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

[GATORAZ]

QB Will Grier 6-3 185 ****
Davidson Day High School
Davidson NC
12.19.2012 Commitment

**********

6-3 185 out of NC
he threw for the coaches on Wednesday

click the link for highlights

http://www.maxpreps.com/athletes/mvxS-xhA9UWLYg9ViaJkdA/football-fall-11/hudl-will-grier.htm

[deep_threat]

Maybe he'll be the '14 stud. Lets keep this thread going

[StrangeGator]

He's in the top six or seven for next year, but I see that we're already in it for the current #1 QB out of GA.

[GATORAZ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1766VKSutM&feature=g-u-u


Most football teams have to decide at one point whether it prefers to attack by run or pass. Friday's contest between Davidson Day (Davidson, N.C.) and Harrells Christian Academy (Harrells, N.C.) showed us one thing: either method can prove lethal.


Courtesy photo
Will Grier, Davidson Day
According to Lake Norman Citizen sports editor Justin Parker, Will Grier threw for a national record 774 yards and 11 touchdowns as Davidson Day's air attack defeated Harrells Christian's ground game 104-80.

That's not a misprint folks. Harrells Christian put up 80 points — and lost by three touchdowns and a field goal. Four NBA games Friday featured less than the 184 points piled up by these North Carolina high school football rivals.

The numbers are all unofficial, but if they stand up, Grier will have bettered the previous national mark of 764 set in 2000 by Pacific Palisades quarterback David Koral.

According to Parker, the teams combined for more than 1,600 yards of total offense. Once those are ironed out, that too is likely a national record.

Harrells Christian senior running back Russell Washington ran for seven touchdowns, including runs of 40 and 55 yards.

While astonishing, the pinball score and almost preposterous statistics didn't come as a total surprise.

Harrells Christian entered the game boasting one of the best running attacks in the country, averaging 531.9 rushing yards per game. Davidson Day came in averaging 408.9 yards through the air and 135 on the ground.

Washington had piled up almost 2,500 yards before the game with 38 touchdowns, while teammates Kelly Nelms and Channing Kelly, both juniors, had each rushed for over 1,200.

Grier, who has a weekly reservation in our MaxPreps National Stat Stars list, came into the game with nearly 4,500 passing yards, 54 touchdowns and just five interceptions.

Something had to give — but it was probably the scoreboard operator's fingers.

Davidson Day was in control from the start, taking a 54-36 lead at halftime.

Grier completed a 99-yard touchdown pass to Aaron Seward in the first quarter. Nelms ripped off a 70-yard touchdown run in the fourth for Harrells Christian.

Davidson Day improved to 10-2 while Harrells Christian fell to 9-3. This is the second time these teams have met this season, with Davidson Day taking a modest 46-29 victory in Week 1.

On Friday, each team more than doubled its total from the previous game. Take a look at the Qwixcore game log to see all the scoring — just make sure you don't have to be anywhere for a while.

For those who have not watched here are his sophomore highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdAh1GoUhLY

[wolfjs70]

Could that game be referred to as the "Zero Defense Bowl"?

[StrangeGator]

I wonder if both teams agreed to put ten players on the field when the other team had the ball.

[GATORAZ]

The biggest no doubt was Davidson Day 6-foot-3, 192-pound junior quarterback Will Grier, who completed 35 of 42 for a national record 837 yards. It was originally reported he threw for 774 but after an exhaustive review of tape Saturday morning it was revealed he went for 63 yards more.

[g8r925]

That boy was on fire.

[Bushmaster]

Don't get too excited. I put up over 500 yards in a flag game during intramurals and I played OL in high school.

I sometimes think what could have been................

The level of competition here is more like high schoolers playing against JV. Not saying the kid doesn't have talent, but this is really slim competition here.

[DeBigLeezard]

Don't get too excited. I put up over 500 yards in a flag game during intramurals and I played OL in high school.

I sometimes think what could have been................

The level of competition here is more like high schoolers playing against JV. Not saying the kid doesn't have talent, but this is really slim competition here.


Bushmaster...
Yea, I know how you feel. I loved playing quarterback over at Norman's Field on a Saturday afternoon. Back in the early 80's, one could get on Florida Field and actually play some tag football.
Since my junior high days, I could truly pass the ball with a tight spiral.
I was the "Larry Ochab" of the day.
13 was my favorite number.

I was left-handed and I was 6'5" and I could throw all the passes.
The bomb... the intermediates... the down and outs... the fades, the timing patterns, etc.
Actually could throw a bomb 70 yards. I could get on the 20 and toss it to the other side of Florida Field at the 10 yard line. I was so big and had such long arms I could wing it. And I actually was taught by a former Gator who played for Spurrier to pass it the way Spurrier would throw it.
Don't sling it... keep the ball high, next to your ear, flip your wrist and let your pinky finger be the last finger leaving the ball. Tight spiral. Loved it.

Problem was:
NO COLLEGES looked to me as a quarterback.
My 40 time was not real fast (4.8)... and I was 245 lbs as a senior coming out of Tampa Plant. NO colleges in the land would look at a quarterback that big.
They wanted me as a left-sided offensive tackle (left-handed).

Little did I know that I would wind up screwing up my shoulder later on in life.
I just had left rotator cuff surgery two years ago...because I wore out the cuff in my late teens and early twenties.
The shoulder surgeon told me that rotator cuff surgery is often referred to as, "The Old Man's Condition"... or..."The Geezer Disease."

And it is ALWAYS comes about because of what we did to our shoulders earlier in life.
Bummer!

I know Guys... Glory Days... I will grab my walker and leave now...

[GATORAZ]

It looks like his decision will end up coming down to Florida & North Carolina

[stomp_and_chomp]

It looks like his decision will end up coming down to Florida & North Carolina

If that NC coach gets hired by Tennessee, you can add Tenn and minus NC.

[Bushmaster]

I feel ya pain Leezard. I was the biggest guy on my HS football team at a stout 6'3 220 lbs. Guess where coach wanted me to play despite being the best passer on the team??

Right Tackle.

I gave up football before my college career really got started. Glad I did. After reading your posts in this and another thread, I can only imagine how much worse my shoulder would hurt now if I had played. Troy State and Maryville. I could have been a contender!!


Not.

Bushmaster...
Yea, I know how you feel. I loved playing quarterback over at Norman's Field on a Saturday afternoon. Back in the early 80's, one could get on Florida Field and actually play some tag football.
Since my junior high days, I could truly pass the ball with a tight spiral.
I was the "Larry Ochab" of the day.
13 was my favorite number.

I was left-handed and I was 6'5" and I could throw all the passes.
The bomb... the intermediates... the down and outs... the fades, the timing patterns, etc.
Actually could throw a bomb 70 yards. I could get on the 20 and toss it to the other side of Florida Field at the 10 yard line. I was so big and had such long arms I could wing it. And I actually was taught by a former Gator who played for Spurrier to pass it the way Spurrier would throw it.
Don't sling it... keep the ball high, next to your ear, flip your wrist and let your pinky finger be the last finger leaving the ball. Tight spiral. Loved it.

Problem was:
NO COLLEGES looked to me as a quarterback.
My 40 time was not real fast (4.8)... and I was 245 lbs as a senior coming out of Tampa Plant. NO colleges in the land would look at a quarterback that big.
They wanted me as a left-sided offensive tackle (left-handed).

Little did I know that I would wind up screwing up my shoulder later on in life.
I just had left rotator cuff surgery two years ago...because I wore out the cuff in my late teens and early twenties.
The shoulder surgeon told me that rotator cuff surgery is often referred to as, "The Old Man's Condition"... or..."The Geezer Disease."

And it is ALWAYS comes about because of what we did to our shoulders earlier in life.
Bummer!

I know Guys... Glory Days... I will grab my walker and leave now...

[orangeblueorangeblue]

The level of competition here is more like high schoolers playing against JV.

Not sure I follow.

Which team is the JV team ... the one that scored 80?

[Bushmaster]

Pretty much. The talent level on the field is pitiful. Harrells, NC is so small they have 1 stop sign. 1. A stop sign.

Look at the stands. Empty in sections. Not spots. SECTIONS!! I have been thru Harrells many times and am familiar with the school.

[GATORAZ]

while the talent level sucks I still want Grier. I dont put much into high school stats I just look at ability. Will Grier can throw the football he is also an athletic kid.

[Bushmaster]

And he may be a good one. I would rather take a kid that dominates inferior opponents than one who struggles against inferior opponents.

[GATORAZ]

And he may be a good one. I would rather take a kid that dominates inferior opponents than one who struggles against inferior opponents.

A lot of kids threw for the coaches this summer and Will Grier was the 2014 QB the coaches tabbed as their number 1 choice. It seems like a real close race between Florida and UNC I would hate to lose Marquez North and Will Grier to UNC

[orangeblueorangeblue]

Pretty much. The talent level on the field is pitiful. Harrells, NC is so small they have 1 stop sign. 1. A stop sign.

Look at the stands. Empty in sections. Not spots. SECTIONS!! I have been thru Harrells many times and am familiar with the school.

I'm still not sure I follow. Are you saying both teams are bad? That still doesn't explain what happened.

[The_Graygator]

Sign Greir, but none of the defensive players on his team. lol :wink:

[Bushmaster]

I know Marquez. No idea where he goes mow that dooley is out. I may ask him this weekend.

Gray has the right idea.

[Gator8239]

Lord knows we need some kids that can score on weak competition at this point!

[HudsonGator]

One has to imagine that defensive recruiters for West Virginia, Clemson and Baylor were going nuts trying to lock up some of the players on the field that night.

[GATORAZ]

In order 1)Florida , 2)UNC, 3)Tennessee, 4)N.C. State 5)Oregon.

He is the number 1 QB on the board.

http://prepinsiders.blogspot.com/2012/11/davidson-day-qb-will-grier-trims.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdAh1GoUhLY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mS5iobYh9Y

[StrangeGator]

No question that he's the read deal. Hope he can put on some weight. Really surprised by his running ability. Actually reminds me of Driskel in his running style. Wish the clips were shot closer to the action. It's hard to zero in on his mechanics. Seems to throw off his back foot in some situations, otherwise, he looks very very quick with his delivery.

[lean_gator]

Do WANT

[gymgator]

1) Starter will be a SR or will blow up as a JR and will be an open competition. Head Coach will be sure you have a GREAT OLine and lights out D.
2) Probation and in the ACC
3) No coach
4) No coach and ACC
5) Fun to watch, will be crushed when you play a real D and you will always have to score 60.

[GATORAZ]

No question that he's the read deal. Hope he can put on some weight. Really surprised by his running ability. Actually reminds me of Driskel in his running style. Wish the clips were shot closer to the action. It's hard to zero in on his mechanics. Seems to throw off his back foot in some situations, otherwise, he looks very very quick with his delivery.

He is a really good athlete not as fast as Driskel but he can dunk a basketball.
He does tend to lean back when he throw but I heard he threw great at the private workout for Pease and CWM. He has always thrown that way back to even middle school.

Grier's father is his head coach so he has been schooled well. Much more natural QB than Jeff IMO.

[Gatorrick22]

Oh man do I hope we get this kid.

[tomis_gator]

he looks scrawny....rivals says he's only 171 lbs....he'll need to add some major muscle.

[Gator_84_88]

I will be filming with Will all day Monday. We (FBU) are shooting our QB portion of our instructional videos with Will, Brian Brohm (Pro), Connor Curry (Youth All-American QB) and our FBU/NFL QB coach Chris Miller. If you are a GATOR in the Nashville, TN area and would like to stop by the filming set and hang for a while during the filming, you can send me a message.

[keefer]

So Zo, can we count on you to inform young Mr. Grier of the benefits of college life in the Ville?

[Gator_84_88]

So Zo, can we count on you to inform young Mr. Grier of the benefits of college life in the Ville?

Lol...you know it...:whistle:

[keefer]

Lol...you know it...:whistle:

Daaayum!! You da man Zo! Be sure to make him aware of the beautiful campus we have and all the beautiful sights that we tend to enjoy about 9 mos. outta the year! :wink:

[VandyGator13]

I'd love to but I have finals....dang school!

[DieAGator]

he looks scrawny....rivals says he's only 171 lbs....he'll need to add some major muscle.

Agree, Grier looks good(great) against HS competition but he's going to need to add 30lbs to have a chance at being durable enough to play in the SEC and that's going to be hard to do. Scout lists him at 6'3, 185, so he's probably 6'1ish 180(maybe). Jeff Driskel IS 6'4 235+ and his size is probably the reason he's been able to handle the beatings he's taken this season.

[Gator_84_88]

Vandy we will film until about 8pm or so. I will invite one fan to have dinner with myself, Chris Miller, Will, our Ceo for FBU Rich McGuinness and Brohm.

[GATORAZ]

Gator_84_88 what do you think about this kid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVxgxMuCTU

[MoscowGtr]

Agree, Grier looks good(great) against HS competition but he's going to need to add 30lbs to have a chance at being durable enough to play in the SEC and that's going to be hard to do. Scout lists him at 6'3, 185, so he's probably 6'1ish 180(maybe). Jeff Driskel IS 6'4 235+ and his size is probably the reason he's been able to handle the beatings he's taken this season.

Give me a break. Johnny Football is listed at 6-1 and 200 and I think they are being generous. He has run for nearly 1200 yards (carrying 18 times for 92 yards against Bama) and, unlike Driskel, has not missed any games with injuries.

As for Grier, even if you want to make conservative assumptions about his current height and weight, I see no reason why the kid couldn't put on 20-30 pounds between now and his first game as a Gator--if that is what he and the coaches want.

[gymgator]

If anyone recalls, Tebow was 217 in High School, so young men naturally add weight and 5,000 calories a day + Dillmen = he will be 210lb when he takes his first snap in a UF game and 225lb before he takes his last.

[G8RNTN]

I will be filming with Will all day Monday. We (FBU) are shooting our QB portion of our instructional videos with Will, Brian Brohm (Pro), Connor Curry (Youth All-American QB) and our FBU/NFL QB coach Chris Miller. If you are a GATOR in the Nashville, TN area and would like to stop by the filming set and hang for a while during the filming, you can send me a message.

I would love to!!!:wave:

[DieAGator]

Give me a break. Johnny Football is listed at 6-1 and 200 and I think they are being generous. He has run for nearly 1200 yards (carrying 18 times for 92 yards against Bama) and, unlike Driskel, has not missed any games with injuries. That's a good example and if that were Grier's role at UF I hope he has the same luck.

I see no reason why the kid couldn't put on 20-30 pounds between now and his first game as a Gator--if that is what he and the coaches want.
20lbs at least but that's not an automatic. Even Aaaron Murray was listed at 200+ in HS, which was probably generous, but two years after arriving on campus is listed at 210.

[Gator_84_88]

Gatoraz...i LOVE Clark!

[LAGatorDoc]

Gatoraz...i LOVE Clark!

He just needs a QB that has arm strength enough so he's not waiting for the ball every time he beats a defender...

[DeBigLeezard]

How well do the coaches know about Clark?
What year is he?
2013... 2014?

[bleedorangeblue]

How well do the coaches know about Clark?
What year is he?
2013... 2014?

He's 2013 and GATORAZ said that the coaches have been in contact.

[gatordee]

First film I have watched on Clark. I am SOLD! WOW!!! Very impressed!

[MoscowGtr]

That's a good example and if that were Grier's role at UF I hope he has the same luck.


20lbs at least but that's not an automatic. Even Aaaron Murray was listed at 200+ in HS, which was probably generous, but two years after arriving on campus is listed at 210.

But Die, my points are that (1) his weight is only important if he is to have a bunch of carries as a QB (Murray does not), and (2) in any event, plenty of running QBs weigh much less. Tommy Frazier was about 200 pounds. Eric Crouch was about 210. Pat White weighed less than 200.

[StrangeGator]

Halfway through his junior year in high school, I'm not worried about his height or his weight.

[StrangeGator]

Clark's got hands, jets, brains, the whole package. It's baffling that he was under radar for so long.

I see that he has a lot of December visits. Wonder if he's an EE. He could run indoor track as soon as he got on campus.

[Nicho]

His stride reminds me of Debose. Big time prospect.

[UFFL]

Please get Clark

[LAGatorDoc]

His stride reminds me of Debose. Big time prospect.

I know, it's been a while since we've seen Debose take a stride... Lol. We new reminders

[grant1]

Vandy we will film until about 8pm or so. I will invite one fan to have dinner with myself, Chris Miller, Will, our Ceo for FBU Rich McGuinness and Brohm.

I hope you are not inviting a Gator fan for dinner! This reeks of recruiting violations! Plus, creating a cyber "paper" trail may not be the smartest thing to do.

[GatorInSC]

I hope you are not inviting a Gator fan for dinner! This reeks of recruiting violations! Plus, creating a cyber "paper" trail may not be the smartest thing to do.

As long as the person is not a booster member and nothing is exchanged it's legal

[GATORAZ]

UNC offered another 2014 QB today Jacob Park he also has offers from Auburn NC State and the Vols

[themistocles]

Those are really CRAZY statistics, of course you get that sort of stuff when there are about 15 boys in a school.

That is, however, really out of sight, sort of like the over 130 points that Grinnel guard scored against an utterly overmatched opponent. These two were not that far from each other, but obviously, their coaches bought the "If you score enough, they can't beat you philosophy," as opposed to the "If they can't score, they can't beat you," philosophy

[rburnett]

Bushmaster...
Yea, I know how you feel. I loved playing quarterback over at Norman's Field on a Saturday afternoon. Back in the early 80's, one could get on Florida Field and actually play some tag football.
Since my junior high days, I could truly pass the ball with a tight spiral.
I was the "Larry Ochab" of the day.
13 was my favorite number.

I was left-handed and I was 6'5" and I could throw all the passes.
The bomb... the intermediates... the down and outs... the fades, the timing patterns, etc.
Actually could throw a bomb 70 yards. I could get on the 20 and toss it to the other side of Florida Field at the 10 yard line. I was so big and had such long arms I could wing it. And I actually was taught by a former Gator who played for Spurrier to pass it the way Spurrier would throw it.
Don't sling it... keep the ball high, next to your ear, flip your wrist and let your pinky finger be the last finger leaving the ball. Tight spiral. Loved it.

Problem was:
NO COLLEGES looked to me as a quarterback.
My 40 time was not real fast (4.8)... and I was 245 lbs as a senior coming out of Tampa Plant. NO colleges in the land would look at a quarterback that big.
They wanted me as a left-sided offensive tackle (left-handed).

Little did I know that I would wind up screwing up my shoulder later on in life.
I just had left rotator cuff surgery two years ago...because I wore out the cuff in my late teens and early twenties.
The shoulder surgeon told me that rotator cuff surgery is often referred to as, "The Old Man's Condition"... or..."The Geezer Disease."

And it is ALWAYS comes about because of what we did to our shoulders earlier in life.
Bummer!

I know Guys... Glory Days... I will grab my walker and leave now...

I can throw a football over them mountains

[LAGatorDoc]

I can throw a football over them mountains

We could of won state!!

[GATORAZ]

he is visiting this weekend for the banquet

[VandyGator13]

he is visiting this weekend for the banquet

What is this banquet that everyone keeps referring to? A whole bunch of recruits will be there?

[Gator_84_88]

I hope you are not inviting a Gator fan for dinner! This reeks of recruiting violations! Plus, creating a cyber "paper" trail may not be the smartest thing to do.

It's people like you that reek! First of all i'm probably more aware of ANY violation if there is one than you will probably ever be! Don't come on creating something out of nothing. Just keep your mouth shut if you have nothing positive to add or at least don't post on mine because i'll come back and respond! You can trust that. By the way...learn the rules instead of guessing...it's not a violation to invite a fan ANYWHERE! THERE'S your paper trail now use it.

[Gatorrick22]

I hope you are not inviting a Gator fan for dinner! This reeks of recruiting violations! Plus, creating a cyber "paper" trail may not be the smartest thing to do.

:roll:

[GATORAZ]

It's people like you that reek! First of all i'm probably more aware of ANY violation if there is one than you will probably ever be! Don't come on creating something out of nothing. Just keep your mouth shut if you have nothing positive to add or at least don't post on mine because i'll come back and respond! You can trust that. By the way...learn the rules instead of guessing...it's not a violation to invite a fan ANYWHERE! THERE'S your paper trail now use it.

How did it go btw ? We need an update what were your thoughts ?

[deviation]

It's people like you that reek! First of all i'm probably more aware of ANY violation if there is one than you will probably ever be! Don't come on creating something out of nothing. Just keep your mouth shut if you have nothing positive to add or at least don't post on mine because i'll come back and respond! You can trust that. By the way...learn the rules instead of guessing...it's not a violation to invite a fan ANYWHERE! THERE'S your paper trail now use it.

Chill the F### out. What he said shouldn't have offended you in any way but yet i guess it did. All he was saying was to be safe. But you go all Ape S@@@ on him. DAMN.

[demosthenes]

Chill the F### out. What he said shouldn't have offended you in any way but yet i guess it did. All he was saying was to be safe. But you go all Ape S@@@ on him. DAMN.
It was a pretty dumb post.

[UFFL]

I thought it was a joke

[demosthenes]

Could be. Those things are hard to tell unless you go out of the way with a smiley or something.

[Gatorrick22]

We need a sarcasm emoticon.

[UFFL]

He could've been serious too. It's impossible to know, until he says so

[Gator_84_88]

Chill the F### out. What he said shouldn't have offended you in any way but yet i guess it did. All he was saying was to be safe. But you go all Ape S@@@ on him. DAMN.

I'm about to go that same ape chit on you too! Mind your own damn biz brotha!

[DuPontGator]

Next thing 84 will do is pm you retarded stuff. Typical keyboard warrior. Have fun lol

[magnafides]

Next thing 84 will do is pm you retarded stuff. Typical keyboard warrior. Have fun lol

I think he is a former player, so not quite a keyboard warrior...

[Gator_84_88]

Next thing 84 will do is pm you retarded stuff. Typical keyboard warrior. Have fun lol

I see you as a keyboard COWARD because you like your buddy can talk chit all day sitting behind that keyboard. In person is another story...try minding your own business.:whistle:

[mkpulley1]

That's funny calling Zo a keyboard warrior. I am sure that's not the case. When you call someone something that you are trying to be. Great Job!

[Gator_84_88]

How did it go btw ? We need an update what were your thoughts ?

Actually Gatoraz it went very very well my friend. Will in my eyes could get that 5th star. I was told something in confidence by Will but i will say it's extremely positive but the one school we need to actually watch out for is one many may shake their heads at and that's UNC. Btw, i'm attaching a link to our Army All American team and the first 5 Gators that ask will get tix for the game. http://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com/player-roster

[GATORAZ]

Actually Gatoraz it went very very well my friend. Will in my eyes could get that 5th star. I was told something in confidence by Will but i will say it's extremely positive but the one school we need to actually watch out for is one many may shake their heads at and that's UNC. Btw, i'm attaching a link to our Army All American team and the first 5 Gators that ask will get tix for the game. http://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com/player-roster

Will has always said UNC was close 2nd and Fedora is a good coach. I am still interested to see how he feels about the new coaches at NC state and UT. They have offenses he would do well in. I expect him to announce his commitment to the Gators early next year.

Glad he looked the part in person he looks great on film.

[G8RNTN]

Next thing 84 will do is pm you retarded stuff. Typical keyboard warrior. Have fun lol

Hahaha bet money he already has!!!! He talks about EVEYONE talking SPiT but does he realize he does the same thing first???? He acts like everyone is afraid of him!!!!! But he wants to call everyone else a keyboard cowhard!! Punk!!!

[Gator_84_88]

Hahaha bet money he already has!!!! He talks about EVEYONE talking SPiT but does he realize he does the same thing first???? He acts like everyone is afraid of him!!!!! But he wants to call everyone else a keyboard cowhard!! Punk!!!

LMAO ...here we go. Son i don't try to intimidate anyone but you seem to be shaking a tad with all those misspellings hahaha. I'm gonna end this convo because it's kind of useless huh lmao

[G8RNTN]

Will has always said UNC was close 2nd and Fedora is a good coach. I am still interested to see how he feels about the new coaches at NC state and UT. They have offenses he would do well in. I expect him to announce his commitment to the Gators early next year.

Glad he looked the part in person he looks great on film.

I agree... And he says UNC is one many shake their heads about???? Haha nobody shakes their head at UNC Bcse we all know they are a REAL contender for him!!

[rserina]

Was it Fedora who recruited Leak out of Independence?

[G8RNTN]

LMAO ...here we go. Son i don't try to intimidate anyone but you seem to be shaking a tad with all those misspellings hahaha. I'm gonna end this convo because it's kind of useless huh lmao

Lmao.... Nice one!!! Just letting u know like everyone else does that nobody is afraid of you!! U got mental issues. Lmao

[oakgator]

Let's open an Internet Tuff Guy forum so these p'ing contests can have their proper forum. Take it to PM.

[Gator_84_88]

Lmao.... Nice one!!! Just letting u know like everyone else does that nobody is afraid of you!! U got mental issues. Lmao

Hey coward...why do you keep saying nobody is afraid of me???? I don't want anyone to be afraid of me:santa:. Now as for YOU....it's a different story. You must be the punk ass with mental issues because you jumped in where you had no biz jumping in at. I'm sure you get your ass whipped plenty enough already so no need for me to add another to it. Try this...SHUT UP! NOBODY on here wants to listen to you bs your way as a recruiting guru who thinks he knows it all. WHEN (never) you actually accomplish something then come and talk. Until then again...SHUT UP! Now...mods, i'm trying hard to walk away from this azzwipe but i won't sit and allow him to run his mouth like the keyboard coward he is. :wave::wave::wave: You have a good day now punk!

[Gatormb]

Gator_84_88 what do you think about this kid

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVxgxMuCTU

Dang, that quarterback completed 100% of his passes.:whistle: I kid. Love to have that kid. Talk about long strides. How big is he?

[G8RNTN]

Hey coward...why do you keep saying nobody is afraid of me???? I don't want anyone to be afraid of me:santa:. Now as for YOU....it's a different story. You must be the punk ass with mental issues because you jumped in where you had no biz jumping in at. I'm sure you get your ass whipped plenty enough already so no need for me to add another to it. Try this...SHUT UP! NOBODY on here wants to listen to you bs your way as a recruiting guru who thinks he knows it all. WHEN (never) you actually accomplish something then come and talk. Until then again...SHUT UP! Now...mods, i'm trying hard to walk away from this azzwipe but i won't sit and allow him to run his mouth like the keyboard coward he is. :wave::wave::wave: You have a good day now punk!

Like I said, talking crap and then calling them a keyboard coward!!! Hahaha U have issues. Look at the posts to where u jumped someone for no reason!!!! Like I said B*tch NObODY is afraid of YOU!!! :wave: PUNK AZZ B*TCH!!!! :wave:

[GATORAZ]

will you two take this argument to PM

[GATORAZ]

Dang, that quarterback completed 100% of his passes.:whistle: I kid. Love to have that kid. Talk about long strides. How big is he?

5'10 probably too bad we don't have room for him he is going to be a start and its going to hurt watching him in another jersey

[Gator_84_88]

Like I said, talking crap and then calling them a keyboard coward!!! Hahaha U have issues. Look at the posts to where u jumped someone for no reason!!!! Like I said B*tch NObODY is afraid of YOU!!! :wave: PUNK AZZ B*TCH!!!! :wave:
:exercise:
Where is this "not afraid of you" chit coming from coward!? Even though i would crush your boney ass i'm trying to let this die. Mind your own damn biz GIRL! lol. I'm not gonna respond to anymore of your posts because it's actually senseless. You're a know-it-all that doesn't know chit! Now GO AWAY LITTLE MAN! damnnnnn lol. Seriously...fight with yourself...i'm done

[G8RNTN]

:exercise:
Where is this "not afraid of you" chit coming from coward!? Even though i would crush your boney ass i'm trying to let this die. Mind your own damn biz GIRL! lol. I'm not gonna respond to anymore of your posts because it's actually senseless. You're a know-it-all that doesn't know chit! Now GO AWAY LITTLE MAN! damnnnnn lol. Seriously...fight with yourself...i'm done

Remember how back this summer u would pm me about every five minutes saying how u was gonna come "down the road" and kill me???? How u was gonna beat me to death????? That's where it's coming from.... Please don't take this back to the pm's Bcse that when he really gets angry and says all the mean things about me!!!! Hahahaha chump!!!!

[GatorInSC]

I'm assuming your both are adults; so could yall please start acting like it.

[gators_8]

lol

[Gator_84_88]

I'm assuming your both are adults; so could yall please start acting like it.

I actually have a feeling he is a child...lol. Nobody said they would "kill" you first of all. Second stop trying to look like such a bad ass you bitc*. I've told you several times to shut up and go away. You're bugging me kid. Soooooo you play with yourself so you may as well fight with yourself as well. I'm done talking little tyke!:wave:

[GatorInSC]

I actually have a feeling he is a child...lol. Nobody said they would "kill" you first of all. Second stop trying to look like such a bad ass you bitc*. I've told you several times to shut up and go away. You're bugging me kid. Soooooo you play with yourself so you may as well fight with yourself as well. I'm done talking little tyke!:wave:

I never said you were going to kill me. You are attacking the wrong person. Please look at screen names before you start attacking people. Might want to be careful harassing people for no reason before you end up being banned.

[UFFL]

I never said you were going to kill me. You are attacking the wrong person. Please look at screen names before you start attacking people. Might want to be careful harassing people for no reason before you end up being banned.

I think he was just continuing his rant about the other guy. Which he really should stop doing (please)

[GatorInSC]

I think he was just continuing his rant about the other guy. Which he really should stop doing (please)

I figure he was but didn't want him to get us confused

[gatorkev_85]

Thanks for all the info. Hope we can land this kid when it's all said and done.

[g8r925]

wow this thread went in the pisser in a hurry. I thought I was going to get new info on our next qb target.

[DuPontGator]

wow this thread went in the pisser in a hurry. I thought I was going to get new info on our next qb target.

Lol

[Nicho]

Uh, so how bout this Grier kid? :)

[DuPontGator]

Uh, so how bout this Grier kid? :)

Very talented kid.

[G8RNTN]

I actually have a feeling he is a child...lol. Nobody said they would "kill" you first of all. Second stop trying to look like such a bad ass you bitc*. I've told you several times to shut up and go away. You're bugging me kid. Soooooo you play with yourself so you may as well fight with yourself as well. I'm done talking little tyke!:wave:

U can't help yourself can you.... Weak minded person!!

[Gatorrick22]

Okay........................ back to our regularly scheduled program.

[GATORAZ]

Will Grier is the top QB on the Gators board for 2014. If the Gators miss on Grier they will probably take Freebeck sine he is the only other QB with an offer. Both QB's threw for Pease and CWM this summer

Wade Freebeck Junior year highlights

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1603597/highlights/18520373


Will Grier Junior year highlights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvxHwkmOeG8

[Gator8239]

Both need a lot of time in the weight room before they are ready for SEC play. Though Wade looked more polished although Will looks to be the better athlete. We know how the coaches value a dual threat QB.

[Gator_84_88]

I never said you were going to kill me. You are attacking the wrong person. Please look at screen names before you start attacking people. Might want to be careful harassing people for no reason before you end up being banned.

SC ...sorry about that. By the way...last thing i'm worried about is being banned from a message board! My life unlike many doesn't evolve around a message board. You also won't see me starting or egging chit on. But you're out of your &*&#*^^@ mind if you ever think this man will stand around when attacked. Again, i've said my peace and for ANYONE that doesn't like to read a particular thread, then hell you have that option!

[gatordee]

Update?? If any?

[GATORAZ]

Both need a lot of time in the weight room before they are ready for SEC play. Though Wade looked more polished although Will looks to be the better athlete. We know how the coaches value a dual threat QB.

they are juniors in high school they wont be playing in the SEC for a few years

[MoscowGtr]

We just cannot miss on Grier. We cannot let it happen. This is a guy who liked us even when the offense was in the toilet.

[CharlesUF09]

He visited. It went well. We seem to be in the lead for him. His girlfriend just started attending here. Main competition seems to be UNC. Dave Doeren is having his first year at NC State, so they might be mostly out of it. Larry Fedora at UNC might give some competition because he is an offense first coach, seems to have UNC on the right track, and will probably score a ton of points with that offense. They were 10th in the country with 40 points per game. A good looking offense in the Sugar Bowl against Louisville, a team UNC lost to could possibly help. Never know with recruits.

[Notoriousgator]

In anyone's educated opinion will Grier be the #1 overall QB in the nation next year?

If not, where does anyone think hell be ranked? Thanks.

[85gator]

we should be all over John Wolford, Bishop Kenny QB '14. Very accurate, smart and great runner...Manziel-type Ahmad Fullwood owes a lot to his QB. i believe Wolford will break Tebow Florida TD passing record next year.

[GATORAZ]

we should be all over John Wolford, Bishop Kenny QB '14. Very accurate, smart and great runner...Manziel-type Ahmad Fullwood owes a lot to his QB. i believe Wolford will break Tebow Florida TD passing record next year.

Looks too short to me.

[LAGatorDoc]

Looks too short to me.

Just like Manziel

[GatorDay2104]

Man he has a great arm and can run. He will only get stronger and smarter next year. This is a must have. Looks like he can make every throw.

[socraticsilence]

He visited. It went well. We seem to be in the lead for him. His girlfriend just started attending here. Main competition seems to be UNC. Dave Doeren is having his first year at NC State, so they might be mostly out of it. Larry Fedora at UNC might give some competition because he is an offense first coach, seems to have UNC on the right track, and will probably score a ton of points with that offense. They were 10th in the country with 40 points per game. A good looking offense in the Sugar Bowl against Louisville, a team UNC lost to could possibly help. Never know with recruits.

Non-RB Offensive recruits are where i'm a bit worried under Boom, if we don't seriously step up production next season (with the big wr class we have coming in) i'm not sure we can get top level talent consistently, we just don't have film to offer them about what they can do here besides hand the ball off and run block.

[GATORAZ]

Non-RB Offensive recruits are where i'm a bit worried under Boom, if we don't seriously step up production next season (with the big wr class we have coming in) i'm not sure we can get top level talent consistently, we just don't have film to offer them about what they can do here besides hand the ball off and run block.

stop worrying

[rserina]

Non-RB Offensive recruits are where i'm a bit worried under Boom, if we don't seriously step up production next season (with the big wr class we have coming in) i'm not sure we can get top level talent consistently, we just don't have film to offer them about what they can do here besides hand the ball off and run block.
We have Air Raid film and Boise film. Since we just hauled in a pretty solid receiver class, seems kind of silly to say we can't recruit non-RBs.

[CharlesUF09]

The big challenge is whether or not Muschamp will take the Saban approach and go for the game manager QBs.

[GATORAZ]

The big challenge is whether or not Muschamp will take the Saban approach and go for the game manager QBs.

I dont think AJ was a "game manager" this year. Yes both guys want to limit mistakes but Bama went down the field a lot this year

[CharlesUF09]

Without a real elite WR, it's hard to say what Alabama really wanted to be on offense this year. They seemed to vary from game to game.

[GATORAZ]

Without a real elite WR, it's hard to say what Alabama really wanted to be on offense this year. They seemed to vary from game to game.

Cooper is an elite WR IMO. Saban is still building his program. They want to run between the tackles then play action pass and go down the field. They did that well this year. One piece they still need on offense is a big threat at TE. They will have that next year when OJ Howard enrolls.

[CharlesUF09]

First, I have my doubts about Cooper being an elite WR. He's only a freshman, in fairness to him, so it could turn out that way. He's not a physically dominating WR. He has good hands, and he gets under balls pretty well.

Alabama did go for more deep passes this year, but I don't think that means you have moved out of the range of game manager at QB mindset (see Trent Dilfer with the Ravens.)

Alabama is a run first team under Saban and with the O-line and RBs they've always had, it's not that surprising. But they had the potential for a very good passing game in 2010 that they hardly utilized. Doug Nussmeier ran a pass heavy offense at Washington though, and that seems to have entered into Alabama's offense a bit. AJ McCarron may get to throw a few more deep balls now, but the base offense is still not as balanced as it could be. Pease's offense on the other hand at Boise was very balanced.

The Florida offense this year was the opposite of balanced though. It was Georgia Tech level of passing. It was what Muschamp had to defend against from Alabama when he was at Texas. For that kind of offense, it really is more of a game manager thing. I'm somewhat concerned it'll be hard to get a guy who throws as much as Grier does when showing him the offense he could run.

You could say receivers, O-line, etc. didn't allow that this year, but I think that's a tough pitch to a recruit. Future promises that all the position around the QB will improve.

Like I said though, a solid offensive performance against Louisville will hopefully make the FSU game less like an aberration and more like what we want to do going forward.

[LimeyGator]

First, I have my doubts about Cooper being an elite WR. He's only a freshman, in fairness to him, so it could turn out that way. He's not a physically dominating WR. He has good hands, and he gets under balls pretty well.

Alabama did go for more deep passes this year, but I don't think that means you have moved out of the range of game manager at QB mindset (see Trent Dilfer with the Ravens.)

Alabama is a run first team under Saban and with the O-line and RBs they've always had, it's not that surprising. But they had the potential for a very good passing game in 2010 that they hardly utilized. Doug Nussmeier ran a pass heavy offense at Washington though, and that seems to have entered into Alabama's offense a bit. AJ McCarron may get to throw a few more deep balls now, but the base offense is still not as balanced as it could be. Pease's offense on the other hand at Boise was very balanced.

The Florida offense this year was the opposite of balanced though. It was Georgia Tech level of passing. It was what Muschamp had to defend against from Alabama when he was at Texas. For that kind of offense, it really is more of a game manager thing. I'm somewhat concerned it'll be hard to get a guy who throws as much as Grier does when showing him the offense he could run.

You could say receivers, O-line, etc. didn't allow that this year, but I think that's a tough pitch to a recruit. Future promises that all the position around the QB will improve.

Like I said though, a solid offensive performance against Louisville will hopefully make the FSU game less like an aberration and more like what we want to do going forward.

I hear what you're saying, but I can't agree and would actually counter that the exact opposite is true. I work with kids and potential is far, far easier to sell to them than reality. If Grier is looking at the recruits on board, having Humphries as his potential LT, and guys like Dunker, Johnson, Dillard and an otherwise beefy, (by then) experienced OL in front of him, it has too look encouraging. Having Fulwood, Robinson and Bailey around him to throw to and a running game to utilise has got to be another positive.

The pieces are in place. Driskel/Brissett will be Seniors and if he thinks he can beat out "less heralded" guys like Staver and Morninweg, then there's an awful lot to like about the Gators. Having an absurdly strong defense will also be a plus point in terms of knowing he's going to see plenty of field.

He's also a smart, focussed kid. Dare I say it, his athleticism and ability to move makes him quite a Driskel-esque guy - what more credibility can Pease sell to him than to say "Hey, look at what we want out of our QB!" than to point at JD.

Potential is one of the easiest things to sell of all. Grier's not going to be throwing behind today's (albeit much improved on last year...) OL. He's not going to be throwing to the current receivers, except maybe Pittman/Andrades. Even the greatest apologist can look beyond our passing attack this year and sell Grier as the fix to the problem. Reading about his motivations makes me believe that's got to be very tempting. Pease is not a fool - he knows why we ran so much this year but I don't believe for one second he's happy about it. He's selling UF to recruits pretty hard on the maybe, not the now!

[CharlesUF09]

The thing is, I think he can sell on both with a strong showing in the Sugar Bowl and (since Grier is a '14 guy) next year's offense. The FSU game gave me a ton of hope. We came out passing the ball. We were very balanced that game, and I'm sure a QB would see that and be like, that's a good amount of passing where I could have a serious positive impact.

If we do the same for Louisville, I think the impression going into the offseason is that the way we were most of this year is not what we wanted to be, but it took time to get there (which is a very sensible opinion.)

I get that potential in some forms is easy to sell, especially when you're talking about the potential of the player involved. But when you see Jeff, who was the number 1 dual threat QB coming out of high school, just not getting the chance to pass that much, it's not so much "You can fix this" it's "It'll be different when you're here." In my experience with kids, potential is a lot harder to sell than a tangible, short term, series of goals you can set and make. We can start by showing it with a win against Louisville where we show a balanced offense with a nice mid range passing game and some play action deep balls.

[GATORAZ]

Recruiting is about relationships. Grier has seen this team play all year and up until this point he has the Gators on top that makes me think that throwing the ball 50 times a game does not mean a lot to him. The other schools he is looking at throw the ball more yet Florida is a head. We are not going to put a gameplan around throwing the ball to gain a recruit. This offense will always be heavy on the power run game and then the play action pass.

[rserina]

Recruiting is about relationships. Grier has seen this team play all year and up until this point he has the Gators on top that makes me think that throwing the ball 50 times a game does not mean a lot to him. The other schools he is looking at throw the ball more yet Florida is a head. We are not going to put a gameplan around throwing the ball to gain a recruit. This offense will always be heavy on the power run game and then the play action pass.
True, and that may cost us a kid now and again, but the same is true for every system. We lost traditional power backs or downfield receivers under Meyer, just as we would have lost Tebow under Spurrier. It happens. But, as we saw with Brantley, if you commit to a system in your recruiting on one side of the ball, you can't change the scheme because of one player.

[UFreak]

I'm not disagreeing with either of you, but I do think it is reasonable to tell a QB or WR recruit that we plan to be more balanced in the future. I do think we will throw the ball more in the future. I think it is not unrealistic to have one of our future offenses have a QB who throws for at least 2,500 yards and even approach getting close to 3,000 yards.

[socraticsilence]

We have Air Raid film and Boise film. Since we just hauled in a pretty solid receiver class, seems kind of silly to say we can't recruit non-RBs.

You really think Boom will ever let Pease run an air raid or BSU style attack here? If not are you saying he should lie to recruits?

[GATORAZ]

I'm not disagreeing with either of you, but I do think it is reasonable to tell a QB or WR recruit that we plan to be more balanced in the future. I do think we will throw the ball more in the future. I think it is not unrealistic to have one of our future offenses have a QB who throws for at least 2,500 yards and even approach getting close to 3,000 yards.

Once we get the right players in we will be a much more balanced football team. The offense will look a lot different in 2014.

[Gator4Christ]

Didn't Muschamp say himself that while his mainstay is to run the football, he wanted to have an explosive offense and big plays, etc? Takes personnel and that is quickly being resolved building on that foundation

[CharlesUF09]

I think Muschamp would like to run the football, but every coach wants to be able to run the football well. That's like saying every coach wants to be able to have a game without injury. Having a solid run game just makes life easier as a coach. That being said, very few teams can succeed without balance on offense as you will, eventually, meet a team that has an excellent run defense or just has your run scheme worked out and you'll need to pass the ball.

What we heard from Pease about these last few weeks (before FSU) is that his main goal has been to do enough to put enough points on the board for the defense to win the game. What did we see against FSU though? Not that. It wasn't the air raid, but those first few Florida drives against FSU are, what I think anyway, Pease probably wants to do against a defense that is supposed to be very good and an offense that can potentially put up more than 20 on Florida's defense. And what kind of offense is that? A very balanced one. Not just power running and throwing off the play action. Throwing on fist down against man to man coverage using routes that beat man to man (slants, outs) while moving the pocket around. Long, well executed, balanced drives with a nice short-mid range passing game. That seems like the goal to me. Pro style in the way San Francisco is now playing and less pro style in the Tampa Bucs during the late 90s/early 2000s.

[GATORAZ]

Deana King ‏@NCPreps
Davidson Day (NC) Jr QB Will Grier will announce his college decision on Wednesday. @RivalsWoody @rivalsmike

I would think we get this one but you never know these days

[MadduxFanII]

Well, he's already visited and he's still interested, so we've dodged that landmine.

[Gatorrick22]

Deana King ‏@NCPreps
Davidson Day (NC) Jr QB Will Grier will announce his college decision on Wednesday. @RivalsWoody @rivalsmike

I would think we get this one but you never know these days

Who else do you think might get him?

[GATORAZ]

Who else do you think might get him?

Nobody he was supposed to visit UNC this weekend but dont think he actually went. Also UNC has offed 2 QB's in the past 3 weeks which tells me they are not confident in getting Grier.

[Gatorrick22]

Nobody he was supposed to visit UNC this weekend but dont think he actually went. Also UNC has offed 2 QB's in the past 3 weeks which tells me they are not confident in getting Grier.

Good............I hope we land him.

[GATORAZ]

Good............I hope we land him.

It is huge for recruiting for 2014. He will be the face of the class and help being in other recruits.

[woltes]

Florida loses two recruits after they visit and the world is ending. Give me a break with Florida lost two commits after a visit. The only reason they lost Powell is because Florida had signed two many LB's and he couldn't hang. Robinson left becuase he clearly doesn't know what he wants to do. Last I checked Florida has landed plenty of top prospects this year that have visitied this awesome University. Just wanted to get that off my chest! Come one down Will Grier!

[CharlesUF09]

Grier will help a lot with recruiting offensive skill players for next year as well.

[Jupgator]

Florida loses two recruits after they visit and the world is ending. Give me a break with Florida lost two commits after a visit. The only reason they lost Powell is because Florida had signed two many LB's and he couldn't hang. Robinson left becuase he clearly doesn't know what he wants to do. Last I checked Florida has landed plenty of top prospects this year that have visitied this awesome University. Just wanted to get that off my chest! Come one down Will Grier!

Right on. Noticed that Powell was the lightest of the LBers. Probably saw some of his competition. Roberson is about 17, so easily swayed or even told what to do.

[StrangeGator]

Right on. Noticed that Powell was the lightest of the LBers. Probably saw some of his competition. Roberson is about 17, so easily swayed or even told what to do.

Powell still likes the Gators. He's just open about his current indecisiveness. He's a nice kid, a fine athlete and might still end up being a Gator. He knows that he risks losing his place, but he hasn't completely given it up. As far as his size, we've had two highly productive multi-year starters in recent years who came in at or under 200 pounds. Shoot, Jenkins gained 30 pounds during his redshirt year alone and he's two inches shorter than Powell.

Have no idea what's going on with Robinson, except he's in a tight squeeze trying to make the best decision in time for early enrollment. Could be some family interference. Would love to have him, especially since he'll be available for spring. If we miss, well we only had him for two or three days anyway.

Still hoping against hope that Coley has been getting some first class tutoring and our coaches have quietly remained in his corner. IMHO, even coming in for Summer B, I think he'll be further along than any freshman WR. This kid came out of the womb running a curl route.

[StrangeGator]

Forgot that this was a Will Grier thread. Apologies for taking part in the hijack. My thoughts on Will; if it's down to NC, NC State, Tenn and UF, it's a breakaway slam dunk for the Gators. Let's see how long he remains the #6 pro-style QB and 78th best prospect. The Guinness Book of World Records is probably working on an entry for him. Let's see how long it takes for other stellar class of '14 prospects to start lining up. I'm thinking maybe Thursday.

[Jupgator]

Powell still likes the Gators. He's just open about his current indecisiveness. He's a nice kid, a fine athlete and might still end up being a Gator. He knows that he risks losing his place, but he hasn't completely given it up. As far as his size, we've had two highly productive multi-year starters in recent years who came in at or under 200 pounds. Shoot, Jenkins gained 30 pounds during his redshirt year alone and he's two inches shorter than Powell.

Have no idea what's going on with Robinson, except he's in a tight squeeze trying to make the best decision in time for early enrollment. Could be some family interference. Would love to have him, especially since he'll be available for spring. If we miss, well we only had him for two or three days anyway.

Still hoping against hope that Coley has been getting some first class tutoring and our coaches have quietly remained in his corner. IMHO, even coming in for Summer B, I think he'll be further along than any freshman WR. This kid came out of the womb running a curl route.

Add Mike Peterson to the list too. Went to a 190 something LBer when he committed, to a very good Gator, and has had a long career in the NFL.

[GATORAZ]

Will Grier is committing tomorrow between 5 and 6 pm eastern time

[gatordee]

This would be huge if he is all Gator. Having a big time qb in a class is huge. Especially this soon. His commitment is good for two big time receivers.

[g8r925]

I could go for some good news after the Robinson commitment/decommitment.

[BigIgator25]

Grier has been saying for awhile we lead, and didnt make his trip to UNC who was considered the #2 team..hopefully all this leads to a commitment for us. He would be a huge get to start the ball rolling for next year. He is wildly popular with other recruits from everything I have seen at combines and 7 on 7s.

[Gatorrick22]

Will Grier is committing tomorrow between 5 and 6 pm eastern time

Where? On ESPiN.

[Gatorrick22]

Never mind........ Grier will be Tweeting his team today. No big ESPN production crap for this well grounded prospect.

[UFreak]

Never mind........ Grier will be Tweeting his team today. No big ESPN production crap for this well grounded prospect.

Same time or at random?

[GATORAZ]

I think I am going to make ANOTHER thread today for Will because this one isnt going to cut it when he makes his announcement

[Gatorrick22]

I think I am going to make ANOTHER thread today for Will because this one isnt going to cut it when he makes his announcement

And you're the one that wanted thread integrity like those on other sites? :whistle:

Or my sarcasm meter is not working today. :happy:

[UFreak]

Enough with you guys banter. What time is he tweeting his announcement already!!!!!!

[GATORAZ]

And you're the one that wanted thread integrity like those on other sites? :whistle:

Or my sarcasm meter is not working today. :happy:

I do want thread integrity. When Will commits there will be 3 threads that pop up. Also if we just use this thread the OP is about something totally not related to Will's commitment and does not show his highlights & Stars.

[G8RNTN]

^^^^^^ this

[Gatorrick22]

Enough with you guys banter. What time is he tweeting his announcement already!!!!!!

Not sure when Grier Tweets his choice, but our "banter" is all in good fun.

[UFreak]

Not sure when Grier Tweets his choice, but our "banter" in all in good fun.

Thank you. And just for the record, I was just joking about your banter.

[GATORAZ]

Will G ‏@willg7533

I am committed to the university of Florida!! If you ain't a gator your gator bait!! #Gators #chompchomp #SWAMPLIFE


Front page of ESPN
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2014 QB Will Grier will announce his college choice sometime this afternoon. He is a 4 star QB prospect out of North Carolina. This summer Will had a private workout with Pease and CWM, he left with an offer and was told he was the top QB on the staff's board.

Earlier this year Will was a part of an historic football game the final score was 104-80.
Will completed 35 of his 42 passes for 832 yards.

As a junior QB Will Grier threw for 5,785 yards & 69 TDs w/ only 6 INTs. He also rushed for 813 yards and another 8 touchdowns. He completed 78 percent of his passes.

Will Grier's father Chad is also the head football coach at Davidson Day. Chad was Jeff Blake's backup at East Carolina University


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Davidson, NC (Davidson Day)
Ht: 6-3 | Wt: 180

Junior Highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvxHwkmOeG8



Grier will graduate from Davidson Day in December 2013 and enroll at Florida in January 2014, allowing to participate in off-season workouts prior to the start of the 2014 season.

"Will is blessed to have this opportunity and feels so strongly about it that he is ready to commit now so he can focus on his schoolwork, improving his game and helping his team prepare for a third consecutive state championship next year," Grier's father and coach, Chad said. "He has been humbled by the amount of attention he has received from colleges across the country and is very appreciative of the relationships he has established with several coaches. Will is a fierce competitor and he is excited about the opportunity to help Florida win national championships."


Chad Grier said his son's relationship with the Florida coaching staff was a large part of the decision.

"Will is extremely comfortable with (head) coach (Will) Muschamp and (assistant) coach (Brent) Pease, both of whom made him feel as if he will be a big part of the Gators future," Chad Grier said. "(Will) has had great visits to Florida and has been most impressed by the academic reputation, the strength and conditioning staff, the culture of the program, the level of competition both within the program and within the SEC, and the projected 2013 recruiting class. I spoke with Coach Muschamp and Coach Pease yesterday and I am very proud that Will is going to play for men who care about him as a young man and who believe in him as a player."

Read more here: http://prepinsiders.blogspot.com/2012/12/davidson-day-qb-will-grier-picks-florida.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#storylink=cpy

[gatorbait5]

gator

[SwampKing1]

Is UF in the top 3??

[GATORAZ]

Is UF in the top 3??

I will be shocked if he is not a Gator

[MadduxFanII]

I didn't know the 832-yard day came on "only" 42 passes. I assumed he had thrown the ball 50 or 60 times in that game.

[GATORAZ]

I didn't know the 832-yard day came on "only" 42 passes. I assumed he had thrown the ball 50 or 60 times in that game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1766VKSutM

[Gatorrick22]

I do want thread integrity. When Will commits there will be 3 threads that pop up. Also if we just use this thread the OP is about something totally not related to Will's commitment and does not show his highlights & Stars.

So.................what are you going to do when/if he commits to the Gators?

Edited: Never mind.... I saw your new OP.

[Gatorrick22]

Gator!

[RepubliGator84]

Fingers crossed

[Gatorrick22]

If he does commit to the good guys, would someone, preferably someone with no ties to UF, Tweet Mr. Robinson this information about Grier.

That's if he's ours.

[Gatorrick22]

I will be shocked if he is not a Gator

How sure are you, percentage wise?

[GATORAZ]

How sure are you, percentage wise?

95

[Gatorrick22]

Excellent!

[gatorbait1]

What time is he announcing????

[GatorAvatar]

Is he the best QB in his class?

[GatorAvatar]

Twitter is saying he is a Gator. My only question is why is he highly spoken of and yet he is a 4*

[GatorAvatar]

It's people like you that reek! First of all i'm probably more aware of ANY violation if there is one than you will probably ever be! Don't come on creating something out of nothing. Just keep your mouth shut if you have nothing positive to add or at least don't post on mine because i'll come back and respond! You can trust that. By the way...learn the rules instead of guessing...it's not a violation to invite a fan ANYWHERE! THERE'S your paper trail now use it.

Calm down

[GatorAvatar]

Chill the F### out. What he said shouldn't have offended you in any way but yet i guess it did. All he was saying was to be safe. But you go all Ape S@@@ on him. DAMN.

I hope he doesn't have access to weapons :/

[GATORAZ]

What time is he announcing????

I think between 5 and 6 eastern time

[Gatorrick22]

Twitter is saying he is a Gator. My only question is why is he highly spoken of and yet he is a 4*

Are their any 5* QB's in the 2014 class yet?

[LeafUF]

Twitter is saying he is a Gator. My only question is why is he highly spoken of and yet he is a 4*

Are 4* players suddenly not good anymore?

[Gatorrick22]

I'm not sure 5* are given out to juniors.

[GATORAZ]

Can we please not get into a 4 star or 5 star argument in this thread please. Top rated QB's like Tyler Harris and D.J. Gillins also threw for the staff they left without an offer. Grier is the kid they wanted. It is a long way to NSD for the class of 2014 the ratings will change.

[Gatorrick22]

I heard Grier is a duel threat QB - is that true?

[Nicho]

Can we please not get into a 4 star or 5 star argument in this thread please. Top rated QB's like Tyler Harris and D.J. Gillins also threw for the staff they left without an offer. Grier is the kid they wanted. It is a long way to NSD for the class of 2014 the ratings will change.

Voice of reason

[Nicho]

I heard Grier is a duel threat QB

Yeah, he likes to go all "Andrew Jackson" on opposing defenses.

[VandyGator13]

A top flight QB always attracts other top players..going to be fun to see who else jumps on board if he commits to the Gators.

[Gatorrick22]

Can we please not get into a 4 star or 5 star argument in this thread please. Top rated QB's like Tyler Harris and D.J. Gillins also threw for the staff they left without an offer. Grier is the kid they wanted. It is a long way to NSD for the class of 2014 the ratings will change.

Personally speaking, I'm not concerned with the stars that much. I was just trying to answer a question about how the talking/recruiting agencies dole out their rankings. :wave:

[Gatorbait2784]

I'm confident he picks UF today. This kid looks like he can make all the throws AND tuck it and run if he needs to. He's got great accuracy and plenty of zip on the ball. Fits it in tight holes (that's what she said). He's a bit on the skinny side but he's also only a HS junior. I imagine he'll be closer to 6'3 or 6'4 and 200lbs by the time he's in college. The fact he is committing early and said he's ready to recruit for the school he picks will do wonders for the class (assuming he picks UF!).

[G8RNTN]

I heard Grier is a duel threat QB - is that true.

He can run, but he is pass first type qb. I'm sure he will be used in some rollouts and qb reads but nothing like we are using JD now.

[LimeyGator]

He's been favouriting various pro-Gator tweets (including one of my own) today so that has to be a good sign, right? Although (and I may be wrong - it's not always easy to find this out via twitter...) but did his LT Schuyler Coleman from HS just commit to UNC this week as a preferred walk-on? I might have misread but Grier was understandably complimentary about the guy...

His twitter handle is @willg7533 for those who are interested. Hoping he's the next great Gator QB!

[Gatorrick22]

He can run, but he is pass first type qb. I'm sure he will be used in some rollouts and qb reads but nothing like we are using JD now.

As long as he can make all the throws...... but can run out of a jam........ I'm happy with that. If the coaches like him so do I.

[Gatorrick22]

He's been favouriting various pro-Gator tweets (including one of my own) today so that has to be a good sign, right? Although (and I may be wrong - it's not always easy to find this out via twitter...) but did his LT Schuyler Coleman from HS just commit to UNC this week as a preferred walk-on? I might have misread but Grier was understandably complimentary about the guy...

His twitter handle is @willg7533 for those who are interested. Hoping he's the next great Gator QB!

Here's one Twitter account I've been following.

http://twitter.com/search?q=%23UF&src=hash

[Tim85]

I heard Grier is a duel threat QB - is that true.

From what I've read, I don't know if you would consider him a "dual threat QB," but not because he doesn't have the skills to be. I read IAP where the coaches were really surprised at well he scrambled. Also, on one of his highlight videos floating around you get a chance to see some of his runs and his athleticism and I would say he's downright capable, and maybe more of a threat with his legs than people give him credit for.

[G8RNTN]

As long as he can make all the throws, but can run out of a jam........I'm happy with that. If the coaches like him so do I.

Some people knock him because he plays at a private school. That isn't a concern to me or most people that know football. He has all the skills that shows he can and will excel at the highest level. The thing here is he needs to add some weight. Kinda reminds me of Tyler Bray from Tenn when he first arrived in Knoxville.

[Gatorrick22]

Some people knock him because he plays at a private school. That isn't a concern to me or most people that know football. He has all the skills that shows he can and will excel at the highest level. The thing here is he needs to add some weight. Kinda reminds me of Tyler Bray from Tenn when he first arrived in Knoxville.

Didn't he also have a good showing in a 7 on 7 type football camp?

Tyler Bray was skinny as a rail - is that why Grier reminds you of him?

[rserina]

This year will make the fourth consecutive a season the national title was won with quarterback who didn't have a fifth star. Tebow was the last one. You don't need a five star quarterback to be successful. You need a guy with enough talent to run your system effectively and Grier, whether he gets that fifth star or not, fits the bill.

[LimeyGator]

Will G ‏@willg7533

I am committed to the university of Florida!! If you ain't a gator your gator bait!! #Gators #chompchomp #SWAMPLIFE


YEEEESSS!

[Chosen12395]

Will G ‏@willg7533

I am committed to the university of Florida!! If you ain't a gator your gator bait!! #Gators #chompchomp #SWAMPLIFE


YEEEESSS!

Just saw that...I hope it is true!

[LimeyGator]

Just saw that...I hope it is true!

That's his account!

[GATORAZ]

One of the reasons he wanted to commit early is to help the team recruit. It is great to have somebody that wants to be the face of the class.

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-fyE-NCQAAxr8t.jpg:large

[Gatorrick22]

Was that really him/his account?

[GATORAZ]

Was that really him/his account?

yes

[Gatorrick22]

It seems to be real.

http://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gators&src=hash

[Dreamliner]

How sure are you, percentage wise?

100%

I know, how do I do it ?

[G8RNTN]

Didn't he also have a good showing in a 7 on 7 type football camp?

Tyler Bray was skinny as a rail - is that why Grier reminds you of him?

Yes... Meaning needs to add weight.

[Gatorrick22]

100%

I know, how do I do it ?

:laugh::laugh: Duh......

[G8RNTN]

Some people are overlooking NC. Wouldn't be surprised if Fedora didn't pull this one out though. I would be pissed but wouldn't be surprised.

[G8RNTN]

Nevermind! Great get!!!

[Gatorrick22]

Nevermind! Great get!!!

North who? :whistle:

[G8RNTN]

North who? :whistle:

Ain't happening...

[GATORAZ]

added this to the OP


Grier will graduate from Davidson Day in December 2013 and enroll at Florida in January 2014, allowing to participate in off-season workouts prior to the start of the 2014 season.

"Will is blessed to have this opportunity and feels so strongly about it that he is ready to commit now so he can focus on his schoolwork, improving his game and helping his team prepare for a third consecutive state championship next year," Grier's father and coach, Chad said. "He has been humbled by the amount of attention he has received from colleges across the country and is very appreciative of the relationships he has established with several coaches. Will is a fierce competitor and he is excited about the opportunity to help Florida win national championships."


Chad Grier said his son's relationship with the Florida coaching staff was a large part of the decision.

"Will is extremely comfortable with (head) coach (Will) Muschamp and (assistant) coach (Brent) Pease, both of whom made him feel as if he will be a big part of the Gators future," Chad Grier said. "(Will) has had great visits to Florida and has been most impressed by the academic reputation, the strength and conditioning staff, the culture of the program, the level of competition both within the program and within the SEC, and the projected 2013 recruiting class. I spoke with Coach Muschamp and Coach Pease yesterday and I am very proud that Will is going to play for men who care about him as a young man and who believe in him as a player."

Read more here: http://prepinsiders.blogspot.com/2012/12/davidson-day-qb-will-grier-picks-florida.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter#storylink=cpy

[mikehev]

Seems to have a similar skill set to that of Chris Leak. For those in the know...am I off in that assessment?


In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16

[madgator]

Seems to have a similar skill set to that of Chris Leak. For those in the know...am I off in that assessment?


In Christ forever,
Mike
John 3:16



their biggest similarities are that they both play QB and are both from North Carolina

[johnl]

Yep. ESPN and Scout showing him as committed.

[GATORAZ]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-f2MK0CQAAZDSF.jpg:large

[Lawdog88]

This should send reverberations all through the ranks of the flipping, re-flipping, and possibly, re-re-flipping wide receiver recruits.

Hope so, anyway.

[VandyGator13]

Awesome! Coach Muschamp is building a great program! Go Gators

[deviation]

Wish he would spend more time in the weight room. He is going to take some big hits. Wouldn't be a bad idea to put on some mass help take those hits.

[Gatorrick22]

This should send reverberations all through the ranks of the flipping, re-flipping, and possibly, re-re-flipping wide receiver recruits.

Hope so, anyway.

Yessir.......... someone should re-Tweet Grier's commitment to the Gators to Mr. Robinson. :whistle:

[Gatorrick22]

Yeah, he likes to go all "Andrew Jackson" on opposing defenses.


:laugh::laugh:


That butcher.

[jewood592]

Wish he would spend more time in the weight room. He is going to take some big hits. Wouldn't be a bad idea to put on some mass help take those hits.

He has another year of HS and stands a good chance of red shirting, so he has plenty of time to put on some weight. The kid is only 16 or 17 years old right now. He's gonna be just fine and I can't wait to see what kind of recruits he attracts:wave:

[Gatorrick22]

He has another year of HS and stands a good chance of red shirting, so he has plenty of time to put on some weight. The kid is only 16 or 17 years old right now. He's gonna be just fine and I can't wait to see what kind of recruits he attracts:wave:

Exactly.

I almost forgot that he's only a junior in high school too.

[Nicho]

Welcome, Will!

The Tar Heel State has been incredibly good to us. It's almost like some kind of karmic restitution after Steve Shipp.

[malscott]

The guy can wing it down-field.

[StrangeGator]

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.

[Gatorrick22]

I hope we can keep this all about football.

[UFreak]

My favorite part of his father's quote is that he said "Will is excited at the opportunity of winning national championships" at Florida.

Love the use of the plural there.

[Gatorrick22]

My favorite part of his father's quote is that he said "Will is excited at he opportunity of winning national championships" at Florida.

Love the use of the plural there.

I noticed that too. Made me :happy:

[jewood592]

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.

::laugh::laugh::laugh::

[gatorkev_85]

Huge pick up for the class of 14. Now lets hope he stays committed.

[rserina]

He will be fine weight and strength wise by the time he competes for a spot. He won't ever be Driskel or Tebow, but I see no reason he can't play upwards of 210-215, which is fine on a 6'3" frame. That's about what McCaron is. He was also listed about the same as a prep.

[GatorDay2104]

Our 2013 class isn't even finished yet and we are starting the 2014 with a bang. We have arguably one of the best QB's, top WR and a top DT for 2014 already. All are on the ESPN watch list and probably Valentine and Grier will be in the 150. Way to go BOOM & Co.

[Nicho]

This is also big news on the diversity front. I'm sure he's the first Amish player who ever committed to UF.

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

[g8r925]

Great news for the day.

[gatordee]

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.

[gatordee]

My prize recruit for 2014. QB's can have a big affect on a recruiting class and Grier will have that affect. It will not be long before he has his 5th star and I believe he will be the #1 rated qb of 2014. His arm should attract some big time wr's. The future is so bright here at UF. Way to go coaches!!

[Gator515151]

Everytime I see that name Will Grier I think of Grandpa Walton....I know his name was Geer but I'm sure 5 years from now I will still be thinking of Grandpa Walton.

[Eggy21]

Fantastic.

[Lawdog88]

Gun + Wheels.

Good get.

[woltes]

Big GET! Go Gators!

[Dreamliner]

Reminds me of a Taylor Martinez who can actually throw.

[Jaggator]

"Grier was the Gatorade Player of the Year in North Carolina and threw for 68 touchdowns and 5,609 yards, a state record. Nationally, only three quarterbacks have thrown for more yards in one year.

But Grier does have one national record. His 837 passing yards against Harrells Christian on Nov. 9 were the most by a high school quarterback in a single game. His team won 104-80 and he accounted for 12 touchdowns (10 through the air)."

No, that highlighted score above is not a misprint. I'm still shaking my head about that score. Are you kidding me? Holy cow!

[jaxgatorjag]

Reading this thread has made my day! Welcome to Gator Nation Will!

[Jaggator]

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

[UFreak]

"Grier was the Gatorade Player of the Year in North Carolina and threw for 68 touchdowns and 5,609 yards, a state record. Nationally, only three quarterbacks have thrown for more yards in one year.

But Grier does have one national record. His 837 passing yards against Harrells Christian on Nov. 9 were the most by a high school quarterback in a single game. His team won 104-80 and he accounted for 12 touchdowns (10 through the air)."

No, that highlighted score above is not a misprint. I'm still shaking my head about that score. Are you kidding me? Holy cow!

I'm assuming Clemson is all over the players from both of those defenses??? We don't stand a chance.

[Jaggator]

Wonder what UF commit QB Max Staver is thinking right about now?

[MadduxFanII]

Wonder what UF commit QB Max Staver is thinking right about now?

Presumably Max understood that we would recruit a QB the year after he signed.

[TheOriginalTexGator]

based on a quick look at other site rankings there are no 5 star QB's for 2014 yet. Not that star ratings really mean anything, just thought I would post my findings.

[GATORAZ]

based on a quick look at other site rankings there are no 5 star QB's for 2014 yet. Not that star ratings really mean anything, just thought I would post my findings.

there is one he is in Cali and he will go to a school in Cali

[eastowest]

EE also:happy: