We offered Gibson two summers ago
As a QB? I know we have been recruiting him since the 8th grade, but we gave him a commitable offer at QB 2 years ago? I find that hard to believe. Kids say sh8t like that, and I know we have been recruiting the kid since he was like in 8th grade, but there is a difference between that and having a committable offer as a QB.
They offered him as a qb at the Al golden camp in 2012, and reaffirmed the offer at junior day, early January, in 2013. As a qb.
Oh well. So it is I guess. Still dont see the kid coming here. Have read on a number of boards from people that say they know the program that the kid really doesnt have much interest in us. Honestly wont be heartbroken, not if he's insisting on playing QB. Yes he has great upside, but just does not seem like a good fit for our offense. Jacory's passing highlights were much better than this kids.
He has interest in Miami, but I think he sees that OSU is a better fit if he wants to play qb. I know for a fact the kid likes Miami. Not sure why many posters on here have deemed him the 'savior'. I disagree with that proclamation for two reasons
1. Right now he's an ELITE athlete with a great arm playing qb. He isn't asked to do much in their offense. Doesn't go through a lot of reads, and when he has to he struggles. Not the quickest thinker. Accuracy is not there yet. White and Harris are much better passers than him. Still adjusting to playing qb, he hasn't a played a full year of qb since 8th grade. I do see the tremendous upside like everyone else tho. I just have my concerns.
2. The last two years, Miami has reeled in two top ten qbs in Kaaya and Olsen. Lets say Williams starts in 2014, and Gibson signs with us. With what he has shown us so far, does Gibson really look like he can come in June and beat out Kaaya + Olsen? So if Olsen or Kaaya became the starter in 2015, which is inevitable, Gibson will have around 3 years of developing before it's his turn. The year would be 2018. I can't call anyone a savior that will not be starting until five more years.
With the pickups of Kaaya and Olsen, an elite qb in 2015 is not vital. Continuing to build on our front 7 depth from the 2014 class is way more important. With the wrs and DBs in 2015, we should be able to compliment the receivers and corners of the 2014 class, which imo, is the weakest part of a strong 2014 class. If we strike out on Cook + Michel, Miami NEEDS (very badly) a bigger back in 2015.
I'm not saying don't take Gibson. By no means. I will still take him as a qb and let him develop. If qb doesn't work out, he's an all world WR & started safety for heritage previously to qb. I just don't get why he's being called the savior.
