'10 WA QB Garrett Grayson

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TENNaciousUTfan said:
Sorry if I came across harsh, but honestly...I want to give CLK credit and maintain an optimistic view, but the Boyd episode put a bitter taste in my mouth with the way he's handled the whole situation up to this point.

His interview today just solidified the fact they THEY SCREW UP regularly in their evaluations. Leinart would've never seen the field under Fulmer...and he'd be playing for Carson Newman or UT Chattanoog'ie rather than being a 1st rd draft pick.
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They were pretty busy wilt the '09 recruiting so they didn't have a good feel on the '10 qb situation and thought they could get a good one so thats why they let him go. chill out on ragging our coach.
 
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LWSVOL said:
Rubio replaced the guy from Carolina that was hired and left, Gonella. He was brought in to handle the high school relations job that Van Derzee had last year and that Gerald Harrison had before going with Cut to Duke.

the job helps coordinate recruiting. Takes the videos in from recruits, helps arrange visits, coordiantes activities on the visit (getting recruits where they need to be at certain time), etc. etc.
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Didn't know that. Thanks :hi:
 
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LWSVOL said:
Rubio replaced the guy from Carolina that was hired and left, Gonella. He was brought in to handle the high school relations job that Van Derzee had last year and that Gerald Harrison had before going with Cut to Duke.

the job helps coordinate recruiting. Takes the videos in from recruits, helps arrange visits, coordiantes activities on the visit (getting recruits where they need to be at certain time), etc. etc.
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Then it sounds like this all worked with Grayson the best way it could with the staff out on vacation. Right, Larry?
 
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football4life said:
To answer peoples question about his arm over 20 yards. It's great! I know his video show him putting a lot of air under the ball on deep passes, however that is what he had to work with. Over and Over again when he tried to throw a deep ball with more zip his players would drop it. To tell you the truth with the line and WR's he had to support him, I can't believe he threw for so many yards. He makes a whole lot of nothing into something and friends, that translates into the next level. Might be his arm or his legs but, man does he have game.
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There were some questions about why he didn't come to the UT camp. Do you know?
 
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football4life said:
To answer peoples question about his arm over 20 yards. It's great! I know his video show him putting a lot of air under the ball on deep passes, however that is what he had to work with. Over and Over again when he tried to throw a deep ball with more zip his players would drop it. To tell you the truth with the line and WR's he had to support him, I can't believe he threw for so many yards. He makes a whole lot of nothing into something and friends, that translates into the next level. Might be his arm or his legs but, man does he have game.
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oh yeah, I would guess that 85% of the balls snapped to him were either off the turf or over his head. He recovered the ball as fast as he could stayed cool and still made the plays.
 
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utmba93 said:
There were some questions about why he didn't come to the UT camp. Do you know?
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Yes. UT's old staff was sending Garrett letters on a regular basis. Then new staff came in and they stopped coming. Then all of the sudden right after the Nike camp and elite 11 they started back up. By this time UT camp was already over. Louisville camp was last minute call Garrett got.
 
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Thanks! I think I'll quit asking questions for the night.

Welcome to VN! :hi:

We look forward to learning more about Garrett from you. He sounds like a special person and a special player. Hope this all works out and we see him in Knoxville someday!
 
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football4life said:
oh yeah, I would guess that 85% of the balls snapped to him were either off the turf or over his head. He recovered the ball as fast as he could stayed cool and still made the plays.
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I said this same thing. Glad to see it reaffirmed was out getting drinks in case I was missed. I saw the Rubio find and I did not know we had hired that guy. I would not sweat it he will get a call. Realize that this is not Washington(no offense) we have literally have hundreds of offers out there. We are recruiting guys for 10' and 11' and I am sure some small special recruits for 12'. The coaches deserve a break lol before the season starts.

And by break they are with there families watching film every second they get free while texting and emailing recruits and each other. I have not had a chance to look but has anyone uploaded more film yet. The 7 on 7 stuff from camps if anyone has it would be great. I have to believe that was filmed. Thanks for the info and hope to see you post often.:hi:
 
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Jewbaccah said:
I said this same thing. Glad to see it reaffirmed was out getting drinks in case I was missed. I saw the Rubio find and I did not know we had hired that guy. I would not sweat it he will get a call. Realize that this is not Washington(no offense) we have literally have hundreds of offers out there. We are recruiting guys for 10' and 11' and I am sure some small special recruits for 12'. The coaches deserve a break lol before the season starts.

And by break they are with there families watching film every second they get free while texting and emailing recruits and each other. I have not had a chance to look but has anyone uploaded more film yet. The 7 on 7 stuff from camps if anyone has it would be great. I have to believe that was filmed. Thanks for the info and hope to see you post often.:hi:
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I haven't seen any new film uploaded yet.
 
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#536
I wasn't going to name names, but football4life gave it away.

As far as Garrett's game goes, when we game plan for his team, it's really to contain him. We knew they ran the zone read, so we made sure to spy at both the LB and DB level. We hardly blitzed because we knew what he could do with his legs. We basically tried to keep the ball away from their offense. In the process, however, our offense was unable to get it done and put points in the endzone.

He was composed and patient at all times. I hate to toot my own horn, but I thought we had the perfect game plan to stop them, and we were close. He made some big plays with his arm and legs to keep drive going. As a coach, you're pissed that you were so close, but at the same time, you just have to tip your hat to your opponent.

Someone mentioned in an earlier thread that he looked lazy at times. Uh, no. That's called stoicism. The kid looks like he's barely breathing back there, then he's got you. People used to say that about Drew Brees, too.

I'm trying to convert the film we received from someone who went to the same camp Heritage went to. I watched it earlier today and the kid is throwing darts. One thing that impressed me was his ability to manipulate defenders with his eyes and body lean, then put the ball in spots where only his receiver could get it...away from the defender. There were passes he threw that made me laugh because they were down right ridiculous. Okay...enough teasing. I'll convert the video ASAP.
 
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boomboomblap said:
I wasn't going to name names, but football4life gave it away.

As far as Garrett's game goes, when we game plan for his team, it's really to contain him. We knew they ran the zone read, so we made sure to spy at both the LB and DB level. We hardly blitzed because we knew what he could do with his legs. We basically tried to keep the ball away from their offense. In the process, however, our offense was unable to get it done and put points in the endzone.

He was composed and patient at all times. I hate to toot my own horn, but I thought we had the perfect game plan to stop them, and we were close. He made some big plays with his arm and legs to keep drive going. As a coach, you're pissed that you were so close, but at the same time, you just have to tip your hat to your opponent.

Someone mentioned in an earlier thread that he looked lazy at times. Uh, no. That's called stoicism. The kid looks like he's barely breathing back there, then he's got you. People used to say that about Drew Brees, too.

I'm trying to convert the film we received from someone who went to the same camp Heritage went to. I watched it earlier today and the kid is throwing darts. One thing that impressed me was his ability to manipulate defenders with his eyes and body lean, then put the ball in spots where only his receiver could get it...away from the defender. There were passes he threw that made me laugh because they were down right ridiculous. Okay...enough teasing. I'll convert the video ASAP.
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If you have any trouble converting there is a guy on here I call him Sab and he is very good with computers and can probably help.

Right Sab?:)
 
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i want this kid, from what i have read he seems to be an outstanding player and person, plus he would love to play for us. and i wish him the best in his upcoming season. i hope the staff will see that this guy could greatly benefit our team, cuz i think he could be great. everyday i become more impressed with the guy. i say offer
 
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TENNaciousUTfan said:
I hope that's what it was...that's why I said I wish Hubbs, Basillo or someone asks about the situation without mentioning names (don't want any secondary violations). But currently the evidence seems to lean toward a snub or general cock-up by CLK. He was on the radio with Tony Basillo today...and Tony asked him if he was on vacation and CLK said "No...that he was in the office writing up some plays for this season." Boom...Roasted. :blush2:

CLK has snubbed others, and he had an outgoing former staff member do his dirty work of telling Bryce Petty "No Thanks." So, I'm just hoping the practice stops.

I sure hope so.
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I didn't get to listen to the Basilio interview, but I was following it on utmba's thread on the main page. He said:

Coach is on vacation... working on some offensive plays.
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He was typing this as the interview went along. From that, i took it that he was on vacation - but only sort of...that he was out of town but not off the job.
 
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Hey all, first timer here. Been reading for a while and wanted to get in on the disscussion. I found this on YouTube. It is the Grayson Highlights from his summer camp, looks like it's a team camp. Man he can thread the needle!! We need this kid, BIG TIME!!!!
 
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TennTradition said:
I didn't get to listen to the Basilio interview, but I was following it on utmba's thread on the main page. He said:



He was typing this as the interview went along. From that, i took it that he was on vacation - but on sort of...that he was out of town but not off the job.
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I assumed he was out of town too, but when I heard the interview and it was yesterday (Wed), I knew something wasn't quite right. He told Tony that he was in his office writing up some plays. Tony was kidding with him, calling him sick, because he wouldn't take the much-needed vacation time. CLK replied that there will be time for that once they win some games.

I guess there has to be a decent reason...we just don't know what that is. Once Jesse decides what he's going to do, we'll know more. I'd like to see us bring Grayson in anyway...I'm really starting to like this guy.

FWIW, He may well have a pretty strong arm, but just chooses to lay off and put lots of touch on the ball. Seemed obvious on some of his throws.
 
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Isn't this the dead period? Can LK talk to him? Also maybe he just got back and was in the office today. I don't know. I'm sure he is stressed as hell right now. Especially is JS goes else where
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I'm afraid that Grayson is going to be in a bad spot here. I think that our staff is going to take a big step back after Scroggins commits to USC today and take a deep breath. They will have missed out (for now) on all the highly rated prospects that they had hoped to splash the recruiting trail with.

You do not want to take a rebound recruit, if you will. They don't seem to be enamored with any QB recruit, really (maybe they were with Heaps, I don't know). So, I don't see them beating down the doors at this point just to get one. Grayson isn't going to help all that much with recruiting...so there's no hurry from that standpoint. I see them waiting until the QBs prove some things on the field.

Unfortunately, that leaves Grayson is a tight spot. He doesn't have much to work with on the field and the coaches didn't see him in camp. Hopefully he has a good start to the season and the coaches offer...it sounds like the kid would love to play for UT, and that counts for something.
 
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I'm afraid that Grayson is going to be in a bad spot here. I think that our staff is going to take a big step back after Scroggins commits to USC today and take a deep breath. They will have missed out (for now) on all the highly rated prospects that they had hoped to splash the recruiting trail with.

You do not want to take a rebound recruit, if you will. They don't seem to be enamored with any QB recruit, really (maybe they were with Heaps, I don't know). So, I don't see them beating down the doors at this point just to get one. Grayson isn't going to help all that much with recruiting...so there's no hurry from that standpoint. I see them waiting until the QBs prove some things on the field.

Unfortunately, that leaves Grayson is a tight spot. He doesn't have much to work with on the field and the coaches didn't see him in camp. Hopefully he has a good start to the season and the coaches offer...it sounds like the kid would love to play for UT, and that counts for something considering he does appear to have some level of talent.
 
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Well...he appears to be the "Best of the Rest" and has good stats. If Scroggins falls through, I think they go ahead and offer Grayson straight away. No sense in having another Rettig incident happen and end up empty-handed.

He may get offered whether Jesse commits to us or not, as a 2nd QB taken in this class
 
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Jewbaccah said:
If you have any trouble converting there is a guy on here I call him Sab and he is very good with computers and can probably help.

Right Sab?:)
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I'm a multimedia technician by trade, and I'll gladly help get that video converted if you need it.
 
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TENNaciousUTfan said:
Well...he appears to be the "Best of the Rest" and has good stats. If Scroggins falls through, I think they go ahead and offer Grayson straight away. No sense in having another Rettig incident happen and end up empty-handed.

He may get offered whether Jesse commits to us or not, as a 2nd QB taken in this class
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If jesse falls through we will most likely end up going after Newton.
 
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