Is it too early,....

Maybe some have not seen this . . . .

Gainesville, Fla. -- It was a cold, rainy day in Gainesville on Sunday, but that did not stop more than 200 players from competing at the Nike Football Training Camp at the University of Florida. As the sun eventually shot through the sky toward the end of camp, so did the missiles launched by ESPN 150 Watch List quarterback Aaron Murray (Tampa, Fla./Plant), who was, hands down, the most impressive prospect of the day. Murray had some good competition; quarterback Eugene Smith (Miramar, Fla.) laced them up once again after competing at the Miami Nike camp the previous Sunday, as did Under Armour All-American running back Jaamal Berry (Miami/Palmetto). The day was damp and the weather may have deterred some elite prospects from attending (there were a few late scratches), but plenty of talented prospects from all over Florida and southern Georgia competed at a high level.

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Even as he tossed the ball around during warm-ups, Murray's velocity and RPMs were striking. His release is arguably the quickest and smoothest in the Class of 2009; the ball zips off his hand with the slightest snap of the wrist. He led receivers on vertical routes and fit the ball into tight spots consistently all day. No, he is not 6-foot-3 and lacks prototypical Division I size. But Murray is by no means small, he is a tapered athlete with the thickness needed to remain durable in the pocket. At times, he did try to drive the ball downfield too hard and let some throws get away. Overall, Murray's accuracy, arm strength and mechanics were very impressive to see in person. This kid should challenge for one of the top quarterback spots upon the release of the ESPN 150.

Quick Note . . . David Pollack announced today that he is hanging up the cleats. Man, what a champion this guy was and is. Proud to say that he is what UGA football is about. Good luck and thanks for the memories David.

Hey Buc, I heard he was the FIRST invitee to the Elite 11 QB Camp in California that they have every year.

What a transition, Stafford to Murray. I've heard about this kid up here in Nashville. I think these kids are seeing the writing on the wall. It's fun to be a Dawg.

So, where does this leave Logan Gray? One year starter like DJ Shockley?

Assuming Stafford stays all 4 years, and Gray is a redshirt sophmore this coming season, he should be Stafford's backup these next two years. So it should go like this:

2008: Starter-Stafford, Backup-Gray
2009: Starter-Stafford, Backup-Gray, Redshirt-Murray
2010: Starter-Gray, Backup-Murray
2011: Starter-Murray
2012: Starter-Murray
2013: Starter-Murray

First of all, Stafford is gone after this year (unless he just blows it). He is projected as one of the top picks in the draft next year and maybe THE #1 pick. Stafford won't make the same mistake Brohm made last year by staying. Brohm would have been the #1 pick last year but stayed another year and now where does he go in this upcoming draft? BIG bucks lost by Mr. Brohm.

Secondly, Murray would come early (next Jan) so don't be so sure Gray would start after Stafford left. I like the way Gray looked in the spring game but from what I understand, Murray is a much better player. If all this happens Gray is a possible transfer in 2 years.

Just pray Murray doesn't go to UF!!

wlayton wrote:

First of all, Stafford is gone after this year (unless he just blows it). He is projected as one of the top picks in the draft next year and maybe THE #1 pick. Stafford won't make the same mistake Brohm made last year by staying.

I think Knowshon will be gone after next season too. Looks like the Murray/King era will arrive a little sonner than expected.