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2015 QB Gibson Honored by ESPN Sports Science

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Not liking the vibe in these comments. He's a transcendent, program-changing player in our backyard. We need players like him. He could have an enormous impact on this program.
 
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Tito Benach said:
It’s not very rare to see a high-school athlete make a play that lands on ESPN’s top ten plays of the week. However, it’s not very often that a high-school athlete gets invited to a convention in Los Angeles for ESPN’s Sports Science awards. 2015 American Heritage (Fla.) quarterback Torrance Gibson got the opportunity to fly out to Los Angeles and be apart of a ESPN Sports Science special for the spectacular play he made in the state championship game.

“They invited me because they saw the play I made in states when I scrambled to the other side of the field and then came back to the other side and threw a touchdown to Dredrick Snelson. It’s been a great experience; saw a lot of celebrities, met a lot of people and it was just a great experience.”

Gibson is planning on working with the South Florida Express this offseason and it provides him with a great opportunity to not only get better, but also play with other top talents around Dade and Broward County.

“Just go out there and compete and have fun; I’m trying to go out there and get better every day and keep running. I’m looking to play with Sam Bruce Jr., he’s an explosive receiver and one of the best receivers coming out of 2016. Of course with my teammates as well with Tarvarus McFadden, Dredrick Snelson and underrated receiver Brandon Johnson.”

The 6’4 200 pound quarterback cherishes the opportunity to learn from highly experience coaches in Kevin Beard, Patrick Surtain and Sam Madison and he certainly doesn’t take it for granted.

“It’s great because I can learn a lot from those guys, they teach me a lot when I’m out there and I just listen. I’m all ears when they talk to me and I can’t wait to play another season with them.”

In terms of recruiting for the American Heritage star, it’s hard to find a school that hasn’t offered him yet. While he holds over 20 offers, he doesn’t hold any leaders or top list of schools.

“No one is the highest, I’m just open right now.”

Despite having no leaders, there are three schools that are recruiting Gibson harder than most.

“Tennessee, Ohio State and I want to say Miami.”

Ohio State is a school that intrigues the 5 star recruit not only because of their large amount of interest, but their offense and how he fits in.

“Urban Meyer, he’s been talking to me and telling me I’m there #1 guy. They really want me and the Buckeyes are coming hard.” said Gibson. “They use Braxton Miller like my coaches use me in highschool. They run the same offense and use a running quarterback a lot. We’re just similar players me and Braxton Miller.”

Another school that joined the mix for the South Florida stud prospect is the SEC Champion Auburn Tigers. While the Tigers may be late to the party, he assures he’s highly interested in them and finds their offensive scheme favorable as well.

“They run a spread offense, the coaches are great especially coach (Rhett) Lashlee. He’s a great coach and he knows what he’s doing. They have a great quarterback in (Nick) Marshall too, same as Braxton Miller, but a little faster.”

While the these two out of states schools are making a hard push for Gibson, the 3 main Florida schools are putting in a good amount of effort into recruiting him.

The Florida State Seminoles have also been in contact with Gibson and he talked about his conversations with head coach Jimbo Fisher.

“Jimbo Fisher, we talk a lot. He told me he’s going to look at my film and tell me what I need to do to become a great quarterback.”

The Hometown Hurricanes are also doing their part to try and lure the nationally ranked prospect to Coral Gables. Reports came out weeks ago that Gibson was disappointed in the ‘Canes recruiting efforts and cited a lack of communication. Has that changed?

“Yeah it’s gotten better; they hadn’t talked to me for a couple weeks, but now it’s picking back up.”

Gibson has been a target for Miami for quite some time and he cites that as one of his main reasons of interest in the school.

“They’ve been recruiting me since 8th grade and anytime someone’s been recruiting you since 8th grade it means they want you bad. Me and Miami, all the coaches have that connection and I can talk about anything around them and I appreciate that because they’ve known me for so long that it feels like home.”

The dual threat passer is being recruited by Head Coach Al Golden, Offensive Coordinator James Coley and Running Back coach Hurlie Brown.

As far as a deciding when to make a commitment, Gibson is in no rush and plans on waiting it out until Signing Day if necessary.

When asked what will play into his decision, Gibson named some key factors.

“The type of offense, the coaching staff, a great campus and a school that just makes me feel at home.”

State Championship Play:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InKUnvjUdHQ

Highlights:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUDdLRrOO7Y
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Doesn't the quote about him looking to play with Sam Bruce Jr. already put us behind the eight ball? Hasn't Bruce already been clowning us on social meeting ala Quincy Wilson???
 
Normally don't engage in this kind of talk, but this kid needs to be in Coral Gables. Get him in and figure it out later. Something about this kid I really like, despite the fact he doesn't fit the scheme we run.
 
Hurricanemike32 said:
Tito Benach said:
It’s not very rare to see a high-school athlete make a play that lands on ESPN’s top ten plays of the week. However, it’s not very often that a high-school athlete gets invited to a convention in Los Angeles for ESPN’s Sports Science awards. 2015 American Heritage (Fla.) quarterback Torrance Gibson got the opportunity to fly out to Los Angeles and be apart of a ESPN Sports Science special for the spectacular play he made in the state championship game.

“They invited me because they saw the play I made in states when I scrambled to the other side of the field and then came back to the other side and threw a touchdown to Dredrick Snelson. It’s been a great experience; saw a lot of celebrities, met a lot of people and it was just a great experience.”

Gibson is planning on working with the South Florida Express this offseason and it provides him with a great opportunity to not only get better, but also play with other top talents around Dade and Broward County.

“Just go out there and compete and have fun; I’m trying to go out there and get better every day and keep running. I’m looking to play with Sam Bruce Jr., he’s an explosive receiver and one of the best receivers coming out of 2016. Of course with my teammates as well with Tarvarus McFadden, Dredrick Snelson and underrated receiver Brandon Johnson.”

The 6’4 200 pound quarterback cherishes the opportunity to learn from highly experience coaches in Kevin Beard, Patrick Surtain and Sam Madison and he certainly doesn’t take it for granted.

“It’s great because I can learn a lot from those guys, they teach me a lot when I’m out there and I just listen. I’m all ears when they talk to me and I can’t wait to play another season with them.”

In terms of recruiting for the American Heritage star, it’s hard to find a school that hasn’t offered him yet. While he holds over 20 offers, he doesn’t hold any leaders or top list of schools.

“No one is the highest, I’m just open right now.”

Despite having no leaders, there are three schools that are recruiting Gibson harder than most.

“Tennessee, Ohio State and I want to say Miami.”

Ohio State is a school that intrigues the 5 star recruit not only because of their large amount of interest, but their offense and how he fits in.

“Urban Meyer, he’s been talking to me and telling me I’m there #1 guy. They really want me and the Buckeyes are coming hard.” said Gibson. “They use Braxton Miller like my coaches use me in highschool. They run the same offense and use a running quarterback a lot. We’re just similar players me and Braxton Miller.”

Another school that joined the mix for the South Florida stud prospect is the SEC Champion Auburn Tigers. While the Tigers may be late to the party, he assures he’s highly interested in them and finds their offensive scheme favorable as well.

“They run a spread offense, the coaches are great especially coach (Rhett) Lashlee. He’s a great coach and he knows what he’s doing. They have a great quarterback in (Nick) Marshall too, same as Braxton Miller, but a little faster.”

While the these two out of states schools are making a hard push for Gibson, the 3 main Florida schools are putting in a good amount of effort into recruiting him.

The Florida State Seminoles have also been in contact with Gibson and he talked about his conversations with head coach Jimbo Fisher.

“Jimbo Fisher, we talk a lot. He told me he’s going to look at my film and tell me what I need to do to become a great quarterback.”

The Hometown Hurricanes are also doing their part to try and lure the nationally ranked prospect to Coral Gables. Reports came out weeks ago that Gibson was disappointed in the ‘Canes recruiting efforts and cited a lack of communication. Has that changed?

“Yeah it’s gotten better; they hadn’t talked to me for a couple weeks, but now it’s picking back up.”

Gibson has been a target for Miami for quite some time and he cites that as one of his main reasons of interest in the school.

“They’ve been recruiting me since 8th grade and anytime someone’s been recruiting you since 8th grade it means they want you bad. Me and Miami, all the coaches have that connection and I can talk about anything around them and I appreciate that because they’ve known me for so long that it feels like home.”

The dual threat passer is being recruited by Head Coach Al Golden, Offensive Coordinator James Coley and Running Back coach Hurlie Brown.

As far as a deciding when to make a commitment, Gibson is in no rush and plans on waiting it out until Signing Day if necessary.

When asked what will play into his decision, Gibson named some key factors.

“The type of offense, the coaching staff, a great campus and a school that just makes me feel at home.”

State Championship Play:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InKUnvjUdHQ

Highlights:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUDdLRrOO7Y
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Doesn't the quote about him looking to play with Sam Bruce Jr. already put us behind the eight ball? Hasn't Bruce already been clowning us on social meeting ala Quincy Wilson???
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The kid was praising us the beginning of the year, he seems like a kid to say and go with what is the most talked about

Example: kid was all UM when we were winning, then switches to FSU after they win the national championship, start talking **** about UMs lack of offers when everyone is b!tching and moaning about

I guarentee that kid changing his top teams at least ten times
 
JerzeyCane32 said:
What schtick your still crying about getting mckenzie like he is a big loss are you kidding? Move on mckenzie is a dime a dozen.... And now everyone is gun ho over gibson when we have a ton of qbs on radar that id be happy with any of id like to focus the recruiting on other spots on the team imo gibson doesnt make or break this class at alllll
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He'd be a huge pull, and a fantastic selling point to other recruits locally. Don't kid yourself.
 
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Sam Bruce is about 16 years old going on 12. Impressionable kid that rides the bandwagon. Misery loves company, but I don't it has A THING to do with Gibsons decision.
 
When he said play with Sam Bruce, he simply meant with the South Florida Express, not sure if he wants to continue it at next level.
 
NEED

I don't care what position he ends up playing or what offense we're running with him. Whatever level your program is at, he's the type of talent that will take you to the next level all by himself.
 
Tito Benach said:
When he said play with Sam Bruce, he simply meant with the South Florida Express, not sure if he wants to continue it at next level.
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I'm with you. I was implying that Bruce's rants would not have an effect on Gibsons college decision.
 
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Recruiting me since the right grade. They want me bad, I can talk about anything with UM coaches... = not committing to UM.
 
Pro Style Offense has ZERO shot of landing this kid. Miami is out.
 
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Golden, Coley and Brown are his main recruiters..that's our best recruiters seems like crootin season started early this year letsgetit!
 
Thread Killa said:
Would be nice to see Golden land some of the elite talent from AH.

No fuggin excuses.
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After what happened to McKenzie, Sorny, Dowels, Cerenernoud, there's something up with that school. It's an uphill battle with that school.


DiegoCane said:
gacar said:
The offense that Ohio State and Auburn run will pretty much guarantee he doesn't come here.
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We have many of the same concepts in our offense, we didn't have a running QB.

It shouldn't be hard for Coley to sell that.
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Same "concepts"? That's like saying some butt ugly girl looks like a supermodel because they have the same cup size.
 
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Almost every playbook has a spread formation even PRO teams..in which you can use run/pass options with your QB if able. Like a poster stated earlier we have some concepts even in our PRO-style that can be ran with mobile QB's, like QB sprint outs (moving the pocket), read-options and QB draws. I know we didn't see all of those concepts this year but that was because our QB could never recover from his sprained ankle but if you need evidence of those things just look at EJ Manuels last year @FSU (I know..not always good on the eyes). But the last point I'll make is when Coley did his post NSD interview he mentioned the 2 QB's we signed this year never asked if the other one was coming or not which indicated to me it didnt matter who was there they were going to UM to compete. Not saying Gibson wouldnt want to compete but if that goes into his train of thought he's not the type of player we need to help us get back to CollegeFB dominance anyway.
 
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Bruce went to STA instead of Heritage so they cant be that committed to playing with each other. That quote just meant 7 on 7


The Brandon Johnson they mention is Charles Johnson the baseball player's kid by the way
 
gacar said:
The offense that Ohio State and Auburn run will pretty much guarantee he doesn't come here.
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And what QBs (other that Cam Newton) have done jack in the NFL from OSU or Auburn? if Gibson wants to, not only make it to the league, but excel in the league, he will need to have a pro-style with a read option component. A pure read option, like OSU and Auburn, does very little to prepare QBs for the NFL while a pure pro style does not take advantage of the athletic ability that Gibson possesses. If Coley can truly sell him on this and adjust his offense accordingly, then we have just as much of a chance as anyone else. I think the biggest threat is FSU because they've already been doing this with Winston and Manuel.
 
Someone please explain to this kid that Urban Meyer is a fraud. Sure his QBs put up good numbers in college but they never actually progress as QBs by learning to read defenses and improve their accuracy. Sure Urban might be able to get you to the league but once you're there you're more likely to fail and Braxton Miller looks like the next sure fire Urban Meyer Draft bust.
 
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