn't he a 5 star. Tebow was a 5 star, so was Driskel, so was Floyd....they were all 5 stars for a reason. Grier is not a 5 star for a reason: maybe there is not enough on him yet - maybe evaluators wait until a player's final season before they can do a thorough analysis on him, maybe he needs to put on more weight etc etc. I am am not knocking the kid down...my God!

My point is that if we are all in agreement that the kid is a baller, why are we waiting to rank him as a five star?

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[Gatorrick22]

Why isn't he a 5 star is my question...geez. SMDH.

We don't care if he's 5* or 4* - just watch his highlight video and you'll see why we don't care about his rating.

[GatorAvatar]

It was my understanding that Driskel was a four star...despite being the top rated qb in the class.

Regardless, the tape of WG's highlights is impressive enough for me regardless of star rating.

Thanks...I guess the rating was different depending on which site you looked at. My understanding was Jacoby was a 4* while Jeff was a 5*

[GatorAvatar]

Johnny Manziel was a three star recruit, and he just one the Heisman as a redshirt Freshman. Would you five star lovers take him as our QB? Who cares about stars? WG looks like a player!

Ok...valid point.

[atlantagator86]

Thanks...I guess the rating was different depending on which site you looked at. My understanding was Jacoby was a 4* while Jeff was a 5*

Driskel and Brissett were both 4* on Rivals, Scout had Driskel at 5* and Brissett at 4* and ESPN had Driskel at 5* and Brissett at 3*. So yes, the rankings do vary by who you look at.

[Minister_of_Information]

Are people really bitching about this?

[nawlinsgator]

Are people really bitching about this?

No, only Avatar.
He could be at a Richard Pryor concert and only laugh when the "laugh" sign comes on.

[gatordee]

No...I'm happy we got him. What I don't get is the pandemonium his commitment caused.

While I thought there would be more pandemonium. This kid is already a hell of a qb and still has another year of hs. He is good enough that it will improve our 2014 class just because we will get some commits because of him. And there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a 5* next season.

[gator1986]

listen Will Grier will probably be ranked 1st or 2nd QB in the south. Two QB's rated higher than him threw for Pease and CWM and they decided not to offer them. One of them still has ZERO offers the other committed to Texas Tech because nobody in Florida would offer him.

I'm sure they'll find some crappy QB out of California that they think is better...

[gatormoe1]

Avatar is forever negative, just act like he doesn't exist. His opinion has never been worth much, ever.

[Tebowism0823]

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That's funny right there....I don't care who you are!

[Tebowism0823]

Are people really bitching about this?

He's your huckleberry!

[MaceoP]

Get over yourself. I am asking a genuine question. Why isn't he a 5 star. Tebow was a 5 star, so was Driskel, so was Floyd....they were all 5 stars for a reason. Grier is not a 5 star for a reason: maybe there is not enough on him yet - maybe evaluators wait until a player's final season before they can do a thorough analysis on him, maybe he needs to put on more weight etc etc. I am am not knocking the kid down...my God!

My point is that if we are all in agreement that the kid is a baller, why are we waiting to rank him as a five star?

Good point, I will change my ranking of him to a 5 star. We should all rate Grier as a five star!

What I don't understand is why rivals, scout, espn rankings were not updated when I changed my rating? :drool:

Gator Avatar at his best..

[swampsupreme]

Johnny Manziel was a three star recruit, and he just one the Heisman as a redshirt Freshman. Would you five star lovers take him as our QB? Who cares about stars? WG looks like a player!

Johnny football was the 39th ranked qb in his class.... Which means ranking means nothing guys

[xenythx]

I'm pretty sure Driskel wasn't even the #1 qb or a 5-star until he blew up in the camps his senior year.

[gatorr4life]

I like stars, but I also like winners. You don't need stars by your name to be a winner. You need a good coach that can mold you. That being said, star players usually attract other star players. So there's that...

Not saying stars are worthless, just that we can't get too caught up in them.

[gatorbait1]

The top QB on the staff's board commits early to the Gators is a good reason to get excited.

I agree 100% but a lot of people are acting like he's gonna come right in and take the 2nd string nod then start as soon as driskel leaves....do u think so as well? I've only seen some video and I know we have a couple guys already at qb on roster. It's gonna be a nice completion at least we know for sure.

[gatorbait1]

Because...... IN MUSCHAMP WE TRUST.

Well then off u go bud,
If your trust is in man(muschamp) and not the Lord :) muschamp doesn't care about the star ratings which I love because he personally evaluates each recruit to his style and vision of play.

[GATORAZ]

I agree 100% but a lot of people are acting like he's gonna come right in and take the 2nd string nod then start as soon as driskel leaves....do u think so as well? I've only seen some video and I know we have a couple guys already at qb on roster. It's gonna be a nice completion at least we know for sure.

I was really scared about the QB position until we got Will Grier. I think he has a great shot at taking over the QB position once Driskel leaves. I believe if anybody beats him out then they are winning the position not getting it by default. I can not say that was true before Grier.

[JohnC1908]

He's also only a junior, plenty of time for another star.

[mikehev]

Our coaches have proven already that their ratings are more valid than the star ratings dealt out by recruiting sites. Our coaches scout better than all of the recruiting sites. Case in point, A. Morrison. He may not have come in with 5 stars, but he sure played like a '5 star' this year.

Our coaches have succesfully caused me to not consider star ratings anymore when it comes to Gators recruiting. If we get the players the coaches want...I am completely satisfied and trust their judgment. We had some misses late last year, but what made them misses in my mind was the notion that our coaches wanted certain players that we did not get...it was not about their star rating.

In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

[GatorAvatar]

He's also only a junior, plenty of time for another star.

That's what I have concluded. I think juniors don't get evaluated enough to get a 5 star rating. Once they go through the camp circuit and the scout services send their people then they will get an official ranking.

[Gatorrick22]

Well then off u go bud,
If your trust is in man(muschamp) and not the Lord :) muschamp doesn't care about the star ratings which I love because he personally evaluates each recruit to his style and vision of play.

"Bud?" We're talking football and Muschamp is the highest authority that matters. So you can take that lord talk to another forum.

[gatorbait1]

"Bud?" We're talking football and Muschamp is the highest authority that matters. So you can take that lord talk to another forum.

Why so sensitive, "bud???" I was talking about truth/life and football as well. And for some perspective, champ will never be the highest authority that
Matters... AndI'll talk about the Lord anytime,bro but my main focus was about the team anyways. Go Gators and Go Jesus! That's why we celebrate CHRISTmas! Dont ignore the truth.

[demosthenes]

:rolleyes:

[Gatorrick22]

Why so sensitive, "bud???" I was talking about truth/life and football as well. And for some perspective, champ will never be the highest authority that
Matters... AndI'll talk about the Lord anytime,bro but my main focus was about the team anyways. Go Gators and Go Jesus! That's why we celebrate CHRISTmas! Dont ignore the truth.

I just think "Bud" is an insult. Unless you're offering it up at a beer summit.. :wink:. :wave:


Oh, and I'm fine with Jesus and the lord. Merry Christmas to you and your family. :santa:

[gatorbait1]

I just think "Bud" is an insult. Unless you're offering it up at a beer summit.. :wink:. :wave:

Oh, and I'm fine with Jesus and the lord. Merry Christmas to you and your family. :santa:

My apologies brotha if I insulted you by saying "bud", I was wondering why you were so offended, didn't mean it that way. Likewise to you and your family. ---Merry CHRISTmas---
:peace and hair grease my brotha: [/quote]

[Gatorrick22]

My apologies brotha if I insulted you by saying "bud", I was wondering why you were so offended, didn't mean it that way. Likewise to you and your family. ---Merry CHRISTmas---
:peace and hair grease my brotha:

We're cool bro..

Peace and hair grease? ..........too funny.

[LAGatorDoc]

We're cool bro..

Peace and hair grease? ..........too funny.

Or Pease and chicken grease

[Gatorrick22]

:laugh:

[Jaggator]

I just think "Bud" is an insult. Unless you're offering it up at a beer summit.. :wink:. :wave:


Oh, and I'm fine with Jesus and the lord. Merry Christmas to you and your family. :santa:


LMAO and nice comeback Rick. However, shame on you for not capitalizing the L in Lord. :grin:

[xenythx]

Andrew Luck only had four stars and was the fourth-ranked QB behind the likes of Blaine Gabbert, Dayne Crist, and Mike Glennon.

[GATORAZ]

Andrew Luck only had four stars and was the fourth-ranked QB behind the likes of Blaine Gabbert, Dayne Crist, and Mike Glennon.

Three of those guys played real well in college. A top 3 QB in 2014 is great its much better than what Florida got the last two years.

One reason this commitment is big news is Will Grier will be the talk of the 7 vs 7 circuit in the summer . I am pretty sure he will excel in that situation. This summer Grier's Davidson Day team beat Mallard Creek in a 7 vs 7 tourney. That might not seem like much but Davidson Day has no college prospects at WR or DB while Mallard Creek has Marquez North (top 5 WR in the nation), Brian Walker (offers from UNC Nebraska Auburn..) & Jorain Jordan( Georgia state Hampton Towson).

[Minister_of_Information]

GATORAZ thanks for your enormous contribution to this site... Merry Xmas brother

[JohnC1908]

That's what I have concluded. I think juniors don't get evaluated enough to get a 5 star rating. Once they go through the camp circuit and the scout services send their people then they will get an official ranking.

Fair enough bud. My concern is if you realky believe that though.

[GATORAZ]

GATORAZ thanks for your enormous contribution to this site... Merry Xmas brother

thanks happy holidays to you as well

[Gatorrick22]

LMAO and nice comeback Rick. However, shame on you for not capitalizing the L in Lord. :grin:

Oops.

[VandyGator13]

GATORAZ thanks for your enormous contribution to this site... Merry Xmas brother

+1

[CharlesUF09]

I don't want to, but I have to. Who else laughed at:

I'll talk about the Lord anytime,bro

[1984Gator]

Well then off u go bud,
If your trust is in man(muschamp) and not the Lord :) muschamp doesn't care about the star ratings which I love because he personally evaluates each recruit to his style and vision of play.

Bud? Brotha? What is this, a cab drivers convention? :wink:

[RayGator]

That's what I have concluded. I think juniors don't get evaluated enough to get a 5 star rating. Once they go through the camp circuit and the scout services send their people then they will get an official ranking.

I agree with that. And who knows, he could be a 5 star by the time he's a Gator! :)

[GATORAZ]

was invited to the Under Armour All American game

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAslduACAAA4kLS.jpg:large

[Nicho]

was invited to the Under Armour All American game

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BAslduACAAA4kLS.jpg:large

Haha, now you're going to have Joe Schmoe recruits flooding the address at the bottom of the form with fake paperwork.

[RayGator]

Very soon we'll be looking ahead to 2014.

[socraticsilence]

Johnny Manziel was a three star recruit, and he just one the Heisman as a redshirt Freshman. Would you five star lovers take him as our QB? Who cares about stars? WG looks like a player!

If we had a Sumlin offensive mind a 3 star would be awesome, we have a brilliant defensive mind nothing we have seen on the field shows our offensive coaching to be even average much less good.

[RayGator]

No doubt he's done a a very good job at Texas A&M. Pease will be in his 2nd year in 2014 with UF and I think we'll see good play by our QBs this Fall.

[gatorr4life]

No doubt he's done a a very good job at Texas A&M. Pease will be in his 2nd year in 2014 with UF and I think we'll see good play by our QBs this Fall.

Contract year for Driskel. well its true.... Lol :laugh:

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11x-7_aPMOg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnDHzuT8xyk

[Zanso]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11x-7_aPMOg


Has a really good attitude and seems really solid to us. Awesome news.

[socraticsilence]

Is he mature enough physically to start next season as an ee?

[GATORAZ]

Is he mature enough physically to start next season as an ee?

he is not going to beat out Jeff he should start his redshirt freshmen year

[socraticsilence]

he is not going to beat out Jeff he should start his redshirt freshmen year

I know it's just highlights but he looks to have a much better feel for the game than Jeff does, while his physical talent is obviously nowhere near Driskel's I think depending on how this year plays out we might have an open competition for QB on 2014- Jeff's limitations are mental things and I don't know how much of that is fixable vs. how much is just innate: things like feel and touch can improve certainly but Jeff has always seemed more like an athlete than a QB to me- he reminds me a lot of Vince Young, who also struggled at times early in his career before his coaches just gave up and let him run his own offense (I do think there's a chance Boom does this if we struggle offensively again early this year- he might do what one of his mentor's did in Austin and just let Jeff be Jeff).


You have to admit that Grier looks a lot more natural making progressions as a Jr. than Jeff did as a college sophomore last season.

[Minister_of_Information]

I'm shocked by the negativity I tell you, SHOCKED. :D

[stomp_and_chomp]

Is he mature enough physically to start next season as an ee?

Yes. Physicality has nothing to do with it (to an extent). He is the QB of the future (hopefully), having him come in early lets him do A LOT of reading.

He probably won't play much his first season... like, maybe games where we blow out lesser teams by the half... other than that, he should be a ghost his freshman year.

Next summer should be interesting... It's going to be Grier vs. the other QB's we got the last couple of years + whoever we decide to recruit for 2015... Next summer is when things start to really matter and change.

This year though, Jeff Driskel won't be unseated... unless he blows it big time, even then, highly unlikely.

[newdad]

So, your comparing a jr high school qb to a sophomore collage qb, I don't get it.

[newdad]

Yes. Physicality has nothing to do with it (to an extent). He is the QB of the future (hopefully), having him come in early lets him do A LOT of reading.

He probably won't play much his first season... like, maybe games where we blow out lesser teams by the half... other than that, he should be a ghost his freshman year.

Next summer should be interesting... It's going to be Grier vs. the other QB's we got the last couple of years + whoever we decide to recruit for 2015... Next summer is when things start to really matter and change.

This year though, Jeff Driskel won't be unseated... unless he blows it big time, even then, highly unlikely.

So you mean no.

[GATORAZ]

I know it's just highlights but he looks to have a much better feel for the game than Jeff does, while his physical talent is obviously nowhere near Driskel's I think depending on how this year plays out we might have an open competition for QB on 2014- Jeff's limitations are mental things and I don't know how much of that is fixable vs. how much is just innate: things like feel and touch can improve certainly but Jeff has always seemed more like an athlete than a QB to me- he reminds me a lot of Vince Young, who also struggled at times early in his career before his coaches just gave up and let him run his own offense (I do think there's a chance Boom does this if we struggle offensively again early this year- he might do what one of his mentor's did in Austin and just let Jeff be Jeff).


You have to admit that Grier looks a lot more natural making progressions as a Jr. than Jeff did as a college sophomore last season.

he has ZEROOOOOOOOOOOO chance of getting the starting job over Jeff. He plays in a terrible league in NC the speed of the game is on a whole different level. He is further along than Jeff was his Senior year of high school though.

[DuPontGator]

he has ZEROOOOOOOOOOOO chance of getting the starting job over Jeff. He plays in a terrible league in NC the speed of the game is on a whole different level. He is further along than Jeff was his Senior year of high school though.

What if Jeff goes down?

[demosthenes]

What if Jeff goes down?

He still wouldn't be getting the starting job over Jeff. Nobody says the backup won the starting job when the starter goes down with an injury.

[pcolafan]

he has ZEROOOOOOOOOOOO chance of getting the starting job over Jeff. He plays in a terrible league in NC the speed of the game is on a whole different level. He is further along than Jeff was his Senior year of high school though.

Didn't Jeff play AA on a new HS team against really poor competition in HS?

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BG2u-hICIAARAej.jpg:large

[GATORAZ]

willg7533 Will G 10h
#ComePlayWRForTheJoker
we need speed!
@drizzygetbusy01
@unogohard1
@TravisRudolph5
@ArtavisScott7
@isaih_ford3 pic.twitter.com/jFY5T9Bvyd

Drake Harris
Jonnie Dixon
Travis Rudoolph
Astravis Scott
Isaih Ford

[GATORAZ]

dp

[gator1986]

willg7533 Will G 10h
#ComePlayWRForTheJoker
we need speed!
@drizzygetbusy01
@unogohard1
@TravisRudolph5
@ArtavisScott7
@isaih_ford3 pic.twitter.com/jFY5T9Bvyd

Drake Harris
Jonnie Dixon
Travis Rudoolph
Astravis Scott
Isaih Ford

Nice! Will is doing his job!

[GATORAZ]

out of that group I would want Rudolph and Harris

[Zanso]

Where's the tweet at ermon lane?

[killercroc_UF]

Where's the tweet at ermon lane?

Agreed!

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[stomp_and_chomp]

I hope we start recruiting Artavis Scott more heavily. He's gonna be good.

[gator1986]

I hope we start recruiting Artavis Scott more heavily. He's gonna be good.

I've said that for a while.. He's even better in person to watch play..

[Gators2015_BB3]

I hope we start recruiting Artavis Scott more heavily. He's gonna be good.

And one of his teammates is 2015 WR George Campbell.

[GATORAZ]

I hope we start recruiting Artavis Scott more heavily. He's gonna be good.

I am pretty sure they have been recruiting Scott hard. It will be interesting to see where he ends up it seems like he would like to leave the state but his mother would like for him to stay closer to home. He is visiting this weekend. Any one of the of Scott, Rudolph, Dixon, Truitt or Noil is fine with me for the one slot position we have open.

[Zanso]

Got invited to the rivals 5 star challenge.

Grier became the second quarterback in the country to be selected to the event. Farrell said his film is as good as any player's at the position. "The film on Grier is better than Deshaun Watson, and he is already a five-star," Farrell said.

[Zanso]

edit: double post

[GATORAZ]

Brian Stumpf ‏@Stumpf_Brian 1h
Congrats to Davidson Day (N.C.) QB Will Grier (@willg7533), the 10th QB officially invited to the @Elite11 finals/@TheOpening_2013 #GOTOPEN

I dont even remember him competing at an elite 11 event.

[GATORAZ]

Brian Stumpf ‏@Stumpf_Brian 1h
Congrats to Davidson Day (N.C.) QB Will Grier (@willg7533), the 10th QB officially invited to the @Elite11 finals/@TheOpening_2013 #GOTOPEN

I dont even remember him competing at an elite 11 event.

The elite 11 and the opening are the same weekend so he will be able to recruit while there

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P_w8R2Vakk

[newdad]

Does the elete 11 tell us anything we don't already know?

[gatorr4life]

He didn't sound too excited. Lol almost sounded like he didn't care. No enthusiasm in his voice at all. Not really a big deal, just a small (probably wrong) observation.

[killercroc_UF]

He didn't sound too excited. Lol almost sounded like he didn't care. No enthusiasm in his voice at all. Not really a big deal, just a small (probably wrong) observation.

I'm with you lol every guy but one didn't sound excited. They bring it up in one of the other invite video's.

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[nortonis]

He sounded pretty grateful to me. He said thanks several times. There's only so much that can come through on a phone call. I would've thought it was strange if he started hooting and hollering.

[StrangeGator]

Does the elete 11 tell us anything we don't already know?

It might be a better predictor of NFL potential than collegiate ability. I remember Matthew Stafford beating Tebow for the top spot back in '05.

[GatorInSC]

Didn't Driskel win the elite 11 MVP?

[newdad]

It might be a better predictor of NFL potential than collegiate ability. I remember Matthew Stafford beating Tebow for the top spot back in '05.

Good point and there again, nothing we didn't already know.

[StrangeGator]

Didn't Driskel win the elite 11 MVP?

I think he did. That was a down year for QBs, plus Driskel's skills set is ideal for a competition like that. He's quick at dropping back, has a quick release, high velocity and excellent accuracy. Unless I'm mistaken, the Elite 11 doesn't put much emphasis on eluding pass rushers.

Don't know much about Grier, except he's throws a nice long ball, has good pocket awareness and needs to gain a lot of weight.

[gator996]

Power Ranking the Top 10 Quarterbacks in the 2014 Recruiting Class


#4. Will Grier, Pro-Style QB


http://cdn.bleacherreport.net/images_root/slides/photos/003/159/181/g_display_image.jpg?1368212616



Height: 6'3''

Weight: 180 pounds

Hometown: Davidson, N.C.


School: Davidson Day School


Ranking: 4-star

Committed to Florida on 12/19/12

Will Grier is not a dual-threat quarterback, but he's elusive for a pocket passer.

He has a strong arm, excellent touch and above-average accuracy. He can be the prototypical pocket-passer, but he also has great agility and athleticism and excels when moving around.

He's the type of quarterback who can bootleg, make a throw on the run or decide to take off and pick up yards with his feet. He also has a feel for pressure and possesses escapability.

Grier doesn't have the pure arm strength or size of the No. 1 quarterback on this list, but he has just as much potential—especially if he bulks up.